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Patent GB-190721350-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Autograph and Time Recording Machines and like Apparatus.
Inventor: STOCKALL JAMES JOHN
Filed: 1907-09-26
Granted: 1908-09-28
Abstract: 21,350. Stookall, J. J. Sept. 26. Time-checking apparatus for workmen. In an autographic machine, one half-movement of the operating-lever b exposes the strip at the aperture p<1>, and causes the time to be printed, and the strip to be moved forward. When the revolution of the lever b is completed, the aperture is closed, the time again printed, and the paper again moved forward. Special means are described for preventing the minutes type-wheel from jumping forward during the operation of printing, and for keeping the type-wheel spindle on the driving power. The strip m passes from the magazine drum n, which is freely journaled, in front of the shield 24, over the table p, and around the feed-drum q and friction roller s to the receptacle drum 27. This drum is provided with grooved sheaves of less diameter than those on the magazine drum, so that when the lower drum is suspended from the upper drum by endless bands &c. the slack of the strip is taken in by the difference in the speeds of rotation of the upper and lower sheaves. On the operating- spindle c is mounted an eccentric sheave g surrounded by a strap which is connected to a pivoted lever k. This lever actuates the ratchet-toothed feed-wheel x, the shutter 2, and the ratchet-wheel 8 which is in gear with bevel-gearing driving the ribbon mechanism. The feed-wheel x is moved forward during one half-revolution by a spring- urged pawl mounted on a feed arm y connected through a bar to the lever k, and during the other half-revolution the feed-wheel x is actuated by an auxiliary feed pawl 6 attached to a pivoted plate 3, which together with a rod 5 connects the shutter 2 to the lever k. The wheel x has its teeth mutilated at opposite ends of a diameter to allow the operating-handle free movement at each half-revolution. Immediately before and after the autographic record is made, printing is effected by a doublenosed printing-trip 13, fixed on the spindle c, which engages the hammer catch 14. If a type movement of the kind described in Specification No. 16,790, A.D. 1906, is employed, a spring 16 is attached to the type-movement disengaging-lever 15 which is carried upon the justifying - pawl spindle so as to bring the justifying-pallets into engagement with the justifying-teetb. Normally the pawl 15 is maintained out of action by a link 17 connected by levers to the printing-hammer rocking shaft. The type-wheels carried upon the type-wheel spindle 27 are prevented from jumping forward, and the type-wheel spindle is kept on the driving power, by means of a spring-balanced pawl 23 which is in contact with a star-toothed wheel 22 fixed upon the type-wheel spindle. The wheel 22 carries a less number of teeth than the number of minutes-denoting types upon the minutes typewheel. The shield 24 separates the type movement from the feed-gear.
Patent GB-190723973-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device for Holding Flat Cut Photographic Films during the Processes of Development.
Inventor: AKERS BENJAMIN THOMAS
Filed: 1907-10-30
Granted: 1908-07-16
Abstract: 23,973. Akers, B. T., and Wilson, J. E. Oct. 30. Lifters or holders, plate and like.- A film-holder for developing &c. is bent into a curved body, as shown, with side flanges 1, a bottom ledge 2, and a strengthening-rib 3. The curved body prevents the film from buckling.
Patent GB-190724928-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hoes.
Inventor: WHITEHORN MARCUS ORLEAN
Filed: 1907-11-11
Granted: 1908-07-13
Abstract: 24,928. Whitehorn, M. O. Nov. 11. Handles.-The handle and blade of a hand hoe are pivoted together so that the blade may be secured in line with the handle or at right-angles thereto by a pin adapted to be moved by means of a spring-controlled trigger. The blade a is carried by arms b extending from a neck c which is reduced at c<1> and. pivoted at c<2> in a slot in a rod d' fastened to a handle. The blade is held in the position shown in full lines, by a pin passing through holes in the rod d' and reduced neck c<1>. The pin holds it in the position shown in broken lines, by bearing against the edge of the reduced neck c' or by entering a notch h in it. The pin is moved by means of a spring-controlled trigger e'.
Patent GB-190727194-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Separating Single Sheets from a Pile.
Inventor: SCHAERLING CARL BERNHARD
Filed: 1907-12-09
Granted: 1908-01-30
Abstract: 27,194. Schõrling, C. B. Dec. 10, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Feeding sheets.-Apparatus for separating sheets from a pile and feeding them to printing, folding, and like machines comprises a suction tube e, having an inclined mouth adapted to rest on the top of the pile and connected by means of a nipple i to an air-pump. The tube e is carried by a lever f, pivoted on a frame o and rocked to lift the tube e from the pile by a link n. The lever f is supported at the front by an adjustable foot l. A bevel-pinion g on the tube e engages an oscillating section h, by which means the tube e is rotated to shake off any sheets that may have been lifted with the top one. A weighted or spring-pressed tongue p, pivoted to an oscillating bell-crank q and normally raised clear of the pile by a pin s, drops on the remainder of the pile after the removal of the top sheet. The separated sheet is fed by rollers u between rollers w to the machine. When the device is employed for separating thin sheets of paper, the tube e is not allowed to descend on to the pile but is arrested a few millimeters above by a suitable adjustment of the foot l.
Patent GB-190727957-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Inflaters for the Tyres of Motor Cars.
Inventor: MOORE GEOFFREY STUART
Filed: 1907-12-19
Granted: 1908-12-17
Abstract: 27,957. Moore, G. S. Dec. 19. Inflating.-A pump A for inflating motorvehicle tyres and fixed by metal bands M to any portion of the body or chassis, is operated by means of a pivoted handlever H having a sliding connexion J, J' with the piston-rod E. The pivot bolt H<1> is carried by a forked member G fitting in sockets G<1>, G<2> bolted to the vehicle. The upper part K of the handlever consists of a removable metal tube. The sliding connexion is formed by fitting rollers J<1> in a slotted socket, which connects the piston-rod E and a guide-rod F. The pump delivers past a spring-loaded valve C to a four-way valve pipe system provided with cocks C<1> . . . C<4> and connexions D' . . . D' to the tyres. In a modification, the pump is provided with a second cylinder symmetrically located with regard to the piston-rod E, the cylinders being connected so as to deliver alternately through a valve such as C. The pipe containing the valve C is provided with a pressuregauge attachment.
Patent GB-190801508-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Chain Driving Gear for Motors Cars
Inventor: SHARP ARCHIBALD
Filed: 1908-01-22
Granted: 1909-01-22
Abstract: 1508. Sharp, A., and Williams, C. Jan. 22. Motor road vehicles.-Relates to the arrangement of the side chains of a motor-car inside the supporting-springs, and consists in the construction of the road-wheel driving-axle whereby the various parts thereof are easily accessible, and in the construction of the chain cases. Fig. 2 is a plan view showing the general arrangement of the driving- gear, and Fig. 3 is a sectional view of the roadwheel driving-axle. Each road wheel is mounted on one end of a sleeve 2, to the other end of which a chain-wheel 3 is detachably fastened. The sleeve is carried by a bearing-case 6 to which the spring 5 is attached. A central axle 8 is passed through the sleeves 2 from one end, and a loose sleeve 18 encircles the central axle between the sleeves 2. The chain-wheels 3 are driven from the differential shaft, which is shorter than usual. Extensions 13 of the differential casing may be bolted to the side frames. The construction described renders the chain-wheels easy of access for repair by removing the cap 9 from the end of the axle. Fig. 5 shows a construction of chain case used when the driving- chains pass on either side of a transverse frame member. The case is formed with a floating ring 20, which encircles the frame member and is made in two parts for assembling. The case is mounted at the rear end on the sleeves 18, 6, and at the front end on the differential shaft.
Patent GB-190807435-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Belt Fasteners used in connection with Motor Bicycles, Tricars and the like
Inventor: GAINSFORD DOUGLAS HERBERT
Filed: 1908-04-03
Granted: 1908-12-17
Abstract: 7435. Gainsford, D. H. April 3. Belt fastenings.-In belt fastening for motor cycles, tricars, &c., two U-shaped pieces c, c', shaped as shown, are connected by an irregular polygonal link a and pins b, for the purpose of allowing the length of the belt to be adjusted.
Patent GB-190809323-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mechanical Connectors for Electric Cables
Inventor: STRATTON JOHN
Filed: 1908-04-30
Granted: 1909-04-29
Abstract: 9323. Stratton, J., and Claremont, E. A. April 30. Couplings.-A cable connector consists of two outer shells A having inner surfaces partly tapered and partly threaded to engage the threaded part of an inner sleeve B, the ends of which are tapered. The tapered ends of the plug are bored and slotted to fit over the centre core of the cable C, the outer strands of which are clamped between the tapered part of the inner sleeve B and the shell A. The connector may be made with one end as shown, the other end being formed as an adapter for fittings.
Patent GB-190811110-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Umbrella and like Holders.
Inventor: PARKER TOM OWEN
Filed: 1908-05-22
Granted: 1908-09-17
Abstract: 11,110. Parker, T. O. May 22. Umbrella &c. holders; brackets.-Relates to umbrella holders attached to chairs by clips, and having an upper ring through which the umbrella passes and a lower ring supporting a receptacle for the umbrella tip. The upper ring a and the circular frame c for bolding the tip receptacle g have clamps d of the form shown closed by a bolt f, having a square part to engage with a square hole in one part and a wing-nut e.
Patent GB-190812431-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Cut-out Valves for Air Brakes.
Inventor: WILSON GARIE HARKER
Filed: 1908-06-09
Granted: 1909-04-08
Abstract: 12,431. Wilson, G. H., and Moon, W. A. June 9. Brakes.-The front and rear train-pipes 2, 1 on an engine, and the pipe 3 leading to the engineer's brake valve, are connected by a cock B by which, in double heading, the brake-valve pipe on the second engine can be cut out and the front and rear pipes connected, a signal port being provided to warn the engineer on the second engine w h e his brake valve is not cut out. The cock B has a through port 6, a port 8 at right-angles thereto, ports 9, 10, and a cavity 11, while the casing A is provided with a pipe 4 leading to the pressure gauge and with the signal port 5. Fig. 1 shows the normal position of the valve, in which the rear train-pipe communicates through the port 6 to the brake valve pipe and the front pipe 2 is connected through the cavity 11 with the port 5, and, if another engine is placed in front, the air from the front train-pipe will escape through the port 5 until the engineer turns the cock B through a quarter-rotation in a counter-clockwise direction. In this position, the brake-valve pipe 3 is cut out, the front and rear train-pipes are connected, and the port 10 communicates with the pipe 4. In order that the engine in the middle of a train of cars can control the brakes both in front and behind, the valve is turned through a half-rotation from the position shown, when the ports 6, 8 connect the pipes 1, 2, and 3. In case the second engine is placed at the rear of the train, the train-pipe in front of the engine can be charged by turning the cock until the ports 9, 10 register respectively with the pipes 3, 2.
Patent GB-190814773-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Switches for Supplying Electric Power.
Inventor: COOPER GEORGE
Filed: 1908-07-11
Granted: 1909-06-24
Abstract: 14,773. Cooper, G., and Sharp, F. C. July 11. Switches; cut-outs; couplings.-A switch is constructed so that it closes the circuit only when the current is within predetermined limits, the main object being to prevent current for lighting from being taken through the power meter. The switch comprises a blade which is moved to close contacts by inserting a plug or turning a handle, the blade being held in the closed position only when an electro-magnet set for a given current is operated. The switch also acts as a circuit-breaker. One form of switch is shown, Fig. 1 being a section, and Fig. 2 a plan. A blade a pivoted at g is provided with a pin b, and is normally held to the left by a spring c. A handle e carries an arm d and a brush j adapted to slide up inclines k and snap on to contacts m. When the handle is turned, the armd d turns the blade a and stretches the spring c, the blade a passing through the contacts without closing the circuit, which is still open at the contacts m. When the brush j has been turned on to the contacts m, the arm d leaves the pin b and the blade a is drawn back by the spring c and passes through the contacts h, thus completing the circuit: An electro-magnet n is connected in the circuit, and its armature o is arrranged so that, when sufficient current is flowing, it is moved into the path of a projection p on the blade a, which is thereby held in the closed position. The switch is combined with a wall-plug device in such a manner that the two contact-breaking devices are arranged so that one lies between' each plug and the main. In a modification, the switch is arranged to be operated by the insertion of the plug.
Patent GB-190816157-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Gas Testing Burner for Producer Gas Plants.
Filed: 1908-07-30
Granted: 1909-07-30
Abstract: 16,157. Hiller, E. G., and National Boiler and General Insurance Co. July 30. Gas burners.-A gastesting burner for producer-gas plants is provided with two or more layers of coiled wire C, wound on a bobbin having cruciform flanges, for cleaning the gas. The top flange D is larger than the bore of the casing A. The whole is enclosed by a screwed cap E into which is fixed the wire gauze F. When used on suction gas plants, the burner prevents the flame from Bring back.
Patent GB-190816704-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Dynamo Electric Machinery.
Inventor: PARSONS CHARLES ALGERNON
Filed: 1908-08-08
Granted: 1909-08-05
Abstract: 16,704. Parsons, C. A., and Law, A. H. Aug. 8. Armatures; field magnets.-The conductors of rotating direct-current armatures, and the stators of alternators, are only partly embedded in the iron, whereby their self-induction is reduced and sparkless commutation obtained as with surface winding. The conductor a, Fig. 8, has an enlarged end b which is slipped endways into the insulated dovetail core slot. A two-part conductor may be used, the parts e,f, Fig. 2, of which enter the slot radially and are secured by a caulking-strip g which may be of metal when only one conductor per slot is required. The caulking-strip may be placed at one or both sides of the conductor strips, and the parts may be tinned and sweated together. A wooden retaining-key may be used either at one side of the slot, at the bottom of the slot beneath the conductor, or between the conductor strips, as shown in Fig. 3. In the form shown in Fig. 6, circular wedge-pieces n are used to force the correspondingly shaped conductor strips a towards the sides of a circular slot, and in a further modification, two strips similar to those shown in Fig. 2 are forced towards the sides of the slot by a steel wire, which is forced into semicircular grooves in their juxtaposed inner faces. The conductors may be insulated all over, and the end connexions may be held in place by dovetailing. them into end rings, or by means of a cap or binding-wire. To reduce eddy currents, the conductors may be formed of twisted strands or may have longitudinal slits q, Fig. 10. The armature iron may be brought up to the tops of the conductors, as shown in full lines in Fig. 8, or to any intermediate height, as shown in dotted lines, in such a manner as to decrease the air-gap reluctance without appreciably increasing the conductor inductance or hindering the ventilation. The above methods of fixing the conductors are applicable to any electrical winding subject to mechanical or magnetic stress and in which a small inductance is required. The ventilation of a machine may be improved and the noise minimized by lining the magnet faces with thin smooth cylinders, which receive the air coming radially through the armature ventilating. ducts and deflect it axially through the grooves between the upstanding conductors. To minimize the inductance of the conductors, their embedded bases may be slit transversely at intervals.
Patent GB-190819546-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Illusion Apparatus.
Inventor: HOUDINI HARRY
Filed: 1908-09-17
Granted: 1908-12-10
Abstract: 19,546. Houdini, H. Sept. 17. Conjuring - apparatus.-An illusion apparatus consists of a receptacle containing water in which a bound performer is submerged. The lid is placed on the receptacle and secured by padlocks and the performer proceeds to escape from the receptacle without forcing the locks. In order that the performer may work freely the apparatus is so arranged that a clear space above the surface of the liquid may be obtained. In Fig. 2 the apparatus is shown constructed in two parts a<1>, a<2> telescoped one over the other. The enclosed performer may, by raising the upper part a<2>, produce a clear space above the surface of the liquid so as to facilitate his work within the vessel ; he may then open the vessel by any known means. The upper part a<2> may also be secured to the lower part a. By unscrewing the part a<2>, the receptacle may be opened and the performer escape. The cap of the receptacle may also be provided with an opening covered with elastic straps, the opening being, if desired, large enough to permit the escape of the performer. The cap of the receptacle may have false hinges or the receptacle may be provided with false sides and the performer may allow the liquid to enter the space between them so as to cause its level to fall.
Patent GB-190819985-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dirigible Balloons and Airships.
Inventor: DAWS GEORGE
Filed: 1908-09-23
Granted: 1909-02-25
Abstract: 19,985. Daws, G. Sept. 23. Aerial machines with aerostats; aerostats; aeroplanes; shock of landing, deadening; propelling and steering.-An aerial machine is provided with (1) an aerostat of a somewhat lenticular shape with chisel-shaped ends and a sharp cutting-edge continued all round the envelope ; (2) sails arranged longitudinally between the aerostat and the car, and capable of being rolled up by means of cords and pulleys ; (3) propellers arranged at both ends, the shafts being mounted on turntables so as to vary the direction of the propellers ; and (4) horizontal rudders actuated by cords. The envelope of the aerostat is braced internally or externally by transverse girders, and is secured to a coned girder framing. An auxiliary bag a is connected to the aerostat A underneath by valves, and is normally kept empty by an elastic apron. When the gas in the aerostat expands, it passes into the auxiliary bag through a valve opening downwards, and returns to the aerostat, when the gas in the aerostat condenses, through a valve opening upwards. Rudders h, hinged to the crossbars c, are raised and lowered by cords g<3>. The propellers are mounted on shafts l<7>, Fig. 7, which are supported in journals l<5>, mounted on turntables l<1>. Each turntable turns on wheels l<6>, and carries a roller l<71>, with a deep flange, which takes into a rabbet formed on the underside of the bed-plate l. The turntables are partly toothed, and are rotated by means of a worm l<10>, to alter the direction of the propellers, which are rotated through bevelgearing as shown, or by means of ropes and pulleys. The sails p, Fig. 10, are attached at the bottom to a weighted roller p<1>, upon which the sails can be rolled when the cord q is wound up. The upper ends of the sails have short cords r', s<1> which are in turn joined to their respective main cords r, s. When one or other of the main cords is released, the sails are all slackened at one corner while remaining fixed at the other corner. The car is suspended from the framing by cords or wires x. Springs z deaden the shock of landing.
Patent GB-190901025-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mechanically Stoked Furnaces.
IPC: F23H11/04
Filed: 1909-01-15
Granted: 1910-01-13
Abstract: 1025. Howden & Co., J., and Todd, D. R. Jan. 15. Fire-bars and grates; mechanical stoking.-In a forced-draught furnace adapted to be alternatively hand-fired or mechanically stoked, a set of stationary perforated air-supplying hollow fire-bars are set longitudinally so as to accommodate in each of the spaces between them a series of projections on an endless chain of links, which are adapted to push the fuel along the grate mechanically and to prevent clinkering &c. Fig. 1 shows a steam-generator furnace mechanically fed with fuel by a hopper 17 and a rotating drum 19 ; the fuel slides down the face of an inclined sliding door 18 to a series of trough-like dead-plates 6, whence it is pushed forwards by reciprocating plungers 7, and burns upon the perforated #-section fire-bars 1, shown in section in Fig. 2. Beneath the grate, and in the closed ash pit or compressed-air chamber 11, is a group of endless chains 3, consisting of toothed links 3<e> and short connecting-links 3<b> with wheels 3<c> running on rails 3<d>. The plungers 7 are each fitted with antifriction rollers 8 and shields 10, and are connected to a cross-bar 13 which slides on a guide-bar 13<a> at each side of the furnace. They are operated by a lever 20 on a rocking-shaft 21, which also, by means of levers 22, 24 connected by a link 23, operates the ratchet-like driving-gear of the spindle 15 carrying the sprocket-wheels 14 at the front ends of the chains 3. Each link of the chain 3 has a pair of flanges 3<g> which fit under the lower edges of the fire-bars 1, and the closure is completed by strips 1<a>, so that air enters the furnace only through the slits or perforations 5 in the fire-bars. The tension of the chains may be adjusted by gearing 27, 28, 29 operating screws 26<a> which pass through screwed portions of the spindles 15<a>. These spindles are supported by horizontal bearing - rods 26<b>. A spring - plate 31 presses lightly on the links 3 and forms an air seal, and also directs the clinker &c. to the ash-pit.
Patent GB-190906493-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Holdfasts or Clips for Securing Metal or other Pipes in Position.
Inventor: MORGAN JOHN HENRY
IPC: F16L3/04
Filed: 1909-03-18
Granted: 1910-03-03
Abstract: 6493. Morgan, J. H. March 18. Holdfasts or clips for securing pipes to walls &c. are made with securing-prongs integral with clips so that the clip is wholly self-contained. A blank a of sheet metal is cut to shape and corrugated in such a manner that, when the arch b is formed, the edges of the band are kept clear of the metal of the pipe and the bearing-surface between the band and the pipe will be sufficient to prevent the clip from rocking. The parts of the blank d, e forming the prongs are also curved transversely, as shown in Fig. 5, so that they get a good grip on the material in which they are embedded, and so that they form shoulders f, g, by which the clip can be driven. In some cases, the clip is perforated near the shoulders, or the prongs may form continuations of the central corrugation, Fig. 10.