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Patent GB-190618072-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Alarm Apparatus for Sprinkler Systems.
Filed: 1906-08-11
Granted: 1907-06-06
Abstract: 18,072. Marks, E. C. R., [Storer, E. W.]. Aug. 11. Switches.-The opening of a check valve in a sprinkler system when water commences to flow operates a mercury switch, which is provided with retarding means, in order to avoid false alarms. The spindle W, Fig. 1, of the valve disk V extends through the side of the valve casing, and to it is secured an arm F, the lower end of which is normally in engagement with a fork G rigidly connected to the tube H of a retarding- switch. The tube H is pivoted at a, and, when the valve opens, is rocked into the position shown in Fig. 2, the arm F disengaging itself from the fork G so that the valve can open completely. On the return movement, the arm F re-engages itself with the fork G. In the tube H is a ball valve e, which permits of a flow of mercury from the portion of the tube provided with the upturned end. A flow in the opposite direction can only take place gradually through a small by-pass f. When sufficient mercury has trickled through, in the position shown in Fig. 2, contact is made with a screw d, and an alarm circuit K, Fig. 1, is closed through a forked pillar b, Fig. 4, a contact L, the tube H and its contained mercury, the screw d, a contact N, and a forked pillar c ; the contacts L, N are carried by the tube H, but the contact N is insulated from it by a cap M. The tube H may be provided with a pocket h, Fig. 5, in order to prevent the mercury from surging into the upturned end and making a temporary contact. Fig. 5 shows modified means for rocking the tube H, comprising an arm F<1> secured to the spindle of the check valve, a weighted lever R, pivoted link S, and an arm P, which is journaled on the spindle of the check valve and is forked at its other end to engage a pin i extending laterally from an arm Q secured to the tube H.
Patent GB-190620389-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rescue Buoys.
Inventor: QUARTERMAN JERUSHA CATHERINE
Filed: 1906-09-13
Granted: 1907-03-28
Abstract: 20,389. Quarterman, J. C. Sept. 13. Buoys &c.-An inflated ring buoy is covered with netting to which is lashed one or more circumferential ropes 11. From the rope 11, two series of hand-loops 12, 13 depend, one series being arranged alternately with the other. A wire - cord tow rope 17 may be connected by a spring snap to a ring 15 on the buoy.
Patent GB-190624134-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hydrated Carbonate of Magnesium and its Production.
Inventor: SISSON GEORGE
Filed: 1906-10-30
Granted: 1907-11-30
Abstract: 24,134. Sisson, G. Oct. 30. Magnesium carbonate is produced by the systematic lixiviation of calcined dolomite with seawater, and the carbonating of the product by treatment with carbon dioxide. The sea-water replaces the calcium of the calcined dolomite by magnesium as hydrate. It is preferable to carbonate so as to produce magaesium bicarbonate, and then treat the latter with magnesia to form the normal carbonate.
Patent GB-190626005-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in connection with the Separating or Sorting Process in Grinding Cement and other Materials
Inventor: HELBIG ALBIN BERTHOLD
Filed: 1906-11-16
Granted: 1907-10-03
Abstract: 26,005. Helbig, A. B. Nov. 16. Reducing cements. -Consists in arranging a pneumatic separator instead of a sieve between the ball or other mill and the finishing tube mill used in grinding cement and other materials. The coarsely-ground cement &c. from the mill 1, Fig. 1, passes by an exit 4 into a bucket conveyer 5 delivering into the hopper of the pneumatic separator 8, which separates the finer particles for further treatment in the tube mill and returns the coarser particles to the hopper 2 of the mill 1. The separator comprises fan vanes 20, Fig. 2, secured by plates 21 and stays 22 to tubes 19, carried by arms 18 and disks from hubs 17 on the vertical driving-shaft 13. The crushed material falls through the hopper 7 on to the disks and is projected by the arms 18 against baffles 26, the finer particles being blown through the fan into the space between the outer and inner shells 12, 24 while the larger particles escape by the outlet 9. The baffles 26 are attached by stays 23<b> to rings 25, 25<a> in turn attached by stays 23<a> to rings 24, which are provided with funnel-shaped extensions supported from the outer shell 12 by pieces 23.
Patent GB-190629563-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lifting Jacks.
Inventor: WILLIAMSON GEORGE
Filed: 1906-12-28
Granted: 1907-10-03
Abstract: 29,563. Williamson, G. Dec. 28. Lifting-jacks.-A lifting-jack of the screw type' is operated by worm gearing, in which the motion of the nut is transferred through a lever to the body to be raised. The jack is operated by a handwheel G, which drives the worm E in gear with a worm-wheel D fixed to the lifting-screw C, which passes through a nut H. The motion of the nut H is transferred to a lever K pivoted at L, the resistance being applied at k. A rectilinear motion of the end k of the lever K may be obtained by means of a pin 0, which is mounted on the lever K and moves in a curved slot N in a plate n attached to the frame A. Horizontal motion of the fulcrum L is allowed by rollers Q.
Patent GB-190701560-A (GB)
Title: Type Distributing Machines.
Inventor: RAY DAVID BRAINERD
Filed: 1907-01-21
Granted: 1907-08-08
Abstract: 1560. Ray, D. B. Jan. 21. Type, distributing.-The types are ejected singly from a holder 2, Fig.1, and fall through an opening 3<1> intoa main classifying-channel 4; the spaces are separated by an opening 9"in the channel 4 ; a preliminary sorting of the types according to thickness is effected by diverters 11<1>, 11<11> from the main channel to branch channels 10<1>, 10, or by a notch selection for the medium types and a diverter for the thick types ; and the final sorting is effected by notch selection in the channels 4, 10, 10', which are provided with selective spurs 13<111> and openings 13, discharging into channels 13,12, delivering to openfronted magazines 12<11>. Fig. 17 shows the preferred form of classifying-channel. The channel is formed of two walls 25, 26, and is inclined longitudinally and laterally so that the types 30 travel in the angle under adjustable guide-blocks 35 on the wall 26. The discharge openings 27 are provided with a shoot 28 and a lip 29, and the selective spurs 34 are carried by adjustable plates 31. The channels 4, 10, 10<1>, 12 are vibrated by roughened shakers 17, 17<1>, driven from a shaft 7<1>. The holder 2, Figs. 1, 9, and 12, is an open-fronted, box, situated diagonally across the opening 3<1> and having lateral clearance, so that the lowermost type can be swung into position parallel to the opening 3<1> by an ejector 4<11>, which works through an opening 5<11> under the control of a spring 8<11> and connexions 5, 5<1> with a cam 7 on the shaft 7<1>. The holder is provided with a retaining-spring or a spring gate 8<1>, 9, Fig. 9, to prevent the ejection of more than one type at a time. The intermediate channels 13<1>, between the classifying-channels and the channels 12, may be provided with a pocket 14<1>, Fig. 8, and ridge 14<111> for reversing the types. The magazines 12<11>, Figs. 1 and 10, are movable vertically between guides 15 in a water-tank and sink according to the load. The bottom of the magazine is formed into an air chamber 15<1> closed by a plug 16<111>, and the top of the chamber 15<1> serves as a false bottom for the magazine, and is inclined in correspondence with the channel 12. There may be a series of holders 2 and classifying-channels with common delivery channels.
Patent GB-190702603-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rock-drills.
Inventor: NATHORST HARRY JOHAN HJALMAR
Filed: 1907-02-01
Granted: 1908-02-01
Abstract: 2603. Nathorst, H. J. H. Feb. 1. Rock drills.-In a pneumatic rock drill driven by an air-compressor, the hammer and compressor cylinders, which are built together, are arranged at right-angles to each other with the driving- shaft parallel to the hammer cylinder to reduce the shock on the journals &c., or on the parts of the electromotor and gearing used in driving the compressor. In the form shown in the un-numbered Figure, the driving-shaft a operates two pressor pistons e!, e<2> connected with the opposite ends of the hammer cylinder i, which forms a cover for the compressor cylinder ends. The rear end l of the hammer piston k is reduced to pass through a hole in'the bottom of the cylinder for cushioning purposes, and the compressor cylinders have holes o for compensating for leakage. More than two compressor cylinders may be used, and the hammer cylinder may be placed elsewhere than at the cover of the compressor cylinders. The Specification in the original form as published under the Act of 1901 comprises also another form of pneumatic rock drill, Fig. 1, in which a compressor cylinder f<1>, f<2> consists of two open halves and the pistons e<2>, e<2>, which are connected by rods g and are reciprocated by a crank disc c and connecting-rod d from a shaft a driven by a motor. The object of the invention was stated to he the expansive working of a pneumatic rock drill. This subjectmatter does not appear in the Complete Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-190704260-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Antivibration Supports for Mantles for Incandescent Gas Lighting.
Inventor: ROBIN JACOB IGNOT
Filed: 1907-02-20
Granted: 1907-03-28
Abstract: 4260. Robin, J. I. Feb. 20. Incandescent gas lamps.-In an antivibration support for incandescent gas mantles, the mantle g is suspended from a loop h in the bar f, the ends of which are bent into hooks i and passed through rings e carried by the eyes d. The cross-bar c may be formed separately from the uprights b.
Patent GB-190705270-A (GB)
Title: A Combined Interlocking Portable Railway or Tramway and Gantries.
Inventor: LENNOX ALLISON HALL
Filed: 1907-03-05
Granted: 1908-01-30
Abstract: 5270. Lennox, A. H., and Lennox, H. March 5. Loading and unloading.-In a portable railway or tramway, stages are provided for unloading the vehicles. The tracks employed are composed of sections, Fig. 5, consisting of longitudinal wooden sleepers or rails a, and end and intermediate sleepers n, s, q. The unloading stages are formed in sections of the same lengths as the track sections, and have detachable supports or gantries b on each side of the track. The sleepers of these sections have extension pieces so disposed that when two sections are placed in juxtaposition channels are formed in which the gantries may be erected. With a double track, Fig. 3, double gantries c connected by cross members d are disposed between the inner tracks a. The rails a and gantries b, c of each section rest on end and intermediate sleepers f, g, h. The end sleepers g, h have extensions j, k resting on the end sleepers of the adja - cent track or unloading stage sections. Upwardly projecting brackets l are provided on the ends of the sleepers to engage the sides of the gantries to keep them in position. The vehicles employed have bodies or trays which may be raised and lowered. In operation the vehicles are brought to rest at the.unloading stages, when the load is deposited on the staging b, c by lowering the body of the vehicle, after which the vehicle is passed away.
Patent GB-190705429-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Treatment of Camphene for Obtaining Valuable Products therefrom.
Filed: 1907-03-06
Granted: 1907-12-31
Abstract: 5429. Goldsmith, J. N., and British Xylonite Co. March 6. Isobornyl ethyl ether is prepared by heating together camphene, ethyl alcohol, and sulphuric acid in certain proportions. The ratio of the quantities of alcohol and camphene used is not less than one to one, or more than two to one, and the proportion of sulphuric acid may vary between five and twenty-five per cent of the whole mixture. The process may be made continuous or discontinuous. In the former case, after the removal of the isobornyl ethyl ether formed in the first operation, camphene and alcohol are added to bring the composition of the mixture up to its original value. After several operations, a slight addition of sulphuric acid is also necessary. In the discontinuous process, a residue is worked up every time the isobornyl ether is made, with consequent loss of sulphuric acid. Although the proportions to be used in the discontinuous process may be the same as those used in the initial operation of the continuous process, the Provisional Specification also gives certain definite proportions of sulphuric acid, the yield being less satisfactory with a large quantity of sulphuric acid than with a smaller amount.
Patent GB-190720338-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Friction Clutches.
Filed: 1907-09-12
Granted: 1908-09-14
Abstract: 20,338. Wallace, W., and British Hele-Shaw Patent Clutch Co. Sept. 12. Clutches. - R e - lates to Weston plate friction clutches, particu - larly those of the Hele - Shaw type, applicable to motorcars &c. The casing A is made of sheet metal and is indented to form feathers for the plates E', or a sheet metal lining provided with indentations may be Secured to the casing. In the form shown in Figs. 6 and 7, the casing is provided with recesses 7 to fit the feathers 41 on t h e lining 4. The clutch is engaged by a spring F bearing on a sheetmetal presser plate G and adjusted by a screwed sleeve f, which is kept in position by a spring 10 fitting the flange 1 of the casing A and bent down to engage a slot in the sleeve. In disengaging, the fixed brake cone k<1> is brought into engagement with a cone k<2> on the driven shaft D. The plates E, E<1>, Fig. 8, are of steel, one series being provided with surfaces of softer metal such as copper or phosphor bronze, which may be electrically deposited, or the plates may be composite.
Patent GB-190721660-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Scale-removing Devices for Rolling-mills.
Inventor: LINDSTRAND CARL GUSTAF
Filed: 1907-09-30
Granted: 1908-04-23
Abstract: 21,660. Lindstrand, C. G., and Manz, H. Sept. 30. Rolling.-The breaking and removal of scale or slag from a metal sheet or strip 5 immediately before it enters a rolling-mill is ejected by means of three bars 6, 11, 12 arranged as shown, and a blast of air from a nozzle 14. The bar 12 is adjustable and the bar 6 pivoted at 9, the depression of the latter being limited by a set-screw 13.
Patent GB-190723025-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Folding Luggage Racks, Shelves, Lavatory Basins and other Folding Articles.
Inventor: HOSKINS WILLIAM MARRIAN
Filed: 1907-10-18
Granted: 1908-07-09
Abstract: 23,025. Hoskins, W. M. Oct. 18. Pivoting, methods of; stays.-Relates to folding articles such as railway or ships' luggage racks, lavatory basins, waste-water vessel supports, seats, and berths, which, when not in use, can be turned up into a vertical position. The folding part a is connected at its ends by pin-and-slot connexions d, c with brackets or other fixed parts f, so that when folded up the part a drops and thus locks itself in position. Stop arms g are provided to maintain the part a in its turned-down position. Figs. 1 and 2 show a luggage rack with straight slots c in the frame a and pins d secured to lugs e on brackets f. These brackets may be detachable, having studs h, Fig. 8, to engage keyhole slots j' in fixed plates j. A pivoted piece k may be provided to prevent accidental detachment. Fig. 9 shows the invention applied to a lavatory basin. Fig. 11 shows the frame a provided with pins d engaging curved slots in the bracket lugs e.
Patent GB-190727581-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lamps for Church, Synagogue and like uses.
Inventor: SHRENSKY MAX
Filed: 1907-12-14
Granted: 1908-08-13
Abstract: 27,581. Shrensky, M. Dec. 14. Lamps burning s o l i d hydrocarbons.-In a sanctuary or like lamp for burning for a long period without attention, a layer of soap b placed in a glass or other vessel a serves as a base for a narrow wooden or equivalent stem c, around which is wrapped a long length of cotton wick d. Molten stearin is then poured into the vessel and allowed to solidify. The wick and stem c, d cease to burn as soon as the soap is reached.
Patent GB-190727881-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Heating or Cooling Liquids.
Inventor: JENSEN AAGE
Filed: 1907-12-18
Granted: 1909-02-18
Abstract: 27,881. Jensen, A. Dec. 18. Adjusting bearings; longitudinallysliding bearings. - The bearings for heating and cooling apparatus having a rotating coil 12 connected at the ends with sleeves 8, 9 are made fluid-tight by providing the sleeves with annular tongues 45, Fig. 3, which fit in grooves 46 in the bearings, longitudinal adjustment being made by means of screws 47 shifting the bearing at one end of the coil.
Patent GB-190728713-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Railway Sleepers and Means for Attaching Rails thereto.
Inventor: ROBERTS FRANCIS FREDRICK
Filed: 1907-12-31
Granted: 1908-02-27
Abstract: 28,713. Roberts, F. F. Dec. 31. Sleepers; rails; securing to sleepers.-Metal sleepers are made of two similar bars 1, 2, Fig. 3, provided with flanges 4, 5 and secured together by bolts 14, thus forming a socket 9 for a bolt 8, Fig. 1, passing through the rail web, the flanges 5 being recessed to form a rail seat. A pad 13 is provided, and the rail is held by wedges 15. To lengthen the sleepers and give them a greater bearing, the flanges 4 are tapered at their ends, and are fitted with plates 16, having flanges 17 embracing the sleeper, and an anchoring-end 18. Bolts 19, Fig. 2, pass through holes in the sleeper and slots in the plate for further security. The sleeper may be adapted to take three or more rails, and one bolt 8 may be used in place of two or more. An irregular nut 11 is preferred. On bridges, the plate 16 may be dispensed with, and the sleeper directly anchored by spikes or bolts.
Patent GB-190805159-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Electro-mechanical Transmission Systems for Automobiles and the like
Inventor: PIEPER HENRI
Filed: 1908-03-07
Granted: 1908-08-13
Abstract: 5159. Pieper, H. March 7. Gas and like engines, governing in. In an electro-mechanical motor system for use in connexion with automobiles and other systems having a heat motor coupled to a dynamo which is arranged in parallel with a buffer battery, the valve admitting fuel to the heat motor is controlled by a solenoid in shunt between the terminals of the battery in combination with a shunt relay similarly arranged, so as to charge the batteries strongly at first and to finish with a weak charge. In this system the dynamo acts as a generator when the load is small, and as a motor when the load is large. In addition to this, it is necessary to control the valve admitting fuel to the motor so that (I) on normal running just sufficient gas is admitted as will drive the system and maintain the batteries at full charge, (2) when the load is large, to admit sufficient gas to drive the heat motor at maximum speed, (3) on light load, to drive the motor and charge the batteries evenly. The shaft of the motor 1 is coupled directly to that of a dynamo 2. The battery 4 is connected with the starting-switch 5 as shown, and the speed of the dynamo is regulated by the rheostat 6. The solenoid 14 operates the valve 12 through its core, which moves against the influence of a spring 15. The winding of the solenoid is connected across the battery terminal through a resistance 16, which may be short-circuited by the relay 17, also shunted across the battery terminal and acting on the two contacts 18, 19. When in series with the resistance, that is when the battery is not charged, the action of the solenoid is very weak and the valve 12 is fully opened. When,the mean voltage is attained, the solenoid is energized and the valve 12 gradually closed.
Patent GB-190806534-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Keeping the Connections Tight in the Apparatus for the Interchange of Heat between Fluids under Different Pressures
Inventor: SCARAMUZZA GINO
Filed: 1908-03-24
Granted: 1909-01-21
Abstract: 6534. Scaramuzza, G. May 24, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Butt and flange joints; plates, securing pipes to.-Heat-transfer apparatus for fluids under different pressures has special means for securing the end plates A', A<2>, and for connecting several chambers H in series. The end plates A', A<2>, between which extend passages m for the low - pressure fluid, have similarly-directed conical edges fitting seatings x, x<a>, and are rigidly connected by tie-rods Z. Annular recesses in the end plates and the chamber contain packing 1, 1<a>, and receive clamping-rings 2, 2<a>. These rings are pressed on to the packing by nuts 5, 5<a>, screwed respectively on bolts 3 secured to the chamber, and on the tie-rods Z. When two chambers are connected end to end, the upper clamping-ring 2 is of rectangular section, and enters annular recesses in both chambers, which have flanges drawn together by nuts and bolts. Two chambers may be arranged side by side, inlet and outlet openings being provided between them. Specification No. 5662, A.D. 1908, [Abridgment Class Metals, Cutting &c.], is referred to.
Patent GB-190806900-A (GB)
Title: Improvemed Means for Joining the Ends of Driving and other Ropes.
Inventor: SHUFFLEBOTTOM WILLIAM
IPC: F16G11/00
Filed: 1908-03-28
Granted: 1908-12-31
Abstract: 6900. Shufflebottom, W., and Kenworthy, T. March 28. Couplings.-In a coupling for driving and other ropes, a screw c is inserted in each end of the rope and engages with a conical nut d placed between the strands, a similarly-shaped integral or loose collar e being arranged on the opposite end of each screw. By rotating the screws, the coned parts are forced together and press the strands outwards against encircling-ferrules f. The screws are connected by a toggle or other joint g. The ferrules may be surrounded by a rubber or other coating j, or the whole coupling may be wrapped with canvas or the like to produce a silently-running joint.
Patent GB-190808182-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water Tube Steam Generators.
Inventor: ROSENTHAL JAMES HERMANN
Filed: 1908-04-13
Granted: 1909-02-25
Abstract: 8182. Rosenthal, J. H., and Spyer, A. April 13. Steam-generator furnaces.-Relates to water-tube boilers of the Babcock and Wilcox type, and consists, in the case of a single-ended boiler, in replacing one set of headers by an upper steam and water drum connected to a lower water drum ; or in a double ended boiler, those drums are arranged centrally and connected to the two sets of headers. As shown in Figs. 1 and 2, the boiler comprises a steam drum A connected by downcomers E to the water-drum B. The boiler may be fired either axially or transversely. The height of the furnace front makes the boiler specially adaptable for oil fuel.
Patent GB-190810741-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Meters for Measuring Water and other Liquids.
Inventor: WOODMANSEY ALFRED
Filed: 1908-05-18
Granted: 1909-05-13
Abstract: 10,741. Woodmansey, A. May 18. Liquid-meters.-Comprises a construction of meter for measuring water and other liquids of the kind in which the valves are operated from the rod of a reciprocating piston. The valve-rod E has two projections R, Q acted on respectively by a curved arm L projecting from the pivoted link K, and by springs 0, P attached to the adjustable rod M which connects the piston-rod C to the link K. The curved arm L acting on the projection R acts as a detent during the stroke of the piston, but is released at the end of each stroke, thus allowing one of the springs 0, P to move the valve D. In a modification, the arm L is connected to the rod E by helical springs. The slide valve is so arranged as to close one port before the other is opened. A by-pass is provided to allow liquid to flow past the meter in the event of the failure of the valve mechanism. The rod M is formed of two parts connected by a sleeve-nut S, so that its length may be adjusted to regulate the meter.