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Patent GB-190525336-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Purifying Feed Water applicable to Marine and other Engines.
Inventor: KESSON ANDREW
Filed: 1905-12-06
Granted: 1906-10-04
Abstract: 25,336. Kesson, A. Dec. 6. Feed-water, purifying. -Apparatus for extracting oil from feed-water of marine or other engines consists of a tank a to which the water is supplied from the hot-well by the pipe b. Oil is retained in the inlet portion of the tank by baffle-plates d, e, between which the water passes to the pipe c leading to the feed-pump. To prevent a vacuum in the tank, it is provided with a valve l normally held closed by a spring m. When the water supply is short, the feed-pump draws in air through the pipes h<1>, h, c, a valve f being opened by the sinking of the float i. The lever connecting the valve f and float i may be situated as shown or outside the tank a. Cocks n are provided for the withdrawal of oil at various levels.
Patent GB-190525460-A (GB)
Title: Convertible Motor Car and Self Propelled Sledge.
Inventor: PFEIFER FRANZ
Filed: 1905-12-07
Granted: 1906-05-10
Abstract: 25,460. Pfeifer, F. Dec. 7. Motor road vehicles.- Relates to a motor-car capable of being converted into a self-propelled sledge by lifting the wheels clear of the ground, and then bringing into operation auxiliary spiked driving- wheels at the rear of the car. The fore-carriage carries sledge bars a rigidly connected to a spur-wheel c, operated by a pinion h and forming the turntable for steering-purposes. The front wheels are carried on an axle which is adapted to be moved vertically in a guide d' by the rotation of the vertical screw m. The rear wheels are mounted at the forward end of a swivelling frame K, hinged on the shaft C, and carrying at its rear end a shaft H, to which are fixed spiked wheels I. This frame is oscillated about the shaft C by a vertical screw s, actuated through bevel-gearing from the screw m. The motor is supported from the longitudinal frame members y, and drives by a chain the shaft C, from which, by the ordinary arrangement of clutches, motion may be transmitted either to the road wheels v or to the spiked wheels H, according as the vehicle is being used as a motor-car or as a sledge. The sledge bars and the frame supporting the spiked wheels may be detachable. Specification No. 9126, A.D. 1900, is referred to.
Patent GB-190604600-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Smoke Consuming Furnaces
Inventor: MYLIUS CHARLES HENRY VON
Filed: 1906-02-24
Granted: 1906-10-25
Abstract: 4600. Mylius, C. H. von, and Mylius, T. P. von. Feb. 24. Smoke-consuming.-The hot gases from a steam generator or like furnace pass through a secondary combustion or mixture chamber, to which air aud steam or water are supplied, and in which the smoke is consumed. The chamber is open at the top and is formed by a partition D, extending across the furnace flue, and walls E, F, which extend both above and below the fire-bars. The gases pass into the chamber U through openings O controlled by a damper P operated by the shaft R. Air is supplied to the chamber through passages H, controlled by the damper M, and water or steam through the pipe Z. A fire-brick baffle is fixed in the chamber U opposite the openings O.
Patent GB-190605375-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus used in Gasworks for Discharging Coke from and Charging Coal into Gas Retorts.
Inventor: FIDDES WALTER WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-03-05
Granted: 1907-02-28
Abstract: 5375. Fiddes, W. W., and Aldridge, J. G. W. March 5. Gas retorts.-Relates to apparatus for simultaneously charging and discharging through retorts, of the type in which stiff or jointed side plates carry swinging push plates, and has for its object to level the surface of the coal and to prevent the withdrawal of coal during the return stroke. Plates a fixed to stays e are connected in the form of a chain by pivots c, pins r working in slots in plates t being provided to take the thrust off the pivots c. The curved push plates d are balanced on pivots d' and bear against stops f when the charger is entering the retort. A plough g supported rearwards on the front plate by means of stays m, b serves to level the coal during the return stroke. Projections l engage recesses or projections on the wheel round which the charger is wound, and guide-rollers o are provided. Plates p conforming to the shape of the retort are attached to the plates a to assure a clean discharge. According to the Provisional Specification, the coal shoot has a boot-shaped extension at the bottom fitting over the top of the chain, the push plates except the rear one or two are balanced, and the front push plate is held up by a pawl which strikes a cam and releases the plate at the end of the return stroke.
Patent GB-190609231-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Fire Bridges of Steam Boiler Furnaces.
Inventor: TURNER ALEXANDER
Filed: 1906-04-19
Granted: 1907-01-17
Abstract: 9231. Turner, A. April 19. Fire-bricks.-Fig. 9 shows in section a fire-brick for protecting the fire-bridge of a steam-generator furnace, and Fig. 10 shows a form for protecting the back bearer, in which recesses e in the brick engage with projections on the bearer.
Patent GB-190609351-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Galvanometers.
Inventor: RICHARD JULES
Filed: 1906-04-20
Granted: 1907-04-20
Abstract: 9351. Richard, J. April 20. Current meters ; resistance meters.- Galvanometers, ohm-meters,and the like are arranged to have different sensibility in different parts of the scale. A supplementary spring a is fixed to the arbor b of the instrument, and is adapted to be engaged by an abutment or hook c, when the pointer reaches a certain division of the scale. Two or more supplementary springs may be brought into action successively. In the case of ohm-meters, a more uniform scale may thus be obtained. The invention is applicable to recording- meters.
Patent GB-190612292-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Control of Electric Motors.
Inventor: HOLMES ALFRED
Filed: 1906-05-26
Granted: 1906-09-20
Abstract: 12,292. Holmes, A., Holmes, J. H., Holmes, L. W., and Holmes, E., [trading as Holmes & Co., J. H.], and Ralph, G. J., and Page, G. May 26: No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Switches.-Relates to switches principally intended for motors for moving heavy machinery, such as printing-presses, in steps. The multiplecontact switch is provided with means to give a snap action from contact to contact, and the casing is slotted and provided with notches for holding the handle in definite positions. The switch arm F is pivoted at F', one end making contact with a bar P, and the other engaging U-shaped contacts 1, 2, 3, 4 and a contact 5. Two pieces L, M, centred at F<1>, grip the arm F, and two studs L<1>, M' grip the hand-lever H on either side. A slotted link O containing a spring O<1> joins the pieces L, M. When the handle H is moved, the spring O<1> gives a quick break. The connexions for a compound-wound motor are shown in Fig. 1. A solenoid rheostat B with dash-pot is used in combination with the switch A. The arm F is first moved from the' off' position 1 to the inching' (starting) position 3, and back several times, then to the 'slow' running position 2, and finally to the contacts 4, 5. The solenoid magnet of the rheostat B is energized, its core lifting the rheostat arm and gradually cutting out the resistance from the armature circuit, when the motor and machine attain full speed. The handle H passes through the switch cover, shown in section in Fig. 3, and the operator, by pressing it against the sides J, K, is guided in the steps.
Patent GB-190613777-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Welting and Stitching Machines.
Inventor: LARSEN JULIUS
Filed: 1906-06-15
Granted: 1907-03-21
Abstract: 13,777. Larsen, J. June 15. Boot sole sewing - machines; lock - stitch shuttle sewing - machines ; feed ; needle - driving; worksupports. - The curved needle 1 is actuated by a reciprocating bar 5, the slotted end of which engages a pin 6 on the needle - holder. The shuttle-driver shaft 22 is oscillated by a toothed sector 20 on a lever 19, vibrated by a revolving crank-arm on the vertical shaft which engages with a block sliding on the lever 19. The almost horizontal shuttle race 24 in the pillar 25 is provided with a small hook 70 which projects into a groove in the underside of the shuttle and so ensures the passage of the loops round the shuttle. The work is intermittently locked by a pivoted presser-lever (not shown), which is lifted in opposition to a spring by a cam-actuated bellcrank lever and a link. The work is fed by a cylinder 26 provided with a feeding-point 4, which is forced upwards to engage the work by a lever 28 and is then rotated by a lever 45. The cylinder 26 is supplied with a number of balls or rollers where it contacts with the lever 28. Figs. 13, 14, and 15 show stitch plates suitable for welting, sole-stitching, and turned-shoe sewing respectively. For welting boots, a special fed-device is used. A feed-point 59, Fig. 10, is carried by a travelling nut 58 on a screw 57. The screw is mounted in a fork 54 swivelling in a bracket 47 on the frame. The other end carries a roller 61 and is supported on a bar 53. The screw is rotated through a ratchet 51 and gear 50, 56. The take-up lever 39 is actuated by a cam-disk 36.
Patent GB-190620309-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Explosive Compounds.
Inventor: RESCHKE BERTHOLD GUSTAV
Filed: 1906-09-12
Granted: 1906-12-31
Abstract: 20,309. Reschke, B. G. Sept. 12. Explosives.-To ammonium nitrate explosives are added various proportions of ethereal oils, alone or dissolved in fatty oils or liquid hydrocarbons boiling at a high temperature.
Patent GB-190620832-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of Cattle or like Food from Yeast
Inventor: SCHMIDT JOHANN
Filed: 1906-09-19
Granted: 1907-06-27
Abstract: 20,832. Schmidt, J. Sept. 19. Food for animals.-To prepare yeast as a food for animals without developing the bitter principles which frequently are formed, it is raised quickly to a temperature of 58-75‹ C., and is then. if desired, boiled. It may afterwards be dried in any suitable way, such as by the use of a vacuum evaporating-pan.
Patent GB-190626995-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brush Rocking Gear for Dynamo-electric Machines.
Inventor: LEITNER HENRY
Filed: 1906-11-27
Granted: 1907-10-10
Abstract: 26,995. Leitner, H. Nov. 27. Brush - holders; dynamos, regulating.-In brush-rocking gear for dynamo-electric machines in which a rotating pin e, Fig. 1, in conjunction with a segment or track d moves a brake shoe h on a brush-rocking frame a into and out of engagement with rotating projections i, i<1>, as described in Specification No. 2341, A.D. 1905, a star-shaped lever is pivoted to the brake shoe h, one of the limbs j<1>, j<2> serving when engaged by the pin e to rotate the limb j<3>, which acts as a fulcrum on the track d, and so to bring the brake shoe h into engagement with the projections i, i<1>. A stud or arm n directly attached to the pivot k is designed to ride on the track d, and is provided with a stop-pin m<1> which limits the movement of the lever j in either direction on its pivot k. The brake shoe h and arm n are normally held in their outermost position by a spring m. To prevent the rocking frame a from overrunning, stops o, o' are designed to come in con tact with the ends of the track d. In a modification, shown in Fig. 3, the limbs j<1>, j<2> of the starshaped lever are each provided with a hinged spring trip-piece p. In a further modification, shown in Fig. 4, the lever j is formed in two parts j<1>, j<3> and j<2>, j<4>, a spring m<1> normally holding the limba j<1>, j<2> apart.
Patent GB-190628775-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method of and Means or Apparatus for Producing Metallic Incandescence Bodies for Electric Glow Lamps.
Filed: 1906-12-17
Granted: 1907-12-12
Abstract: 28,775. Deutsche Gasgl³hlicht Akt.- Ges. (Auerges.). March 27, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Resistances, inductive. Apparatus for heating metallic electriclamp filaments includes variable inductances for regulating the currents employed. The filaments are contained in vessels c on a rotary frame, which also, when alternating current is used, carries inductance coils g. The cores i of the coils are vertically movable, and are supported by rollers which run on a fixed guide-rail k. When continuous current is used, the inductance coils are replaced by devices for putting resistances into or out of circuit.
Patent GB-190702361-A (GB)
Title: Process for Welding Copper, Nickel, Copper Alloys and Nickel Alloys.
Inventor: SCHIEBER WILHELM
Filed: 1907-01-30
Granted: 1908-01-16
Abstract: 2361. Schieber, W. Jan. 30. Welding.-Articles made of copper, nickel, or alloys of these metals are heated for welding by means of a blast flame of air and hydrogen, or mixed gas containing hydrogen such as water gas, until the required softness has been attained ; the heating is then continued solely with -the hydrogen &c. until the oxide formed is reduced, which is indicated by the brightness of the places to be welded.
Patent GB-190703192-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Prime Movers of the Reciprocating-piston Type.
Inventor: BASTIN THOMAS HUGH
Filed: 1907-02-08
Granted: 1907-11-14
Abstract: 3192. Bastin, T. H. Feb. 8. Revolving-cylinder type.-A rotary four-strokecycle gas engine of the revolving-cylinder type is shown in Figs. 1 and 2. To the freely-mounted fly-wheel B upon the fixed shaft A are attached cylinders D' operating crank-shafts C, to which are attached toothed wheels C' gearing with a stationary wheel A' within the fly-wheel. The rotary motion is transmitted from the fly-wheel to the shaft H<2> through bevel-gearing. A single cylinder may be used, or a second pair of cylinders may be attached to the same or a similar wheel B disposed oppositely to those shown and working alternately with them. The inlet and exhaust valves F<1>, F are operated by cams E<5>, E<4> driven by toothed gearing from the crank-shafts. The valve-gears together with commutator devices are contained within casings B<3>. The carburettor J<6> consists of spiral partitions or equivalent blades J<3>, J<4>, to which fuel is fed by the passage J<6> in the shaft A, the air passing in around the space J<5>. The admission of air may be augmented by vanes on the carburettor or fly-wheel, and may be controlled by sliding caps on the shaft A. The cylinders are provided with concentric or eccentric cooling gills, and the walls of the silencers K are ribbed, the outlets K<1> being placed as shown to discharge in a direction opposed to that of rotation in order that the centriful action may promote the discharge of the gases. The lubricant passes from a central passage L within the shaft A to the various parts of the engine by centrifugal force. The lubricant is prevented from entering the carburettor by means of a wiper B<6x> engaging a collar B<6> on the shaft A.
Patent GB-190703329-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Flushing Apparatus for use with Water Closets and the like.
Filed: 1907-02-11
Granted: 1908-01-16
Abstract: 3329. Orme, Evans, & Co., and Orme, H. A. Feb. 11. Water-waste preventers, siphon-discharge. Relates to apparatus of the lifted-bell type, in which the bell is flared, and either provided with a flared mouthpiece c<1> so that an annular space is left between the two, or with apertures a short distance above the mouth. The mouth of the bell, or, in the alternative construction, the lower edge of the mouthpiece, is formed with a downwardly projecting rim c<2>, and is fitted with buffers c<3>.
Patent GB-190713199-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Turbine
Inventor: WILLIS PERCY RICHARD JULIUS
Filed: 1907-06-07
Granted: 1908-05-28
Abstract: 13,199. Willis, P. R. J., [Phillip, P.]. June 7. Elastic-fluid turbines.-A duplex outward-flow turbine comprises two disk rotors carrying blades which intermesh with standing blades arranged on a central hollow steam-chest. A multiple-ported oscillating cylindrical valve arranged concentrically to the shaft is used for regulating the supply of working fluid. A vane is hinged to the casing at a point opposite the exhaust port and serves to indicate whether the fluid leaves the last set of vanes with any tangential velocity. Two rotors 16, Fig. 3, are fitted with blades which intermesh with blades arranged on a central stator 15. This stator is hollow and forms a steam-chest, fluid being admitted thereto by way of a pipe 21, Figs. 1 and 3. The rotors are secured to a common shaft 13. Surrounding the central portion of this shaft, and secured to the stator 15, is a casting 25, Figs. 3, 4, and 5. Chambers 29 in the casting communicate with the steam chest by way of radial ports 30, Fig. 5, and with the working space between the vanes by way of tangential nozzles 31, Fig. 4. Fluid is thus admitted from the steam-chest to the working spaces. The admission of fluid is regulated by an oscillating cylindrical valve 37, Figs. 1, 3, and 5, provided with two sets of ports 38 . . . 43, of progressively increasing size. The valve is actuated by a governor or hand-controlled sliding rod 44, whereby the ports 30 may be closed successively in sets of two. The casing is provided with openings 22, Fig. 1, closed by covers 23, to facilitate the inspection of internal parts. Under correct conditions of working, the velocity of the fluid issuing from the last set of vanes has no tangential component. If these conditions are obtained, the exhaust fluid flows in both directions from a point opposite the exhaust port 24 in a circumferential direction towards the exhaust port. The condition of the exhaust is indicated by a vane 47, Fig. 1, which is situated opposite the exhaust port 24, is hinged to the casing, and is mounted on a spindle carrying a pointer which registers with a dial on the outside of the casing ; it is normally maintained in a radial position by a counterweight. Should the exhaust have a velocity with a tangential component, the vane is deflected. When abnormal conditions are indicated, a change of governor adjustment, or of the initial or terminal pressure of the fluid, may be made.
Patent GB-190720052-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hatch Fasteners.
Inventor: ANGSTROM ARENDT
Filed: 1907-09-07
Granted: 1908-04-23
Abstract: 20,052. Angstrom, A., and Crangle, S. Sept. 7. Hatches; battens and fittings therefor.-Relates to the type of hatch fastening comprising a clamp and screw. A. bracket C mounted on the hatch coaming A has a flat C<2> and lug C' to sustain the batten D, and also supports a lever E, the nose of which forces the batten D against the tarpaulin G, while its tail E' is hooked for the attachment of the hatch fastening means. These comprise a tubular link I, to a hollow boss H<2> on which is adjustably attached a rectangular fastening-bracket H by means of a screw J.
Patent GB-190722439-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method and Means of Regulating the Temperature in the Sleeping Chambers of Foster-mothers.
Inventor: KIELL JOHN
Filed: 1907-10-11
Granted: 1908-01-23
Abstract: 22,439. Kiell, J., and Stow, A. A. Oct. 11. Foster-mothers.-Relates to means for adjusting the position of the heating-lamp so as to regulate the temperature in foster-mothers. The sleeping chamber a has its front wall b provided with a vertical slot c through which is passed the heating- tubes d from the heater e. To the inner end of the tube d is attached an arm g fitting into a slot h in the back bar i and secured there by the screw j. The heater e is fixed in position by the screws k, and has slides working in the guides l which are secured to the front wall b. To regulate the temperature, the screws j, k are slackened and the heater and tubes raised or lowered as desired. The heater and tubes may be removed and the slot c closed by a slide.
Patent GB-190723063-A (GB)
Title: A Method for Producing Highly Glazed Coloured Earthenware.
Inventor: FISCHER KARL
Filed: 1907-10-18
Granted: 1908-01-16
Abstract: 23,063. Fischer, K. Oct. 18. Pottery, glazing. To produce a highly - glazed coloured earthenware similar to 'terra sigillata,' a glaze consisting of clay sludge or slurry and colouring-matter is applied to the articles when in a semidried, dried, or half-fired condition, and the ware is then allowed to dry completely or partly ; it is then highly polished by rubbing with a suitable material and is finally fired.
Patent GB-190725201-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Portable Stands
Inventor: SABIN HERBERT BURDGE
Filed: 1907-11-13
Granted: 1908-11-12
Abstract: 25,201. Sabin, H. B. Nov. 13. Lamp standards.-A portable stand for holding lamps &c. is provided with legs which can be folded up against a telescopic standard carrying a table top or a spring fork having angularly adjustable clamping-arms. The legs 7 have conical ends 7<1> adapted to enter into locking engagement with conical holes 6 and grooves 15, Fig. 3, in a baseplate 2 having a socket 3 into which the outer part of the telescopic standard 1 is screwed. Radial slots 5, Fig. 2, extend from the holes 6 to central opening in the base-plate. The clamping-arms 12 are pivoted at 11 to the spring fork 10, and are retained at the desired inclination by a nut 13. If the object to be held is heavy, the adjacent parts 11, 12 are notched or provided with radially toothed plates.
Patent GB-190800633-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Cooling Device or Radiator for use more especially with Automobile Vehicles.
Filed: 1908-01-10
Granted: 1909-01-07
Abstract: 633. Daimler - Motoren Ges. Jan. 12, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Gas and like engines, cooling cylinders of. A radiator of the honeycomb type for automobiles is extended rearwardly at its edges, and the extensions are traversed by air tubes b. The tubes b may be arranged obliquely and may be staggered or arranged in vertical rows. The tubes in the front part of the radiator may also be inclined, as shown in Fig. 5, to reduce the angular spaces between the front and the side tubes. In another arrangement, Fig. 6, a rear radiator f connects the extensions. The radiator is described in connexion with a fan in Specification No. 26,850, A.D. 1907.
Patent GB-190801450-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Electrical Operation of Haulage and Winding Gear.
Filed: 1908-01-21
Granted: 1909-02-18
Abstract: 1450. Mavor. H. A., and Mavor & Coulson. Jan. 21. Motors, controlling.-In the electrical operation of haulage and winding gear, polyphase induction motors are employed in which both the primary and secondary elements can be revolved, and controlled by means of a brake. The winding-drums are geared to the motor shaft e. The induction motor is started up by first allowing the primary element g to run up to its maximum speed and then applying a band brake i. The primary and secondary elements may be geared together as described in Specifications Nos. 5926 and 27,100, A.D. 1904, or the primary elements may be rotated in either direction by means of an auxiliary induction motor as described in Specification No. 8851, A.D. 1907. In the latter case, the auxiliary motor may be supplied with current from an auxiliary generator of lower periodicity than that supplying the main motor. The auxiliary generator may also be used to run the main motor at a low speed.