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Patent GB-190623854-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Instrument for Measuring and Gauging Arc Lamp Carbons and the like.
Inventor: RICHTER CARL
Filed: 1906-10-26
Granted: 1907-10-17
Abstract: 23,854. Richter, C., and Hõser, H. Oct. 26. Gauges.-Carbons for electric arc lamps are gauged with respect to length, diameter, and want of straightness by apparatus of the type of sliding-jaw callipers, provided with an additional arm carrying a micrometer gauge. The base and the vertical graduated bar b carry, respectively, lower and upper rotatable holders, the upper holder being supported by the adjustable sliding bracket c, and both have jaws d, d<1> which can be brought together or apart by means of right and left handed screws h, h'. The ends of the carbon abut against the surfaces g, g<1> of which the lower agrees with the zero division upon the scale and the upper with the zero upon the vernier of the bracket ; rotation of the lower holder is measured by means of a circular scale e and fixed index f. A second sliding bracket c' with an horizontal arm carries a micrometer screw q, u, n for gauging the distance to which the carbon extends from the axial line, and a slot m is provided in the arm to enable the contact with the carbon to be accurately observed.
Patent GB-190624535-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Manufacture of Garments, particularly Undervests.
Inventor: WALTER AUGUST
Filed: 1906-11-02
Granted: 1907-05-23
Abstract: 24,535. Walter, A. Nov. 2. Coats and jackets; jerseys; shirts; armholes; sleeves; undergarments.-To provide for the freedom of the arms, a coat a is cut with lappets b, which are sewn into slits in the upper parts of the sleeves. Circularly woven stockinet fabric for undervests.is cut diagonally to form a lappet for sewing to the sleeves.
Patent GB-190624700-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brakes for Road Vehicles
Inventor: EHLERT MAX
Filed: 1906-11-03
Granted: 1907-11-02
Abstract: 24,700. Ehlert, M., and Engelbrecht, F. Nov. 3. Brakes.-A road-vehicle brake is applied by a spring through bent levers when the horses cease pulling. The brake beam l is connected, by an adjustable link k, to a bent lever m, fulcrumed on a lever h which is pivoted to the vehicle, The lever h is connected by a link g to a lever f, which is linked to a U-piece b. The piece b carries the draught pole c, and can slide on bars a. When the piece b is drawn forward, as shown, a slotted or other bar n engages a stud o or a sleeve on the lever m and removes the brake blocks from the wheels, and the spring i, which surrounds a bar 2 adjustably fixed to the segmental arm of the lever h, is compressed. When the pole c moves backwardly, the spring i expands, and, acting on the lever h, applies the blocks to the wheels. The brakes can be locked out of action by a latch d when the vehicle is to be backed.
Patent GB-190624845-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Feeding Steam Boilers with Water.
Inventor: FOOT ROWLAND GEORGE
Filed: 1906-11-05
Granted: 1907-10-24
Abstract: 24,845. Foot, R. G. Nov. 5. Feed-water, supplying &c.-The gravity - fced apparatus, shown in plan in Fig. 1, comprises the feeding-vessel a provided with separate steam and water inlet cocks c, d, the levers of which are mechanicallv operated, e.g. by means of worm gearing e, f, and a connecting-rod h. The steamsupply pipe k terminates at the water level in the boiler, where it may be surrounded with an open cylinder to prevent agitation. The steam may be led into the chamber a through a silencer. If hot water is being fed to the boiler, the water inlet to the vessel a may be fitted with a non-return valve, and the cock d may be converted into a steam vent, operated as before. To prevent leakage, any one of the cocks may be replaced by two or more.
Patent GB-190706415-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Braces or Suspenders.
Inventor: PHILIPSON ALBERT
Filed: 1907-03-16
Granted: 1907-08-08
Abstract: 6415. Philipson, A. March 16. Braces.- Three button tab ends are passed through loops 9, 10, 16, Fig. 1, in two independent Shoulder straps 4 5, having button-holes 6. The front loops are made by turning up the strap ends and securing them by loose studs. The back loop is formed by turning up. the ends 7, 8 of the straps and fastening the end of each strap to the other strap. In the arrangement shown, both turned-up ends of the straps are in front of the back tab end, making a closed loop ; but instead of this, one strap and the end, of the other may lie on each side, of the tab end. In another form, one back loop is formed on each strap similarly to the front loops, and the back button tab is threaded ' through each such loop. -
Patent GB-190707753-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Non-refillable Bottles.
Inventor: CLARK VALENTINE
Filed: 1907-04-02
Granted: 1907-07-11
Abstract: 7753. Clarke, V. May 22, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. B o ttles, non-refillable.-The bottle n e c k is provided with a seat A for a ball valve B. The neck is grooved above the valve and provided w i t h a shoulder a<1> adapted to receive a guard cylinder C, w h i c h is formed w i t h a grooved flange at its lower end, and with liquid ports c<2> at its upper end. Above the cylinder a glass guard D is fixed by cement and is provided with vertical grooves to form liquid outlets, and with a central pin depending into the cylinder C to limit the movement of the valve. During filling, the ball valve may be held off its seat by a thread E which is subsequently withdrawn. To aid in filling, a small rubber tube may be passed into the bottle before the parts are assembled, to act as a vent.
Patent GB-190709431-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Late News Printing Presses
Inventor: HOWARD WILLIAM JAMES
Filed: 1907-04-23
Granted: 1908-02-20
Abstract: 9431. Howard, W. J. April 23. Late news, means for printing; rotary machines ; feeding sheets.-In a rotary late-news printing- machine, the previously-printed and folded newspapers are piled on one or two tables i, and are fed therefrom between impression rollers d and the printing - cylinder by grippers or feeders f, pivoted on disks e on the printing - cylinder shaft and pressed outwardly at the correct point. by fixed pins g. The grippers have pins which are forced into the uppermost or lowermost paper of the pile. The impression cylinders are driven frictionally by rubber bands on the disks e, and the position of the printing-cylinder is adjustable with reference to these disks.
Patent GB-190712235-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Train Stopping Devices
Inventor: BROWN HAROLD GILBERT
Filed: 1907-05-27
Granted: 1908-05-21
Abstract: 12,235. Brown, H. G. May 27. Stopping engines and trains.-A hinged treadle 2, adapted to be depressed by the wheel-flange of a passing vehicle, is connected to a train-stopping lever 6 through levers 10, 7 and a clutch 12. When the line is clear, the clutch is rendered operative and the depression of the treadle moves the stopping - lever 6 i n t o inoperative position. When the line is blocked, the clutch is inoperative and the lever 6 remains in its normal position to stop the train. The clutch may be governed by any suitable mechanical or electric means. In the arrangement shown, the circuit containing the electric means is closed by the block 16 on the signal rod and may be closed independently by a switch 17.
Patent GB-190712280-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Carburetters for Internal Combustion Engines and the like
Inventor: WARE SYDNEY JOHN
Filed: 1907-05-28
Granted: 1908-03-12
Abstract: 12,280. Ware, S. J. May 28. Gas or explosive-vapour engines, carburetting in. The carburettor is suitable for use with paraffin, petrol, alcohol, &c. The primary-air and mixture supplies are controlled simultaneously, and an additional supply of air is regulated by varying the area of the orifice leading from the fuel cavity to the atmosphere. The needle valve H is loaded by a weight J to which are hinged the levers F, which bear at their lower edges against a ring formed in the float chamber casting, and at their upper edges against the float E. The body of the carburettor L is provided with an air inlet S and a mixture outlet N, these two passages being controlled together by a sleeve Q which can be raised or lowered by a lever X. The nozzle portion 4 is provided with a cavity 5 and has screwed into it a tube 0, open at the top to the atmosphere through a hole V adjustable by a cap W. The lower end 6 of the tube 0 extends below the level of the fuel. Any number of nozzles 4 may be used.
Patent GB-190712552-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Measurement of Electrical Energy
Inventor: CONRAD FRANK
Filed: 1907-05-30
Granted: 1907-10-31
Abstract: 12,552. Conrad, F., and Bradshaw, W. M. June 4, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Energy meters ; testing.-In order to measure separately the electric energy supplied at different times from two different sources on a single distributing system, two separate meters and an automatic device, selective as regards direction of current, are provided for each supply taken from the system. The two sources never supply simultaneously. In the arrangement illustrated, the mains 1, 2, 3 are supplied with three-phase alternating currents from either of the sources 4, 5 through switches 6. The energy supplied to the conductors 9, 10, 11 is measured by meters 13, 14, each of which may consist of two motor meters of the type described in Specification No. 1481, A.D. 1906, with their movable members connected together. The selecting - device consists of an instrument 32 of the same type as the meters, with a switch arm 29 attached to the spindle. The current coils of the meters 13, 14 are connected in pairs to transformers 17, 20 in the conductors 9, 11, while the pressure coils are connected in pairs to transformers 27, 28, and to the contacts 30, 31, as shown. The coil 33 of the instrument 32 is connected to a transformer 34 in the main 1, and the coil 35 to one terminal of the transformer 28 and approximately the middle point of the winding of the transformer 27, the currents thus supplied to the instrument being substantially in phase. The switch arm 29 is thus operated so that energy supplied from the source is measured by the meter 13, and that from the source 5 by the meter 14.
Patent GB-190718829-A (GB)
Title: Sectional Boiler with Vertical Annular Tubes for Hot-water or Low-pressure Steam Heating Apparatus
Inventor: ROGGERO ENRICO
Filed: 1907-08-21
Granted: 1908-01-16
Abstract: 18,829. Roggero, E. Oct. 10, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Steam-generator &c. furnaces.-A sectional boiler for a hot-water or low-pressure steam circulating system is formed by assembling flat elements comprising each an upper collecting-box 2, a lower collecting-box 1, and two banks of annular tubes connecting the boxes at their opposite ends. The lower headers 1 form an ash-box, and a flange supports the grate 3. The masonry seat is so shaped that the boiler forms with it two lower smoke chambers 15, where the hot gases arrive after circulating between the tubes 4 and down the tubes 5.
Patent GB-190719663-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Internal-combustion Engines.
Inventor: THOMSON WILLIAM JOHNSTONE
Filed: 1907-09-03
Granted: 1908-01-16
Abstract: 19,663. Thomson, W. J. Sept. 3. Cas or explosive vapour engines.- Two-strokecycle two-cylinder engines having their cylinders and pumps in line draw in air charges to the pump chambers B, B<1> through ports E, E', and discharge into pipes H, K through a valve-controlled port G when the piston faces D, D' pass the longitudinal ports F, F<1> respectively. The passages H, K open into the working cylinders A, A' through piston-controlled ports H<1>, K<1> and H<2>, K<2>. Scavenging-air is admitted to the cylinders through the pipe H slightly in advance of the entry of the explosive mixture through the pipe K. The valve controlling the port G is shown in Fig. 4. Air charges for scavenging enter the pipe H through ports P in an adjustable valve N which carries a depending sleeve M for directing the passage of air past a spraying-nozzle L. The spraying-nozzle is brought into operation upon the opening of the inlet ports K<1>, K<2>. If preferred, separate outlets G may discharge directly into the supply pipes H, K.
Patent GB-190719882-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Dynamo Electric Machines.
Filed: 1907-09-05
Granted: 1908-10-05
Abstract: 19,882. British Thomson-Houston Co., and Clough, F. H. Sept. 5. Field magnets.-The rotors of high-speed alternators, of the type in which the exciting-winding is carried in slots or tunnels in the core, are formed so that the polar portions project above the interpolar or slotted portions, and allow retaining-rings to be placed on the end windings, the diameters of which rings do not exceed the inside diameters of the stators. The laminae or blocks of which the rotor is built are of the shape shown in Fig. 2, the windings being placed in the tunnels 19 which register with slots 18 in the end plates 15. The spider 9 of magnetic material has an arm 10 opposite each pole, which carries part of the flux and at the same time allows ventilation through the ducts formed by the spacing-blocks between the bundles of laminµ. The retaining-rings 22 may be either fixed to the end plates 15 as shown in Fig. 1, the openings 30 being for ventilation, or may be carried by the non-magnetic brackets 24 shown in Fig. 2. The end windings have plates 27 of some good heat-conducting material inserted between each turn, and are kept in place by the clamping-rings 26 bolted to the retaining-rings 22.
Patent GB-190725307-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Presses.
Inventor: AVRAM MOIS H
Filed: 1907-11-14
Granted: 1908-04-23
Abstract: 25,307. Avram, M. H. Nov. 14, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Moulding bricks.-Material passes from a hopper to chambers m, n in a reciprocating slide k, and is fed alternately to two series of moulds c, d in a fixed table a. Plungers o, p fitting into the chambers m, n are formed with flanges a<1> at their lower ends adapted to engage with corresponding recesses in the heads of hydraulic rams q, r so as to ensure a positive actuation of the plungers by the rams. A duplex arrangement of moulds, feedhoppers, &c. is described. When the slide k has been reciprocated so as to bring the chambers m into alinement with the moulds c, as shown, the rams q are operated so as to force the material up into the moulds against the action of hydraulic plungers c', the cylinders g of which are open to exhaust. This movement imparts a preliminary pressure to the material and also facilitates the escape of air. The rams q are then maintained in their raised position while the rams c<1> are forced downwards to compress the material. After pressing, the rams q are lowered and the slide k moved to the right, bringing a receiving table s beneath the moulds. A further downward movement of the plungers c<1> discharges the moulded bricks on to the table s, from which they are removed by hand after the next reciprocation of the slide k. A similar cycle of operations is carried out at the other end of the machine, the material passing from the chambers n to the moulds d, where it is pressed, being afterwards discharged upon a table t. The tables s, tare counterbalanced as shown. The slide k is reciprocated by means of toothed segments g<1> mounted on a shaft i<1> and engaging with racks on the under surface of the slide, the segments carrying rollers k<1> engaging with grooves in a cam m<1> mounted on the main shaft f<1>. The valves of the hydraulic cylinders e, f, g, h are controlled by cams mounted on the main shaft f<1>. To produce bricks of a uniform length and depth, the dimensions of the mould openings c, d are made equal to those of the side faces of the bricks.
Patent GB-190725493-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Drying Apparatus.
Inventor: SEBASTIAN JOSEPH LUDWIG
Filed: 1907-11-18
Granted: 1908-06-25
Abstract: 25,493. Sebastian, J. L. Nov. 18. Elevators; columns of bricks or the like, lifting on ratchet principle.- Relates to means for raising the trays of drying -devices of the type in which a column of trays is raised, the top one removed, and another inserted at the bottom. At the side of the drying-chamber a are pivoted parallel rods d, e carrying a platform h. A freshly-filled tray is pushed from the platform h into the drying- chamber below the other trays which are supported on pawls l. The rods d, e are then raised by means of a chain n and winch o, the trays in the chamber being raised at the same time by means of rods k connected to the bar d by a chain. When the platform h has reached the top of the chamber, the uppermost tray is pushed out on to it, the platform lowered again, and the tray recharged.
Patent GB-190726218-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Construction of Motor Car Wind Screens, Carriage Windows, and the like
Inventor: AMPHLET SAMUEL WILSON
Filed: 1907-11-27
Granted: 1908-08-13
Abstract: 26,218. Amphlet, S. W., and Kendrick, A. L. Nov. 27. Wind guards or deflectors.-The frames of motorcar wind screens, carriage windows, and the like are constructed of metal bent to a cross-section such as shown in Figs. 4 and 5, having a channel D for the glass and a wider outer face A for the attachment of hinges &c. The frames may be of light gauge metal, and the interior space filled with wood or inferior metal to increase the strength. Small sections are cut from the length of metal to form the mitre joints, which may be secured by cornerpieces.
Patent GB-190726224-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Producing and Utilising Ignited Gases Under Pressure, for use in Various Engines, Pumps, and the like.
Inventor: FENNELL WILLIAM
Filed: 1907-11-27
Granted: 1908-11-26
Abstract: 26,224. Fennell, W. Nov. 27. Direct explosive-gas pressure apparatus.-Apparatus for producing and utilizing gases under pressure comprises rotary or reciprocating chambers to which gas is supplied and in which it is afterwards ignited, the resulting pressure gases being utilized for driving rotary or reciprocating engines, or for forcing water which may be used for driving a turbine or in a fire hydrant. Fig. 1 shows diagrammatically a rotary cylinder b with diametral gas chambers c, which communicate successively with gas-supply ports d, ignition ports e, delivery ports f, g, h, and scavenging-ports j, the last allowing for the passage of compressed air through the gas chambers. For producing a discontinuous jet of fluid for use in driving turbines as described in Specification No. 6977, A.D. 1907, [Abridgment Class Rotary engines &c.], the rotating cylinder b<1>, Fig. 2, is provided with water chambers k<1> communicating with water supply and delivery openings m<1>, m<2> during part of a revolution, and with gas chambers c<1> immediately after ignition, through ports l<1>, to effect the discharge of the fluid through the pipe n<1>. Fig. 3 shows an apparatus for forcing water, comprising a rotary member 5, arranged between fixed side members 1, 2, the member 1 being provided with a gas port 14, Fig. 4, water port 12, and scavenging-port 16 supplied from pipes 15, 13, 17, respectively, and the member 2 having corresponding water and scavenging-ports discharging through pipes 21, 23 respectively. During rotation of the member 5, gas passes from the port 14 successively to the chambers 19, Figs. 7 and 8, and water passes trom the port 12 to the chambers 18. When a gas chamber and water chamber coincide with ports 27, 28 respectively in the side member 1, the gas is ignited by a sparking plug 25, Figs. 3 and 7, and escapes through the port 27 and a passage in the side member 1, out through the port 28 into the water chamber 18, thereby forcing the water through a port in the member 2 and discharge pipe 8. The chambers 18 are inclined so that the discharge of their contents may assist or cause entirely the rotation of the member 5. Instead of the above arrangement, the member 5 may be fixed while the members 1, 2 rotate. According to a modification, the same chamher is used for gas and water, the chamber first being filled with gas, then partially filled with water to compress the gas, and the gas then ignited to effect the discharge of the water.
Patent GB-190815805-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Anti-skid Device for Motor Road Vehicles.
Inventor: BERRY JOHN CARTER
Filed: 1908-07-25
Granted: 1909-07-26
Abstract: 15,805. Berry, J. C. July 25. Slipping, preventing, attachments to wheels for.- A ring A, preferably formed with metal, leather, or other ridges A<2>, is supported at the side of the tyre by sockets C, having tapered channels in which a web B on the ring is capable of radial and circumferential movement. The sockets, which have lugs engaging in a channelled ring E, secured to the wheel by bolts F, are provided with headed plungers I, which are pressed by adjustable springs against the web B of the rings. The heads K of the plungers are grooved to receive the web B, and their radial movement is limited by bosses C<2> inside the sockets.
Patent GB-190819821-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Construction of Subaqueous Tunnels.
Inventor: HOFF OLAF
Filed: 1908-09-21
Granted: 1909-05-20
Abstract: 19,821. Hoff, O. Sept. 21. Tunnels.-Relates to subaqueous tunnels composed of pre-constructed sections which are floated to the tunnel site, sunk, joined together, and embedded in concrete. Each section consists of one or more tubes 1, Fig. 1, placed side by side and strengthened externally by steel diaphragms 2 spaced apart and enclosed by wooden side walls 3 ; between the diaphragms, the tubes are reinforced internally. Before launching and sinking a section, the ends of the tubes are closed by temporary bulkheads provided with inlet and outlet valves for water and air respectively, and a trench with a suitable foundation 31 is formed in the water bed. Such a foundation may consist of a steel grid provided with anchor posts to act as piles, which are embedded in concrete, gravel, &c., delivered from a scow 49. The sinking is effected by gradually admitting water first to the tubes, which may be subdivided by bulkheads, and ultimately to detachable air cylinders 40 the water being finally forced out by compressed air. The section is then embedded in concrete. To enable two sections to be joined, a sleeve 23, Fig. 7, carrying two rubber gaskets 7, 8, is secured to one end of each tube to receive the end of the next tube which is provided with two flanges 10, 11, to co-operate with the gaskets against the action of bolts 12, 14; the annular space so formed is subsequently grouted. To ensure alinement, one or more pilot pins 15 on one tube are drawn through bell-shaped sockets 17 on the tubes already fixed in position. When a section contains two or more parallel tubes, their diaphragms are connected by pivots so that one tube may be adjusted longitudinally with respect to the other. Openings are provided in the side walls at the ends of the sections to provide access for the diver when making the connexion, after which the whole or part of the space between the side walls of each section is filled with concrete delivered through pipes from the scow. The spaces between the walls and the trench may be similarly filled in with sand, clay, &c., or the wash of the river may be relied upon for this purpose. When lining the tubes, the work is commenced at the shore end, the water being pumped out of the sections one after the other and the bulkheads removed.