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Patent GB-190719567-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Assemblers of Typographic Composing Machines.
Inventor: LOCK WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1907-08-31
Granted: 1908-08-27
Abstract: 19,567. Lock, W. H., [Toronto Type Foundry Co.]. Aug. 31. Linotype and like machines.-Relates to the assembly-mechanism of machines of the kind described in Specification No. 16,011, A.D. 1903. The assembler is unlocked by hand or foot when in the receiving position, and by automatic means when in the delivery position, and is automatically rotated in both directions. Means is provided for preventing the rotation when the line is not of justifiable length. The assembler is locked by the usual lever E<3> and is unlocked by either of two hooks 1, 5 which engage the part 2 of the lever and are carried by a cross-bar 6 on a sleeve 9 which slides on a rod 25. The assembler is rotated by gearing from the rod 25 the lower end of which is connected by a crank 27 and links 28, 18 with a lever 16. When in the receiving position, the assembler is unlocked by depression of the sleeve 9 by means of a lever 7 operated by hand or foot. It is rotated into the delivery position by a spring 32 connected to the lever 16 which is then opposite to a drop in a cam 33. After the delivery of the line, the cam 33 rotates and rocks the lever 16 which turns the assembler back into the receiving position, the assembler being first unlocked by a cam 19 on the link 18 which causes a lever 20 to draw down the sleeve 9. A pin-and-slot connexion between the crank 27 and link 28 permits the assembler to be unlocked before rotation commences. A yielding connexion between the lever 16 and link 18 prevents damage to the parts. In order to prevent rotation of the assembler before the line is of justifiable length, the sliding member e<1> which is moved by the lever e<3> is normally locked to its support e<2> by a pin 36. When the line is of proper length, a recess 39 in the sliding line-follower comes over the head of the pin, which is then withdrawn by a spring.
Patent GB-190800257-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Track Rail Grinding Apparatus.
Inventor: KIDD JAMES ALEXANDER
Filed: 1908-01-04
Granted: 1908-04-23
Abstract: 257. Kidd, J. A., and Ellis, A. Jan. 4. Surfacing.-Relates to the surfacing of railway and tramway rails in situ. The block a of abrading- material is carried by a shoe b, which slides in the guide-frame c supported below the vehicle by brackets d bolted to the vehicle and guide-frame. A solenoid e is secured to the guide-frame above the shoe, and the core f is secured to the shoe, which is kept in a raised position by springs h until it is forced into frictional contact with the rail surface when the solenoid is energized. In a modified construction, the shoe is connected by two rods to a cross-head carrying a plunger, which is depressed by a pivoted lever actuated by a link, pivoted lever, and rod. The rod is actuated by a solenoid on the vehicle, or it may be manually operated. Springs tend to keep the shoe in a raised position.
Patent GB-190802142-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stereoscopic Cameras.
Inventor: RICHARD JULES
Filed: 1908-01-30
Granted: 1909-01-28
Abstract: 2142. Richard, J. Jan. 30. Lenses ; stereoscopes. - Relates to the employment for stereoscopic cameras of tetrahedra presenting two mutually perpendicular faces and two other faces inclined at an angle of 45 degrees to the preceding unes for rectifying the images both laterally and vertically. The tetrahedra are mounted in cases a, Fig. 9, which slide in grooves b of the camera front. They are disposed so that one of the mutually perpendicular faces f, Fig. 6, lies adjacent to the objective c, while the inclined faces g, h, Fig. 7, reflect the images while simultaneously reversing them both vertically and laterally. The objectives then re-invert 'the images. This arrangement is specially applicable for getting positive and colour transparencies directly, and for use with apparatus such as is described in Specification No. 21,430, A.D. 1899. With this arrangement the camera must be held in a direction perpendicular to the direction of photography, the other perpendicular face e facing the object. To avoid this and to photograph directly, an additional mirror or a totally reflecting prism may be used opposite the entrance face e. This will result in a lateral inversion only, and the negative obtained must then be printed with the film surface away from the print paper.
Patent GB-190804698-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Milling Machines.
Inventor: HARRISON GEORGE
Filed: 1908-03-02
Granted: 1908-07-02
Abstract: 4698. Harrison, G., [Cincinnati Milling Machine Co.]. March 2. Milling.-The main frame of a milling-machine is made of a standard design to allow of an alteration in the method of driving by interchanging an auxiliary frame. On the main frame 1 is mounted a shaft 2 carrying a cone of gear-wheels 3. An auxiliary frame 5 carries the parts of the driving- gear to be interchanged, which in the form shown consist of a shaft 6, tumbler 7, and pulley 8, but may be a motor drive or cone-pulley drive.
Patent GB-190807944-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Overhead Conductor Points or Frogs for Electric Tramways.
Inventor: GRAY WILLIAM
Filed: 1908-04-10
Granted: 1909-02-18
Abstract: 7944. Gray, W. April 10. Electric tramways on the overhead - conductor system. Conductors.-Relates to a number of parts which may be fixed on the existing frogs of overhead trolly wires, whereby the tongue T of the frog can be automatically controlled by passing cars. Rotatably mounted on the top of the frog is a barrel or drum B having a V-shaped groove in its surface, in which engages a roller R on the end of an arm L. This arm is connected so as to move with the tongue T of' the frog. Secured on the spindle of the drum so as to rotate with it is a depending arm N, which is so placed that it is engaged and lifted by the trolly pole of a car passing along the branch line. The arm N normally rests in its lowest position owing to its weight, and keeps the tongue T in the main-line position. The lifting of the arm and the consequent rotation of the drum moves the tongue into the branch-line position. The drum may have more than one groove in its surface so that, when the one in use gets worn, the drum need not be discarded.
Patent GB-190808090-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Combined Counting and Stop Motions for Measuring Yarn and the like in Spinning, Roving and like Machines.
Filed: 1908-04-11
Granted: 1909-03-04
Abstract: 8090. Gaunt & Sons, R., and Gaunt, G. R. April 11. Counting-apparatus.-A counting-apparatus connected with the rollers of a spinning, roving, or like machine indicates the number of gross of yarn spun, and a wheel p is connected with either of the gear wheels of the counter so that an adjustable stop v on the same axis as the wheel p may actuate the stop-gear of the machine after a determined length has been wound. The first counter wheel g is geared with the rollers so that one revolution represents one gross, and one revolution of each other counter wheel g<1>, g<2>, g<3> represents ten, one hundred, and one thousand gross, respectively. The wheel p is held in gear with either of the gear wheels by hinged fingers q<1>. The stop v is adjusted in the graduation on a wheel u, which corresponds to the length to be wound and the zero mark set opposite the stop-lever of the machine. A stop f<1> is turned back so that the wheels may be slid along their shaft and disengage from their fellows when resetting them. The front and top of the casing are hinged and secured by catches. In the Provisional Specification it is stated that the wheel p is splined on its shaft ; and that the counter wheels may be connected with their gear wheels so as to rotate with them in one direction only, and thus to be capable of being turned back independently when resetting.
Patent GB-190811255-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Ball-valves for use with Vacuum Brake Cylinders.
Filed: 1908-05-23
Granted: 1909-05-20
Abstract: 11,255. Consolidated Brake and Engineering Co., and Luard, E. S. May 23. Brakes.-In order to prevent leakage past the ball valve of a vacuum brake when the brakes are applied, the ball valve d, Fig. 1, is mounted on a movable seat l provided with a valve face n, which, when air is admitted to the train-pipe, comes in contact with a valve seat o, and closes the communication between the train-pipe passage c<1> and the passage b<1> leading to the upper end of the brake cylinder independently of the ball valve. The valve n may be carried by a diaphragm m.
Patent GB-190814226-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Dredging and Elevating Apparatus.
Inventor: JOMINI NICOLAS DE
Filed: 1908-07-04
Granted: 1909-07-05
Abstract: 14,226. Jomini, N. de. July 4. Screw pumps.-In a dredging and elevating apparatus of the type in which fluid or semi-fluid material is raised by an inclined helically wound tube driven by a water motor, the elevating-tube is supported by a floating system rotating therewith. In the form shown, two helically wound tubes a are mounted on a shaft b and enclosed by a cover, the base of the helix being flared. Mounted on the cover and rotating therewith is a float d, the position of which can be adjusted. The shaft b is driven by a screw-propeller h rotating under the action of the stream, the propeller serving also to carry material to be dredged towards the base of the helix. Spiral partitions arranged in a cover may replace the tubes a. Holes of adjustable size may be provided in the tubes to allow excess water to escape. Shifting weights, or air chambers which can be filled with water, may be used to vary the inclination of the elevating.tubes.
Patent GB-190819266-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Method of and Machines for Treating the Edges of Leather and like Material.
Inventor: KEATS SOCRATES
Filed: 1908-09-14
Granted: 1909-07-01
Abstract: 19,266. Keats, S. Sept. 14. Cutting-machines for leather &c.-In treating the edges of leather &c. prior to turning them over to obtain a neat finish, the edges are so skived that a shoulder, ridge, groove, or similar limiting mark is produced in the skived portion, this mark forming a guide, along which the material is subsequently folded. The invention is particularly applicable to treating the edges of boot and shoe uppers. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the underside of the sheet 1 is reduced at the edge 3 and is grooved at 4 so that the portion 2 will fold along the groove, giving the finished edge as shown in Fig. 2. This is effected by a presser-foot 8, Fig. 5, and a rotary cutter 7, the foot having a projection 11 to form the reduced edge 3 and an adjustable tooth 10, which may be locked by a screw 14, to press out a ridge 12, the removal of which produces the channel 4, Fig. 1. In the form shown in Fig. 3, the channel is replaced by a shoulder 5, about which the thin edge 2, is bent until it lies on the reduced edge 3. The presser-foot for this form is of similar arrangement to that shown in Fig. 5, except that it has an additional projection to produce the thin edge, and that the tooth 10 is omitted.
Patent GB-190821481-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Driving Shafts Electrically at High Speeds.
Inventor: FESSENDEN REGINALD AUBREY
Filed: 1908-10-10
Granted: 1909-11-10
Abstract: 21,481. Fessenden, R.. A. Oct. 31, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Armatures ; dynamos, alternating- current ; motors, alternating-current, rotary converters and transformers.- In order to drive a shaft at high velocities without causing vibration there is mounted upon the shaft ar armature consisting of a simple disk surrounded by a field structure having a winding supplied with high-frequency two-phase current. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, in which the high-speed motor is employed to drive a high-frequency alternator, the field 12, 13 of the motor is excited from the two phase dynamo 11 with current of frequency 500 cycles per second, and in this field rotates the armature 14, consisting of a single disk of phosphor-bronze or nickel-steel. The disk is slotted around its circumference, and the slots are filled with pieces of soft sheet iron in order to complete the magnetic circuit 17 of the high-frequency alternator, which has a magnetizing-coil 18 and armatures 15, 16 in proximity to the circumference of the slotted disk. Specification No. 16,382, A.D. 1899, is referred to.
Patent GB-190821827-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Valves for Liquid Meters.
Inventor: KENT WALTER GEORGE
Filed: 1908-10-15
Granted: 1909-03-11
Abstract: 21,827. Kent, W. G. Oct. 15. Rotary or oscillating disk or sector valves.-A. valve for use in meters of the kind described in Specification No. 5994, A.D. 1901, [Abridgment Class Registering &c.], consists of a disk f with ports f<3>, f<4>. The valve rides loosely on an eccentric sleeve e<1> secured to a sleeve e, which is loose upon the shaft a. The seating b has ports b<1>, b<2>, b<3>, b<4> leading respectively to passages c<1>, c<2>, c<3>, c<4>, which are connected to the cylinders of the meter. A fifth port b<5> in the seat is connected to the outlet pipe d. The valve is continuously rotated by lugs a<5> on a disk a<1> engaging recesses f<1> in the valve. Owing to the sleeve e<1> the valve is given an eccentric movement, thus avoiding grooving of the seat. As the valve rotates, the ports b<1>, b<2>, b<3>, b<4> are successively put into communication with the port b<5>.
Patent GB-190826020-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Steam Engines.
Inventor: STUMPF JOHANN
Filed: 1908-12-02
Granted: 1909-07-22
Abstract: 26,020. Stumpf, J. Dec. 2. Cylinders.-In order to avoid undue compression in a terminal-exhaust engine, one or more auxiliary positively-controlled clearance spaces are provided. Fig. 3 shows an engine with three clearance spaces 51, 52, 53 controlled by mechanically - operated valves 54, 55, 56, the rods of which are concentric. The valve 54 may be spring-pressed in order to act as a relief valve. The clearance spaces are separated by steam spaces 57, 58, and act as insulators to the cylinder ends.
Patent GB-190903726-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Lever for Manipulating Pneumatic Tyre Covers and the like.
Inventor: ALLEN WILLIAM
IPC: B60C25/02
Filed: 1909-02-15
Granted: 1909-05-27
Abstract: 3726. Allen, W. Feb. 15. Wire and rod couplings and joints. - Two parts of a lever a, b overlap and are connected by a pin c which acts as a pivot or as a rigid connexion accordingly as the pin engages the circular part of a keyhole slot in one member, or flats upon it engage the sides of the slot.
Patent GB-190906079-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sound Reproducing Mechanism.
Inventor: BELL EDWIN HARRISON
Filed: 1909-03-13
Granted: 1909-11-11
Abstract: 6079. Bell, E. H. March 13. Microphonic and telephonic sound-boxes.-A talking-machine stylus transmits its vibrations to the diaphragms indirectly by means of a microphone and electro - magnets. The stylus bar 18 is connected with a pointed carbon rod 9 resting in conical slots in carbon blocks 11 which are electrically connected with two electro-magnets 7. Two diaphragms 3, having iron armatures 6, are oscillated by these magnets and transmit the sounds through tubes 19 to a horn.
Patent GB-190908671-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Bakers' Ovens.
Inventor: JUVEL AUGUST
IPC: A21B1/10
Filed: 1909-04-10
Granted: 1909-08-26
Abstract: 8671. Juvel, A. April 10. Bakers' ovens.-Relates to the arrangement of flues in decker ovens. At the front and rear of the ovens are provided a series of independent vertical flues f, d, e connected by horizontal flues h, j arranged within the baking-chambers. Dampers n are fitted between the upper and lower rear flues d, e so that the corresponding horizontal flues h, j may be cut out ; and dampers o are fitted in the front flues f so that the corresponding horizontal flues ; may be cut out. Hit-and-miss dampers w may be provided for the flues h, j, and the plugs q, r, used to close the cleaning-holes, may also be used to close the horizontal flues. At the side of the oven, a hot chamber u may be provided which may be fitted with racks &c.
Patent GB-190909256-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Typewriting Machines.
Inventor: FAIRWEATHER WALLACE
IPC: B41J11/36
Filed: 1909-04-19
Granted: 1910-04-19
Abstract: 9256. Fairweather, W., [Underwood Typewriter Co.]. April 19. Platen rotation for condensed record work. Relates to apparatus of the kind described in Specification 15,441/08, in which the crank is directly connected with the platen and may be rotated through more than one revolution for the accommodation of bills having very deep printed headings. A wheel 10, having teeth corresponding in number to those of the line-spacing wheel, is secured upon a flattened hub 9 on the platen spindle 2 by means of a dowel device, and is rotated by a normally disengaged pawl 12 pivoted at 13 upon a crank 14. A pin 17 on the pawl normally occupies a recess 18 in the rim 19 of a disk 20, but, when the crank is moved forwards, the pin 17 is cammed to engage the pawl 12 with the wheel 10, the latch 22 of a rotary spring- controlled disk 23 mounted in the disk 20 being oscillated by the pin. The rim 19 maintains the pawl in engagement with the wheel 10. The rotation of the crank is limited by a stop-pin 38, which can be engaged with any one of the recesses 37 in the disk 20, and projects from a stem 44 carrying a finger-button 45 and arranged inside a tubular arm 40 loose upon the hub 9. A spring 47, Fig. 3, inside the arm 40 holds the pin 38 in engagement with the teeth 37. The stop-pin 38 does not project into the path of the crank 14 or the pawl 12, so that, during its first revolution, the crank passes freely by the stop. In the second revolution, however, an interponent 39, loose upon the hub 9 between the disk 20 and the wheel 10, is moved by the pin 17 and engages the stop-pin 38 to arrest the crank. A pivoted spring-controlled member 36, 50 is normally held as shown in Fig. 20, but is moved at the end of the first revolution of the crank by the pin 17 into the position shown in Fig. 1, so as to prevent the pin 17 from riding up above the latch 22 into the recess 18. During the backward rotation of the crank, the pin 17 moves the member 36, 50 back to its original position, so that, at the end of the crank movement, the pin 17 strikes the part 36, and, under the influence of the spring 34, moves up into the recess 18. This backward movement is longer than the forward movement of the crank by the length of the latch 22, and the entries on the record sheet are thereby spaced apart. When it is desired to use the apparatus for bills having short printed headings, the interponent 39 is thrown to its idle position, Fig. 20, and the finger-button 45 is pulled out and rotated so as bring into engagement with the teeth 37 a stop-pin 53 as shown in Fig. 20, which pin is longer than the stop-pin 38 and engages a shoulder 54 on the pawl 12 before the crank turns through a revolution from its initial position.
Patent GB-190911193-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Flap Valves for Pumps, Compressors, Blowers and the like.
Inventor: MERTZ VICTOR EMIL
IPC: F16K15/03
Filed: 1909-05-12
Granted: 1910-05-12
Abstract: 11,193. Mertz, V. E. May 12. Check valves. - A hinged check valve b is made a loose fit on its pivot c, and is loaded by by one or more helical springs e, of which the free ends bear on the valve, and the other ends are secured to the pivot to enable the tension of the springs to be adjusted by rotating the pivot and securing it by a set-screw. When two springs are used, their free ends are joined by a bar f.
Patent GB-190914177-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mechanical Stokers.
Inventor: HENRY JOHN
IPC: F23J1/00
Filed: 1909-06-16
Granted: 1910-07-18
Abstract: 14,177. Henry, J. June 16. Ashes, removing.-In a water-tube boiler or other furnace fitted with a chain-grate stoker, ashes &c. are removed from the ash-pit by a mechanically-operated scraper, which is built into the stoker frame so that additional excavation is unnecessary. As shown in Fig. 3. the scraper blades B are carried by endless chains H having rollers H<1> running on rails K, K<1>. The blades are held in operative position by rollers B<2> engaging the upper rail K. Another arrangement is described having hinged scrapers mounted on a reciprocating frame
Patent GB-190919716-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Tyres for Motor Vehicles.
Inventor: STRACHAN JAMES MARSHALL
IPC: B60C7/08
Filed: 1909-08-27
Granted: 1910-08-29
Abstract: 19,716. Strachan, J. M. Aug. 27. Block tyres.-A tyre for replacing temporarily a pneumatic tyre fitted to a Clincher rim consists of hinged plates C, which carry rubber blocks and are connected by a circumferential screwed bolt P held at one end by the apertured head of a bolt H passing through the valve hole. The screwed part of the bolt passes through a block 0. A bracket M secured to the end plate C is formed with a slot N and a lug M engaged by the block 0. The plates are doubled at their ends by bending them over and the loops so formed are connected by pins C<1> held in position by the rim edges. The blocks shown in Fig. 2 are formed of a wooden body D with a rounded rubber covering E, but they may consist wholly of rubber vulcanized to the plates. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specification 2870/05.
Patent GB-190921613-A (GB)
Title: Improved Form of Parallel Ruler and Spacer.
Inventor: SMITH CHARLES
IPC: B43L13/24
Filed: 1909-09-22
Granted: 1910-06-02
Abstract: 21,613. Smith, C. Sept. 22. Rulers, parallel.-Relates to rules and spacers in which the spindle b carrying the rolling wheels is formed with grooves engaged by a spring finger g carried by a sliding plate h, and consists in providing a figured scale on the base e for use in setting the finger g to the desired division of the spindle.
Patent GB-190921849-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method of and Apparatus for Removing Earth and Debris from Pits, Shafts and like Excavations.
Inventor: WALKER CHARLES
IPC: E21D1/03
Filed: 1909-09-24
Granted: 1910-09-15
Abstract: 21,849. Walker, C. Sept. 24. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Tip-wagons.-For removing debris from pits, shafts, &c., skips are used having trunnions, arranged below the centre of gravity of the full skip, which are adapted to engage bearings on a wheeled truck for transport to the discharging point, the bails of the skips being pivoted to their rims. A rectangular angle - iron frame 1, supported on wheels and adapted to be run over the usual fall-down doors of the pit head, carries preferably two pairs of half bearings 3, with which the trunnions 5 of the skips engage, the two pairs of bearings enabling a full skip to be placed in position, and an empty one removed, at each visit. Catches may be provided to prevent premature tipping. The bails of the skips are made short and are pivoted to the rims 6, in order that they may not project far when turned down against stops 12. The bails are held in a vertical position by catches 9, embracing both sides of the bail, which are pivoted to plates, fixed to the skip, through which the pivots 7 of the bails extend. A revoluble catch 13 may be provided on the rim of each skip to retain the bail against the lug 12.
Patent GB-190925826-A (GB)
Title: A Self-lubricating Runner or Pulley.
Inventor: BARKER WILLIAM HENRY
IPC: F16N9/02
Filed: 1909-11-09
Granted: 1910-04-28
Abstract: 25,826. Barker, W. H. Nov. 9. Reservoirs in pulleys. -A self - lubricating runner or pulley for coal-picking belts and conveyers, railway trucks, suspension wheels and pulleys, &c., has an internal annular chamber a with a radial hole h leading to a groove g in the bearing - surface. A looseheaded pin i in the hole h regulates the supply of oil from the chamber ato the bearing-surface. Other grooves may radiate from the groove g. A slot b, provided for the removal of the core sand, is closed by a plate c fixed by screws d. A filling-opening is closed by a plug e. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specifications 148/75, 3286/76, [Class 103, Railway &c. vehicles], and 24,314/07.