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Patent GB-190716097-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brake Mechanism for Railway and like Vehicles.
Filed: 1907-07-12
Granted: 1908-05-14
Abstract: 16,097. Consolidated Brake and Engineerings Co., and Luard, E. S. July 12. Brakes.-The object is to compensate for the wear of the brake blocks of railway and like vehicles. The pull-rod d, Fig. 1, actuated by the crank-arm c so as to apply the brake blocks through the medium of the usual linkage, has a slot g which engages with a pin h on the crank-arm c. On the upper and lower faces of the pull-rod end are formed ratchet teeth i, j engaged by a pawl k and detent l, both pivoted to the crank-arm c and held in contact with the racks by gravity or by springs. Means may be provided to prevent the pawl and detent from becoming disengaged from their racks. To apply the brakes, the piston-rod b is raised, thus causing the crank-arm c to move in the direction of the arrow ; the pawl k then draws the pullrod d backwards until the brake blocks are applied. When the brake blocks wear, to an extent determined by the pitch of the ratchet teeth j, the detent l, on the completion of the movement of the pull-rod, springs forwards one tooth and thereby causes the pawl k on the return movement of the rod d, also to engage with the next tooth. As shown in Fig. 4, the two racks i, j are made on a link o secured to the pull-rod m and push-rod n by means of the usual link p and the parallel link g. Fig. 5 shows gear of the kind illustrated in Fig. 4, but wherein the brakes are controlled by pull-rods r, s. In both these modifications, the action of the gear is in principle the same.
Patent GB-190716867-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Incandescent Mantles for Gas Lighting.
Inventor: SUSSMANN HEINRICH
Filed: 1907-07-23
Granted: 1908-01-09
Abstract: 16,867. S³ssmann, H. July 23. Incandescent gas &c. lamps.-The acidity of incandescent gas mantles is reduced by treating the moist or dried mantle, impregnated with rare earths, with solutions or vapours of aniline, 0-tolluidine, xylidine, pyridine, or other organic bases, or with mixtures of them, instead of with the usual alkalies. Such organic bases may be chosen as have a selective action on the impregnating salts. The mantle may be impregnated with the several rare earths in succession, each impregnation being followed by a treatment with a base suitable at that stage. It is stated that the oxides formed in the mantle by this process are more colloidal, and that the mantle shrinks less than usual.
Patent GB-190719653-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Driving and Riding Bits
Inventor: HAWKINS JAMES HUMPHREY
Filed: 1907-09-03
Granted: 1908-05-14
Abstract: 19,653. Hawkins, J. H. Sept. 3. Bits.-A bit has two mouthbars, one of which is pivoted to the other so as to permit of a semigyratory movement. The bottom bar a may be a plain bar, and is attached to the outer cheeks b. Inside the cheeks b, and pivoted on the bar a at g, are the auxiliary cheeks c, to which is fixed the top bar d covered with rubber beads h. The bar d can be unscrewed from the cheeks c. The bridle is connected to the cheeks c, the straps passing between the ribs e, e or e, f so that the bit can be adjusted to suit the animal's mouth. In a modification, both mouth bars are covered with rubber beads and the auxiliary cheeks c have no dividing ribs.
Patent GB-190719892-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Kinematographs and like Instruments
Inventor: JAMES REGINALD WILLIAM
Filed: 1907-09-05
Granted: 1907-11-07
Abstract: 19,892. James, R. W., [Compagnie GÚnÚrale de Phonographes, Cinematographes et Appareils de PrÚcision]. Sept. 5. Kinematographs.- A centring - device suitable for films varying i n width consists of a jointed parallelogram a b c d, with the centres e, f of the shorter sides fixed to the instrument, and a spring g, to keep the longer sides constantly pressing in.
Patent GB-190720915-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Blow-pipes.
Inventor: ODAM EUGENE
Filed: 1907-09-20
Granted: 1908-09-10
Abstract: 20,915. Odam, E. Oct. 30, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Blowpipe burners; vaporizing - apparatus.- Relates to blowpipe burners suitable for fusing and welding metals, and operated with a mixture of oxygen and vapour from liquid hydrocarbons such as ethers, alcohols, petrol, benzine, &c., and of the kind in which the vapour is generated in a serpentine vaporizing- attachment from which it passes partly to the main burner and partly to the vaporizing- burner. In the construction shown in Fig. 1, the liquid hydrocarbon supply pipe B and the oxygen supply pipe C pass up the hollow handle A. The liquid hydrocarbon, fed from a reservoir by compressed air or by gravity, passes through a filter b containing cotton wick, asbestos, &c., to the vaporizing-coil F, and the vapour generated therein is led to the annular chamber G which is heated by conduction from the nose of the blowpipe and by hot gases arising from the vaporizing-burner E. It is thence conveyed to the annular space h in the main burner through the pipe f, and to the auxiliary atmospheric vaporizing-burner E through the pipe H. Regulating-valves k, g are provided for the vapour supply to the main and auxiliary burners, and the actuating-rod i of the former valve may be arranged inside or outside the handle A. Oxygen from the pipe C passes to the nozzle n on the internal plug K through the space m, which is closed by a washer and screw plug p, and mixes in the tube I with the vapour from the space h. The mixture burns at the removable nozzle o. The vaporizing-coil F may be replaced by an annular chamber in the form of a cylinder or truncated cone, through the central open space of which the auxiliary flame passes, and betwen the inner and outer walls of which the liquid hydrocarbon takes a spiral course. The annular chamber G may be replaced by a coiled pipe encircling the mixing-tube I, or it may be dispensed with, the vapour being supplied directly from the vaporizer F to the passage f. Fig. 6 shows a modification in which the interchangeable head M of the burner is held in the socket N by a nut r.
Patent GB-190721946-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Camphor
Filed: 1907-10-04
Granted: 1908-07-16
Abstract: 21,946. Friedl, A., Weizmann, C., and Clayton Aniline Co. Oct. 4. Camphor is manufactured by oxidizing isoborneol by means of chromic acid in the presence of acetone, which dissolves the isoborneol and prevents its sublimation, dissolves the camphor produced, and, on account of its low boiling-point, prevents an excessive rise of temperature. Specification No. 14,550, A.D. 1907, is referred to.
Patent GB-190722868-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Motor Control Systems.
Filed: 1907-10-16
Granted: 1908-11-16
Abstract: 22,868. British Thomson-Houston Co., [General Electric Co.]. Oct. 16. Motor control systems.-In the series-parallel control of electric motors, the field of each motor is connected in series with its armature, and the excitation of each field varied by means of a source of variable voltages. In this way, the motors may be caused to operate either as motors to drive the load or as generators to return energy to the line. Independent voltages are impressed upon the different fields from a unipolar machine provided with means for varying its excitation. The motors A', A<2>, Figs. 1 and 2, are started in series with each other and with a resistance G, which is gr,adually cut out. Resistance H is then gradually thrown into circuit with the field D of the unipolar machine C, thereby decreasing the voltages impressed upon the fields B', B<2>. Further increase of speed is obtained by connecting the motors in parallel and again cutting out the resistance G and introducing the resistance H. To brake the motors, the controller F is moved back, thus strengthening the field D and consequently the fields B<1>, B<2>. When the back electromotive force of the motors no longer exceeds the line voltage, continued braking is obtained by moving the controller F to the other side of its 'off' position. The motors are then connected up as in Fig. 13, and further movement of the controller cuts out the resistances G, H.
Patent GB-190801586-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Taps & cocks.
Inventor: LOVE FRANK
Filed: 1908-01-23
Granted: 1908-10-01
Abstract: 1586. Love, F. Jan. 23. Handles.-The name-tablet of a tap or cock is detachably and reversibly secured to the operating- head of the tap or cock by a flanged ring secured as shown in Fig. 1 by projecting horns K or as shown in Fig. 3 by screwing a ring N into the head. According to the Provisional Specification, the operating-head is screwed on the valve spindle, and is secured by a screw passing into the end of the spindle and having its head countersunk into the bottom of the recess holding the name-tablet.
Patent GB-190802223-A (GB)
Title: Improved Hoisting Tackle.
Filed: 1908-01-31
Granted: 1908-09-24
Abstract: 2223. Industrie-Ges. Klingen & Co., and Klingen. M. Jan. 31. Pulley-blocks. - Relates to hoisting-tackle and provides means whereby the load chain-wheel is automatically disconnected when the load is removed, so that the lifting-chain can be rapidly adjusted. The device is shown applied to a pulleyblock. The bearings d of the worm-wheel axle are pressed upwards in slots e by a spring a or a counterweighted lever, so that when the load is removed, the worm-wheel is forced upwards out of gear with the worm. At the same time, a lever l, shown in broken lines, is forced upwards and lifts a pawl m out of engagement with a self-sustaining ratchetwheel n, leaving the worm-wheel free to rotate in either direction.
Patent GB-190810092-A (GB)
Inventor: KOHL PAUL
Filed: 1908-05-09
Granted: 1909-05-06
Abstract: 10,092. Kohl, P. May 9. Filing papers etc.; newspaper holders.-Relates to holders for newspapers, letters, sheets of books, &c., of the kiud in which a back is provided with clamps having catches which engage with notches in the edges of the leaves or the strips to which they are attached. One of the clamps 5 is slidably arranged, and is operated by means of a sliding rack 20 through pinions 18,19 and spring-influenced connecting-rods 12, 13, which are connected to the clamp by means of a pin 10 passing through a slot in the back. The clamps may be provided with blade springs 6, 7, Fig. 4, or catches 30, Fig. 7, which engage cut-away portions S<1> in the leaves S. The back may be provided with a spring catch 32, Fig. 7, for holding the clamp in position.
Patent GB-190810224-A (GB)
Title: A Caburettor for Internal Combustion Engines
Inventor: PEACOCK HENRY ROBERT
Filed: 1908-05-11
Granted: 1909-01-21
Abstract: 10,224. Peacock, H. R. May 11. Gas or explosive-vapour engines, carburetting in. A suction-operated valve controls simultaneously the fuel and primary air supplies, and the use of a float is obviated. Fuel from the pipe b is sprayed through the nozzle c in the exhaust-jacketed chamber a. The fuel supply is controlled by the valve e on the spring-loaded conical air valve m. When suction occurs, the valve m is lifted, fuel impinges on its conical surface becomes atomized, and is carried to the engine by warm air entering through holes g in the pipe d placed near the engine. Supplementary air is admitted by the valve p, and on a further increase of suction by the valve s. The latter valve also serves to admit air only to the cylinders for cooling when the throttle valve r is closed.
Patent GB-190815405-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Belt-fasteners
Inventor: REYNOLDS THOMAS
Filed: 1908-07-21
Granted: 1908-12-10
Abstract: 15,405. Reynolds, T., and Reynolds, M. July 21. Making parts of belt gearing.-A belt-fastener is produced from sheet metal by stamping projections of ogee configuration. These projections are produced by a compound punch and die comprising a double row of punches e, and tapered slots respectively, the cutting-edges being curved convexly rearwards from the points. The plate is slightly curved, and strengthening ribs b are formed therein.
Patent GB-190817017-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Means for Holding the Meat of Meat Slicing Machines.
Inventor: BOOTH THOMAS EDWARD
Filed: 1908-08-13
Granted: 1909-03-18
Abstract: 17,017. Booth, T. E. Aug. 13. Slicing meat.-A meat-slicing machine having a circular knife, a meat holder which is fed forwards, and a moving table, for example such a machine as that described in Specification No. 15,122, A.D. 1902, is provided with a fence i for holding the meat against the edge of the knife. The fence is attached to the reciprocating table a by means of a slotted stud k, and has a longitudinal slot through which passes a studj on the feed-table d.
Patent GB-190820367-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture and Production of New Basic Dyestuffs.
Inventor: NEWTON PHILIP ARTHUR
Filed: 1908-09-28
Granted: 1909-07-22
Abstract: 20,367. Newton, P. A., [Farbenfabriken vorm. F. Bayer & Co.]. Sept. 28. Samples furnished under Section 2 of Patents &c. Act, 1907. Dyes, artificial.-Red to violet dyes are obtained by treating salts of di- or other -nitrophenyl- or dinitronaphthyl-pyridiniums or of cyanpyridiniums or their #- or gammasubstitution products (substituted in the pyridine nucleus) with dihydroindole or phenmorpholine or their substitution products. According to an example 2 : 4-dinitrophenylpyridinium chloride and dihydro-a-methylindole are employed ; the product dyes tannin-mordanted cotton red shades. The same dye-stuff is obtained by using 2 : 4: 6-trinitro-phenylpyridinium chloride, 2 : 4-dinitrophenyl-1 :5-dipyridinium dichloride, the red products obtained by treating dinitrophenylpyridinium halogenides with alkalis, the product obtained by the action of 1-chlor-2 : 4-dinitronaphthalene on pyridine, or the products of addition obtainable from cyanogen balogenides and pyridine. According to another example, a product which dyes tannin - mordanted cotton yellowish-red shades is obtained by the action of cyanogen bromide or a mixture of pyridine and methylphenmorpholine. Derivatives of #-picoline, y-picoline, #-oxypyridine, #-chlorpyridine, &c. may be used in this process ; the product obtained from cyan-#-picolinium bromide and dihydro-amethylindole dyes violet shades.
Patent GB-190821016-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Cooking Stoves and the like.
Inventor: CANNON DAVID WALTER
Filed: 1908-10-27
Granted: 1909-03-25
Abstract: 21,016. Cannon, D. W. Oct. 27. Gas cooking-stoves.-A stove of the kind in which the combustion products circulate completely around a closed oven is fitted with a burner in the top flue c, and with an exterior auxiliary jet burner m adapted to heat the outer casing b and thus induce an updraugbt in the flue e when getting the oven into working condition. When heating the oven, the combustion products pass through the flues c, b, f, e, and are then directed to a small flue, above the top right-hand corner of the oven, leading to the chimney j. When it is desired to heat the top plate only, the damper k is moved so as to allow the gases to pass directly to the chimney. The top plate of the oven is fitted with rings and covers, as in a kitchen range.
Patent GB-190821346-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Latches for Door Locks.
Inventor: ASSMANN FRIEDRICH
Filed: 1908-10-09
Granted: 1909-08-05
Abstract: 21,346. Assmann, F., Stupp, J. H., and Hoppe, R. Oct. 9. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Latches.- A blocking-device for a door-lock consists of a rod 5 having a.projection 5<a>, by which a lever 14 pivoted at 12 is so operated that its end 14 engages a notch in the latch. In normal operation, the outer handle operates the latch as usual, while the inner handle does so through a clutch. When the inner handle is moved in the reverse direction, it moves free on the handle spindle, and carries with it the rod 5, so that the projection 5<a> travels up the slot 10 and acts on the lever 14. Springs 15, 16 are fitted to act on the lever 14 and hold it in place.
Patent GB-190823716-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Draining Manholes of Electric Conduit Systems.
Inventor: LIVINGSTON DANIEL
Filed: 1908-11-05
Granted: 1909-10-14
Abstract: 23,716. Livingston, D., and Smith, A. J. Nov. 5, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Pipes, rising mains, &c.-Electric conduit systems are drained by carrying a pipe 1 through the conduits and connecting it to a central station suction pump as shown. A dip pipe 6 descends from the suction pipe at each man-hole and the end of each pipe is controlled by a ball valve 7, so that, when water in the man-hole is sufficiently high to open the valve, the man-hole is automatically emptied through the main suction pipe 1. The valves are constructed as shown in Fig. 2 with a water cup 9 and an inner flexible valve seat 10, on to which the conical valve 8 closes. A stirrup 16 limits the outward movement of the valve.
Patent GB-190824210-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Mercury Vacuum Pumps.
Inventor: FLEUSS HENRY ALBERT
Filed: 1908-11-11
Granted: 1909-07-01
Abstract: 24,210. Fleuss, H. A. Nov. 11. Partitioned-chamber type.-In a rotary mercury vacuum pump the drum on the shaft c, Fig. 1, comprises two disks d, g and two cylinders e, f secured between them by tight joints. The cylinders e, f merge into one another as shown in Fig. 3 so that two concentric spaces e', f<1> are formed. The cylinders e, f may be formed in one piece by machining a steel casting. A stop x prevents the drum from slipping off the shaft c. The lower part of the casing a is filled with mercury, which traps a volume of gas in each space el, f<1> once every revolution and forces it to the delivery side. The disk g has an opening h by which the mercury flows back to the interior of the drum. In order to have a large opening without unduly increasing the volume of mercury necessary to submerge it, the shaft c is inclined as shown. To reduce the volume of mercury still further, a non-rotating filling-piece l is fitted around the hub of the drum. Stops m on each side of the fixed suction pipe k prevent its rotation. The vessel to be exhausted is connected with the interior of the drum by the pipes k,j. If mercury enters the pipe k by accident, it can be removed from the lower branch of the pipe j by unscrewing the cap s. A cup t is fitted on the cap to catch the mercury. The opening in the top plate b, through which the vessel a is filled, is closed by a cap and sealed with mercury. An opening, normally closed by the plug q, is provided to indicate when the mercury level is high enough. The gas discharged into the chamber a by the drum may be drawn off by a secondary air-pump, and a pressure gauge may be fitted. The direction of rotation of the apparatus may be reversed in which case the vacuum is produced in the outer casing a. According to the Provisional Specification, the trunnion h may have a bearing in the casing wall and a surrounding collar may be provided to prevent air carried around by the sides of the drum from obtaining access to it. Further, when the vacuum is produced in the outer casing a, leakage along the shaft into the casing may be prevented by arranging a chamber around the shaft and connecting it to the secondary air-pump.
Patent GB-190827244-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electric Switch Mechanism.
Inventor: MARSHALL JOHN FREDERICK
Filed: 1908-12-15
Granted: 1909-12-15
Abstract: 27,244. Marshall, J. F. Dec. 15. Couplings; switches.-A fitting adapted to be inserted in an ordinary electric-lamp or other socket, and also to receive a lamp or other currentabsorbing device, is combined with a flexible connexion having a switch or a switch-operating handle on the end thereof for controlling the supply of current to the lamp &c. A T-shaped tubular member A comprises a plug A<1> to fit in a lamp &c. socket, a socket A<2> in which a lamp &c. may be fitted, and a branch socket A<4> in which a plug B is inserted. This plug carries flexible leads at the end of which is a switch B<2> for controlling the supply to the lamp &c. In use, a lamp is removed from the socket D and inserted in the socket A', the fitting is inserted in the socket D, and the main switch closed, the lamp then being controlled by the switch B<2>. To bring the lamp under the control of the main switch without removing the fitting, a short-circuiting plug C may be provided for insertion in the socket A<3>; or a spring or manuallyoperated switch fitted in the socket A<4> may be actuated when the plug B is removed. In a modification, the lateral socket A<4> may be dispensed with, and a switch inserted in the fitting and controlling the circuit of the lamp &c. is combined with a Bowden wire, which is connected at one end to the switch and carries a switch-operating handle at the other end.
Patent GB-190902105-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cleats for Belaying or Jamming Ropes and the like.
Inventor: EDMUNDS JAMES
IPC: F16G11/10
Filed: 1909-01-28
Granted: 1910-01-28
Abstract: 2105. Edmunds, J. Jan. 28. Cleats.-A rope or the like is gripped between a pivoted member e, which normally lies remote from the gripping position, and a horn b of the form shown.
Patent GB-190907590-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lifting Apparatus.
Inventor: MORRIS HERBERT
IPC: B66C1/00
Filed: 1909-03-30
Granted: 1909-07-01
Abstract: 7590. Morris, H., and Bastert, F. March 30. Securing ends of chains.-Comprises a method of anchoring the end of a chain used to carry a suspended load. The end link C of the chain, which is the same size as the remaining links, is fitted into a correspondingly-shaped recess in the supporting-frame A. A cover-plate E is then bolted to the frame by bolts or screws F. Registering slots G are formed in the frame and cover-plate to accommodate the next link of the chain. In a modified form, the recess is shaped to receive a special half-link of chain which is passed through the end link of the main chain.
Patent GB-190910835-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Bearing Bush for Rolls and Rollers.
Inventor: SEMPELL RUDOLF
IPC: F16C33/28
Filed: 1909-05-07
Granted: 1909-08-05
Abstract: 10,835. Sempell, R. May 7. [Addition to 12,261/08.] No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Brasses and bushes.-In a bearing bush for rolls or rollers, of the kind described in the parent Specification, the end flange b is provided with cross strips a of white metal, which connect the longitudinal strips n but do not intersect each other.
Patent GB-190915566-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method and Arrangement for Regulating Gas Turbines.
Inventor: HOLZWARTH HANZ
Filed: 1909-07-03
Granted: 1910-07-04
Abstract: 15,566. Holzwarth, H., and Junghans, E. July 3. Working-fluid supply.-Relates to the valvecontrolling mechanism of gas turbines with periodic combustion, preferably of the type described in Specification 8578/07. Each combustion chamber 8 communicates with the nozzle passage 9 by way of a valve 10 which is pressed on its seat by a spring 17. After ignition has been effected in the chamber 8, the pressure of gas raises the valve 10, and the combustion products pass to the turbine. A cam 26 on a shaft 27 then passes beneath a roller 25, and through link-work 24, 23, 21 keeps the valve 10 raised until the chamber 8 is sufficiently evacuated by the combustion products and scavenged with compressed air. The valve 10 then closes and gas introduced. A tooth 40 subsequently raises the valve 10 momentarily, causing the practically uncarburretted air adjacent thereto to pass out. This action causes the remaining air and gas to mix thoroughly. The above cycle of operations is then repeated. A spring 22 prevents jerks in the valve-operating link-work. The shaft 27 also controls the air and gas inlet valves in any suitable manner.