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Patent GB-190700225-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Actuation of Valve Operating Mechanism for Ships' Winches and other Engines.
Inventor: MACFARLANE GEORGE THOMAS
Filed: 1907-01-03
Granted: 1908-01-02
Abstract: 225. Macfarlane, G. T. Jan. 3. Winches.-Arrangements of hand-gear wherein the hand-wheel of a stop valve is carried on the reversing-lever of a winch or'other engine, such as is described in Specifications Nos. 523 and 9278, A.D. 1906, are described. The hand-wheel 3 may have its axis parallel or at right-angles to the reversing-lever, and may be connected by flexible shafting, or through toothed gearing and telescopic shafts 19, 20, Fig. 3, to the stop-valve spindle 1. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 4, the motion of the hand-wheel 3 is transmitted to the valve spindle 1 by a pair of Bowden wires 25, 26. The ends of the wires extend beyond the enclosing sheaths 27, 28, which are stationarily mounted on the stop valve and reversing-lever, and are fixed to and coiled around the drums 31, 32 in opposite directions. The rotation of the drum may be limited, and an excess of wire used, to prevent kinking. The wire may be wound in a spiral upon a drum specially constructed for the purpose. This is provided with a spirallygrooved flange 33, Fig. 6, mounted between radiallyslotted stationarily-mounted flanges 34. The slots are provided with sliding dies 36 which carry guides for the wires and engage the spirals in the flange 33. The wire may be kept out of contact with the flange 33 by radially-slotted flanges 39. In a modification, the wires are wound on drums having helical grooves. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 10, the diaphragm in the valve 45, which is operated by the reversing-lever, contains a lift valve 2 operated by the hand-wheel 3. Arrangements are described, suitable for the main and auxiliary engines described in the above Specifications, wherein the stop valves are operated through universal joints.
Patent GB-190701065-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Planimeters for Measuring the Areas of Leather Hides and the like.
Inventor: CORADI GOTTLIEB
Filed: 1907-01-15
Granted: 1907-10-24
Abstract: 1065. Coradi, G. Jan. 15. Planimeters ; dials.-In a planimeter for measuring the areas of hides, leather, &c., the pivot of the measuring-arm is constrained to move in a straight groove formed in the wooden surface upon which the roller moves, and the indicating- mechanism consists of a single disk, geared to the measuring-wheel and graduated in terms of two alternative units. The plan and elevation, Figs. 2 and 3, show the pivot c of the measuring- arm a engaging the groove of the wooden base L. The frame o, which carries the roller R always at right-angles to and rotatable with the measuring- arm, is limited in motion by a stop which, in the limiting positions, contacts with the slide g carrying the pivot. Upon this frame are mounted the pivots w of a second frame carrying the graduated disk S and also the adjustable stop n, which regulates the engagement between the toothed edge of the disk and its driving - p:nion upon the roller spindle, while at the same time permitting the disk to be lifted out of engagement with the pinion for the purpose of zeroizing. The two fixed index-bearing pieces i cover each a portion of that scale with which they are not concerned, and are placed opposite to one another.
Patent GB-190702324-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Appliance for Forcing the Cover of a Pneumatic Tyre Into or Out of the Rim.
Inventor: PEASE JOHN FRANCIS
Filed: 1907-01-30
Granted: 1908-04-30
Abstract: 2324. Pease, J. F., and Patterson, J. G. Jan. 30. Tyres, pneumatic.-Consists of a set of appliances for forcing the cover of a pneumatic tyre into or out of the rim of a motor-car wheel. The set consists of a tyre-replacing lever of the form shown in Fig. 3, and a tyre-removing device of the form shown either in Fig. 4 or in Fig. 6. The tyrereplacing lever comprises two or more parts a<1>, a<2> hinged together ; one part a<1> is adapted to grip the edge of the rim, and the other part a' is adapted to form the handle-bar a and is furnished with a limb a<4> for forcing the edge of the cover into the rim. The tyre-removing device consists either of a pair of rollers c, Fig. 4, adapted to be moved by means of a lever a along the rim under the edge of the cover, or of a pair of flat levers c<6>, Fig. 6.
Patent GB-190707170-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Anemometers.
Inventor: CASELLA CHARLES FREDERICK
Filed: 1907-03-25
Granted: 1907-10-24
Abstract: 7170. Casella, C. F. March 25. Anemometers. - In integrating anemometers of the type wherein wind-pressure imparts motion to a rotatable system, which may consist of hemispherical cups A carried on arms a attached to a vertical spindle B, counting-mechanism of any type is connected to the spindle, so that the mean distance travelled by the wind in any period of time is read off directly from figures shown in the apertures L' &c. in the base of the instrument.
Patent GB-190707375-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Traction Cable Grips for Suspended Railway Vehicles.
Filed: 1907-03-27
Granted: 1907-07-11
Abstract: 7 3 7 5. Pohlig Akt.-Ges., J. April 28, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Rope grips. - Consists in providing rails at suitable positions on the track adapted to engage sliding surfaces or rollers on the rope grip to prevent the grip from tilting as the operating-lever is moved ; guide - rails are also provided at curves. The cable grip, or one of its jaws, is provided with a sliding surface f or rollers r which engage with guide-rails F, placed at the necessary positions on the track. To take up the lateral pull of the hauling-rope Z at curves, a guide-rail F2 or F<1>2, bent to correspond with the curve, engages a roller R mounted on a vertical pivot on the grip. The turning-movement about the axis x-x, caused by the friction of the roller R about its pivot and against the rail, is taken up as before by the guiderail F1.
Patent GB-190708623-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Means of Propulsion of Electrically Driven Trains and the like
Inventor: STONE SIDNEY
Filed: 1907-04-13
Granted: 1907-12-31
Abstract: 8623. Stone, S., and Migotti, L. W. April 13. Motors, controlling. -In the control of electrically-driven trains, greater power is applied to leading motor vehicle than to the following vehicles, in order to prevent excessive rail and flange wear. Fig. 1 shows one method of adapting the invention to existing systems of train control. On the reversing-cylinder of the controllers are arranged two contacts A, to close the circuit of the coil B, which is adapted to operate a switch and to start up the auxiliary motor E geared to the axle or axles of the leading vehicle. The circuit of the auxiliary motor includes resistance coils D, which are cut out simultaneously with the operation of the main controller so that the speed of the auxiliary motor and main motor are the same. Alternatively, a separate controller, geared to the main controller, may be used for governing the speed of the auxiliary motor. Instead of using an auxiliary motor, special magnets or field coils may be provided on the main motor, which when energized give increased torque to the motor.
Patent GB-190709255-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Compound Metal Plates.
Inventor: SLADE THOMAS JORDEN
Filed: 1907-04-22
Granted: 1907-06-27
Abstract: 9255. Slade, T. J. April 24, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Burners, applications of.-In making compound metal plates by soldering, the plates are held in a' clamp 21 provided with screws 25 and supports 17 projecting from a plate 12, through which come gas flames which impinge on the undersides of the plates. To enable the amount of heat on different portions of the work to be varied, the interior of the base 12 is divided by partitions 26. The inlets 27 are connected to a suitable air-pump or blower and are provided with gas inlets 29.
Patent GB-190709467-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Window Frames and Sashes.
Inventor: WEBB ARTHUR
Filed: 1907-04-23
Granted: 1907-12-31
Abstract: 9467. Webb, A. April 23. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Windows.-Relates to windows with sashes D, H hinged at the bottom to rabbeted sliding stiles E, J. The lower sash may be swung inwards when bolts K securing it to the sliding stiles are released. In order to allow the top sash to be swung inwards, the parting beads m<3> are cut away from the bottom to the middle of the frame, and a recess f<4> is formed at the top of the frame to admit of the lower sash being raised high enough to clear the top rail of the upper sash. The meeting-rails are tapered and that of the lower sash is recessed opposite the parting beads.
Patent GB-190710459-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Apparatus to be Used upon or Attached to Cycles Motor Cars, Sleighs, or Toys; to Serve as Propeller Brake, or Non-skid Device.
Inventor: BRETT JOHN EDWARD
Filed: 1907-05-06
Granted: 1908-04-02
Abstract: 10,459. Brett, J. E., and Dixon, W. May 6. Wheels.- Apparatus for attachment to cycles, motor-cars, sledges, or toys, adapted to serve as a propeller, brake, or non-skid device, comprises legs a formed with feet c fixed to a cylindrical hub b which bear on the ground as the device is revolved by hand or foot or by a motor through gearing independent of the ordinary driving-mechanism. In the case of vehicles, the device is used in addition to the ordinary road wheels.
Patent GB-190713315-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Shuttles for Weaving Horse Hair.
Inventor: KNITTEL BRUNO
Filed: 1907-06-08
Granted: 1907-10-31
Abstract: 13,315. Knittel, B. June 8. Shuttleless looms; weft carriers.-In weaving horsehair, a " shuttle " is used having pairs of nippers a, a', Figs. 3 and 4, projecting from its sides at each end. The nippers, shaped as shown, are normally closed by a bevel-ended sleeve e acted on by a spring d. On one forward throw of the lay, the jaws a are opened by being forced into a bunch of horsehairs, held firmly in a box n having a spring back. Upon the return of the lay, the jaws close, thereby clasping one hair. A spring key or button f is provided, which, when the shuttle is picked to the opposite side, passes under a fixed stop h on the lay, by which it is depressed, so that, through a lever k and spindle l, the nippers are opened to release the hair. For the next pick, the jaws a' and coacting parts operate similarly.
Patent GB-190714254-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Supplying Air to Inverted Incandescent Gas Lamps.
Inventor: POESCHL ALBERT
Filed: 1907-06-20
Granted: 1907-08-29
Abstract: 14,254. P÷schl, A. June 20. Incandescent gas lamps.-The air inlet m in the bowl of an inverted lamp is provided with a wind guard comprising a cross, star - shaped, or like arrangement of vertical plates k. An horizontal baffle l may be arranged above the inlet.
Patent GB-190718513-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Ash Tray for Electric Arc Lamp Globes.
Inventor: DAVY WILLIAM JAMES
Filed: 1907-08-15
Granted: 1907-11-28
Abstract: 18,513. Davy, W. J. Aug. 15. Globes.-An ash-tray to be placed in the bottom of an arc-lamp globe consists of a disk a of mica in a cross-shaped frame b of metal.
Patent GB-190720389-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Chronometers, Clocks and other Time Pieces.
Inventor: WHITTAKER RICHARD
Filed: 1907-09-12
Granted: 1908-09-10
Abstract: 20,389. Whittaker, R. Sept. 12. Framework.-The pillar plate a has cast in one piece with it a bezel b for the glass and the pillars c carrying the back-plate e. The back-plate e is cut away to accommodate the barrel h which is pivoted in the pillar plate a and the bridge-plate g. Barrels.-The barrel h is made from stout hard-drawn seamless brass tube, in which the teeth j are cut. Going trains.-The train, two arbors of which are supposed removed in Fig. 4, ends in a central arbor u bearing the escape-wheel 7 and the seconds hand. Pinions.-The pinion l driven by the barrel is formed integral with an arbor m which is provided with a screw-thread of coarse pitch upon which the wheel o is screwed, so that in the event of the mainspring breaking the recoil of the barrel will unscrew the wheel by reversing the rotation of the pinion. Seconds mechanism; motionwork.-The arbor 36, Fig. 6, of the wheel which drives the centre seconds-wheel carries a pinion 40 and a pin 46, which respectively drive concentric wheels 42, 44 bearing the minute and hour hands. Friction collars on the train-wheel and its arbor allow setting of the hands. Calendar-work.-An internally-toothed ring 49 for showing the day of the month through an aperture in the dial ring 50 is driven each second time a pin 57 on the hour wheel turns a four-rayed star 56, two rays of which are thinned so as to be ineffective on the date ring. Escapements.-A resilient lever 8 with the forked end shown in Fig. 7, such as is described in Specification No. 13,794, A.D. 1888, is mounted on the pallet staff v between curved and flat nuts and is controlled hy a balance with ruby pin 9, the staff 22 of which is vertical, being mounted within the back-plate. The pallet-staff is pivoted in the back-plate and in the end of an arm x, Fig. 5, which is clamped by its pivot-screw z to the pillar plate. By varying the angle of the arm, the wheel and pallet depth may be adjusted. The end w of the arm being forked and provided with a screw 3 behind the pallet staff, the position of the latter can be longitudinally varied and the roller or lever depth adjusted. The pallets are provided with solid bankings 4 adjacent to their locking faces 5. Jewelling and pivoting.-The lower end of the balance staff 22 turns in a jewel 24 and the upper end upon the point of a screw 28. Balances.-In the balance 10, the weights 15 upon the bimetallic rims 13 slide on radial guiderods 16 which are carried by a turning ring 17 so that the angular position of the rods may be adjusted. A modified balance has weights on screwed radial arms. Balance springs.-The outer end of the balance spring 29 is bent up out of the plane of the coil and inwards towards the centre where it enters the eye of a stud 30, which is retained in recess in a lug 33 by a screw 34.
Patent GB-190723522-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Production of the Records of Machines for Sound Reproduction.
Inventor: NEWMAN ALEXANDER MORRIS
Filed: 1907-10-24
Granted: 1908-10-22
Abstract: 23,522. Newman, A. M. Oct. 24 Phonographs &c.- Phonographic r e c o r d - blanks are impressed by means o f several adjacent needles or styluses a adapted to produce simultaneously a corresponding number of grooves or the like, lying adjacently to one another and having the same tone formation. An ordinary stylus is used for the reproduction.
Patent GB-190801080-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for Regulating or Checking the Speed of Railway and like Vehicles.
Inventor: BREWER WILLIAM
Filed: 1908-01-16
Granted: 1908-10-15
Abstract: 1080. Brewer, W. Jan. 16. Signalling-systems; stopping engines and trains.- To prevent trains from travelling at too high a speed at curves, junctions, &c., a track contact is placed alongside the rails at such places, and is raised into operative position for a certain time by the passage of the train over another device at a convenient distance in advance, so that the brakes are automatically applied or a signal is given if the distance between the two devices is traversed at too high a speed. The track contact 3, Fig. 1, is operated by compressed air in a cylinder 4, and the admission and exhaust are so governed by an electro-magnet 5 that the contact 3 is raised into operative position when the magnet is de-energized. At a suitable distance away, a section 6, 7 of the rails is insulated, and a battery 8 and relay 9 are connected across the section, the relay controlling a two-way switch 10, which makes alternately the circuits of the magnet 5 and a solenoid 12 fed from a battery 13. A spring contact 11 in the magnet circuit is normally kept closed by an arm 22 on a shaft 23, to which is attached, through a ratchet mechanism 24, a lever 15 connected at one end to the plunger of the solenoid. When the solenoid is energized by the passage of a train over the section 6, 7 and the consequent short-circuiting of the relay 9, the lever 15 and the shaft 23 are turned, and a weight 21 attached to the shaft is lifted. At the same time, a pawl 16 on the arm 22 passes over a number of teeth on the ratchet 17, which drives the clock-work 19 and a fly 20, and the contact 11 is opened. A second break is thus made in the circuit of the magnet 5, and the track contact 3 consequently remains in operative position until the clock-work has run down and the contact 11 is again closed. The switch 10 returns to its original position on the passage of the train out of the insulated section, the distance from the track contact and the time taken by the clock-work to run down being proportioned according to the speed limit.
Patent GB-190812468-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Wireless Telegraphy
Inventor: SAHULKA JOHANN
Filed: 1908-06-10
Granted: 1908-12-03
Abstract: 12,468. Sahulka, J. June 10. Wireless telegraphy.-Trains of damped electromagnetic waves for wireless telegraphy, following one another in rapid succession, are obtained by means of a rapidily rotating commutator D, whereby a condenser C' in the main oscillation circuit is alternately charged and discharged, a wave train emanating at each charge and discharge. Sparkgaps F, the electrodes of which may be the brushes G, H and the teeth of the commutator, may be included in the charge and discharge oscillation circuits. The commutator may be driven by the rotary converter which supplies alternating current to the system. Specification No. 6219, A.D. 1906, is referred to.
Patent GB-190813066-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Seat Pillars of Cycles and the like and in the Manufacture thereof.
Inventor: POLLOCK THOMAS
Filed: 1908-06-19
Granted: 1909-03-04
Abstract: 13,066. Pollock, T. June 19. Saddle and seat supports.-The seat pillars of cycles &c. are formed from a length of tubing A cut away at its upper part to leave projections a<3>, a<5> which are interlocked, for example by one or more sets of projections and notches a<2>, a<4>, to form a lug for the reception of the horizontal member B of the pillar. If desired, the parts may also be brazed together.
Patent GB-190813463-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Filters.
Inventor: MULLER ROBERT
Filed: 1908-06-24
Granted: 1908-11-19
Abstract: 13,463. Muller, R., [Berkefeld Filter Ges.]. June 24. Filters.-A porous filtering- cylinder A is fixed in the casing D by means of a mount B cemented to the cylinder but arranged so that no leakage takes place if the cement cracks. The mount B has a flat upper surface flush with the end of the cylinder and a screw-threaded hollow stem B<1> to receive a nut E by means of which a rubber or other washer C can be compressed to form a tight joint. The cylinder is strengthened by means of a band F and an interior lining in the form of a perforated metal tube G.
Patent GB-190815594-A (GB)
Title: Improved Locking Stopper Valve for Releasing Flooded Chambers & Resisting Back Pressure in Interceptors & Drains.
Inventor: BARRON JOHN
Filed: 1908-07-22
Granted: 1909-01-07
Abstract: 15,594. Barron, J. July 22. Traps. - Relates to flap valves for intercepting - traps for the discharge of accumulations of sewage in drains or inspection chambers. A flap G, having a flange H, Fig. 3, is pivoted to a cylinder B, which is cemented into the arm P', Fig. 4, of the trap. It is fastened by the engagement of hooks M at the ends of an axle L with lugs C, the axle being journaled in the end of the pivot arm J. A pillar I connects the flap G and arm J. The flange H beds upon leather in a trough D. The valve is opened by raising a chain attached to an arm L integral with the axle.
Patent GB-190815840-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Life Saver for Tram Cars.
Inventor: BORLAND ROBERT
Filed: 1908-07-25
Granted: 1909-07-22
Abstract: 15,840. Borland, R., and Horsley, A. July 25. Wheel-guards and obstructionremovers; steps.- A life-guard for tramcars is operated either by a front gate or by the driver through chains; the front gate is in two portions sliding together so that the car body can be depressed without the gate touching the ground; and the car step is made adjustable. Fig. 1 shows a side elevation and Fig. 3 a plan of the device. The front gate A, hinged at a, is connected by a chain, or chains, a<1> passing through a tube, with two chains a<2>, a<3> which carry weights D, D<1> surrounding hinged hooks d. The hooks d support the front end of the cradle B, and the hinged limb of each hook is released when the weights are raised, due to the gate being pressed back or to a chain G being pulled from the driver's platform, so that the cradle turns down about its binge b. To ensure the raising of the lower sliding-portion of the front gate when the car body is depressed, it is connected, by chains e<4> with a tube e<1> sliding in a tube E which is mounted on the pilot board, and abutting on a stop e' on the car platform, springs being interposed between the tubes. The step J, Fig. 6, is carried by tubes h telescoping within tubes H secured to the platform, means being provided for locking the step in its adjusted position.
Patent GB-190820652-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Pneumatic Tyres for Vehicle Wheels.
Inventor: BELDAM GEORGE WILLIAM
Filed: 1908-10-01
Granted: 1910-01-03
Abstract: 20,652. Beldam, G. W. Oct. 1. Tyres, pneumatic.-Non-skid devices for pneumatic tyres comprise metal plates a embedded in the tyre and having upwardly-projecting cheeks b, which are exposed at the sides of the tread d and are flush or nearly flush therewith. These devices may be made from plain or corrugated metal, and their bases are perforated to ensure an intimate connexion with the tyre. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the cheeks b are flat, while, in the form shown in Fig. 5, they are curved and their bases a project beyond them at a<3> and are either below or flush with the outer surface of the tyre. The tread may be built up of sections of canvas and rubber with the non-skid devices let into them from below, the sections being vulcanized to the tyre body to form a continuous band.
Patent GB-190908386-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Variable Speed Gears for Cycle Hubs and the like.
IPC: B62M11/14
Filed: 1909-04-07
Granted: 1910-04-07
Abstract: 8386. Rudge-Whitworth, Ltd., and Blair, W. April 7. Variable - s p e e d epicyclic gearing.- In a variable-speed gear for cycles &c., of the kind described in Specification 9189/05, to obviate the use of a one - way clutch between the highspeed sun - pinion and the axle for permitting backwheeling of the machine, a one - way clutch r is provided between the second train and the hub. The carrier p may be mounted by a roller bearing upon the axle, and, instead of being arranged to engage internal teeth u, the sliding sunpinion n may carry pawls to engage external teeth upon the axle or ball race v. The gear is adjusted by screwing-up the ball race v so that the planetpinions o bear upon the axle nut z ; a part turn of the race in the reverse direction then gives the mechanism sufficient freedom.
Patent GB-190910173-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Tent Pegs, Pickets and the like.
Inventor: AYRTON ALFRED
IPC: E04H15/62
Filed: 1909-04-29
Granted: 1910-04-29
Abstract: 10,173. Ayrton, A. April 29. Tent pegs and tethering-pegs.-Tent, picketing, and like pegs are constructed in two parts, a spike A and an anchor provided with two spikes B, B' arranged at right or acute angles to the horizontal parts, which are united at C. The anchor may be arranged as shown in Fig. 1 or bent to encircle the spike. In a modification, the anchor may be formed in two parts, both being provided with eyes to encircle the spike. Two anchoring-devices may be used arranged as shown in Figs. 4 and 5. The spike A is provided with an eye A<1>, and is flattened at A <2> at the point.