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Patent GB-190627655-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to a Three Speed Gear, particularly applicable for Cycles and the like
Inventor: BERCKENHOFF HEMKE
Filed: 1906-12-05
Granted: 1907-12-05
Abstract: 27,655. Berckenhoff, H. Dec. 5. Brakes; driving-mechanism. - In a three-speed gear for cycles &c., with or without back-pedalling brake mechanism, the sun-pinions A, A<1> of two epicyclic trains, directly, operated by the gear-striking mechanism, are capable of independent longitudinal and rotary motion, and are each adapted to engage or lock with its own planetary-pinion carrier or other rotatable part of its planetary gear and with a fixed clutch - piece L placed between them. As shown in Fig. 1, the driving-member E carries planet-pinions e, and a part E' carries pinions e', the two trains having a common internal ring H. The parts E, E<1> have internal clutch teeth a with which the sun-pinions may be engaged to lock one or both trains. The sun-wheel bushes have lugs b, b<1> projecting into the hollow axle, a spring I between them tending to force the sun-wheels to their furthest distance apart. A wire J passing through holes in the lugs has shoulders to engage their outer faces. The left-hand carrier may be attached to the hub ; or, as shown, it may operate a nut N to engage a coned part P of the hub for driving and an internally-coned part 0 for braking, the nut being held in its outer position by engagement with teeth upon a fixed ring S. As a modification of the gear, the two sets of planet-pinions may be mounted upon a common carrier and gear with separate internal rings mounted upon members, which are provided with internal clutch teeth to engage their respective sun-pinions. In an alternative arrangement for moving the sun-pinions, they are provided at their inner ends with internal clutch teeth to engage a fixed clutch piece ; the bushes are recessed to receive springs which, abutting against the clutch piece, tend to retain the sun-pinions in their outermost positions.
Patent GB-190628440-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Preventing Derailing of Railway Vehicles or Locomotives.
Inventor: KRIMER MOSES LAZAR
Filed: 1906-12-13
Granted: 1907-10-31
Abstract: 28,440. Krimer, M. L., and Constad, I. Dec. 13. De-railing, preventing.-A depending guard b is fixed at b* to the underframe of railway vehicles or locomotives, and is formed with projecting ends c adapted to engage the underside of the rail head d. Horizontal rollers e are mounted on the ends c to prevent them from coming in contact with the web of the rail.
Patent GB-190628608-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Music Stand and Holder
Inventor: GRIFFIN ERNEST HAMILTON
Filed: 1906-12-21
Granted: 1907-03-07
Abstract: 28,608. Griffin, E. H. Dec. 21. Leaf-holders ; music stands.-A music holder, which may be fitted upon existing stands, comprises a tube mounted in a central position upon the stand and adapted to receive wires at each end to slide up and down so as to accommodate different sizes of music. Upon the usual stand, in the form of a jointed framework, is mounted centrally a tube a, Figs. 1 and 2, formed with side extensions g for securing it upon the stand. The stand may be in the form of a lyre in which case the tube has no side extensions and matches the wires of the lyre. Adjustable in the tube at each end is a wire b, c, Fig. 5, with shoulders m<1>, m<2>, the upper wire b being longer than the other. The ends of the wires within the tubes are splayed, and the tubes are pinched so that the wires cannot be withdrawn. The lower adjustable wire may be replaced by a fixed wire mounted in a foot-plate upon the ledge of the stand, and caps of rubber or similar material may be fitted upon the free pointed ends of the wires b, c.
Patent GB-190629374-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Power Transmission Devices.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1906-12-24
Granted: 1907-05-30
Abstract: 29,374. Boult, A. J., [Coligny, F. de, and Germer, E. G.]. Dec. 24. Hydraulic transmission of power. - Relates to hydraulic clutches and variable-speed devices. The driving-shaft A is provided with eccentric disks or cranks 5, 6 carrying disks D, E which roll within chambers 11, 12, communicating by slots 13, 14, with an outer chamber 9 in the driven casing C. The slots 14 are formed in pivoted flaps 14, which are pressed against the disks D, E by springs 29, and when lifted by the rotation of the disks engage an abutment 25 on a projection 10 on the casing C. The slots 13 are closed by a sliding valve 16 carried by a rod 17 operated by levers and a sliding-collar 21 on the shaft B. When the slots 13 are open, the oil &c. in the casing circulates freely from the chamber 9 through the slots 14 and returns by way of the slots 13. Adjustment of the valve 16 governs the variation of speed.
Patent GB-190702052-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Vehicle Wheels.
Inventor: PRINGLE ROBERT WILLIAM
Filed: 1907-01-26
Granted: 1908-02-26
Abstract: 2052. Pringle, R. W. Jan. 26. Spring wheels.-Relates to wheels in which a series of rim segments, connected to the hub by tension members, are arranged to bear on an interposed pneumatic device not directly connected to the hub. Each tread member a, Figs. 1 and 2, is formed with inner lugs g enclosing hard-wood bearings which hold a pivot bolt c, about which the member turns so as to lie fully in contact with the ground. The bolt c turns in the rod d<1> connected to a piston d, which is of less diameter than the cylinder f but is provided with a wide groove and a free india-rubber packing-ring (not shown). The cylinders communicate by means of a pipe n, and are supported by a ring h. Each member a carries brackets m embracing the cylinders, which form bearings for the bolts c, and are formed with slots (not shown) through which are looped the spokes j, the inner ends of which are tangentially connected to the hub. The tread surfaces are set obliquely, Fig. 2, and are fitted with blocks q.
Patent GB-190703625-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sheet Metal Cans, Boxes and the like.
Inventor: LEAKER RICHARD HOWARD
Filed: 1907-02-13
Granted: 1907-08-01
Abstract: 3625. Leaker, R. H. Feb. 13. Can, opening.-Relates to the cutters used tc Open sheet-metal cans, boxes, &c. provided with an inner lid for hermetically sealing the contents and with an outer cover carrying the cutter. The cutter is of T or like form, and is permanently fixed to the outer cover c. Figs. 1 and 3 show the cutter formed with a disk head e fixed to the top of the cover, and with a blade f projecting through a slit. Figs. 4, 5, and 6 show alternative forms of cutters. Fig. 7 shows the cutter d held under the outer cover by a lip g pressed out of the flange Fig. 9 shows a lip g cut out of the flange and bent inwards, the cutter d being pressed out of the lip g.
Patent GB-190710288-A (GB)
Title: Pneumatic Exercising or Curative Appliance for the Ears.
Inventor: WILLIAMS JAMES
Filed: 1907-05-03
Granted: 1908-04-16
Abstract: 10,288. Williams, J. May 3. Ear appliances; massage; syringes.-A pneumatic appliance for massaging and washing the ears consists of tubes 1 connected to plates 2 suitably jointed at 3. To the upper end of each tube is secured an open concentric tube 5, an end of which may be closed by a plug 7. A piece 9, Fig. 4, of indiarubber tubing is fitted over the end of each tube 1, and is turned inwards over the tube 5 and fastened by springs or wire lashings 19. In use, the upper ends of the tubes 1 are placed in the ears, and air is forced into and withdrawn from them by a syringe, or, preferably, by alternately compressing and releasing a hollow india-rubber ball 11 by means of shaped tongs 13 ; this causes the repeated formation of bulbs 10 on the india-rubber tubes 9 which distend and so exercise the passages of the ears. For rubbing and washing the ear passage, the tube 5 is plugged and the tubing 9 is replaced by the appliance shown in Fig. 5, which comprises a spherical plug 17 of celluloid or the like with passages 20, 21 having external branches connected one 20 to a syringe and the other 21 to a waste pipe. This appliance is attached to the end of the tube 1 by an extensible rubber pipe 18. Operation of the bulb 11 causes variation in the air pressure in the tube 1, and a to-and-fro movement of the pipe 18 and the bulb 17. At the same time, water is forced into the ear through the passage 20 and escapes by the passage 21. Action of either kind may be restricted to either ear by use of the cocks 23. In a simplified form of apparatus, the tubes 5 are omitted, the tubing 9 being then closed at the outer end.
Patent GB-190710522-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pocket Magnetic Compasses.
Inventor: LAWRENCE SYDNEY SOLOMON
Filed: 1907-05-06
Granted: 1907-06-27
Abstract: 10,522. Lawrence, S. S. May 6. Compasses, magnetic. - Relates to pocket magnetic compasses and particularly to the casing, card, and sighting-device. Fig. 2 is an end view and Fig. 3 is a section. The back b of the case a is secured by a bezel c screwed to the case so as to be readily detachable, and is made of transparent material coated with luminous paint on the inside and roughened on the outside for the purpose of receiving written notes. The floating card d has a transparent rim or flange coated on the inside with luminous paint and marked with the compass divisions on the outside. The supporting-bow i is provided with the usual screen j and hole k for sighting the line k on the usual hinged glass g. A notch l in the bow i serves the same purpose as the hole k. The aperture f in the case a allows the scale on the rim of the compass card to be seen, and is provided with a glass or lens with an index line on it. If necessary, the card may be replaced by a needle, a transparent dial e, coated if necessary on its outer surface with luminous paint, being provided for use with the needle. This dial has a central aperture for attaching the needle.
Patent GB-190711718-A (GB)
Title: Improved Distribution Valve for Rock-drilling Machines.
Inventor: CHRISTIANSEN CHARLES
Filed: 1907-05-18
Granted: 1907-11-21
Abstract: 11,718. Christiansen, C. Nov. 14, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Rock drills.-An automatic distributing-valve for rock-drilling machines made as a flap valve c pivoted at its centre of gravity so that it is balanced and acts regularly in any position of the machine. Air passes under the valve and along the passage e to drive back the piston, exhaust from the other end of the cylinder taking place through the port f. When the port g is uncovered, the live air is exhausted and the piston continues its motion by its momentum, closing the portf and compressing air in the rear of the cylinder, so as to move over the valve against the pressure entering at the inlet h. The passage d is thus opened and the piston returned.
Patent GB-190712698-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Pumps
Inventor: ANDERSON EDVARD HENRIK
Filed: 1907-06-01
Granted: 1908-02-13
Abstract: 12,698. Anderson, E. H. June 1. Piston pumps.-In pumps for thick liquids, the liquid passes from the receptacle 11 to the barrel 1 through openings 9 and is forced by the piston 2 past the valve 6 to the outlet pipe 5. The parts 10 between the openings 9 serve to guide the piston. The piston-rod may have a screw coupling for varying the effective stroke of the piston.
Patent GB-190713237-A (GB)
Title: Automatic Safety Brakes for Waggons
Inventor: NOEL JOHN ABRAHAM
Filed: 1907-06-07
Granted: 1907-08-29
Abstract: 13,237. Noel, J. A. June 7. Brakes.-When a wagon is on an incline, or when the tractive force ceases, rollers are wedged between the wheels and fixed guides. In one arrangement, Fig. 1 (Sheet 1), a saddle B is mounted to move over rollers C on a bar A fixed to the wagon or supported from the axles. The saddle caries grooved, roughened, or other rollers E, and, on an incline, it takes one of these rollers into the position K between the wheel and the bar A. A handle L permits of the brake being held out of action by hand. In another arrangement, Fig. 1 (Sheet 2), a transverse bar H is jointed to the underside of the wagon at one end, and carries rollers A at its other bent-up end. The bar H is held up by a chain G so long as there is a pull on the draw-bar, but when this pull is relaxed the bar falls and the rollers are wedged between the wheels and a fixed block B.
Patent GB-190714655-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for the Manufacture of Artificial Silk Threads.
Inventor: LAKE HAROLD WILLIAMSON
Filed: 1907-06-25
Granted: 1908-02-13
Abstract: 14,655. Lake, H. W., [Soc. GÚnÚrale de la Soie Artificielle Linkmeyer]. June 25. Moulding non-fibrous cellulose.-Relates to apparatus for carrying out the process in which a cellulose solution is squirted into a slowly-acting precipitant liquid, and is drawn into threads, and consists in modifications of the apparatus described in Specifications No. 8083, A.D. 1902, [Abridgment Class Spinning], No. 16,588, A.D. 1903, and No. 16,078, A.D. 1906, [Abridgment Class Acids and salts, Organic, &c.]. The cellulose solution from the sprayer b enters the closed cylinder c and passes through the funnel d and pipe e to the tank f and thence to the winding-apparatus, The precipitant liquid is contained in the tank g and by means of siphon action in the tubes h, i is caused to rise in the cylinder c ; it then passes to the tank f and is returned to the tank g by a pump k and pipes l, m. The thread on leaving the tank f passes over a guide-roller o with a corrugated or channelled surface ; this roller is in frictional contact with a rubber-covered roller p which dries it and prevents adherence of the thread ; the thread then passes through a channel q which is supplied by strong acid by capillary action through a tube r and tank s ; the coagulation of the thread is thus completed ; the thread is then laid on the receiving roller n by means of the reciprocating mechanism t ; the roller n is driven by frictional contact with the roller u, the lower part of which dips in dilute acid, which serves for washing the thread. A series of such arrangements may be mounted on one machine with tanks common to all and a single pump for circulating the liquid ; in this case the cellulose solution should be delivered at a uniform pressure from all the sprayers.
Patent GB-190718969-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Extinguishing Devices for Paraffin and similar Lamps.
Inventor: HURSTHOUSE FRANCIS
Filed: 1907-08-23
Granted: 1908-08-24
Abstract: 18,969. Kursthouse, F. Aug. 23. Extinguishing oil lamps.-The extinguisher described in Specification No. 14,006, A.D. 1905, is modified by forming the actuating-rod a, which is operated by the curved head k of a pendulum rod j, as a closed tube with holes f, g, which normally allow air to pass into the oil reservoir, and also prevent bursting, but in case the lamp is upset, the holes g are cut off from the reservoir and escape of oil is prevented. The extinguisher is formed of a sliding sleeve n with three fixed sides and a shutter o on the fourth side with pivots p resting in holes in two fixed sides r. As the sleeve is raised, the shutter o is forced over the wick-tube by a projection t on the tube, which engages a bent spur s on the shutter. The shutter is also formed with lugs u, which normally abut against the wick-tube and prevent the upper portion of the shutter from tilting back too far. The invention is applicable to lamps with duplicate wick - tubes, and the extinguisher may be hand-actuated.
Patent GB-190719132-A (GB)
Title: Art of Manufacturing Cigars, All Tobacco Cigarettes and Little Cigars.
Inventor: ALEXANDER ALBERT EDGAR
Filed: 1907-08-26
Granted: 1908-01-16
Abstract: 19,132. Alexander, A. E., [Standard Mouth Piece Machine Co.]. Aug. 26. Cigars cigarettes.-Relates to the manufacture of cigars, all-tobacco cigarettes, and little cigars, and consists in forming the wrapper of tobacco leaf in such a manner as to enable a continuous cigar &c. to be made and afterwards cut to the desired lengths. Longitudinal strips 3 are cut from the tobacco leaf and secured end to end, preferably by adhesive material. The long strip, Fig. 3, so formed is folded longitudinally, and may be wound on a reel and employed as a, wrapper to enclose a long filler, which may then be cut into the desired lengths. The strip may be folded in such a manner as to leave a narrow pasting edge 4, Fig. 5, of but a single thickness of leaf.
Patent GB-190721977-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Tin Opener.
Inventor: AIKIN ALFRED
Filed: 1907-10-05
Granted: 1908-10-05
Abstract: 21,977. Aikin, A. Oct. 5. Cans, opening.- A tin - opener, of the type comprising a casting or stamping a with a circular flange b and a central perforating-pin e, is provided with radial arms d. Towards the end of one arm a cutter f is removably or permanently fixed. In a modification, two rings b are provided of different sizes, the radial arms being common to both, while the central pin projects on both sides of the arms. Two cutters are then employed, which may be made adjustable by mounting them on screws. The ring may be fluted &c. on the outside to afford a grip.
Patent GB-190723696-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Hoists.
Inventor: AUMUND HEINRICH
Filed: 1907-10-26
Granted: 1908-10-26
Abstract: 23,696. Aumund, H., and Aumund, J. Oct. 26. Hoists.-In a hoist for charging blast furnaces, the carriage runs on a track upon the upper side of a framework, and the skip is carried by a jib which is automatically rotated to bring the skip over the furnace mouth. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, the jib i carrying the suspended skip n is mounted on a crab k travelling on inclined rails m. At the upper end of the run, the jib is rotated to bring the skip over the furnace mouth by means of a rack o fixed to the track engaging a spur-wheel connected to the jib. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 3, the jib runs on a third rail p curved in such a manner that the desired swinging movement is effected. The movement of the jib may also be effected by an electromotor carried by, and serving also to drive the carriage.
Patent GB-190724042-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lugs for the Frames of Cycles and the like.
Inventor: COCKBURN JAMES GILLIS
Filed: 1907-10-30
Granted: 1908-07-30
Abstract: 24,042. Cockburn, J. G. Oct. 30. Frames; heads; forks. -Lugs for the reception of the frame tubes of cycles &c. are made with one side a, c longer than the other b, d to give strength to the joint in the direction to resist sudden thrust or strain. Fig. 1 shows a bottom head lug, but the invention is applicable to the fork crown, bottom bracket, &c. The ends of the lugs may be shaped to a pleasing outline, both the vertical and side members of the lug being, if desired, provided with a long and a short side. Liners, when used, may be made to correspond with the shape of the lug. Butted tubes may be made with the thickened portion similar to the shape of the lug.
Patent GB-190802191-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Motors for Self Propelled Vehicles and the like.
Inventor: COTSWORTH GEORGE GWILT
Filed: 1908-01-31
Granted: 1908-12-31
Abstract: 2191. Cotsworth, G. G., and Welsby, G. Jan. 31. Cam mechanism.-In motors for self-propelled vehicles of the type in which a spindle 12 receives rotary motion direct from the reciprocating piston 1, an arm 13 carrying a friction roller 14 is mounted on the spindle, the roller entering a cam-groove 5 in a casing fixed to the piston. The spindle is carried in bearings 9, 11, one of which is formed on a guide piece 8, which prevents rotation of the piston by a slot-and-feather connexion.
Patent GB-190802780-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Rubber Tyres and their Attachment to Wheels.
Inventor: KILLEN EDWARD BRICE
Filed: 1908-02-07
Granted: 1908-11-12
Abstract: 2780. Killen, E. B. Feb. 7. Tyres, elastic other than pneumatic; felloes or rims.-An elastic tyre comprises rubber sections A moulded with hollow tread projections A' of dumbbell formation. The sections are secured on the wheel by a perforated steel band B so that the tyre base is compressed and the air-spaces A3 are rendered air-tight. The tyre may be further secured by means of radial bolts E screwed into disks C which are fitted in some or all of the recesses A<3>. In a modification adapted for heavier work, each tyre section is formed with three projecting parts.
Patent GB-190802875-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Divided Skirts.
Inventor: JENKINSON WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1908-02-08
Granted: 1908-05-28
Abstract: 2875. Jenkinson, W. H., [trading as Henry, W.], and Wetherill, H. Feb. 8. Skirts.-A divided skirt for athletic purposes is formed with a temporarily closed division extending from the waist to the crutch, or with a division at the side. Each half of the skirt is formed by uniting two pieces, such as 3, 4, along the lines a a and b c, one piece 3 being provided with a legstrap a<x>. The two parts thus formed are permanently united along the lines g c, c f, and temporarily from g to e. The skirt thus formed has a breeches seat. The parts may be permanently closed along the lines c f, c e, a slit h being provided to facilitate the putting-on and taking-off of the garment.
Patent GB-190808218-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Driving and Speed Reducing Gear of Paper-making machines.
Inventor: MILNE SAMUEL
Filed: 1908-04-14
Granted: 1909-04-14
Abstract: 8218. Milne, S. April 14. Driving-mechanism.-In a system for driving the different sections of a paper machine, and in speedreducing gear therefor, the several sets of speed reducing-gear are enclosed in oil-tight casings, in the sides of which are bearings for the high and low speed shafts. The casings are formed in two parts, one fixed and one adjustable, so that the heights of the low and high speed shafts are relatively adjustable. Several sets of reducing- gear are shown. In Fig. 3, a large internallytoothed wheel e is mounted on a low-speed shaft d and a pinion f is mounted on the high-speed shaft c. In Fig. 4 is shown a large stationary internallytoothed wheel g, planetary pinions i carried on a cross-bar j on the low-speed shaft, and a sunpinion h fixed to the high-speed shaft. Fig. 5 shows an internally-toothed gear-wheel k mounted on the low-speed shaft, a pinion mounted on fixed studs m, and a pinion n on the high-speed shaft c. Figs. 4 and 5 show the high and low speed shafts in line ; the arrangement shown in Fig. 3 can be used to keep the high-speed shafts all at the same height in spite of the varying heights of the lowspeed shafts. Instead of internal gearing, spur gearing or bevel-gearing such as Marshall's gearing may be employed. To drive the reducing-gear, an expanding rope pulley, such as that described in Specification No. 16,684, A.D. 1901, [Abridgment Class Mechanism &c.], may be used. Friction clutches may be used with each set of, gear-wheels to allow the various parts to be started and stopped independently. The clutch may be attached to the boss of the driving-pinion, or to the driven pinion or roll. The sets of gear may be driven direct from the main driving-pulley on the floor level, or from an overhead driving-pulley. the friction clutches may be arranged alongside the overhead pulleys. Conical belt pulleys may be used instead of the expanding rope pulleys, or conical belt pulleys u<1>, u<2> combined with a loose ordinary belt pulley v, Fig. 10, may be used. The belt may be moved from the fast to the loose pulley by apparatus of the type described in Specification No. 11,611, A.D. 1899. Casings may be separately or collectively supplied with lubricant under pressure or otherwise in any suitable manner.
Patent GB-190812501-A (GB)
Title: Improved Protective and Advertising Covering especially suitable for Portions of Sugar.
Inventor: CAMBOURG LOIC DE
Filed: 1908-06-10
Granted: 1908-10-01
Abstract: 1 2 , 5 0 1. Cambourg, L. de. June 10. Drawings to Specification. Advertising.-Sugar for use in restaurants &c. is kept clean by packing it in small packets containing, say, two or three pieces. Advertisements are placed on the wrappers by which the packets are made.