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Patent GB-190617884-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Ignition Mechanism of Internal Combustion Motors, particularly applicable to Motors for Motor Cycles.
Inventor: OWERS JOHN CHARLES
Filed: 1906-08-09
Granted: 1907-07-04
Abstract: 17,884. Owers, J. C. Aug. 9. Gas and like engines, igniting in. The valve shaft and ignition shaft are entirely within the crank chamber, and are therefore protected from dust and continually lubricated. The valve shaft 2, Fig. 2, mounted in the casing 4, carries the inlet cam 5 and exhaust cam 6 and has, passing through it, the ignition shaft 7, which is provided with a pin 8 passing through a slot 3 cut in the valve shaft. The pin 8 terminates in a head 9 forming part of a helical thread fitting in a helical groove in the cam 10. A cylinder 12, outside the crank casing, is provided with a steel liner, the inner surface of which has a projection which engages with a groove 11 in the shaft 7. The cylinder 12 is carried by four pins 13 fixed in the casing 4. A cap 14, rotatably mounted on the casing, is screwed to work over the thread on the cylinder 12. When the driver moves the levers 17, Fig. 4, on the caps 14, the cylinder 12 and the ignition shaft 7 are moved axially so that the head 9 causes the cam 10 to rotate slightly to effect the timing of the ignition. At the same time, through a link 19, Fig. 4, the magneto pole-pieces are adjusted, so as to give the most powerful spark for all conditions of timing. In order that the ignition device may not be actuated if the motor runs backwards, the tappet shown in Fig. 3 is employed. The ignition rod 21 guided by the crank casing is provided with a trough-shaped block 20, which carries a piece 24 sliding against a spring on a pin 25. In forward running, the cam 10 strikes the piece 24 and raises the rod 21, but should the engine reverse, the piece 24 is simply slid along the pin 25 until it escapes the cam 10 and the rod is not raised. The explosion motor of the V-type is particularly applicable to motor-cycles.
Patent GB-190623994-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Laying Dust and Forming a Hard and Compact Surface upon Roads and the like.
Inventor: MACAULAY DONALD
Filed: 1906-10-27
Granted: 1907-10-26
Abstract: 23,994. Macaulay, D. Oct. 27. Tracks and grounds for sporting purposes.-For laying dust and forming a hard and compact surface on roads, pathways, racing-tracks, tennis courts, &c., a solution of sodium silicate or of a mixture of sodium and potassium silicates is applied to the surface and incorporated with the dust. The solution may be mixed with the ingredients used in making up a new surface. A solution of a galt of calcium or aluminium which may contain sugar may be subsequently applied or may be mixed with the silicate solution before application to give a harder surface. When a mixture of sodium and potassium silicates is used, the surface is rendered slightly hygroscopic. According to the Provisional Specification, a hygroscopic substance may be added to the solution. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specifications No. 1448, A.D. 1860, No. 2048, A.D. 1868, No. 2500, A.D. 1874, No 610, A.D. 1881, Nos. 1776, 12,664, and 16,657, A.D. 1904, [Abridgment Class Roads &c.].]
Patent GB-190624641-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Brick-making Machine.
Inventor: WALSH HIRAM HENRY
Filed: 1906-11-03
Granted: 1907-07-18
Abstract: 24,641. Walsh, H. H. Nov. 3. Moulding bricks ; drying.-Clay from a hopper g<2> is forced into moulds in an endless chain, the ends of the moulds consisting of plates g<6> which are withdrawn by cams at the turn, to facilitate delivery down the slope h<2>. For drying, strickled moulds are placed on the top band of a conveyer b to be carried along to the attendant, who removes them and places them on another conveyer, consisting of slats n with lugs o engaging bands k, which carry the bricks through the primary drier p. A secondary drier is arranged at rightangles to the first ; to facilitate heating, both conveyers are supported by heating - pipes q, a<2>. The bricks are reshaped by a blade e', Fig. 2, carried by a hand-operated lever e
Patent GB-190625683-A (GB)
Title: A Perpetual Calendar
Inventor: HELLDOERFER JOSEF
Filed: 1906-11-14
Granted: 1907-09-05
Abstract: 25,683. Helld÷rfer, J. Nov. 14. Calendars and date indicators.-A marker for the date is fitted by means of a rotary disk and setting letters to a calendar of the type adjustable to any month. The marker consists of a metal frame s sliding in a sleeve e on an arm pivoted behind the base plate wand projecting through a slot d. On the same pivot turns the disk a with the week days, which are set correctly for the month by bringing the correct letter of the seven A-G in the disk opposite the month name, as shown, the necessary data being given by a table which may be printed in the spaces h.
Patent GB-190626155-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Mounting or Suspension of Vehicles.
Inventor: FULTON CHARLES WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-11-19
Granted: 1907-11-19
Abstract: 26,155. Fulton, C. W. Nov. 19. Motor road vehicles.-To prevent the bodies of motor road and other vehicles from tilting relatively to their axles, laterally-arranged springs are interposed between the vehicle body and the axles, or supports carried thereby, which springs may also partly or entirely support the vehicle body. Fig. 1 shows an arrangement for use with ordinary bearing-sptings, or with the asynchronous arrangements described in Specifications No. 21,186, A.D. 1903, Nos. 11,526 and 18,605, A.D. 1904, and Nos. 7492 and 21,641, A.D. 1906. Two horizontal transverse springs A are secured at their inner ends to a bracket B fixed on the axle, and at their outer ends to supports D carried by the vehicle frame, or this arrangement may be inverted, the bracket B being fixed to a cross member on the frame and the outer ends of the spring secured to brackets on the axle. For motor-omnibuses, the springs A are placed at a higher level, being secured at their outer ends to struts B, Fig. 3, and extend inwardly under the seats of the vehicle or through the arm supports. The inner ends of the springs are secured to blocks A<2> carrying rollers a' which move in guides J fixed to the vehicle to permit vertical displacement of the vehicle body. A similar pair of springs A' is also placed below the point about which the vehicle tends to tilt, the outer ends of the springs being secured to hornplates H, supported from the axle C. Fig. 5 shows an arrangement in which the springs A, A<1> are inclined so as to take a part or the whole of the weight of the vehicle. The outer ends of the springs are secured to an inverted U-shaped frame K fixed to the axle, and their inner ends are fixed to the body above or near the centre of gravity. The two pairs of springs may be inclined at the same or different angles. An additional pair of springs A<2> may also be placed below the vehicle as shown. In a modification, the inner ends of the springs A, A' are attached to the axle, which is made deep in the centre for that purpose, and the outer ends to a U-shaped frame fixed to the body. Fig. 7 shows an arrangement for use with the spring suspension described in Specification No. 21,641. A.D. 1906, in which the weight of the body at each axle is taken by an elliptic spring M attached to the vehicle and a coil spring L fitting into a socket C<2> in the axle, the two springs being asynchronous. Tilting is prevented by pairs of springs A, A<1>, the inner ends of which are attached to the axle and their outer ends to hornplates depending from the frame. For compactness the axle is bent as shown in plan in Fig. 6.
Patent GB-190628946-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Refuse Destructors.
Inventor: LEASK HENRY NORMAN
Filed: 1906-12-19
Granted: 1907-12-05
Abstract: 28,946. Leask, H. N. Dec. 19. Refuse - consunaing &c. furnaces; air supply, heating; ash-pits.-Relates to means for recovering heat from clinker, burnt - out charges, &c. in refuse destructors and other furnaces. The clinker withdrawn through the door E of the destructor drops through a door D into a chamber A beneath, where it rests on bars &c. Air from a main H enters under the bars at K and, after being heated by the clinker, passes out from the top of the chamber A to the ash-pit as air supply to the furnace, or to be used for drying a fresh charge. Passages between the chambers A lead air direct to the ash-pit, if desired. A passage from the bottom of the ash-pit may lead to a door on a level with the bottom of the chamber A. Dampers are provided to regulate the supply of air to the ash-pit. In a modified arrangement, sets of dampers regulate the supply of air both to and from the passages and chambers.
Patent GB-190701217-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Turbines.
Inventor: ATKINSON JAMES
Filed: 1907-01-17
Granted: 1907-10-31
Abstract: 1217. Atkinson, J. Jan. 17. Elastic-fluid turbines.-Loss of energy incurred on reducing the inlet pressure for governing purposes, is reduced by arranging an adjustable injector so that the fresh steam draws in partly expanded steam from an intermediate point or from the exhaust. Fig. 2 shows a governor-controlled nozzle l delivering an annular jet of live steam to the inlet j. Partly expanded steam is drawn from the region k, and may be dried or re-heated before reaching the injector. The mixture may also be heated between the injector and the turbine inletj. The invention may be applied to multi-stage velocity turbines, and in this case, according to the Provisional Specification, the injector may be combiued with the nozzlo delivering to the blades. It may be applied for lighter loads in cases where steam at boiler pressure is used for full loads, and a by-pass is provided for over-loads. The lower stages from which steam is drawn may form separate units. Several sets of injector nozzles may be used, and they may be band-controlled. It is stated that with this device, the turbine is shortened, the drum may be of one diameter throughout, less leakage occurs at the earlier rings of blades, and lower speeds are obtained.
Patent GB-190702017-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water-heating Apparatus.
Inventor: KELLER KARL AUGUST RICHARD
Filed: 1907-01-26
Granted: 1907-03-07
Abstract: 2017. Keller, K. A. R. Jan. 26. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Heating water, boilers for. The fire-box 6, Figs. 3 and 5, is enclosed by the water spaces 1, 2, 4, and is fitted with a series of bent tubes 10, which form the main portion of the heating surface. These tubes connect the upper and lower parts of the water spaces 1. The grate is formed of water tubes 11, communicating with the water spaces at the sides and back and with the longitudinal tubes 10. The sides and top of the boiler are removable.
Patent GB-190702970-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Fire Glazing Bottle Necks
Filed: 1907-02-06
Granted: 1907-07-04
Abstract: 2970. Lake, H. H., [Toledo Glass Co.]. Feb. 6. Blowing and moulding bottles; firing; polishing.- Relates to a machine for fire-polishing the necks of glass bottles produced by bottle-blowing machines of the type described in Specification No. 14,184, A.D. 1905, for example. The bottle is dropped from the blowing-mould into a shoot 8 pivoted at 37, Fig. 3, to the frame 5 of the machine. The shoot is then moved into the position shown by full lines by a connecting-rod 35 pivoted to a rocking lever 34, which is operated from a cam 27 positively driven from the blowing-machine. The shoulder of the bottle rests upon jaws 9, which are pivoted at 10 to the lower part of the shoot 8 and are opened and closed by rocking levers 11, 12 connected to one another by crank-mechanism so as to move simultaneously. A rod 22, operated by the cam 27, moves forward, and an incline 21 formed on it strikes a roller 20 on the lever 11 causing the levers 11, 12 to move against the action of springs 16 and open the jaws 9. The bottle, which is thus released, falls into one of a number of conical receivers 53<A> mounted in plates 53, which are moved intermittently forward in guides 52 by a ratchet device driven from a crank 59. As the plates 53 move to the right, the bottle necks, which protrude from the receivers 53<A>, are passed through a fire-polishing furnace 60 and on to the annealing- leer, or are removed by hand. The plates 53 are returned to the left-hand end of the machine and inserted in the guides 52 by hand. The receivers 53<A> are heated by burners 70 prior to receiving the bottles.
Patent GB-190703793-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Can Openers.
Inventor: SNOWDON ARCHIBALD GRANT
Filed: 1907-02-15
Granted: 1907-10-31
Abstract: 3793. Snowdon, A. G. Feb. 15. Cans, opening.-A can-opener comprises a handle e carrying a slotted bar a with a point b. The handle may be of two parts f, g secured by rivets l, m, the former of which engages the slot d. The lower part g carries a knife j, which is shaped as shown and bevelled from its upper side and which may be recessed at s. In a modification, the bar is not slotted, but has lugs which engage the sides of the handle, and is prevented from coming out by rivets.
Patent GB-190703979-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Construction and Arrangement of Cattle Stalls
Inventor: MCHUGH JOHN JOSEPH
Filed: 1907-02-18
Granted: 1907-03-14
Abstract: 3979. McHugh, J. J., and Wadman, A. Feb. 18. Cattle ships.-Relates to cattle stalls of the kind in which uprights engage upper and lower sills and between which the necks of the cattle fit loosely. Each upright 2 is held in place by a pivoted catch 5 and pin 6, and is adjustable in the lower sill; the stalls are divided off into pairs by loose rear posts 7. A temporary barrier 14 is secured to the uprights 1 while the cattle are being driven in. Feeding and drinking troughs 11 are clipped or otherwise removably attached to the uprights 1, and a central walk is left between opposite 'rows of stalls. The stalls are applicable for temporary use on cattle boats.
Patent GB-190706020-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Device for Facilitating the Fastening of Doors and the like.
Inventor: WASTELL LOUIS FRANCIS
Filed: 1907-03-12
Granted: 1908-02-06
Abstract: 6020. Wastell, L. F. March 12. Portable fastenings.-A portable fastening for doors comprises a plate a having a tooth a<1> adapted to be placed against and pressed into the door frame d when the door e is closed. The door is locked by a wedge-shaped plate b passing through a hole a<2> in plate a and extending in front of the door and door frame. [Reference has been directed under Section 7 of Patents &c. Act, 1907, to Specifications No. 10,770, A.D. 1888, and No. 26,066, A.D. 1901.]
Patent GB-190709475-A (GB)
Title: Foor Warmer for Motor Cars.
Inventor: EVANS HENRY
Filed: 1907-04-23
Granted: 1908-04-02
Abstract: 9475. Evans, H. April 23. Footwarmers. - A motor - car footwarmer, an underside view of which is shown in Fig. 1, consists of a frame B and two plates A, A<1> forming a shallow metal box which is placed on, or hinged to, a footboard and warmed by the circulating water of the motor. The lower plate A is indented as at C, Fig. 2, and is connected by standards D to the upper plate A', which may be scored. The water enters and leaves through connexions E, F, which may be flexible or telescopic to enable the warmer to be turned up out of the way.
Patent GB-190712386-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Electrical Propulsion of Marine Vessels.
Filed: 1907-05-28
Granted: 1908-08-28
Abstract: 12,3 8 6. Mavor, H. A., Mavor & Coulson, and Biles, J. H. May 28. Drawings to Specification. Dredging.-A turbo-generator plant is employed for supplying the power in vessels carrying derricks, winches, and other auxiliaries requiring considerable power, the power generated being used entirely for propulsion, partly for propulsion at a reduced speed and partly for the auxiliaries, or wholly for the auxiliaries, as required. The weight and capacity of the generating plant is thus reduced to a minimum. As applied to a sand-pumping dredger, an alternating-current generator, governed to run at a regular but adjustable speed by electrical means, for example, by a reversible motor driven by an independent circuit, connected with the steam valve, supplies current to the various motors or groups of motors as required for propelling or for driving the pumps and other auxiliaries, which motors may have their stators incorporated in the structure of the vessel, as described in Specification No. 12,072, A.D. 1907, [Abridgment Class Dynamoelectric generators &c.). In vessels requiring a variable speed, the speed may be regulated by regulating the periodicity of the generator, as described in Specification No. 9950, A.D. 1907, [Abridgment Class Dynamo-electric generators &c.], by employing several generators of different periodicity connected up with motors of corresponding periodicity, as described in Specification No. 11,183, A.D. 1907, [Abridgment Class Dynamo-electric generators &c.], or by employing motors with revoluble stators which can be positively or negatively driven, as described in Specification No. 8851, A.D. 1907, [Abridgment Class Dynamo-electric generators &c.].
Patent GB-190724551-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Locks and Latches for the Doors of Vehicles and the like.
Inventor: AUSTER ALFRED WHORWOOD
Filed: 1907-11-06
Granted: 1908-08-13
Abstract: 24,551. Auster, A. W., and Auster, A. C. Nov. 6. Fastenings, carriage-door. - For fastening] the doors of motor-cars and other vehicles, a pivoted bolt a and a sliding latch f are employed, the latch being adapted to be withdrawn by the bolt. The bolt a is operated from outside by a handle on the spindle h, and from inside by the vertical lever d the lower end of which is provided with the quadrant rack c<1> engaging teeth a<2> on the bolt. When the bolt is in the fastening position, the latch is locked against withdrawal by the end of the rack c<1>. A lever catch k, adapted to engage a notch a<4> in the bolt, serves to hold the bolt in the withdrawn position against the action of the spring e until the door is closed, a projection k<2> on the jamb then pressing in the end k<1> of the lever against the horizontal spring m.
Patent GB-190728004-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Search Lights or Projectors.
Filed: 1907-12-19
Granted: 1908-09-17
Abstract: 28,004. Siemens Bros. Dynamo Works, and Grimston, G. S. Dec. 19. Search-lights; reflectors.-In a twin projector, a single arm is made to control the divergence, direction, and elevation of the beams. The lamp casings c are carried by a pair of bowed forks a, which have pivots a' about which the lamps may turn as on a vertical axis. A hollow journal b extending half-way across the turntable B, is attached to each fork, and is supported in a bearing b<1>. A radial arm c is mounted on one of the journals, and is formed with an off-set to bring the main part into the centre line of the projector. The two journals b are mounted upon an axial pin b<3>, and are kept together by nuts b<3> at each end. For adjusting the lamp casings to bring the beams in the same horizontal plane, short levers d, d' are formed one on each fork trunnion b, and are connected by a right and left band screwed rod d<3> with a hand-wheel d<4>, engaging pivoted blocks d<5> mounted on pins d<6> in the lever ends. A hand-wheel c<1> at the end of the operating-arm c, is connected with a traversing-screw c<3>, which moves the yoke c<2> and thereby moves the lamp barrels equally and oppositely round their vertical axes, through the medium of links c<4> connected to brackets c<5> on the lamp barrels. At the same time, and without releasing the hand wheel, the radial arm may be moved up and down round the horizontal pin b<2>, and may be moved sideways by rotating the turntable B, throwing the beam in any desired position. A fine adjustment and locking-means may be provided, such as that described in Specification No. 20,201, A.D. 19U7. In a modification, the lamp barrels are supported by means of brackets and pivot pins instead of by forks, and the mechanical adjustment is obtained by a toothed segment mounted directly upon the turntable. In this case, the adjustment by means of the short levers d, d' is dispensed with, and the mirrors are pivoted, and are capable of being moved through a small angle independently of the casing. One mirror may be made adjustable about an horizontal axis, and the other round a vertical axis.
Patent GB-190728337-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device for Shortening, Joining or Adjusting the Length of Link Chains or Cables.
Inventor: DAWSON SAMSON
Filed: 1907-12-24
Granted: 1908-08-20
Abstract: 28,337. Dawson, S. Dec. 24. Coupling-links.-A device for connecting the ends of two chains, or for shortening a chain, comprises a divided claw e, Fig. I, at each end of a bar d. A link f of the chain at each end is laid between the bar and the ends of the divided claw, and the next link g lies in the space between the two parts of the claw. To provide for a finer adjustment than the length of one link, the claws m, Fig. V, are separate, and are mounted on a square bar n provided with threaded ends p, nuts q serving to adjust the distance between the claws. A spring o presses the claws against the nuts. The ends of the claws may be plain, as shown in full lines in Fig. V, or may be provided with bosses j, Fig. I, for the reception of bolts to prevent the chains from leaving the claws ; in the latter case, holes r are provided in the bar d to receive the bolts when not in use. The device shown in Fig. V may be used for tightening- up a chain.
Patent GB-190800623-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Ventilators.
Inventor: ASH THOMAS FREER
Filed: 1908-01-10
Granted: 1908-06-04
Abstract: 623. Ash, T. F. Jan. 10. Ventilators are operated by the partial rotation of a spindle or key boss c<2>, which also actuates indicating-mechanism. The key boss c' carries an arm C slotted to engage a stud b<2> on an indicating- slide B actuating the ventilator. The slide B works between guides a<2> and is provided with a stop b<1> which limits its movement in both directions. The slide B is locked in the open and closed positions by a pawl b<3>, the upper part b<4> of which is pressed by a spring b<5> into contact with the end of the arm C and is so shaped as to cause a tooth b<6> on the lower part of the pawl to engage with one or the other of two teeth b<7> on the slide B in its end positions. Means other than those shown may be used for locking the slide B.
Patent GB-190803597-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Expansion Joints, for Pipes subject to Varying Temperatures.
Inventor: DOUST RICHARD
Filed: 1908-02-18
Granted: 1908-06-11
Abstract: 3597. Doust, R. Feb. 18. Expansion and telescopic joints.-Two bushes a, preferably of gun-metal flanged at the outer end, are telescoped into one another and have the part near the flange reducedto fit over two bushes c, which are also flanged and telescope into one another. The flanges d of the inner bushes come between the flanges b of the outer bushes and the flanges of the pipes to be joined. Any condensation water is drawn off by a cock f. The outermost bush a may be provided with ears g through which bolts h pass to prevent the joint from being pulled apart.
Patent GB-190803940-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Packing for Piston Rods.
Inventor: SCHAEFER AUGUST CARL
Filed: 1908-02-21
Granted: 1908-09-03
Abstract: 3940. Schaefer, A. C. March 1, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. 1907]. Stuffing-boxes.-Packing-segments 13, 13, 14, 14, Figs. 4 and 5 are pressed axially against a flat or conical surface on a bush 17, Fig. 1, and radially on to the rod, by a conical box 16 acted on by the fluid pressure and by a spring 18. The bush 17 fits into the central aperture of a floating casing 10, making a fluid-tight joint with the box 8, which is secured to the cylinder cover by bolts and is rendered steamtight by a packing-ring 11. In a modified packing, there are three segments 13 and three'segments 14.
Patent GB-190806408-A (GB)
Title: Breast-improver for Ladies.
Inventor: PUECH JULES
Filed: 1908-03-23
Granted: 1909-03-04
Abstract: 6408. Puech, J. March 23. Bust improvers; under - bodices. - An underbodice a is provided with flounces b at the breast portion, to form a bust improver. Specification No. 4962, A.D. 1906, is referred to.