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Patent GB-190613954-A (GB)
Title: A Revolving or Rotary Action Maze.
Inventor: LOWE RICHARD
Filed: 1906-06-18
Granted: 1907-03-21
Abstract: 13,954. Lowe, R., and Varley, R. June 18. Mazes.-A maze is constructed,of a number of vertically supported cylinders or hollow prisms A arranged in an enclosure B which may be provided with an entrance b<1> and a turnstile exit b. The cylinders are formed with floors a<1> and doorways A<1>, and are preferably mounted in footstep bearings a<5>, Fig. 3, and journals a<2> on bow-frames a3 are mounted in bearings on cross beams a<4>. The cylinders are arranged close together, so that the occupant of one cylinder can rotate an adjacent one in order to enter it. The tops of the cylinders are open to admit light. An overhead platform provided with stairs is usually arranged'around the top of the enclosure B.
Patent GB-190625150-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Piston Packing
Inventor: HUGHES GIBBARD RICHARD
Filed: 1906-11-08
Granted: 1907-09-05
Abstract: 25,150. Hughes, G. R. Nov. 8. Syringes. - A piston especially applicable for a hypodermic syringe is enclosed in a removable india - rubber or similar covering formed with packing-ridges B. The covering may have a neck A surrounding the piston-rod or may be clamped in place by a nut on the piston-rod.
Patent GB-190627548-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of and Devices for Indicating, Measuring, or Recording Torsion in a Revolving Shaft.
Inventor: BEVIS RESTEL RATSEY
Filed: 1906-12-04
Granted: 1907-09-19
Abstract: 27,548. Bevis, R. R., and Gardner, J. Dec. 4. Dynamometers.- I n electric apparatus for measuring the relative torsion between the transverse sections of a rotating shaft transmitting torque, two similar commutator rings are mounted one at each section, and are employed by means of contact brushes to repeatedly close and open electric circuits as the shaft rotates through successive small angles. By suitably arranging these current-varying arrangements in a circuit containing a constant battery and an ammeter of some ballistic form, any variation in phase of the current control due to relative movement of the rings will be indicated Fig. 1 shows the brushes F, G bearing against the commutator rings C, D of a vessel's propeller shaft, the brushes being placed in parallel in a circuit to which the conducting-elements of the rings are connected by means of a brush K bearing continuously upon the shaft. The effect of lag between the rings is shown at X, Fig. 5, as an inequality in the succeeding periods of flow and cessation in the main circuit. The ammeter may have a recording- device, and may complete local alarm circuits for particular indications. The relative position of the two similar rings when there is no torque can be adjasted to give any desired ratio to the successive closed and open periods in the main circuit, and the observation may be made by angular adjustment of one brush to maintain this initial reading on the ammeter. According to the Provisional Specification, the clutch and disk device described in Specification No. 20,496, A.D. 1904, [Abridgment Class Electricity, Regulating &c.], may be employed in the circuit as the indicating-element.
Patent GB-190628331-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Joints or Seams of Various India-rubber or Waterproof Articles or Goods.
Inventor: BROOKS JOHN BOULTBEE
Filed: 1906-12-12
Granted: 1907-12-12
Abstract: 28,331. Brooks, J. B. Dec. 12. Hot-water bags and the like.-Rubber sheets a, b for making these articles are joined together both by vulcanizing and by stitches or rivets c, c<1>. Exterior and interior strips d, e,f may be added as shown.
Patent GB-190704302-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Repair of the Uppers of Boots, Shoes, or like Footgear.
Inventor: THURLEY JOSEPH
Filed: 1907-02-21
Granted: 1907-11-21
Abstract: 4302. Thurley, J. Feb. 21. Clamps.-A clamp for use in holding a pasted repairing - piece in the heel end of a boot or shoe until the paste is dry consists of a shaped piece E of metal secured to a bar F, which is hinged to a second bar G. The latter is formed with a book end K<1> to engage under the heel proper of the shoe. The inturned flange M of the piece E may be-notched as shown.
Patent GB-190704407-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Mixing Attemperating Condensing or Effecting Reactions between Liquids and/or Gases.
Inventor: GUTTMANN OSCAR
Filed: 1907-02-22
Granted: 1907-06-20
Abstract: 4407. Guttmann, O. Feb. 22. Bricks.-A packing for reaction towers and like apparatus for mixing, cooling, condensing, and generally treating liquids and gases consists of channel-like structures a, which are of #-shape, #-shape, or W-shape in cross - section, with shoulders b on their outer surfaces to support a superimposed row. Perforations or slats c are formed near the shoulders for the passage of the gases and liquids. Vertical side strips f are placed against the walls of the casing to support the outer rows of bodies and to prevent leakage. The sides of the bodies may be corrugated. Specification No. 14,774, A.D. 1896, [Abridgment Class Mixing &c.], is referred to.
Patent GB-190710599-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: ALLSOP ROBERT OWEN
Filed: 1907-05-07
Granted: 1908-05-07
Abstract: 10,599. Allsop, R. O. May 7. Gas or explosive-vapour engines.-Relates to a modification of the invention described in Specification No. 21,587, A D. 1903, the object being to avoid the formation of smoke when using heavy oils such as kerosene, paraffin, &c., and consists in. replacing the four-stroke-cycle pump referred to in the prior Specification by one working on a twostroke-cycle. Air and fuel are drawn in on the outstroke and discharged on the return stroke, any unvaporized fuel being drawn off through a pipe a'. The pump may be driven by independent means, and discharges into a reservoir heated by exhaust gases which also pass around the vaporizing-chamber m. A stirrup connexion t holds the outlet pipe r to its seat. The apparatus may be duplicated or one pump may supply a number of working cylinders. Double-acting pumps may also be used. Specification No. 23,600, A.D. 1905, is referred to in connexion with the inlet valve g.
Patent GB-190710942-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Air Pumps.
Inventor: LAVAL GEORGE DE
Filed: 1907-05-10
Granted: 1907-06-27
Abstract: 10,942. Laval, G. de. May 28, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Compressing.-An airpump of the doubleacting valveless suction type has two cylinders A, A<1> of which the valveless suction passages 15 unite in a single suction chamber between the cylinders, and the common delivery chamber 17 extends above and below the suction chamber and formed by the space between the cylinders and front and rear enclosing walls a, a'. The pump structure is preferably formed in a single casting, and the valve-carrying plates 4 and the cylinder covers 5 are removable for convenient access to the valves and pistons. The pump is preferably driven by direct-acting steam cylinders C, C<1>, the piston-rods b, b<1> being connected by a rocking beam D and links 10; the bed E carrying the steam cylinders is supported by columns 12 from the pump, and a frame 14 provides cross-head guides for the piston-rods.
Patent GB-190712166-A (GB)
Title: An Anchor-stay or Grip for Securing Tables, Chairs, and other Furniture to the Deck of a Vessel-the Floor of a Theatre, or other Place and for other Work wherever Applicable.
Inventor: JACOB THOMAS SMITH
Filed: 1907-05-27
Granted: 1908-04-02
Abstract: 12,166. Jacob, T. S. May 27. Furniture, fixing to floors and the like. - An anchorstay or grip for securing tables, chairs, pianos, and other furniture to the deck of a vessel, the floor of a theatre, &c., is shown in Fig. 7, being described in connexion with a table. The slotted cylinder B is attached to the underside of the table, and an inverted cup C provided with a slot and eye is secured to the floor. The parts B, C are connected by two rods, each provided with a stud at one end and a screw-thread at the other, and being capable of being put into tension by a reducing-nut F. A screwed socket G protects and strengthens the cylinder B, and securely retains the stud D in position. When the stay is applied to a chair, the nut F is omitted and the rods are brought into tension by a reducing-socket H, Fig. 10, the part J of which is suspended by wires fastened to the side rails of the chair by plates K, Fig. 11. In the case of easy chairs and sofas, the central upright is omitted, and a short stump N, Fig. 4, is employed instead. This piece N is bored to receive wires fastened to the side rails of the chair by plates K, Fig. 11, or by ball-and-socket nuts M, Fig. 3.
Patent GB-190713971-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of and Means for Cleaning Kilns.
Inventor: MEAKIN LEWIS JAMES
Filed: 1907-06-17
Granted: 1908-03-19
Abstract: 13,971. Meakin, L. J. June 17. Kilns; cleaning internal surfaces.-Dust &c. is removed from the perforation in kiln floors by compressed air delivered through a suitable nozzle b, preferably fan-shaped as shown and having a long narrow discharge orifice.
Patent GB-190721598-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ammunition Supply for Ordnance.
Inventor: PETCH ALBANY FRANCIS
Filed: 1907-09-30
Granted: 1908-07-23
Abstract: 21,598. Petch, A. F., and Duncan, F. Sept. 30. Loading - appliances. - In ammunition - supply arrangements of the kind in which an upper hoist cage receives shell and powder charges from a central ammunition tank and transfers them to the gun level, an upper hoist cage is provided which in its highest position is clear of the gun during recoil, and which can be swung outwards by hand or power to enable the shell and charge to be rammed into the gun breech. Fig. I shows the arrangements for leading the twin guns a, b from the cages 1, 2, which receive the powder charges and shell from the waiting trays D, E, F, which are supplied from another tray C fed from the ammunition trunk d by the cages A, B. The cages 1, 2 each consist of a base 0, to which is attached a holder P by links R, Q. The link R may be operated by a ram Z through the medium of a rod W, shaft V, and bevel sector U, so that the holder may be swung into position 2, Fig. I. The ram Z is carried by the cradle N so that at all angles of elevation the pin X on the arm W will fit into the plunger Y and enable the power to be applied to move the cage.
Patent GB-190724498-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Boiler Superheaters.
Inventor: COLE FRANCIS JOHN
Filed: 1907-11-05
Granted: 1908-06-11
Abstract: 24,498. Cole, F. J. Nov. 5. Baffles.-In the type of superheater in which U- tubes 69 extend into the fire-tubes 67 of locomotive &c. boilers 4, special means are provided for supporting them as they pass through the baffle-plate 4<e> in the smoke-box to facilitate removal. The upper portion of the plate is made in sections of parallel front and rear plates 4<e>, Fig. 6, connected by pins 4<g> and keys 4<h>. Sockets 4<i>, are fitted between the plates, having bearing-rings for surrounding the two pairs of superheating pipes 69 which go into each of the enlarged fire-tubes 67, so that any set can be removed without disturbing the rest of the diaphragm.
Patent GB-190724550-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Electric Radiators and other Apparatus where Banks of Massed Lamps or other Radiating Devices are used.
Inventor: FENNELL WILLIAM
Filed: 1907-11-06
Granted: 1908-11-05
Abstract: 24,550. Fennell, W., and Ferry, W. P. Nov. 6. Supporting lamps; reflectors.-In an electric radiator, stove, or other apparatus in which a number of electric lamps are used, such as artificial loads, theatre battens, and street signs, the lamps'are placed in direct contact with busbars, and may be in staggered rows on a sloping, plain or stepped, reflecting surface, provided with holes for the circulation of air, and arranged so that the heat is reflected away from the lamps and lamp holders. The lamps may be supported by the bus-bars 5, 6, Fig. 1, which are insulated by bushes 7, 8 and washers 12, 13, Fig. 3, and fixed behind a sloping reflecting surface 2, the holes through which the lamp holders are inserted being enlarged so as to circulate the air. The lamps may have screw caps as shown in Fig. 1, or may have two contacts 47, 48 on the cap bearing against the busbars, as shown in Fig. 8, the lamp being supported on inclined edges of the reflector 41 by lugs 43. Semicircular sockets 53 may also be used on the bus-bars, as shown in Fig. 10. In the radiator shown in Fig. 1, the reflector is curved as shown to project the heat into the room, and the lamps are arranged in staggered form so that the hot air from the lamps in one row misses the lamps in the next row. The reflector may be inverted so that the lamps project downwards. The bus-bars may consist of concentric tubes, the radiator being cylindrical in shape.
Patent GB-190725122-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Fire-arms.
Inventor: FIDJELAND TERJE AANENSEN
Filed: 1907-11-12
Granted: 1908-07-02
Abstract: 25,122. Fidjeland, T. A. Nov. 12. Breech actions, sliding breech-block; sights.-In an automatic pistol, the breech-block 1 is screwed into the recoiling casing 3, and is held from rotating by a vertical screw 5 which also carries the back-sight 7.
Patent GB-190727025-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Power Hammer or the like.
Inventor: PRATA ALBERTO
Filed: 1907-12-06
Granted: 1908-07-16
Abstract: 27,025. Prata, A., Prata, O., and Bianchi, R. Dec. 6. Gas hammers.-In an explosion hammer the piston 16, Fig. 1, which directly actuates the hammer head 18, also drives through a connecting-rod 8 a shaft carrying a fly-wheel 5, Figs. 1 and 2. The fly-wheel shaft, through gearing 9, 10, drives a cam shaft 6 operating the valves 13, 14. A spring 19, Fig. 3, is inserted between the piston-rod 17 and the hammer head 18.
Patent GB-190801217-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Non-skid Apparatus for Motor Cars and like Vehicles
Inventor: HACKETT ERNEST AUGUSTUS
Filed: 1908-01-18
Granted: 1908-05-07
Abstract: 1217. Hackett, E. A. Jan. 18. Slipping of wheels, preventing.-To prevent side. slip in motor-cars, motor-omnibuses, and similar vehicles, auxiliary road wheels, capable of lateral movement relative to the vehicle, are connected by electric or mechanical devices with road-gripping wheels so that the latter wheels are brought into contact with the ground on the occurrence of sideslip. The wheels are of sufficient diameter to ride easily over obstructions, and are spaced to allow as much free way as possible. Two arms 3, projecting from the back of the car, support two beams 4, 5, the lower one of which is provided with a guide 11, preferably dovetailed, in which slide hangers 10, carrying rubber or pneumatictyred wheels 6, 7 mounted on the same axle. The gripping-wheels 8, 9 are carried in brackets 12 having three rods 13 passing through the beams, and are normally kept clear of the ground by springs 14. A chain or rope 15, attached to rings 18 on the brackets 12 and to one of the hangers 10, passes round pulleys 16, one of which is carried by a bracket 17 on the beam 4, and the other by a bracket on the car. Springs 19 normally keep the hangers 10 in mid-position, but on the occurrence of side-slip, the vehicle is displaced relatively to the wheels 6, 7, thus causing the chain 15 to pull down one or other of the wheels 8, 9 into contact with the ground. Fig. 4 shows a modification, in which only two wheels are required. The running wheel is pivoted to the beam 4 and carries a plate 23 adapted to make contact with one or other of plates 21, 22 when the wheel tilts on the occurrence of side-slip, thereby closing an electric circuit and energizing a series of electro-magnets, which draw down a pivoted bar 20 connected to the gripping. wheel. The brackets 3 are hinged so that the device may be raised out of use or completely detached when required. The gripping-wheels may be brought into operation by hand by means of bell-crank levers connected to the rods 13.
Patent GB-190802260-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Slipper Shoes used on Otter Boards in connection with Trawl Nets
Inventor: BROMPTON CHARLES WILLIAM
Filed: 1908-02-01
Granted: 1908-10-15
Abstract: 2260. Brompton, C. W., and Phillips, E. B. Feb. 1. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Trawling-gear.- Cast - iron slippershoes or sole-pieces a for otter-boards are strengthened by the insertion of wrought - i r o n or steel bars or frames b during the process of moulding.
Patent GB-190808940-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Valve Gear and Ignition Devices for Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: LEWIS DAVID
Filed: 1908-04-24
Granted: 1908-12-31
Abstract: 8940. Lewis, D., and Briggs, M., [trading as Lewis Gas Engine and Gas Producer Co.]. April 24. [Patent of Addition to No. 24,946, A.D. 1907.] Gas and explosivevapour engines.-In valve - gear of the type described in Specification No. 24,946, A.D. 1907, the inlet and exhaust valve cams, the half - compression cams for starting, and one ratchet - wheel, are mounted on one spindle p, preferably in the upper, cross-head, and the inlet - valve cams, which bring the levers f beneath the valve stem y on alternate upstrokes of the reciprocating frame, control these levers by means of bellcrank levers 21 and links 22. The contact-maker for the igniting-current is also carried by the spindle p, and comprises a fibre disk with half as many contactsegments as there are teeth on the ratchet-wheel, so that ignition takes place only on alternate upstrokes of the frame. Timing is effected by adjusting the brush 28. These arrangements are also applicable to the modification in which an oscillating frame is used.
Patent GB-190808955-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Grinding Machines for Minerals and other Substances.
Inventor: BURT LAWRENCE STEVENS
Filed: 1908-04-24
Granted: 1908-12-03
Abstract: 8955. Burt, L. S. April 24, Disk mills.-Relates to apparatus for grinding minerals &c., and comprises a grinding - pan 4, Figs. 1 and 4, containing an under stationary muller 1 and an upper rotary muller 5. The muller 1 is formed of overlapping sections or dies having stops or lugs 2 on the underside to engage stops 3 on the pan 4, and projecting ears 12 at the inner ends to engage slots 13 in the base of the central upward extension 14 of the bed of the pan. The upper muller 5 is also composed of overlapping sections or dies secured to a plate 5<a>, having lugs 5<b> engaged by teeth 15<a> on the lower end of the feed-hopper 15. The hopper is formed with a central sleeve 19 having recesses 24 at its upper end engaged by teeth 23 on the lower end of a sleeve 20 feathered on the driving - shaft 7. The hopper sleeve 19 is provided with openings 21 at its lower part, and the central openings 6, 6<a> in the mullers are shaped so as to form an horizontal V to assist the feeding. The pan 4 is fitted with a renewable liner or wearing ring 17, and the discharge outlet 25 is arranged below the level of the upper surface of the lower muller 1 and is fitted with a removable dam or sluice plate to adjust the level of the water in the pan. The pan is supported by brackets 4<a> on equidistant pillars 4<b> so that it can be turned round to adjust the position of the spout 25 without displacing the driving-shaft 7 ; or the pan may have a circular flange. The upper muller is adjusted by means of hand-wheels 30.
Patent GB-190809938-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Extracting Oil from Vapor or Extracting Water from Vapors and Gases
Inventor: MUCHKA JOSEF
Filed: 1908-05-07
Granted: 1908-11-19
Abstract: 9938. Muchka, J. May 7. Liquids and gases or vapours, separating.-Means are provided for varying the capacity of a separator and thereby regulating the velocity of the steam or keeping within predetermined limits the relation between the velocity and the separating-surfaces. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 2, the inlet side of the separator is fitted with hinged plates d, which can be adjusted to cut out of action more or less of the corrugated plates b. Inclined ribs w on the plates d distribute the steam uniformly over the entire height of the separator. Fig. 4 shows a modification in which the plates b are spaced apart by spiral springs f and mounted between side plates g, which can be adjusted by screwed spindles h to vary the distance between the plates b. Spring-pressed plates i prevent the steam from passing behind the plates g. Blade springs may replace the spiral springs. In a further modification, the separating-surfaces are arranged in sections which can be made individually operative or inoperative. The corrugated plates b are polished or made as smooth as possible on the sides facing the current of steam, while the remote sides are roughened. In addition, the roughened parts may be made with a channel, as shown at z, Fig. 8. Collecting-chambers are formed in the bottom of the separator for the deposited substances. To prevent particles of liquid which have already been deposited on the walls from passing into the outlet pipe, projecting ribs m are provided, as shown.
Patent GB-190811320-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Guards or Safety Devices of "Power" Presses, and like Machines.
Filed: 1908-05-25
Granted: 1909-06-26
Abstract: 11,320. Adams Pressure Tool Co., and Adams, F. E. May 25. Stamping.-A guard device for a power press &c. is moved into position by the operation of the treadle lever for starting the machine, and is so arranged that, if its movement is obstructed, the operating-lever cannot be fully actuated and the machine is not started. A starting-clutch 12 is controlled by a sliding detent 17 connected to a bar 16 having a recessed end engaging, under the influence of a spring 19, a cross-pin 14 in a slotted arm 15 connected in turn by a link 13 to a treadle operating-lever. The clutch is put out of action after one revolution by automatically moving a lever 21 pivoted at 22, which then disconnects the bar 16 from the pin in the arm 15. The arm 15 is also connected, through a link 24 sliding in a pivoted bearing 25, to a lug 27 carrying a pin 34, which normally retains a crank arm 31 on a rocking shaft 32 in the raised position shown. To the rocking shaft is also attached a second crank arm 26 connected through a link 8 to a pivoted arm 4 carrying a guard 3 in the form of a ring surrounding the punch 1. The crank arm 31 carries a curved locking-plate 30 having a gap 29, while upon the rod 24 is a lug 28 intended to pass through the gap. When there is no obstruction, the weight of the parts 4, 8, 26, 30, 31, overcoming a spring 7, causes the guard ring to fall on the lower die or other support, in which position the lug 28 passes through the gap 29 in the locking- plate 30, and the clutch detent 17 is. withdrawn. If however the complete movement of the guard ring is prevented, the lug 28 cannot pass the locking-plate, and the treadle cannot be depressed sufficiently to withdraw the detent.
Patent GB-190813977-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bases for Spinning Rings.
Inventor: LAKE HAROLD WILLIAMSON
Filed: 1908-07-01
Granted: 1909-07-01
Abstract: 13,977. Lake, H. W., [Maloney, M. H.]. July 1. Spindle apparatus.-The rotary ring C bears on supports D struck up from a base, and is retained by clips E secured to the base and preferably arranged alternately with the supports, so that no pockets are formed where lint may accumulate. Lint is scraped off the ring by the clips and. supports, which are bevelled as shown at d, e3 for this purpose.
Patent GB-190814817-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Apparatus for Electrically Heating Running Water.
Inventor: FULLER GEORGE
Filed: 1908-07-13
Granted: 1909-02-25
Abstract: 14,817. Fuller, G., and Fuller, L. July 13. Switches.-Fixed studs of a reversing switch are connected to the electrodes in an electrolytic water-heater; intermediate fixed studs are connected to the supply conductors, and connexion is made by two s p r i n g - pressed contact bars carried by the switch bar 15, which is also spring-pressed. Vertical faces on the contact bars permit the switch bar to be turned in only one direction.