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Patent GB-190705671-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Control of Electrically Propelled Vehicles.
Filed: 1907-03-08
Granted: 1908-03-05
Abstract: 5671. British Thomson-Houston Co., and Hopps, B. March 8. Motors, controlling ; dynamos and motors combined for transmitting power ; dynamos, regulating. -Relates to the system of motor control described in Specification No. 5263, A.D. 1906, in which the generator field is reduced to a minimum when the changes in the motor connexions are made. The main feature consists in mounting the foot pedal E on the spindle e of the generator switch F, G and effecting a lock between this spindle and the motor controller spindle by means of cam-disks B<1>, D on each, co-operating with a locking-lever C. An arm r on the spindle e also adjusts the tension of a spring R.that regulates the effect of the governor N on the throttle valve P of the prime-movers that drive the generator. The spring R is weaker than the pedal spring L. The generator has a shunt winding J in series with a resistance F and a series interpole winding I which can be short-circuited by the switch G. In positions 1, 2 of the pedal E, the locking-lever C, pivoted at f, is pulled by a spring d on the smaller radius of the cam D, and allows the motor-controller to be moved to alter the connexions of the motors, or to engage a small notch in the disk B<1> when the controller lever is in the 'off ' position. When the lever is moved into running or reverse positions 1, 3, 4. the pedal E may be moved into its positions 3, 4, thereby cutting-out resistance F from the shunt field J and opening the short-circuit at G of the winding I. Simultaneously the pull of the spring R on the throttle spindle is reduced, enabling the primemover to speed the generator up to increase the voltage. In each position 1, 3, 4 of the controller handle, the greater radius of the cam D thrusts the locking-lever C into a large notch in the disk B' and prevents any change from being made in the motor connexions when the generator is supplying current. To accelerate the engine in climbing grades, an additional switch may be provided, controlling a resistance in either or both the series and shunt field circuits of the generator. This switch may be interconnected with the lever controlling the throttle valve of the engine, or may be operated independently, preferably by a foot-pedal.
Patent GB-190706971-A (GB)
Title: Device for Recovering Excess of Paint or Color in Paint Spraying and like Machines.
Inventor: EVANS WILLIAM EDWARD
Filed: 1907-03-22
Granted: 1907-08-29
Abstract: 6971. Evans, W. E., [Minimax Consolidated, Ltd.]. March 22. Spray-producers.-In painting or colouring surfaces by spraying with paints, colours, &c., the air carrying the spray, after impinging against the surface to be coated, is drawn by suction through pipes provided with means for separating the surplus paint or colour from the air. A hood a, through which the surplus spray is drawn by a fan b, is connected with an elbow tube c in which the paint is deposited. The elbow tube is fitted with a vertically-adjustable slide f to alter the velocity of the air current, and with baffle-plates a to assist the separation of the paint. The deposited paint is withdrawn through an opening d or through a slide e.
Patent GB-190707160-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ash Trays.
Inventor: GIRARDEAU AUGUSTE MARIE
Filed: 1907-03-25
Granted: 1907-06-06
Abstract: 7160. Girardeau, A. M. April 4, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Ash-trays.-A removable crystal receptacle 4 is carried in an ornamented metal mount and is closed by a lid 3, which is shaped to receive cigars or cigarettes, the ash from which falls through apertures 5 into the receptacle. Lugs 6 are provided to secure the tray to the walls ot vehicles.
Patent GB-190708333-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cloth Winding and Measuring Machines.
Inventor: BOTSFORD CHARLES SMITH
Filed: 1907-04-10
Granted: 1907-07-11
Abstract: 8333. Botsford, C. S. April 10. Winding ; measuring.-A machine for winding and measuring cloth, shown in Figs. 1 and 2, comprises side standards A, B, connected by crosspieces 2 on which are mounted guiding-rollers. Brackets 3 on the side standards support the rotatable bolt holders or clamps C, of which there are four, carried by the shafts 10, 10<1>, 12, 12<1>. A shaft 4 carrying a balance wheel 5 provided with a handle or crank 6 is mounted in the side standards, and driven by sprocket gearing from the shaft 10. The corresponding shaft 12 is driven in a similar manner. A pair of grinding-rollers 26 are mounted on the shafts 2, and a third roller 27 is supported on links 28 pivoted on the frame members A, B, the links being supported by springs 29 and one of them being connected with the frame by a chain 30. A fourth guiding-roller 31 is supported for rotation in brackets 32 projecting from the frame. The rollers 26, 27, 31 carry guide-disks 33 provided with curved engaging faces 34. The bracket 32 carries a casing 35 wherein is journaled the spindle of a measuring-wheel 37 rotated by the cloth passing over the roller 31. The bolt clamps C each comprise a pair of levers 19, Fig. 4, pivoted by projecting lugs upon the ends of the shafts 10, 12, the ends of the levers being forced apart by spring action. The clamping-jaws are operated by a cone 24 on a nut 23 working on a screw-threaded part of the spindle.
Patent GB-190709845-A (GB)
Title: A Method or Process for use in Producing Pattern Piece Goods.
Inventor: KLINGBERG WOLFGANG
Filed: 1907-04-27
Granted: 1907-09-26
Abstract: 9845. Klingberg, W. April 27. Fabrics figured by dyeing; yarns, dressing.-For the purpose of producing patterns in woven fabrics which are dyed in the piece, the yarns which are used for producing the pattern are coated with a protective paste such as is used in calico printing so that they are not affected by the dye bath. The paste is rendered adhesive by the addition of gum, which is also stated to render the yarn supple. The coated yarns may he used either for the warp or the weft or both. The protective paste is afterwards removed by a dilute acid bath, leaving the dyed pattern on the fabric.
Patent GB-190711270-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Elastic Fluid Turbines.
Inventor: EHRHART RAYMOND NELSON
Filed: 1907-05-14
Granted: 1907-10-24
Abstract: 11,270. Ehrhart, R. N. May 16, 1906, [date appliedfor under Patents Act, 1901]. Elastic-fluid turbines.-To balance the axial thrust in an axial-flow turbine, in which the fluid is expanded in stages, the final stage of the rotor is divided into two portions through which the fluid flows in opposite directions, and dummy pistons are also provided to complete the balancing effect. The intermediate section 6 of the rotor is of larger diameter than the initial section 5, and the final stage comprises one portion 17 of large diameter and another portion 18 of small diameter. The fluid flows directly from the chamber 16 through the portion 17, and also through a passage 22 inside the portion 17 to the portion 18 through which the fluid then flows in the opposite direction to the exhaust 24. Dummy pistons 28, 25 are provided, and are furnished with labyrinth or other packing. The exhaust 24 is connected with the space 35 by means of a passage 36 to equalize the pressures, and the chamber 15 is similarly connected by means of a passage 27 with the space 36 to equalize the pressures, and the chamber 15 is similarly connected by means of a passage 27 with the space 26. The thrust of the initial section 5 is balanced at the face of the dummy piston 28 exposed in the chamber 11, and the thrust of the intermediate section 6 is balanced at the face of the dummy piston 25 exposed in the chamber 26. The thrust on the end 31 of the rotor together with that on the section 18 is balanced by the thrust on the face 32 together with that on the section 17. The thrust on the aunular face 33 is balanced by that on the face 34 of the dummy piston 25, so that the thrusts throughout the turbine are completely balanced. In a modified form, the intermediate section is divided, and one portion of the fluid is led from the passage between the divisions through the interior of the rotor to the end portion of the final section as before, the other portion of the fluid being led directly through the remaining blades of the intermediate and final sections to the exhaust. In a further modified form, the intermediate portion is again divided as in the lastmentioned form, but the second portion of the intermediate section is larger in diameter than the first portion.
Patent GB-190715877-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steel Railway Sleepers
Inventor: SLEIGH ALEXANDER IRVING
Filed: 1907-07-10
Granted: 1908-07-09
Abstract: 15,877. Sleigh, A. I. July 10. Rails, securing to sleepers; sleepers.-Rails are secured to steel sleepers by stamped or cast baseplates b having separate or integrally-formed lugs a projecting up through holes in the sleepers and fastened by taper keys g. The plates may be in two parts for repairing. A retaining-plate or ' shovel ' h, integral with or attached to the baseplate or sleeper, prevents the ballast from working to the centre of the sleeper.
Patent GB-190716144-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for Mouldng & Compressing Purposes, such as the Manufacture of Briquettes or the like.
Inventor: SHEDLOCK JAMES JOHN
Filed: 1907-07-13
Granted: 1908-08-13
Abstract: 16,144. Shedlock, J. J. July 13. Moulding fuel, ores, &c.-In machines for moulding fuel, ore, and like briquettes, and tiles &c., the major part of the compression stroke is produced by mechanical pressure, and during this time water at little or no pressure is admitted below the pressing- ram, high-pressure water being then admitted to impart the final pressure. The application to a rotarymould-table machine is described, but the invention is stated to be applicable to machines of the singlemould or reciprocating-mould-table types. Each mould a<1>, Fig. 5, of the rotary table is fitted with a plunger n, Fig. 1, which comes into alinement with a ram k in the pressing position. The ram k is mounted upon an hydraulic piston i, and is moved upwardly by means of a cam l mounted on a shaft c and acting through a member m; the ram is also moved downwards by the engagement of the cam l with a piece k<2>. During the upward movement of the ram, water flows freely from a tank f through a non-return valve to the hydraulic cylinder e, until a tappet t carried by the member m engages with a stop g<4> on a valve-rod g<3> and opens a valve g<1> to admit pressure water to the cylinder. On the downward movement of the ram due to the cam l, the tappet t opens an escape valve, and water passes back to the tank f through a pipe h. The material may be pressed upwards against a fixed abutment; or, as shown in Fig. 1, a downward pressure may also be exerted by means of a plunger p operated by a lever p<1> actuated by a rod q and eccentric q<2>. The shaft c is driven by worm gearing, and causes the table to rotate intermittently by means of a crank b<3> and connecting-rod b oscillating a ratchet a<4>, which communicates motion to the table through bevel-gearing a<3>, a<2>. A cam-track o raises the plungers n to discharge the moulded briquettes. According to the Provisional Specification, levers and inclines may be used in lieu of the cam l for raising the ram k; also the fixed pressure-abutment may be replaced by suitable dies for forming pipes, tiles, &c.
Patent GB-190717588-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Pulleys for Hoisting Purposes.
Inventor: COLEMAN JAMES LESLIE
Filed: 1907-08-01
Granted: 1908-02-13
Abstract: 17,588. Coleman, J. L., and Manley, L. B. Aug. 1. Cleats or holders.-In a pulley for hoisting purp o s e s, the supporting bracket 1 is provided with a shoulder or shoulders 1<b> and nearly circular cheeks 1<c>. One or both flanges of the pulley wheel are deeply indented to form fingers 3<a>, so that the lifting rope or cord may be drawn sideways and pinched between the shoulder and the finger 3<a>, thus retaining the load in position.
Patent GB-190724233-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Sifting Machines.
Inventor: JASSE AUGUST
Filed: 1907-11-01
Granted: 1908-03-12
Abstract: 24,233. Jasse, A. Nov. 1. Sifting grain, chemicals, ores, &c.-Apparatus for sifting grain, drugs, chemicals, colours, ores, herbs, cocoa, &c. consists of a stationary drum e, Figs. 1 and 2, having removable sieves f in one or both of its sides and containing a revolving roller a provided with peripheral blades or vanes d. The sifted material collects in a lateral gutter k and is discharged by a worm w, while the tailings escape by an opening m. Inclined blades or vanes s are fixed to one or both ends of the roller a, and corresponding air inlets r, with or without regulating- slides, are made in the ends of the casing p of the machine. The sieve f is preferably inclined, and may be curved, slides or doors t being arranged in the casing opposite the sieves. The blades d may be arranged helically and are preferably inclined, being secured in slots in the roller by bolts n. A drum with longitudinal wooden bars having slots for the blades or vanes d may be used instead of the roller a. The sieve may be secured in a slot in the removable cover u of the casing, and cleaned by brushes o as it is withdrawn.
Patent GB-190724416-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Roundabouts of the Maxim Flying Machine Type
Inventor: BEECH ALEXANDER CRUTCHLEY
Filed: 1907-11-05
Granted: 1908-03-26
Abstract: 24,416. Beech, A. C. Nov. 5. Roundabouis.-In a roundabout of the Maxim flying-machine type, the cars are suspended on lines which are drawn in and let out so as to give an undulating motion to the cars in addition to the ordinary rotation about the centre pole. Cars d, Figs. 1 and 2, are suspended by lines q attached to arms m pivoted to jibs b. The arms m are oscillated by rods o attached to toothed wheels l, which engage a central toothed wheel e. The latter is fixed by a band brake f tightened by a quick-thread screw g operated by a lever h and handle. If desired, the wheel e may be rotated contrary to the wheels l. The rods o are so arranged that alternate cars descend or ascend and adjacent cars balance one another. The lines q may be let out and drawn in by reversing drums. In one modification, the lines pass round a drum s, Fig. 5, driven by a pinion y, the spindle of which works in a slot u, the pinion engaging first one side and then the other of a toothed slot t. In another modification, Fig. 6, a reversing drum s is driven first by a bevel-wheel 2 and then by another 3, a sleeve 5 on which the wheels are mounted being slid along by a pin 11 which engages a slot 12, Fig. 7. The pin 11, Fig. 6, is carried by a squared sleeve 6<1>, to which are attached arms 6 with studs which engage a grooved disk on the sleeve 5. Single cars may be suspended from each line q.
Patent GB-190803207-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pneumatic Drills.
Inventor: SMITH JOHN WILLIAM
Filed: 1908-02-13
Granted: 1908-12-03
Abstract: 3207. Smith, J. W. Feb. 13. Drilling.-In a turbine-driven drill, the motive fluid enters through the handle and a boss 9, Fig. 2, following passages 10, 11, 12 to the upper part of the buckets 13, after which it returns by a passage 15 and passes forward again by a passage 16 to the buckets, and so on by passages 17, 18, 19, 20 to an exhaust 21. The passages are formed in the stator 5, which is detachable for renewal and is held by projections 7 and a screw 8. The bucket-wheel 14 is connected to the drill spindle 45 by reducing- gearing, one member of which contains a device to allow slip if the tool jams. This device consists in mounting the gear 32 on its shaft 34 by means of springs 39 and friction rings 35, which grip a disk 33. To stop the drill rapidly on cutting off the fluid, a brake 47 is pressed on the top of the wheel 14 by springs 57, acting through rings 52 and connecting-rods 51, this brake being normally held off by the motive fluid acting upwards on pistons 53. The whole apparatus is enclosed in a casing 1 having a division 26 to separate the water from the gear chamber. The gear chamber is supplied with lubricant through a scrcw-hole 65.
Patent GB-190805463-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Fastening Devices for Window Sashes.
Inventor: MCBRIDE WILLIAM
Filed: 1908-03-11
Granted: 1908-12-03
Abstract: 5463. McBride, W. March 11. Sash fastenings.-A sash fastener comprises a bar a which is pivoted in a bracket d<1> by means of a pin band slot a<1>, and carries a pin a<2> to engage with an arch-like piece f. The piece f is slotted at f<2>, so that, when the bar a is pressed backwards, the pin a' passes through, and is retained in the crown of the arch by the action of a spring f<3>, which may form part of the catch f. When not in use, the bar a can be turned into the vertical position.
Patent GB-190807656-A (GB)
Title: Improvements appertaining to Components employed in the Formation of Adjustable Racks used, in connection with Fireplaces, for Supporting Clothes and other Articles.
Inventor: COWBURNE JAMES HENRY
Filed: 1908-04-07
Granted: 1909-02-18
Abstract: 7656. Cowburne, J. H. April 7. Drawings to Specification. Fire-guards.-An adjustable clothes - hanging rack, a modification of that described in Specification No. 10,735, A.D. 1905, [Abridgment Class Drying], is adapted to carry a fire-guard which, when not in use, may be stowed in the space between the mantelshelf and an upper auxiliary mantel board.
Patent GB-190809668-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Carburetter.
Inventor: HANDASYDE GEORGE HARRIS
Filed: 1908-05-04
Granted: 1908-07-30
Abstract: 9668. Handasyde, G. H., and Fox, T. O. May 4. Gas or explosive-vapour engines, carburetting in. The fuel jet of a carburettor is annular, air being supplied to the interior of the jet in addition to the exterior. In the carburettor shown, air is supplied to the interior of the jet through an uncontrolled passageG,and tothe exterior through holes N, the latter supply being governed by a piston or other valve L, the lift of which, at each suction stroke of the engine, is limited by a spring-pressed rod 0. The size of the fuel nozzle is adjusted by screwing the tube F more or less into the body A' of the carburettor. A throttle-valve R for the mixture is provided. The use of the carburettor is stated to facilitate starting.
Patent GB-190817819-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Receiving, Sorting and Transporting Household and like Refuse and for Cleansing Road Street and like Surfaces
Inventor: EMERSON ALFRED STUTSON
Filed: 1908-08-25
Granted: 1909-07-29
Abstract: 17,819. Emerson, A. S. Aug. 25. Draw- ings to Specification. Elevating sweepings into carts; scraping-machines; sweeping-machines.-A vehicle for receiving house- hold refuse from dust-bins is provided at the rear with a rotary brush, scrapers, and elevator as described in Specification No. 15,863, A.D. 1907, for cleaning the road surface over which the vehicle travels and for collecting refuse dropped from the bins.
Patent GB-190820159-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Turbines.
Inventor: BRADDOCK EDWARD IRVING
Filed: 1908-09-25
Granted: 1909-01-28
Abstract: 20,159. Braddock, E. I. June 6, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Impact-wheels.-A turbine comprises a number of impact-wheels working in parallel, openings being provided in the radial blades whereby the motive fluid can act successively on a number of blades. Each wheel is made in two parts 10, 12, Fig. 3, having annular flanges 13, 14. Blades 15, 16, Figs. 3, 4, and 5, are made integral with the flanges 13, 14, respectively. When the two parts 10, 12 are bolted together, they form an impact-wheel with an annular channel across which project a series of blades. Openings 20, 21 are made in the blades 15, 16 respectively. These openings are staggered so that the motive fluid, in passing from pocket to pocket, is constrained to pursue a sinuous course, as indicated by arrows in Fig. 5. The motive fluid is admitted tangentially by a series of pipes 30, Fig. 2, one pipe being provided for each ring of buckets, and after passing round the wheel in a clockwise direction is exhausted through ports 31 at the bottom of the wheel. Duplicate pipes 34 for reversing may be provided. To prevent the admission of lubricating oil to the exhaust, a disk 35 is fastened to each end of the rotor, and flanges 36 project into annular channels 38 drained by pipes 39. Oil is fed to the bearings by pipes 41 and travels along the shaft until it reaches the disks 35 ; it is then thrown by centrifugal action into the channels 38 and drained away.
Patent GB-190827203-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Compound Steam Engines.
Filed: 1908-12-15
Granted: 1909-08-12
Abstract: 27,203. Agar, Cross, & Co., [Gee, T. J.]. Dec. 15. Traction engines.-A compound traction engine is provided with an intercepting-valve and a separate admission valve for the low-pressure cylinder, which can be put into or out of action by a single hand-lever. The intercepting - valve d, Fig. 1, connects the high-pressure exhaust pipe c with an exhaust pipe e, or with a pipe f leading to the valve-chest of the low-pressure cylinder b. A lever arm h on the spindle of the valve d is connected by a link i, bell-crank j, l, and link m with a handlever n. A lift valve p controls the admission of steam from the pipe o to the cylinder b. The valve p is operated by a lever q, supported by a bracket r and operated by cams u on a sleeve t, which can be moved to put the gear into or out of action by an arm v on a spindle x, an arm y on which is connected by the link z with the lever n.
Patent GB-190827302-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Ammonium Salts and Iron Oxide from Ferrous Liquors.
Inventor: CARULLA FACUNDO JOAQUIN RAMON
IPC: C01C1/24
Filed: 1908-12-16
Granted: 1909-09-16
Abstract: 27,302. Carulla, F. J. R. Dec. 16. Ammonium salts ; iron oxides.-In the manufacture of ammonium salts and iron oxide from ferrous chloride or sulphate liquors, either the first portions or the whole of the wash-waters containing ammonium chloride or sulphate are used for diluting the ferrous liquors. If the filter-press is at a higher level than the reaction vessel, the washwaters may be led directly into the ferrous liquors, or an intermediate cistern may be used.