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Patent GB-190608993-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Gradually Variable Speed Gears for Cycles and the like.
Inventor: VEULLE FREDERICK HENRY DE
Filed: 1906-04-14
Granted: 1906-06-14
Abstract: 8993. Veulle, F. H. de. April 14. Variable - speed gearing; clutches.- In a continuouslyvariable speed gear for cycles and the like of the type in which the planetpinions of an epicyclic train can be advanced through a varying angle at each revolution by means of a cam engaged by an arm carried by each pinion, means are provided whereby the range of the gear may be adjusted when the hub is being built up, and also for altering that adjustment, when desired. The planet-pinions G, mounted upon sleeves G<1> carried by the pins E of the carrier D, have ratchet teeth G' which are pressed by springs into engagement with corresponding teeth H<1> upon armed pieces H, each arm being provided with a stud or roller H<3> lying in the annular recess of a two-part ring K. This ring is mounted on ball bearings upon an eccentric L, which in turn is carried by an eccentric M, the eccentricities of the two elements being equal. Thus, when the maxima of the eccentrics are opposite one another, the ring K is concentric with the spindle, and a direct drive is effected through the parts B, D, G and the sunpinion R upon the hub. By turning a cone P through a slotted ring 0 and a pin L<1>, the positions of the outer eccentric L, and hence of the ring K, are altered to any desired extent. The ring is thus rendered eccentric, and at each rotation the arms H' rise and fall, causing at each rise the planet-pinions to be advanced through an angle depending upon the amount of eccentricity, while at each fall the clutch G<2>, H<1> overruns. The sun-pinion and the hub are thus turned at a greater annular velocity. To vary the range of gears obtainable for the purpose of suiting any particular rider, the rotation of a milled disk M' turns the inner eccentric M, the disk and eccentric being finally locked in position by screwing-up a nut N. The clutch parts H<1>, G<2> might be replaced by a roller, ball, or ratchet clutch ; the disk M<2> and cone P may be marked to facilitate the building up of the hub.
Patent GB-190609787-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Portable Pneumatic Drills and the like.
Inventor: JOHNSON FREDERICK DWIGHT
Filed: 1906-04-26
Granted: 1906-11-22
Abstract: 9787. Johnson, F. D. April 26. Drawings to Specification. Connecting - rods for multiple - cylinder portable pneumatic drills &c. are coupled to the cranks by two-part collars or straps having threaded shanks screwing into threaded rings.
Patent GB-190611494-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Cocks, Taps, Valves and the like, to Facilitate their Insertion into and Removal from a Pipe or Fitting.
Inventor: MARSHALL ALBERT HENRY
Filed: 1906-05-16
Granted: 1906-11-15
Abstract: 11,494. Marshall, A. H. May 16. Lift valves; repairing, facilitating.-Relates to means whereby a tap can be unscrewed from its supply pipe for repair, inspection, &c. without waste of liquid and without requiring the supply to be shut off. A tubular casing 1, adapted to receive the threaded end 2<a> of the tap 2 and at its opposite end to screw into the supply pipe 4 or into a boss 3 on the said pipe 4, is provided with a valve seat 6 against which a valve 5 can be forced by the pressure of the liquid, the valve stem 7: being guided through a sleeve 8 on arms 8<a> firmly screwed into the casing 1. A cross-piece 9 on the stem 7 is pressed upon by the end 2<a> of the tap 2 so as to force open the valve 5 when the tap 2 is screwed into place. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act 19U2, to Specification No. 19,536, A.D. 1901.]
Patent GB-190614435-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Photographic Pigment Paper
Inventor: BLOXAM ARTHUR GEORGE
Filed: 1906-06-23
Granted: 1906-11-01
Abstract: 14,435. Bloxam, A. G., [Neue Photographische Ges.]. June 23. Pranting-paper; chromo-gelatin and like proceeses.-In pigment papers having an intermediate film or layer of gelatin or the like so as to allow the film to be stripped from its support, a substance is added which will convert any bichromate salt into a monochromate. This prevents the intermediate film itself from becoming sensitized to anything like the same extent as the sensitized layer, and obviates the alternative use of dyes. A very thin intermediate film suffices. Magnesia, borax, sodium phosphate, and water - glass are amongst the substances which may be used.
Patent GB-190618861-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Valves and Valve Controlling Means for Steam Pumping Engines
Inventor: RAY GEORGE ROBERT
Filed: 1906-08-23
Granted: 1907-03-07
Abstract: 18,861. Ray, G. R. Aug. 23. Valves and valve-gear; pumping-engines; cushioning reciprocating parts.-In a fluid-actuated valvegear, the valve-chest is divided by a partition e into two chambers in which work the heads f, f<1> of the valve. The partition e is carried by the valve seat a<1> in which are a number of ports o, o<1>, j, j<1>, n, n', q, q<1>. The cylinder is provided with separate steam and exhaust passages p, p<1>, r, r' and auxiliary passages s leading to the ends of the valve chambers. Placing the ports r, r<1> some distance from the cylinder ends ensures the cushioning of the piston, the valve being cushioned by making the passages s of small section or providing. them. with ball valves u. With the valve in the position shown, steam passes from the inlet h to the cylinder through passages i<1>, j<1>, o<1>, p<1>. After the piston has passed the port s, steam passes to the end of the valve chamber and reverses the valve. The valve head f is subjected to steam and exhaust pressure on its opposite faces, while the head f<1> has steam pressure on both faces. The resulting pressure moves the valve.
Patent GB-190627320-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Steam Engines with Auxiliary Cylinders.
Inventor: LOVEKIN LUTHER DANIEL
Filed: 1906-11-30
Granted: 1907-11-28
Abstract: 27,320. Lovekin, L. D. Nov. 30. Balancing moving parts.-The weight and inertia of a distributing slide valve is counteracted by a balancing cylinder c, Fig. 1, placed above the valvechest in line with the valve. The cyliuder is of different diameters at D and E, and in it moves a differential piston I, J on the valve-rod. In the part E is an annular channel H connected to ports H<1> in the cylinder wall, or to the chamber E' at the top of the cylinder, Fig. 5, The part D is provided with an annular port G which opens into the space F. The smaller head J of the piston closes the port G on the compression or down-stroke. Towards the end of the up-stroke, steam passes directly into chamber E', Fig. 5, or indirectly through ports H', Fig. 1. The water of condensation drains away into the valve-chest through the port G.
Patent GB-190629409-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Brick, Block or Tile Cutters.
Inventor: BECHTEL BYRON ERB
Filed: 1906-12-24
Granted: 1907-08-29
Abstract: 29,409. Bechtel, B. E. Dec. 24. Moulding bricks &c.-Relates to brick, block, and tile cutting-apparatus of the type in which the extruded clay stream passes on to an endless chain of table sections and is severed into brick shapes by a rotary cutter, and consists in making the travelling tables, the supporting-track, the cutting-wires, and the guide-track 43, adjustable. To adjust the length of the sections between the slots 15, the forward end of each floor 14 is provided with side extensions for receiving the axis of the supporting- rollers 20, the extensions being adjusted by a bolt, nut, and slot, &c. The forward section 7 of the supporting- track is secured to the fixed parts by bolts 8 and nuts 9, guide-lugs 10 being provided to ensure alinement of the parts. The wires in the frames 29 pass out of the sides of the frames and are adjusted by being wrapped round a rotatable spindle held, when necessary, by a detent engaging a ratchet disk. The track 43 to guide the rollers 42 has a pivoted portion 45 adjusted by a bolt and nut. A fixed extension 51 on the cutting-frame may force the rollers 42 out at the required moment. The drop from the straight part 4 of the track to the upper part of the curved end 7 tilts the floors 14 and facilitates delivery to the rollers 11.
Patent GB-190704014-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Retaining Rings for Bearing Balls.
Filed: 1907-02-18
Granted: 1907-05-09
Abstract: 4014. Lake, H. H., [Solinger Stanzwaren-und Werkzeugfabrik W. Westebbe]. Feb. 18. Ball bearings.-A retaining-ring for ball bearings, having inner and outer projections with widened ends, is made by the following process. The inner edge of an annular plate 5 is first drawn up to form a sleeve 6. The outer lugs 4 are then punched out of the flange 5. and holes 7 are punched in the sleeve. After the balls 1 have been inserted, the outer lugs 4 are bent up either at right-angles to, or Inclined towards the plate 5, as shown in Fig. 10. By bending the lugs more or less, the cage is adapted for balls of different diameters. The lateral edges of the recesses are rounded off.
Patent GB-190704960-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Stretcher for Socks and Stockings
Inventor: WRIGLEY GEORGE PASCOE
Filed: 1907-03-01
Granted: 1907-12-31
Abstract: 4960. Wrigley, G. P. March 1. Shrinkage, preventing. - A wire frame in the shape of a foot is inserted in stockings and socks during washing to prevent shrinkage while drying. A portion of the wire may be coiled to permit of expansion or compression, or the front bar may be passed through a slot c formed by bending the top bar. A hook or ring d serves for suspending the frame. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specifications No. 16,735, A.D. 1894, and No. 3078, A.D. 1895, [Abridgment Class Fabrics, Dressing &c.]; and No. 534, A.D. 1903, and No. 9582, A.D. 1905, [Abridgment Class Drying].]
Patent GB-190707769-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Internal Combustion Engine
Inventor: GABELL HARRY WILFRED
Filed: 1907-04-03
Granted: 1908-04-02
Abstract: 7769. Gabell, H. W. April 3. Thrust bearings. -Relates to a twostroke-cycle doubleacting engine in which the shaft passes axially through the cylinder. A thrust ball bearing is formed between the boss of each fly-wheel 48 and a nut 50 screwed into the sleeve 1<a> projecting from the cylinder head.
Patent GB-190707894-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Aero Planes and Flying Machines applicable also to Man Lifting Kites.
Inventor: THOMAS FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1907-04-04
Granted: 1908-01-30
Abstract: 7894. Thomas, F. W. April 4. Aerial machines without aerostats; aeroplanes; kites.- Aeroplanes to form the supporting-surfaces for aerial machines and manlifting kites are constructed so as to be a copy of the sail-plan of a forward-aft or squarerig g e d nautical vessel, the masts and sails, however, being horizontal and in duplicate. In the example shown, which is a view from beneath, masts B, C, D, B', C', D' are secured to the upper portion of a tapering framework A and carry the sails E, E', E<2>, F, F<1>, F<2> joined severally footrope to foot-rope. The forestay sails S, S' may be brought to windward for steering or retarding the machine by means of sheets S', S'. The masts may extend from the sides of the framework instead of from the top, and two or mora series of sails may be arranged on each side in the same horizontal plane. A platform P mounted to run on rails r' for varying the slope of the machine and controlled by block and tackle T, is provided for the operator and may also carry the motor M which drives the propeller or paddle R.
Patent GB-190724374-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Spring Wheels for Road Vehicles
Inventor: CASTIAU LEOPOLD JOSEPH
Filed: 1907-11-04
Granted: 1908-02-06
Abstract: 24,374. Castiau. L. J. Nov. 12, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Spring wheels.-A wheel with telescopic spring spokes is characterized by the combination of outer spoke members each in two oppositely-screwed parts 4, 5, Fig. 1, connected by a turn-buckle 6 ; inner tubular members 7 fitted between the hub flanges, each formed of two screwed and complementary parts ; and helical springs 12, 13, or rubber buffers, fitted on each side of the piston 8 carried by the member 4. The outer ends of the spokes may be secured in sockets 3 fixed to the rim.
Patent GB-190724823-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Machines for Drying Rags and the like.
Inventor: GREENHOUGH WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1907-11-09
Granted: 1908-07-16
Abstract: 24,823. Greenhough, W. H. Nov. 9. Drying rags &c.-The drying-apparatus comprises a tower or casing divided into compartments by a series of horizontal trays pivoted on axles at the sides, weighted bell-crank levers G and straight levers H being attached to the axles and connected by links J. Normally, the trays are kept horizontal by means of catches K supporting the levers H. Cams E, on a vertical shaft D routed by hand or power, release the catches K in turn so that the trays fall by the weight of rags on them, and the rags are delivered to the next trays. The weighted levers then pull the empty trays back to the horizontal position. Steam, hot air, or waste gases are delivered into each of the compartments formed by the trays from a large passage M, or from single tubes in this passage.
Patent GB-190728268-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Horns for Talking Machines.
Inventor: LAKE HAROLD WILLIAMSON
Filed: 1907-12-23
Granted: 1908-10-29
Abstract: 28,268. Lake, H. W., [Soistmann, A. G.]. Dec. 23. Trumpets. - A phonograph horn consists of longitudinal tapered wooden sections 4 having overlapping bevelled edges 5, 6 glued together and reinforced by a spiral strip of veneering 7 glued around the body of the structure. The mouth of the horn is strengthened by a wooden rim 9, having a channel 8 and provided with a bevelled joint.
Patent GB-190809622-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Filaments for Incandescent Gas Mantles.
Inventor: LAIGLE RENE
Filed: 1908-05-04
Granted: 1908-05-07
Abstract: 9622. Laigle, R. May 4. [Patent of Addition to No. 3785, A.D. 1908.] Incandescent gas lamps. - In the process of making mantle filaments described in Specification No. 3785, A.D. 1908, berylla or other more fusible metallic oxide is employed only in sufficient quantities to bind the rare-earth oxides used, and the filaments are calcined at a temperature equal to or slightly above the melting point of the binding- oxide. A purified agglutinant, such as gum arabic, an organic oxidizing-material, and pure gelatinous alumina, preferably precipitated by ammonia, are used in the manufacture of the filaments, and a soap, such as ammonium oleate, may also be employed. The following substances in or about the given proportions are preferably employed in making filaments : alumina 3 parts, berylla 2 parts, silica or aluminium silicate 1 part, thorium oxide 92À8 parts, and cerium oxide 1À2 parts.
Patent GB-190811026-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Combs for the Hair.
Inventor: BURNET ALEXANDER
Filed: 1908-05-21
Granted: 1909-02-04
Abstract: 11,026. Burnet, A., and Temple, H. May 21. Combs, hair.-Ornamental detachable mounts 5 are applied to combs by passing them upwards over the teeth. The upper part 3 slips over the projections 2 on the comb but is caught by the projections 1<a>. The upper part 1<a> of the comb being wider than the part 2, the resiliency of the mount then causes the lower part 4 to engage with the lower projections 2, to secure the mount in position.
Patent GB-190811872-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wheels.
Filed: 1908-11-25
Granted: 1909-06-24
Abstract: 11,872. Marks, E. C. R., [Hodgson, M. A.]. Nov. 25. Spring wheels; tyres, elastic other than pneumatic. -Relates to wheels of the kind in which a sectional resilient tyre with a flanged base is engaged by the flanged edges of side-plates bolted to the felloe, and is supported by an annular metal spring spaced from the felloe. The tyre-sections D are connected at the sides of their bases by metal strips I, which serve as wearing-plates and are pivoted to bolts J passing through the tyre. The sections consist of transverse layers of textile material H embedded in india-rubber.
Patent GB-190812945-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Locking Devices for Railway Points and Switches.
Inventor: ROACH HARRY FAY
Filed: 1908-06-17
Granted: 1909-02-11
Abstract: 12,945. Roach, H. F. June 17. Points and switches; crossings. -Relates to locking-devices for the switch points of railways. Figs. 2 and 4 show the device as applied to the points 3 but operated in conjunction with the pivoted tongue 4 used at the crossing of the inner rails. The tongue 4 and switch points 3 are normally held in the main line open position by the spring devices 10 and 8 respectively; the points are operated independently by any known means. The frog-tongue 4 is operated by the depression of either one of the wheeloperated members 12, 12<a>, constructed as described in Specification No. 856, A.D. 1909, which are connected up to the tongue by the rods 21, 21<a>, and 17. A projection 25 on the bell-crank lever 13 passes into a recess in the end of the tongue when it has moved over and helps to retain it in its correct position. Pivoted treadle bars 50, 51 are connected to the rods 21, 21<a>, to prevent the tongue 4 from moving until the tram has cleared the crossing. When the switch points 3, Fig. 2, have been moved to open the branch line, they are looked in that position by the gravityoperated catch 26, Fig. 6, contained in the housing 27, which drops behind the end of the bar 5 so as to prevent its return. The catch can be raised again by the handle 29 or by the depression of a treadle-bar 40, Fig. 2, connected by a rod 46 to the pivoted finger 31 and through the spring device 49 to the wheel member 12. When the rod 46 is withdrawn the end of the finger travels up the inclined guide 32 lifting the pivoted piece 33, and the finger takes up the position shown in broken lines. Upon the next inward movement of the rod 46, the finger moves over the piece 33, engages the projection 26<a>, raises the catch, and falls into the position shown. The passage of a train along the branch line in either direction causes first an outward and then an inward movement of the rod 46, thus always leaving the points unlocked so that they can return to their normal position Fig. 9 shows a slightly modified construction in which the rod 5 is provided at i's end with a shoulder having friction rollers 110. By this arrangement the points are prevented from being moved in either direction without raising the catch 26. The catch can be kept in a raised position temporarily until the points are moved to open the branch line by means of a sliding piece 111. In a modified arrangement where the locking-device is not operated in conjunction with the frog point, two treadle bars are used which are connected together so as to move in opposite directions, a spring bringing them back to their initial position. Specification No. 855, A.D. 1909, is also referred to.
Patent GB-190815194-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Vacuum Membrane Pumps.
Inventor: FALK MARTIN
Filed: 1908-07-17
Granted: 1908-09-17
Abstract: 15,194. Falk, M. July 17. Vacuum cleaning-apparatus.-The flexible diaphragms c, c' of vacuum pumps are clamped between plates the outer of which are extended at their edges and rounded off as at k, k<1>, where the membrane touches them, but are left square on the side nearer the casing in order that on the compression stroke the whole of the air shall be driven out. On the aspiration stroke, tbe curved portions of the plates cause the membranes to assume rounded forms free from creases and so prevent deterioration. Apertures are provided so as to equalize the pressures on the rear side of the diaphragms. Oil for lubrication of the working parts is placed in the chamber a. In a modification, the membranes are not enclosed and are clamped between three plates, the centre one of which is extended and has its edges rounded.
Patent GB-190817373-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Ball Bearings.
Inventor: SCHUETZ OTTO VON
Filed: 1908-08-18
Granted: 1909-01-07
Abstract: 17,373. Sch³tz, O. von. Aug. 20, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Ball bearings.- Filling-openings in the race rings of ball bearings are provided with yielding portions a, formed by cutting arc - shaped recesses b, which are forced back to enable the balls to be inserted and spring towards one another to prevent the balls from escaping. Accidental opening of the parts a is prevented by inserting a wedge e, Fig. 2, or a screw f and filling-piece c, Fig. 3.
Patent GB-190817443-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Iron and Concrete Railway Sleepers.
Inventor: KOVATS BELA DE
Filed: 1908-08-19
Granted: 1909-02-18
Abstract: 17,443. Kovßts, B. de. Aug. 19. Sleepers; tie-bars.-Ferro-concrete pot sleepers are made circular, octagonal, or the like, so that in plan all peripheral points are at equal or nearlyequal distances from the centre. The sleepers may be reinforced by several layers of rings 5, 6, Fig. 4, with radial rods 7 ; wood wedges 8 receive the spikes. The sleepers may be connected together by an integral tie 4, Fig. 1, of wedge section, or by tiebars connected to the chairs or rails, or to lugs projecting from the sleepers.
Patent GB-190900053-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Gas Tap.
Inventor: LYNDE FREDERICK CHARLES
IPC: F16K5/10
Filed: 1909-01-01
Granted: 1909-12-31
Abstract: 53. Lynde, F. C. Jan. 1. Plug-cocks; casings; regulating rate of flow in valves and cocks.-A gas tap, adapted for controlling the supply of gas to burners from a distance, comprises a plug B situate in a casing A provided with a base or wall plate D and a dome-shaped cover L screwed to a tubular extension J of the plate D. A radial operating- arm E moves in a sunk recess in the plate D and carries one or more screws G co-operating with a stop H or other part, so that the opening and closing movements can be regulated, the latter so as to leave a by-pass, if desired. The cover L may be screwed directly on the projection J, or is carried by a nut K, as shown, the nut K also serving to hold the plug in the casing.
Patent GB-190901532-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of Sticks, Tablets and Filaments of Camphor
IPC: A61K9/02
Filed: 1909-01-21
Granted: 1909-06-03
Abstract: 1532. Chemische Fabrik auf Akt. (vorm E. Schering). Feb. 6, 1908, [Convention date]. Camphor is obtained in the form of sticks or filaments by forcing massive camphor through a die of any desired cross-section. Tablets can be made from the products by means of pressure. Specification 1704/81 is referred to.
Patent GB-190903106-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Watertight Electric Switches.
IPC: H01H19/06
Filed: 1909-02-09
Granted: 1910-01-20
Abstract: 3106. Simplex Conduits, Ltd., Waterhouse, L. M., and Sheppard, E. Feb. 9. Switches, quick-break ; cases.-A water-tight switch consists of a water-tight case in which a tumbler switch is centrally fixed. Through the cover passes a centrally-mounted spindle F<1>, rendered water-tight by means of leather disks H, H<1>, and carrying an L-shaped cam having operating-faces g, g<1> which engage the dolly head J of the tumbler lever, sufficient space being left between these faces to allow the quick action of the switch. In order to reduce friction, the dolly head J may be pivoted on the tumbler. To prevent entrance of moisture, the handle F may be provided with a flange F' which embraces a boss on the switch cover.