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Patent GB-190629038-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Water Meters, Water Motors and Pumps.
Inventor: THORP THOMAS
Filed: 1906-12-20
Granted: 1907-11-14
Abstract: 29,038. Thorp, T. Dec. 20. Piston pumps; bellows and flexible-diaphragm or flexible chamber pumps.-Rolling piston packings such as are described in Specifications No. 16,404, A.D. 1889, and No. 412, A.D. 1901], [Abridgment Class Steam engines], are utilized for controlling the distribution of the liquid in pumps, the packings taking the place of slide valves. Figs. 1 and 2 illustrate one example of the invention as applied to a water meter. The pistons E, F of the pair of cylinders are connected by cranks a<1>, b<1> at rightangles, and are each fitted with three rolling packings e<1>, e<2>, e<3>, f<1>, f<2>, f<3> controlling ports in the cylinders. On either side of the central packing and symmetrically placed between this and the end packings when in mid-position, central ports i, o are formed in each cylinder, the lower one being always in communication with the water inlet i<4> and the upper one with the water outlet o<4>. Ports i<1>, i<2>, o<1>, o<2> are-arranged on either side of the central ports in such a manner that, when the piston is at the end of its stroke in either direction, the annular packings close the ports over which they have rolled but never close the central ports. One of these ports on each side of the central ports in each cylinder communicates with the top end, and the other with the bottom end, of the opposite cylinder. In the position shown, inlet water is being admitted through the ports i, i<2> in the cylinder A into the passage L and thence to the space below the plunger.F, which is rising in the cylinder B. At the same time, the water above the plunger F is escaping through a slanting passage in the valve-chest into the space m and thence through ports o<2>, o to the outlet. As the plunger F nears the top end of the cylinder, water is admitted through the passage L' to the bottom of the cylinder A and exhausted from the top end through the passage T. The plunger E is thus caused to rise and, as soon as it nears its upper position, the chamber m, which was formerly open to the outlet, is thrown into communication with the inlet through the ports i<1>, i, while the passage L, which was formerly open to the inlet, now becomes open to the outlet through the passages k<1>, g', o', o, thus effecting the reverse stroke of the plunger F. The roller packings are kept distended by water admitted from the inlet i<4> where the pressure is slightly greater than that in the cylinders.
Patent GB-190701917-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Ribbon Feed Mechanism for Rotary Printing Machines.
Inventor: GAMMETER HARRY CHRISTIAN
Filed: 1907-01-25
Granted: 1907-10-31
Abstract: 1917. Gammeter, H. C. Jan. 27, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Inking-apparatus.-Relates to ribbon feed mechanism for rotary printing-machines of the kind described in Specifications No. 5368, A.D. 1903, and No. 28,767, A.D. 1904, in which the ribbon passes around a type-drum B from spools D, D<1> set in a recess in the drum. Either ratchet-wheel J, J<1> is driven by a double pawl f on an adjustable slide F, connected by a pin f<3> and slot with an eccentric strap E on a stationary eccentric a. The slide F is forked over the drum shaft b and is guided at the upper end by a pin G on a pivoted arm N. A double detent pawl K is mounted on the guide-pin G and is retained by a spring L. The slide F is adjusted against the action of the spring L by means of a handle f<4>.
Patent GB-190707147-A (GB)
Title: New Yellow Azo-dyestuffs and Manufacture thereof
Inventor: BLOXAM ARTHUR GEORGE
Filed: 1907-03-25
Granted: 1908-01-16
Abstract: 7147. Bloxam, A. G., [Akt.-Ges. f³r Anilin- Fabrikation]. March 25. Dyes, artificial.-Disazo dyes are obtained by tetrazotizing mono- or disulphonic acids of pp<1>- diaminophenylether, combining the tetrazo body with two molecular proportions of a phenol or homologue thereof, and alkylating the hydroxyl groups of the product. According to examples, the disulphonic acid obtained by sulphonating the 4-4<1>-diaminophenylether-2-sulphonic acid is tetrazotized, combined with phenol, and the product ethylated by means of ethyl bromide, or methylated; or the above tetrazo body is combined with o-cresol, and the product is ethylated. Similarly the monosulphonic acid may be employed. The dye-stuffs dye wool yellow shades from an acid bath. Diaminophenylether sulphonic acids.-A monosulphonicacid is prepared by condensing p-nitrochlorbenzene-o-sulphonic acid with an alkali salt of p-nitrophenol and reducing the product ; the disulpbonic acids are obtained by the action of hot fuming sulphuric acid on the monosulphonic acids.
Patent GB-190708755-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Detachable Shirt Collar
Inventor: RYAN CHARLES
Filed: 1907-04-15
Granted: 1908-01-30
Abstract: 8755. Ryan, C. April 15. Collars.-A tie-retaining tab 2, Fig. 2, is attached to the outside of a single collar or to the inner fold of a double collar ; and to prevent the formation of a lump at the back, an inverted, preferably V - shaped, piece is cut out of the collar edge. The recess 3 thus made extends at least as far as would correspond to the upper end of the usual button-hole, so that the collar proper is quite free of the stud. In use, the tie is placed under the tab, which is then buttoned down to the stud or to an ordinary button on the shirt. [Reference has been directed under Section 7 of Patents &c. Act, 1907, to Specification No. 282, A.D. 1886.]
Patent GB-190709620-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means and Arrangements for Facilitating the Filling of the Storage Tanks in Railway Carriages.
Inventor: MARILLIER FRANK WILLIAM
Filed: 1907-04-25
Granted: 1907-12-19
Abstract: 9620. Marillier, F. W., and Pearson, G. H. April 25. Water supply.-Relates to means for facilitating the filling of storage tanks situated in the upper part of railway carriages, and comprises special delivery, indicating, and draining arrangements. In Fig. 2, B shows the tank with supply pipes a, and o<5> the coupling-box at which is attached the pipe from the pumping - apparatus. This is shown in detail in Fig. 9; the T-piece m has its ends connected to the pipe a. The leg m<3> receives the bush o forming a seat for a non-return valve when such is used. The bush o has a shoulder o', the projection o<2> forming portion of a bayonet-joint. The casing o<5> encloses the bush and T-piece, and has a lid o<3> and is secured to the framing of the carriage by lugs. The flexible pipe k, Fig. 6, has a coupling p<2>, shown in section in Fig. 9, where p is the neck, p<1> the head embracing the bush o and jointing-ring q, and p<2> the cap which forms the remaining part of the bayonet-joint. To the ordinary pumping- apparatus is secured a T-piece i with plug valve j. After the water is pumped from the tank E, through the pipe k coupled at o<5> to the pipe a, into the storage tank B, the water remaining in the pipes a will, on the valve being opened, run back into the tank E. A float indicator, Figs. 3 and 4, shows the level of the water in B ; it comprises a bell-crank lever b with a float c at one end and a finger d at the other, protruding through the roof. Protecting-plates are arranged to prevent dirt from getting into the tanks. The fulcrum or bearing- shaft e has one end in the wall of a well-shaped receptacle f and the other in a bearing-bracket f<1>. The position of the finger d indicates the depth of water in the tank. In a modification, the pipe a extends through the floor of the carriage and has a valve or a small hole at the end to allow the water to drain away after the tank is full. This arrangement does away with the pipe j<1> on the portable or platform tank and necessitates the use of the non- return valve n, Fig. 9.
Patent GB-190710515-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Methods of and Apparatus for Braking Electrically propelled Vehicles
Inventor: CONDICT GEORGE HERBERT
Filed: 1907-05-06
Granted: 1908-05-06
Abstract: 10,515. Condict, G. H. May 9, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Motors, controlling; sparking, preventing. - To prevent sparking in motors when operated as braking- generators, a commutating field is maintained in the motor independently of the main field by the use of auxiliary poles energized by the armature current. In a simple system suitable for light vehicles such as s automobiles, a single shunt-wound motor, Fig. 3, is used having commutating windings g connected in series with the armature k and starting-resistance r, the main field winding b shunting this circuit. In braking, the field winding b is connected across the line, and the armature k, commutating windings, and brake electro-magnet or brake resistance are joined together in a closed circuit. A combined series-parallel control and braking system for two series motors A<1>, A<2> suitable for railway cars is shown in Fig. 9. The motors are provided with commutating windings I', I<2> and sectional field windings F<1>, F<2>. The other equipment comprises a reversing-switch R, a series-parallel motor switch E', a braking switch G', brake electro-magnet M', and starting resistance r<1>. In operating the machines as motors, in the first position of the controller E', the armatures, commutating and field windings, and resistance r' are all connected in series across the line. Positions 2-5 serve to cut out the resistance r<1> in sections, positions 6 and 7 cut out sections of each of the main field windings, which are reinserted in positions 8 and 9 together with the resistance r'. In the following position, the motors are connected in parallel as shown in Fig. 14. Positions 11-14 cut out the resistance r<1>, and positions 15 and 16 sections of the main field windings step by step. To brake the controller E<1> is returned to the off position, and the controller G<1> is moved into the position 11, when the connexions shown in Fig. 18 are obtained. Further rotation of the controller G<1> serves to disconnect the main field windings from the mains and to include them in the armature circuit, with or without the resistance r<1>, Fig. 19.
Patent GB-190711007-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tea Infuser Spoons and the like.
Inventor: BUSHELL HAROLD
Filed: 1907-05-11
Granted: 1908-02-13
Abstract: 11,007. Bushell, H. May 11. Tea &c. making apparatus.-A spoon &c. for infusing tea has a sliding lid c, which engages a groove or slide a' upon the bowl and is formed with a flanged arm c' which engages grooves or slides b<2> on the handle.
Patent GB-190711060-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Centrifugal Liquid Separators.
Inventor: SEGER EBERHARD
Filed: 1907-05-11
Granted: 1907-07-11
Abstract: 11,060. Seger, E. May 11. Drawings to Specification. Cream-separators &c.-The central feed-pipe of a liquid separator is made detachable so that it can be removed with the liner plates, which are spread along it for cleansing. The plates are retained on the pipe by flanges or projections at the ends thereof. The pipe may be made telescopic.
Patent GB-190711399-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rims for Tyres.
Inventor: JEFFERY RICHARD EDGAR
Filed: 1907-05-15
Granted: 1907-10-10
Abstract: 11,399. Jeffery, R. E. May 15. Felloes or rims.-The detachable side flange 11 is formed with bayonet-slots 12 adapted to engage studs 13 projecting radially from the bed 4 of the fixed rim member 8. The studs and slots are covered by the stepped portion 9 of a hoop 6 secured to the fixed rim member and felloe 3. Acccidental rotation of the flange 11 is prevented by means of a spring catch.
Patent GB-190716068-A (GB)
Inventor: RAMSAY WILLIAM
Filed: 1907-07-12
Granted: 1908-07-09
Abstract: 16,068. Ramsay, Sir W. July 12. Nitrogen oxides in a dilute state, containing more oxygen than nitric oxide does, such as air that has been treated with electric sparks, flames, &c., are obtained in a more concentrated form by absortion with solid salts or oxides, which enter into a reversible reaction with nitric acid, such as phosphates and magnesium, aluminium or iron oxides, etc.; these substances combine with nitrogen oxides in the presence of moisture to form nitrates or nitrites, or both, which are decomposable, when heated, with evolution of nitrogen oxides. The residues are used over again.
Patent GB-190716736-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of Melting or Fusing Glass or like Vitreous Material around and on to Electric Conductors.
Inventor: BASTIAN CHARLES ORME
Filed: 1907-07-22
Granted: 1908-04-16
Abstract: 16,736. Bastian, C. O., Calvert, G., and Sanders, J. H. July 22. Incandescent lamps; vacuum tubes.-Leading-in wires of copper or other metal or alloy are coated with a suitable flux before sealing into glass &c. The wire, preferably in the form of a thin strip A, is inserted in a tube B of easily fusible flux, having an internal cross-section as nearly as possible that of the wire A, and is then placed between opposing blowpipe flames F, F<1>, and moved longitudinally so as to fuse the tube round the wire. Oxidation of the wire is prevented, and any gases that may be occluded in the metal are driven out as it moves progressively through the flame. The opposition of the blowpipes assists in causing the tube B to collapse round the wire. A round wire may be coated by the employment of a ring of converging flames, or a flattened part of the wire may be coated. Specifications Nos. 22,911 and 22,911A, A.D. 1906, are referred to.
Patent GB-190727376-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of Securing Skin Substitutes on Drums, Battledores and other Articles.
Inventor: POLAND CHRISTIAN
Filed: 1907-12-11
Granted: 1908-04-16
Abstract: 27,376. Poland, C. Dec. 11. Battledores, or rackets; musical toys.-In a method of securing skin substitutes, such as sheet metal, to battledores &c., the sheet is bent back and then bent or rolled over outwardly so as to surround and tightly engage the edge of the securing- hoop. The edge a, Fig. 2, of the sheet is first bent back at right-angles, and then bent over outwards, as shown at d, securing- hoops c being inserted between the bent portions at the top and bottom of the drum body g, which are adapted to be pressed together by clamps and screws or other means.
Patent GB-190801346-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: APPLETON WILLIAM MORTEN
Filed: 1908-01-20
Granted: 1908-07-23
Abstract: 1346. Appleton, W. M., and Burnell, W. Jan. 20. Gas and like engines.-In a two - stroke - cycle engine having a working cylinder A and a pump E which delivers a stratified charge, the pump is worked by a separated crank-shaft G driven from the main shaft C by spur or other gearing. The cranks are so set that, during the suction stroke in the cylinder E, a mixed charge enters at a valve J until the lower end or a recessed portion b of the piston B uncovers a port K connecting the two cylinders. Air then enters the crank chamber at perforations O, and passes through the front end of the cylinder A and through the port K into the cylinder E. The valve J is closed by the spring shown immediately the vacuum in the cylinder is destroyed. The air then forms a layer on the top of the mixed charge, and is forced through the port K on the succeeding stroke to scavenge the cylinder A.
Patent GB-190802818-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of Manufacturing Ropes, more particularly Ropes for the Transmission of Power, and Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: STEIPE JOSEF
Filed: 1908-02-07
Granted: 1908-11-12
Abstract: 2818. Steipe, J. Feb. 7. Machines for making ropes; driving - ropes. - Two strands c, d, Fig. 1, formed of stretched yarns twisted in opposite directions in alternate layers are pressed together by preliminary form-rollers h and main form-rollers k Fig 3, which are adapted to give the rope a trapezoidal cross-section suitable for gripping a pulley groove. The strands are then stitched together by a sewing-machine m and wound on a drum o. The drum is driven so that it stretches the rope as the rope is wound on it, and the rope is then further stretched by being wound on another drum which also exercises a pull on the rope.
Patent GB-190804844-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Plotting Resonance Curves for Determining the Damping and Frequency of Electric Oscillations, applicable also in Transmitting Systems for Wireless Telegraphy.
Inventor: SCHELLER OTTO
Filed: 1908-03-03
Granted: 1908-11-12
Abstract: 4844. Scheller, O. March 4, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Wireless telegraphy; condensers; transformers.- In a method of plotting resonance curves for determining the damping and frequency of electric oscillations, the measuring-circuit consists of a variable inductance and a variable condenser so connected that an adjustment of one automatically varies the other in such a way that the ratio of capacity to inductance, and consequently the damping of the measuring-circuit, remain constant. The coupling of the system to be investigated with the measuring-circuit is effected by the coil S and inductance s in such a way that the coupling remains constant during adjustments of the measuring- circuits, the inductance s being arranged in the same sense as the inductance L in the measuring- circuit. The part c of the condenser C varies in the same proportion as the whole of the capacity, and is connected to an indicating-instrument T. The measuring-circuit if provided with a spark-gap may be used as a calibrated transmitter.
Patent GB-190805431-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mechanism for Operating Watertight Doors for Ships' Bulkheads and the like.
Inventor: STOKELD WILLIAM
Filed: 1908-03-10
Granted: 1908-05-14
Abstract: 5431. Stokeld, W. March 10. Door opening and closing apparatus.-Bulkhead doors &c. are operated by a rack 4 and worm 5 keyed to the lower end of a shaft 6 which is connected by a universal coupling 8 to an extension 7 carried by a bearing 10. A bridle 21 embraces the shaft 6 and pinion 5 and is connected to one end of a lever 22, which is connected in turn to a lever 23 pivoted at 24. By this arrangement, the worm may be thrown out of gear with the rack to close the door suddenly, the lower bearing 14 of the shaft 6 being elongated to permit of this. The levers 22, 23 may be operated for this purpose through an endless rope or chain 26 and handlevers 29 arranged on either side of the bulkhead, and by a hand-lever 32 located on the deck or bridge. The fall of the door may be controlled by a cylinder check.
Patent GB-190806485-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Internal Combustion and other Engines.
Inventor: SANGSTER CHARLES THOMAS BROCK
Filed: 1908-03-24
Granted: 1909-02-25
Abstract: 6485. Sangster, C. T. B. March 24. Gas and like engines.- In an engine for motor vehicles, motor launches, &c. provided with forced lubrication, the oil pump and the pump for circulating cooling-water are detachably mounted on the upper part of the crank casing and are driven by worm gearing from the cam-shaft. The oil pump consists of two gear-wheels d<1>, d<2>, Fig. 4, working within a chamber d<3> in a casing d mounted on a base-plate d<7>,which is fitted within an opening a<8> in the upper part a' of a divided crank - casing a, or the cam-shaft tunnel. The pump f<3> which circulates water through the cylinder jackets and the raditor is similarly mounted on the crank - casing. Both pumps are actuated by a worm e<1> on the camshaft e, engaging worm-wheels d<5>, f<1> on spindles d<4>, f<2>, which project into the crank-casing. The upper chamber d<6>, Fig. 5, of the oil pump is fitted with a relief valve which automatically short-circuits the oil supply under abnormal back pressure. The valve h<2> is pressed by a spring h<3> against a seating h<1>, and is mounted on a stem h sliding in guides d<11>, d<12>. When back pressure is set up by an obstruction or otherwise, the oil, instead of flowing through the outlet, passes through the passage d<0> to the pump inlet d<8>. The crankcasing is formed with a number of laterally projecting supporting arms or brackets a', Fig. 7, one of which is hollow and is utilized to introduce oil into the crank-casing through an opening a<5> closed by a plate a<6> The lower part a<3>, Fig. 2, of the crank-casing constitutes an oil reservoir, and is covered by a perforated tray b supported on a ledge a'.
Patent GB-190808287-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Transporting Apparatus.
Filed: 1908-04-14
Granted: 1908-10-08
Abstract: 8287. Felten & Guilleaume - Lahmeyerwerke Akt.-Ges. April 24, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Ropes, tensioning. -In a cable transporter arranged between points at a variable distance apart, as when transhipping at sea, the transport is automatically regulated through a differential or planet gear, one element of which is driven by a motor, while the second is used for driving the cable, and the third for maintaining a constant tension on the cable. In the arrangement shown, a motor a drives a bevel-wheel c, and the transport cable k is driven from a pulley n mounted on a shaft m carrying a pulley, which is driven from a pulley g integral with the bevelwheel f. The third member of the differential gear comprises two pinions d, e mounted in the interior of a drum i, round which is wound a cord s attached at the free end to the movable block r of a system of pulleys, the other sheaves p of which are loosely mounted on the shaft m. In operation, the drum i is normally stationary, but rotates in order to take up slack or pay out according as the distance between the points diminishes or increases.
Patent GB-190819201-A (GB)
Title: Improved Sparking Plug for Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: HANL ANTON
Filed: 1908-09-12
Granted: 1909-01-07
Abstract: 19,201. Hanl, A, and Waldau, O. Sept. 13, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Gas and like engines, igniting in. The lower end of a sparking - plug is closed, and fouling of the terminals is prevented by placing them well above the gas - admission apertures. The lower terminal is mounted on the conical body e screwed into the lower end of the plug, and the spark-gap d comes opposite inspection openings g which are closed when the plug is in position. On a down-stroke of the engine piston, gas contained in the enlarged annular space i rushes at a high velocity through the narrowed portion h, carrying with it through the apertures c particles of oil, residue, &c. The deep slot f gives the piece e a springy action and enables it to be adjusted The Specification in the original form, as open to inspection under Section 91 (3) (a), describes also a terminal on the central conductor in which a washer fits over the nut and a spring is placed between them ; this subject-matter appears in the drawings only in the Complete Specification as accepted.