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Patent GB-190613028-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Speed Indicator for Motor Cars and the like.
Inventor: RUHRMANN HEINRICH
Filed: 1906-06-05
Granted: 1907-01-31
Abstract: 13,028. Ruhrmann, H., and Leygraf, H. June 5. Speed indicators.-Attached to the lever a of a governor is a plate b, divided horizontally into three differently coloured sections, moving in a casing c provided with a slot d through which the colours are visible, thus providing a means of identifying the speed of a vehicle. Specifications No. 16,831, A.D. 1902, No. 3722, A D. 1904, and No. 10,407, A.D. 1905, are referred to.
Patent GB-190613280-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Perforating Paper, and the like.
Inventor: SOUTHWORTH EDWARD
Filed: 1906-06-08
Granted: 1906-11-01
Abstract: 13,280. Southworth, E. June 8. Punching and perforating machines.-A machine for perforating paper &c. comprises a series of punches g arranged in a vertically-movable frame D, which is raised and depressed by a cam shaft E journaled in a frame d fixed to a frame B on the base A of the punch. The punches pass through a guide-plate, and work in co-operation with a dieplate h, arranged at sufficient distance below the plate d for the material to be inserted between them. The punches g are formed independently, and with enlarged upper ends, which are engaged in recesses between the frame D and a face-plate F attached to the frame. The shaft E is actuated by a lever e', and is formed with a tooth e which engages a recess in the plate f, so as to move the frame D vertically. The punches g are arranged so that they come into action successively, instead of all acting together, thereby requiring less driving- power. The punches may be of any shape, and may be attached rigidly to the frame D. The lever e<1> may be located in any position on the shaft E, and the whole machine may be used as an attachment to a cutting or printing machine &c.
Patent GB-190615804-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Axles and Axle-boxes of Railway Vehicles.
Inventor: YATES DOUGLAS
Filed: 1907-01-14
Granted: 1907-08-29
Abstract: 15,804. Yates, D. Jan. 14, 1907. Axle-boxes.-An axle-box for railway vehicles is provided at each end with a helical or volute spring or a pad of indiarubber &c. for absorbing axial shocks. Tho journal 1 bears against a plate 5 mounted on a non- rotary plunger 7 supported by a spring 4. The plunger has a flange 12 sliding within a flange 13 on a cap 6, which is fitted to slide in a guide 8 on the axle-box 2, and is held by bolts which serve also to adjust the tension of the spring 4. A packing 11 is provided to deaden shocks and exclude dust. Lubrication of the journal and the end bearing is effected by a wick lubricator, as described in Specification No. 15,805, A.D. 1906. In a modification, the cap 6 is non-adjustably bolted to the axle-box 2, and the bolts are relieved from the pressure of the spring 4 during insertion and removal by a central bolt connecting the plunger 7 and the cap 6. The usual collar may be formed on the end of the journal 1, in which case the bearing 27 is made to slide longitudinally, and may be in one piece-with the plate 5.
Patent GB-190619461-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Systems of Electrical Distribution in which Vapour Electric Devices are Employed
Inventor: THOMAS PERCY HOLBROOK
Filed: 1906-08-31
Granted: 1907-08-22
Abstract: 19,461. Thomas, P. H. Sept. 1, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Converting alternating and direct currents; distributing; regulating.-Relates to the system of electric distribution described in Specification No. 14,168, A.D. 1903, and consists in using vapour converters in series in order that a high voltage may be obtained. Fig. 1 shows an arrangement in which the secondary windings of the transformer 1 are connected to vapour converters 6, 7, 8, all of which may be tilted to start the arc. Switches 13 are employed by which the vapour bulbs are connected in parallel to start the current in the circuit 16, but, as soon as the current is started, these are opened either by hand or by an electro-magnet in that circuit. A weighted regulator 2 is provided, which regulates the current in the primary circuit by altering the impedance. Auxiliary resistances 14 are connected between one or more of the positive electrodes 9 of each converter and the supplementary electrodes 15. An inductance 18 is inserted in the circuit 16, and may be short-circuited by the switch 19. All the converters may be simultaneously tilted by a handle 22 and lever 21. In a modified arrangement, the bulbs are connected to the secondary windings of separate transformers. The direct current converters are connected in series, inductance being provided to keep the converters alive. The Specification in the original form as published under the Act of 1901 comprises also the subjectmatter of Specification No. 19,461A, A.D. 1906. This does not appear in the Complete Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-190620328-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Process of Charging Lead-peroxide-zinc Storage Batteries.
Inventor: ZIEGENBERG RUDOLF
Filed: 1906-09-12
Granted: 1907-07-25
Abstract: 20,328. Ziegenberg, R. Sept. 12. Secondary batteries.-The plates of a zinc and lead-peroxide storage battery are recharged in a separate bath of nearly neutral zinc sulphate, which is kept neutralized by the addition of metallic zinc or zinc compounds, such as the oxide or hydrate. The zinc employed may be in the form of plates or in small pieces contained in perforated vessels of glass or porcelain placed in the bath ; or the zinc or its compounds are contained in a second vessel in connexion with the charging-bath, and the liquid may be caused to circulate by stirring or blowing in air. Specification No. 20,327, A.D. 1906, is referred to.
Patent GB-190622892-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Water Closets, Urinals, and the like suitable for use at Sea and in other places where the Discharge has to be Raised.
Filed: 1906-10-16
Granted: 1907-07-04
Abstract: 22,892. Jennings, Ltd., G., and Morley, J. Oct. 16. Lift valves for use in ship Closets and the like. When the lever g<9> is depressed, the air valve g is moved from the seat g<5> and air passes from a reservoir, along a pipe g', to a receiver on the pipe g<2>. Closure is effected by a spring g<4>, but is retarded by means of a cock g<13> which regulates the opening into a passage g<12> admitting air to the underside of the piston. Oil g<14> is contained in the casing. The flushing-valve is shown in Fig. 7, in which h<1> denotes the inlet and h<2> the outlet. Closure is retarded as above described by the regulated re-admission of air beneath the piston along a passage h<6>.
Patent GB-190626437-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Rotary Polishing Tools Felt Bobs and the like
Inventor: FOGGARTY MATTHIAS
Filed: 1906-11-22
Granted: 1907-10-24
Abstract: 26,437. Foggarty, M. Nov. 22. Polishing. - Rotary polishing- tools of wood, leather, cotton, felt, &c. are provided with a metallic centre having a flange on each side, which flanges m a y be pressed together to g r i p the polishing-ma- . terial and prevent its rotation about the centre. The tools A are suitably bored, as shown at C, Figs. 1, 2, and 3. Suitably - shaped plates or disks B, B<1> are secured on each side of the tool by a spindle D and nut E. Metal is then run in to the space C through the hole F and allowed to set. The centre may be formed with two countersunk flanges, Fig. 1, or with one countersunk and one projecting, Fig. 2, or with two projecting as shown in Fig. 3. The flanges are pressed to grip the polishing-material while the metal is still in the mould,
Patent GB-190700347-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Minimising the Entrance of Air through the Chain Holes in Fuel Economisers.
Filed: 1907-01-05
Granted: 1907-03-28
Abstract: 347. Bradford Dyers' Association, and Pinder, F. Jan. 5. Grant of Patent refused. Cleaning tubes.-The chain holes of economizers are fitted with caps i, which have an aperture k, Figs 2 and 3, just sufficient for the chain to pass through. Each cap is formed with a flange l, which is made non-central for the purpose of clearing the driving - shaft h on one side and engaging the frame f on the other. The caps are thus prevented from passing round the pulleys e should they be raised by the chains.
Patent GB-190701397-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with the Mariner's Compass.
Filed: 1907-01-19
Granted: 1907-11-07
Abstract: 1397. Chetwynd, L. W. P., Clark, F. W., and Kelvin & James White. Jan. 19. Compasses magnetic.-The athwartship and fore- and-aft correcting - magnets a, a<2> are carried by vertical chains or bands b running over sprocketwheels c, which are rotated by means of wormgearing in order to move the magnet towards or away from the compass needle. The spindles f carrying the sprockets of the fore-and aft magnets are rotated by worms d on a shaft f<3>, which may be turned by a hand-wheel placed on the squared end e. Similarly, the sleeve f<2> carrying the sprockets of the athwartship magnets is rotated by a worm d<1> on the shaft e<1>. The shafts f<3>, e<1-> are prevented from rotating after adjustment by means of pawl- and ratchet, mechanism k, e<3>. The binnacle door g is provided with pins i,j, which pass over the pawls k and lock the ratchet mechanism when the door is closed.
Patent GB-190705396-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Wind or Weather Screens for Motor or other Vehicles.
Inventor: LINGLEY JOSEPH
Filed: 1907-03-06
Granted: 1907-10-10
Abstract: 5396. Lingley, J. March 6. P i v o t adjustments.- The upper section 8 of a glazed screen for motorcars and other vehicles overlaps the lower section 6, and is adjustably pivoted on links 24 which, at their lower ends, are adj ustably pivoted on offsets of the side standards of the lower section of the screen. The upper section can be set at any inclination to the links 24, as shown in Fig. 14, so that, if the glass is obscured by rainwater, a clear space can be left between the two sections to enable the driver to sea his way. The links 24 can also be set at any angle to the lower section. The upper section may be divided into two or more sections pivoted on a single pair of links such as 24 or on separate pairs of links connected together. The adjustment for the pivot 13 at the middle of the upper section consists of a thumb-screw 17, shown enlarged at Figs. 7 and 8, screwing into the metal band 12 on the edge of the upper section and, when slackened, capable of moving in a curved slot in an offset 25 of the link 24. At intervals in the slot are countersunk recesses in which the conical body of the thumbscrew fits to fix the section at the desired angle. To prevent the thumb-screw from becoming detached, its inner end is formed with a head fitting in a recess in the frame of the screen. The adjustment for the lower pivot 29 consists of a similar thumb-screw 22 working in a curved slot in a disk 30 formed on the lower end of the link 24.
Patent GB-190705970-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Means for Automatically Indicating Certain Relative Positions of Guns or the like to each other.
Filed: 1907-03-12
Granted: 1907-10-03
Abstract: 5970. Kilroy, W. D., and Evershed & Vignoles. March 12. Mountings; turrets.- Relates to electric signalling-devices, of the kind described in Specification No. 20,540, A.D. 1904, for indicating in a turret when the firing of the guns of that turret will endanger the guns of an adjacent turret t or turrets. The turrets are shown in Fig. 1, and also a diagram of the electric connexions. When the gun of turret P is trained into any position within the boundaries of the angles A, B, C, its firing would endanger the gun of turret Q, should the latter be trained into any position within the corresponding danger zones, represented by the arcs 0, M, N ; similarly the firing of the gun of turret Q would endanger the gun of turret P if the former were trained to a position within the Boundaries of the angles G, H, K, and the latter were trained to a position within the corresponding danger zones represented by the arcs D, E, F. The switches S<1>, S<2>, S<3>, S<4> , which do not rotate with the turrets, are actuated by cams A<1> ... 0<1> mounted upon rotating parts of the gun mountings, and are moved over contact-strips A<1> ... 0<2>; corresponding to the similarly lettered angles and arcs A ... 0, so as to close the electric circuit through the appropriate signal trumpets R, L, which respectively indicate " Danger right" or " Danger left." The apparatus may be constructed so as also to indicate whether the guns of any other turret more remotely situated are endangered; as for instance two guns in a turret to the left of the turret Q; by the firing of the gun in the turret P ; for this purpose a cam X<2> on the third turret actuates a switch X<1> and completes a circuit through the " Danger left " trumpets in turret P if the gun in the latter is trained tb a position within the angle C, so that the switch arm S<1> is moved by the cam C<1> into the contact-strip C<2>.
Patent GB-190706095-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Space Telegraphy.
Inventor: CABOT SEWALL
Filed: 1907-03-13
Granted: 1907-10-24
Abstract: 6095. Cabot, S. April 4, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Telegraphs.-A waveresponsive device for use in wireless telegraphy consists of a dynamoelectric machine so con structed as to vary the current supplied to a relay when electric oscillations are received. The armature 3 of the dynamo consists of a longitudinal core of hard iron or steel wires of small diameter, about which is coiled an insulated copper wire so as to form a closed electric circuit. A portion of the insulation of the copper wire is removed throughout its entire extent in a direction substantially at right - angles to the pitch of its spirals, as shown at 7, Fig. 2, and three pairs of brushes 10, 10<1> ; 11, 11<1> ; 12, 12<1> make contact with the wire where the insulation is wanting. The armature is continuously driven by a suitable prime mover 1. The field magnets 8, 8' are permanent magnets arranged with their like poles adjacent, and their windings 9, 9<1> are connected on the one hand through the condenser C" with the brushes 10, 10<1>, and on the other hand through the relay 13 with the brushes 11, 11'. The electric oscillations set up in the receiving-antenna V are conveyed to the coiled copper wire through the brushes 12, 12', and by varying the permeability of the core produce changes in the electromotive force, which are multiplied by the effect of the current so generated on the field magnets and cause the actuation of the polarized relay R. A telephonic relay may be employed, or a series of telephonic relays T, T', T" as shown in Fig. 4.
Patent GB-190707716-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Targets suitable for Gun Practice at Sea.
Inventor: PAMPHLETT WILLIAM FREDERICK
Filed: 1907-04-02
Granted: 1908-04-02
Abstract: 7716. Pamphlett, W. F. April 2. Targets.-In order to prevent splinters from the rafts of floating targets from striking the targets, the targets are supported in front of the raft, which is constructed of main and rear floats a, b connected by tie-bars c. To prevent splitting or tearing, the target e is made of felt or other non- woven material stretched between two horizontal bars f, g, the former of which is supported by poles h carried by the rear float and the masts d on the main float. The lower horizontal bar g is carried by struts i projecting forwards from the front of the main float.
Patent GB-190718179-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Loading Arrangements for Ordnance.
Inventor: PETCH ALBANY FRANCIS
Filed: 1907-08-12
Granted: 1908-06-04
Abstract: 18,179. Petch, A. F., and Duncan, F. Aug. 12. Loading-appliances.-To prevent jambing of the teeth of the circular race carrying the shell bogies at the base of the ammunition trunk, which might occur if the ship's bottom became distorted, the bogies C are carried on a circular table A, which is supported by rollers a<1>, a<2> on rails b<1>, b<2> on the ammunition trunk B, which can revolve within the table A. A pin d' attached to a bracket D on the ship's bottom, and working in a vertical slot a<6> in a projection a<5> on the table A, allows the small vertical motion due to distortion to take place, but prevents the table from rotating relatively to the ship's bottom.
Patent GB-190724347-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Circular Saw Guard.
Inventor: SHUTTLEWORTH PERCY
Filed: 1907-11-04
Granted: 1908-03-05
Abstract: 24,347. Shuttleworth, P. Nov. 4. Sawing.-A guard for a circular saw comprises a central part A, at one end of which a back piece N is pivoted by a pin d, while a slide S at the other end receives a bracket R, adjustable by a bolt, which bracket supports a rod U, carrying a shoe V in roller bearings T. This shoe is controlled by a spring W, while the rod U may be fixed by a wing nut and screw c. The saw is covered on both sides by the back piece only. The frame A is held by a screw C on a rod B, which is tightly held in a socket D by a screwed handle E engaging recesses on the rod. The socket D is attached to a rod G, which may slide in a socket H and is fixed by a screw J. The socket H is rotatable about a standard K. By turning the back piece N about the pin d and fixing the screw c, the whole guard may be swung away from the saw.
Patent GB-190727347-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Paper and Cardboard Handbags or Carriers.
Inventor: TAYLOR ELIJAH FREDERICK
Filed: 1907-12-11
Granted: 1908-08-20
Abstract: 27,347. Taylor, E. F. Dec. 11. Hand-bags and carriers made of paper or cardboard are provided with gusseted seamless bottoms, and a quadruple thickness of material at the stitched sides. The band-bag &c. is made from a blank, Fig. 1, of stiff paper or cardboard. The material is creased and folded inwards along the lines A, B, and cardboard pieces E are cemented to the blank as shown. The blank is folded outwards along the centre line C, and inwards along the lines D. Holes G, Fig. 3, are provided for the handle, and the edges are stitched with wire or thread along the lines F. A grease-proof lining may be inserted before the sides are stitched.
Patent GB-190728594-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lock Nuts and Washers.
Inventor: JONES BENJAMIN
Filed: 1907-12-30
Granted: 1908-05-21
Abstract: 28,594. Jones, B. Dec. 30. Locking nuts.-A washer for locking nuts comprises a flat spring ring S, having one end S<3> turned up to engage a series of ratchet teeth on the face of the nut, and a rounded projection S<2> opposite the split S' to engage a groove in the bolt, which is cut deeper than the screw-thread.
Patent GB-190800234-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Suction Dredging Apparatus
Inventor: FOX WILLIAM
Filed: 1908-01-04
Granted: 1908-09-17
Abstract: 234. Fox, W. Jan. 4. Dredging.-A n o z z l e for the inlet end of a suction pipe for dredging sand, mud, &c. has apertures increasing in size from the centre to the sides to equalize the flow. In the form shown, a flange a is adapted to be bolted to the lower end of the suction pipe. Below the flange a a wide inlet box b is provided, having a detachable front c with inlet apertures d, the central apertures being smaller than those at the sides. A detachable lip plate e with a serrated edge is provided. Water jet pipes are arranged to prevent choking of the apertures.
Patent GB-190802914-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Air Pyrometers
Inventor: ARNDT MAX
Filed: 1908-02-10
Granted: 1909-02-10
Abstract: 2914. Arndt, M. Feb. 10. Pyrometers.-To obtain an indication of the temperature t2 in a space K, a volume V1 of air is forced partly into a vessel V2 and partly into a bell 3 in a chamber 2. The volume of air in the bell under atmospheric pressure is then measured. The bell-spindle 4 rises to an extent depending on the amount of air forced into the bell, that is, on the difference t2 t1 between the temperature of the chamber K, and the air temperature, and through suitable linkages operates a pointer which records on a clockwork-driven drum 10. Aneroid boxes 26 by their movement correct the readings for barometric differences. The apparatus is worked automatically and intermittently by means of an intermittent syphon 12, which, as it fills, cuts off the air in a vessel 15, and forces mercury 18 up a tube 19, cutting off the chamber V1 from the air and finally forcing the air from this chamber into the two receptacles. In a modification, the bell is normally open to the air, but is forced down intermittently on to a volume of mercury, which, as it rises, forces part of the air round into the measuring-chamber. The readings and corrections are obtained as before. The air instead of being forced into the chamber V2 may be partly withdrawn from it into the bell, and the temperature of this may be kept constant by heating or cooling agents.
Patent GB-190804109-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Candlesticks or Candlelamps.
Inventor: NEWBOLD WILLIAM THOMAS
Filed: 1908-02-24
Granted: 1908-12-17
Abstract: 4109. Newbold, W. T. Feb. 24. Candle-lamps.-The candle 3 in the tube 1 is pressed up against the detachable cap or nozzle 4 by the usual spring 8 and disk 9. The cap 4, which is secured to the tube 1 by a bayonet or like fastening 10, is formed with a dished or concave upper surface, to serve as a receptacle for, and to prevent the spilling of the melted wax.
Patent GB-190807627-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Saws.
Inventor: DOWLING JOHN
Filed: 1908-04-06
Granted: 1908-06-18
Abstract: 7627. Dowling, J. April 6. Saws. - A carpenter's saw, of the kind having spirit levels which enable the saw to be used in levelling timbers, is provided with a keeper fixed to the butt end of the saw blade and shaped to form cases for the reception of the spirit levels. The keeper consists of two rectangular plates 4 with wings 6, half-round extensions 8, 7 to form cases 9, 10 for the spirit levels when the plates are put together, and webs 13 to assist in holding the keeper in position in the saw handle. The keeper is rigidly secured to the butt end of the saw blade 17 in the socket 14 of the saw handle 1 with its wings 6 in alinement with the back edge 19 of the saw blade by rivets 18 passing through holes 16, and removable bolts 21 through holes 20 secure the keeper and saw blade rigidly to the handle. Similar openings 22 are provided in the webs 13 to receive removable fastening-bolts 23 similar to the bolts 21. The cases 9, 10 are located so that the spirit levels in them are visible from the eye or through the opening 2 in the handle 1.
Patent GB-190808016-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Socks for Boots Shoes and the like.
Inventor: HOFFMEYER FRITZ
Filed: 1908-04-10
Granted: 1908-10-29
Abstract: 8016. Hoffmeyer, F. April 10. Socks for boots and shoes have plates of metal or other waterproof material alternately interposed between layers of heat-insulating material, such as cork or felt.
Patent GB-190808180-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Chain Grate Furnaces
Inventor: BRZESINA MAX
Filed: 1908-04-13
Granted: 1908-07-02
Abstract: 8180. Brzesina, M. April 13. Air supply, regulating.-In a chain-grate furnace, movable flaps k are arranged between the upper and lower laps of the chain and operated so that varying quantities of air are supplied to different parts of the grate. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 4, the flaps k are operated by a vertically movable plate P, having slots s in which engage pins z on arms r fixed to the flaps. The shape of the slots determines the amount of opening of the flaps and consequently the amount of air which is supplied to any part of the grate. In a modified arrangement, the flaps are operated by an horizontally movable bar. A pointer i may be provided to indicate the position of the flaps. To limit the amount of air supplied to the sides of the grate, the frames a in which the flaps k move are formed with curved flanges l, Figs. 5 and 6.