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Patent GB-190609391-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Coal Cutting Machines
Inventor: HAY ROBERT
Filed: 1906-04-21
Granted: 1907-02-14
Abstract: 9391. Hay, R., and Nadin, H. G. April 21. Undercutting &c.-In coal-cutting machines of the chain type, the frame carrying the chain is mounted on a bracket which may be attached to either side of the machine, the driving - gear also being arranged so that the chain may be used on either side of the machine. The armature shaft c of a motor a carries worms f, q operating wheels d, e. The wheel d is mounted on a shaft g carrying bevel-wheels h, with either of which may gear a bevel-wheel i on the chain-sprocket shaft j. The chain frame m is supported on a circular bed l<1> formed on a bracket l carrying a bearing k for the shaft j. The bracket l and the frame m may be transferred to the other side of the machine and bolted or otherwise secured in position. The chain o passes round sprockets n, n<1>, and the tension may be adjusted by moving the bearing k by means of screws 5. Two forms of tool p are shown in Fig. 2, and one of the links of the chain is filled by a scraper having a comb-like end for clearing out chippings. The wheel e operates an adjustable crank-disk which drives a feed-drum u through ratchet gearing r<1>, s, a clutch such as a nut and collar being provided on the axis of the drum. The frame m may be adjusted angularly by means of an arm 3 attached at one end to the winding- rope and at the other to a cleat 4. The machine is carried on double-flanged wheels x journaled on skids z which are attached to the framing by means of adjustable screw standards y. The motor is controlled by a switch of the double-pole type, arranged so that the negative pole is put in circuit before the positive pole.
Patent GB-190609617-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mechanism for Operating Watertight Doors for Ships' Bulkheads, Caissons and the like.
Inventor: HEATHCOTE THOMAS ALMA
Filed: 1906-04-24
Granted: 1907-01-24
Abstract: 9617. Heathcote, T. A., Hands, H. A., Duncan, C. W. April 24. Caissons.-Relates to apparatus for raising watertight doors for caissons and the like, for retaining the doors in the raised position, and for regulating their descent by means of brakes when released. A vertically-sliding door is attached to a chain or rope f, winding on a drum e, which is mounted on a shaft c adapted to be rotated by means of a drum g, chain h, and a winch on the deck or elsewhere. The door is retained in the raised position by means of a bolt j, which slides between rollers k and is adapted to engage ratchet teeth on a wheel i mounted on the shaft c. The bolt j is operated by means of ropes m and a lever o. An alternative shaft-locking device, shown in Fig. 4, comprises friction cones v, w. The movable cone w is mounted on a screw-threaded spindle x and is provided with a pulley z on which is wound the operating-cord. The descent of the door is retarded by means of an endless chain p passing around a pulley q on the shaft c and a pulley r, which can be adjusted in its bearing s in order to regulate the tension of the chain. If necessary, means for locking the door when closed may be provided. In the case of small doors, the chain p may be used for lifting the door, the drum g being dispensed with.
Patent GB-190611807-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Roofing Tiles.
Inventor: JOHNSON MOSES
Filed: 1906-05-21
Granted: 1907-05-09
Abstract: 11,807. Johnson, M. May 21. Roofing-tiles are formed with notches or recesses a in their sides to receive tha fixing nails or pegs, the notches being so arranged that, when laid in position, they form complete holes for the reception of the nails &c. The upper ends of the notches are countersunk so that the heads of the nails &c. lie flush with the upper surface of the tiles. Specifications No. 1761, A.D. 1857, No. 2898, A.D. 1862, and No. 16,680, A.D. 1886, are referred to.
Patent GB-190612672-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with the Escapement Mechanism of Linotype Machines.
Inventor: LOCK WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1906-05-31
Granted: 1907-05-30
Abstract: 12,672. Look, W. H., Holbourns, J. G., and Longhurst, H. A. May 31. Linotype machines.-Relates to escapement mechanism of linotype machines, more especially of the Mergenthaler machine (Specification No. 14,582, A.D. 1890), and consists in providing means for coupling one of the escapements, more particularly that provided as described in Specification No. 23,485, A.D. 1905, for the leftmost channel, to one or more of the other escapements, so that a number of matrices in proper sequence are released by the depression of a single key. The escapement rod 7 of the leftmost channel actuates a rock-shaft 15 provided with a rib 21 for actuating the several escapement rods 22 fitted with collars 23, 24 adjustable for determining the sequence of operation. The escapement rod 7 is fitted with an adjustable collar 13 for actuating the shaft 15. In the construction shown in Figs. 1, 2, and 3, the shaft 15 is fitted with a pin 14 movable into and out of position for co-operation with the collar 13. The pin 14 is free to turn in and slide through the shaft 15 and is retracted by a spring 20. A crosspin 18 on the pin 14 determines the position of the pin 14, the cross-pin either entering a groove 19 in the shaft 15 or extending across the mouth of the groove as shown in Fig. 3. In the construction shown in Fig. 6, the rib 21 is extended to co.operate with the collar 13, aud is longitudinally adjustable into and out of operative position. For this purpose, the shaft 15 is movable endways in its bearings 16 by means of a hand-lever 26 on a shaft 27 carrying an arm 28 provided with a stud 29 which engages between collars 30 on the shaft 15. The collars 30 may carry a stop pin 34 for abutment against the stud 29 to limit the downward movement of the rib 21. The leftmost channel may contain column-rule matrices of the kind described in Specifications No. 5237, A.D. 1901, and No. 18,500, A.D. 1904, or two-line matrices of the kind described in Specification No. 24,702, A.D. 1894, or ordinary matrices or quads for repetitions. When the matrices from the leftmost channel are not required in the sequence, the channel may be emptied, or the escapement 1, Fig. 1, may be locked by the insertion of a pin or its equivalent to prevent the rocking of the intermediate lever 4 by the escapement rod 7.
Patent GB-190612915-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Glass Melting Furnaces.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1906-06-02
Granted: 1907-02-28
Abstract: 12,915. Boult, A. J., [Soc. J. Lecomte- Falleur & Co.]. June 2. Glass furnaces; charging.-The raw materials for glass-making are melted in the charging-hopper, from which the metal runs continuously into the melting-chamber proper. Three forms of hopper are described in the Specification and are shown applied to the monolithic tank described in Specification No. 19,067, A.D. 1904. The first form, Fig. 1, consists of a shallow tank 3, in the bottom of which a hole 5, covered by an arch 4, is formed. The materials, melted by the heat of the furnace, run continuously into the tank 2. In a second form, Fig. 3, a shoot 9, passing through the walls of the furnace, and held in position by a lip 11, is provided, while in the third form, Fig. 6, the shoot 15 is formed in one with the melting-tank.
Patent GB-190614586-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ozone Producers.
Inventor: KINTNER SAMUEL MONTGOMERY
Filed: 1906-06-26
Granted: 1906-12-06
Abstract: 14,586. Kintner, S. M. June 28, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Gases, treating electrically.-Ozone apparatus consists of a silent-discharge gap, a spark-discharge gap, and a condenser in series with each other and with secondary terminals of an electrical transformer or other suitable source of pulsating or alternating current. Alternating-current energy from any suitable source 1 is transformed by a transformer 3 into current of higher tension in a circuit 4, which is in series with a condenser 5, point silent-discharge gap 6, and a spark-discharge gap 9. The widths of both gaps can be regulated. The gap 6 may alternatively consist of a flat-plate terminal at 8 and a set of points at 7, or vice versa. Further, several sets of a condenser and silent-discharge and spark-discharge gaps may be joined up to the same secondary terminals, as shown in the Figure. The spark-discharge gap 9 may be isolated from the silent-discharge gap 6, so as to prevent the ozone from being contaminated with oxides of nitrogen from the spark-gap. Water may be purified by bringing the ozone into intimate contact with its impurities by any suitable means, e.g. the ozone may be bubbled through the water.
Patent GB-190618560-A (GB)
Title: Improved Manufacture of Hollow Bricks.
Inventor: SACHSE OSCAR
Filed: 1906-08-18
Granted: 1907-08-17
Abstract: 18,560. Sachse, O. Aug. 18. Moulding bricks.-In the manufacture of hollow bricks, the cavities are closed before burning by applying separate and suitable lids or covers, and without further pressing in the press. Holes c, Fig. 1, are formed in lids b or in the walls a of the brick to allow for the escape of gases during burning. Where there are several cavities, they may be closed separately or by a single lid. The lids may be let into rabbets in the ends of the brick, and these rabbets may be serrated to facilitate the union. The lids may be first dried sufficiently to avoid further shrinkage and may be provided with suitable projections or inequalities to facilitate union with the brick, or they may be united to the brick by plastering the edge with clay to form a closed joint. The lids may be applied by hand or by means of machines. Fig. 6 shows a method of closing the cavities of two bricks simultaneously by means of a cutting- device f. Specification No. 12,486, A.D. 1884, is referred to.
Patent GB-190624293-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Construction of Garage.
Inventor: GOSSET-TANNER EDWARD GOSSET
Filed: 1906-10-31
Granted: 1907-03-28
Abstract: 24,293. Tanner, E. G. Gosset-, and Deane, R. T. Oct. 31. Buildings ; coach houses ; garages ; warehouses ; workshops &c.-Relates to a special construction of garage and workshop for housing and repairing motor-cars &c. The plan of the building is square or approximately so. Each floor is occupied by a central space bounded by radially-arranged lock-up or other compartments 1 for the cars. The corners of the building are divided off and used as private apartments. The centre of the building is occupied by a lift G for transferring the cars from the ground floor to the other floors. The platform of the lift is constructed to run upon a central pivot and forms a turntable ; or turntables might be placed at the centres of the floors, and the lift at one of the corners. The top floor may be used as a show-room for cars, and the basement as a repair shop. The office M is placed on the ground floor between the entrance K and exit L. The space on each floor may be divided into compartments by radial walls. The lighting of the building may be effected or facilitated by the use of prism glass floors.
Patent GB-190702616-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Variable Speed Gear for Bicycles and the like.
Inventor: COPE ALFRED WILLIAM
Filed: 1907-02-01
Granted: 1907-10-10
Abstract: 2616. Cope, A. W. Feb. 1. Driving-mechanism for bicycles &c. In epicyclic variable-speed gearing of the type wherein the central sliding pinion is clutched to the driving or the driven member for the normal gear and to a fixed collar for a second gear, the central pinion B is provided with ratchet teeth or dogs b<1> to engage ratchet teeth or dogs c<1> upon a fixed collar C so placed thit the central pinion can never be out of engagement with both the collar and the driving or driven member.
Patent GB-190704660-A (GB)
Title: Automatic Folding Stand.
Inventor: COLLINS SYDNEY TENISON
Filed: 1907-02-26
Granted: 1907-10-24
Abstract: 4660. Collins, S. T., and Browning, G Feb. 26. Golf.-An automatic folding tripod stand comprises a supporting-member having telescopic parts, to.one of which the object is attached, and legs co-operating with the other part of the supporting-member to form the tripod. The stand described is adapted for a golf-club case. The case 3, Fig. 1, is attached to the ends of the inner telescopic tube 1 by suitable clips. The lower attachment rests on a foot piece 6 of the outer tube 2. The head 7 of the two legs 8 is attached to the inner tube 1, so that, when the weight of the case is taken off the foot 6, the tube 1 slides along the tube 2 and the legs automatically folded by reason of the links 9. These links 9 are preferably pivoted to angle projections 10 on the legs. Resilent springs 11 are provided to hold the legs normally in folded position, but are not sufficiently strong to prevent the legs from opening out when the weight of the bag is put on the foot 6. In the modified construction shown in Fig. 8, a plain foot support 17 is used and forms part of the inner tube 14, while the links are pivoted to the tube 14 and the pivots project through slots 16 in the outer telescopic part 12 to which the head 7 and case are attached.
Patent GB-190709300-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Solution for use with Cotton Goods, Woollens, Silk, Paper, Wood, Hemp and other Analogous Substances for Rendering the same Capable of Resisting Fire.
Inventor: WILKINS GEORGE WADE
Filed: 1907-04-22
Granted: 1907-10-17
Abstract: 9300. Wilkins, G. W. April 22. Finishes for fabrics &c.-A fire-proofing solution consists of a mixture of one part of a saturated solution of ammonium phosphate with two parts of a saturated solution of ammonium sulphate. For some applications, the solution is diluted with water. The solution is applicable for the treatment of cotton, woollen and silk goods, paper, cheques, wood, hemp, jute, sack, flannelette, articles of clothing, theatrical scenery and effects, and the limings and parts of buildings. In making up starched goods the solution may be added to the starch.
Patent GB-190709937-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Grooving or Trenching Wood.
Inventor: ALLAN ROBERT STAMP
Filed: 1907-04-29
Granted: 1908-04-29
Abstract: 9937. Allan, R. S., Henderson, J. R., and Wilson, G., [trading as Allan & Co., R. S.]. April 29. Trenching; carving.-A wood grooving or trenching machine of the kind described in Specification No. 17,960, A.D. 1903, in which a reciprocating work-carrying frame travels in angularly adjustable guides but itself always remains in the same angular position, has its work frame adjustable in two directions at right-angles to one another in a plane at right-angles to the plane in which it is reciprocated. In the form shown in Figs. 1 and 4, the work-frame s is connected through slots t, u, and blocks v, w by bolts y, x or the like to a slide o, which is traversed by a hand-wheel p, bevel-gear q, and screw r in guides in a member g, pivoted on the bolt f to a table c. This table c is moved longitudinally by a hand-operated screw e, on a plate b, itself movable transversely on the bed plate by a screw d operated by a hand-wheel. Scales and stops for indicating and limiting the movements of the table c and plate b may be provided. The slide o has a slot z for the passage of the bolt y and the frame g, which is moved angularly on the curved rack j projecting from the table c by a hand-wheel m, is fixed in position by a block and bolt passing through the slot 3, the position being indicated by a scale. The work is held by a clamp 4 and also by pivoted adjustable clips 5 against which it is pressed by a spring 6. The work frame may be held during adjustment by supports moved clear when the adjustment is made. For trenching stair stringers or supports for shelves &c., the frame g is adjusted to position, and the work then moved above the cutter 18 by the screw d to obtain the required depth of cut and reciprocated by the screw r to obtain the cut. The work is fed along in the frame s, the spacing being determined by stops 9 which are normally held raised to engage a previously cut groove by springs 10 but may be depressed by handles 16 on a rocking shaft 15 connected through links to a pin on the stop 9. Either of the stops may be held inoperative by pins passing through them, the links passing round the operating pins being slotted to allow either of the stops to be independently operated by the shaft 15. The bed-plate a may be mounted on rails or rollers or pivoted on a carriage mounted on rails or rollers. For cutting curved grooves the frame s is replaced by a frame 20, Fig. 8, revolvably connected to the slide o and adjusted by a circular rack 22 and worm gear. Grooves of the form shown in Fig. 12 may be cut, the horizontal groove 30 being cut by traversing the carriage by the screw e. By use of the circular frame 20, grooves as shown in Fig. 17 may be cut.
Patent GB-190711400-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Launching Boats.
Inventor: BROCH ALBERT THEODOR
Filed: 1907-05-15
Granted: 1907-12-19
Abstract: 11,400. Broch, A. T. May 15. Boat lowering, disengaging, supporting, and securing gear.-A launching- gear for life-boats comprises a slip 5 hinged to a vertical rotating shaft 3. The life-boat is encased in a shell 8 which, together with the slip 5, is held in place by the levers 15, shown in Fig. 1. These levers are connected to a rotatable disk 13, and are disengaged when the disk is acted upon by a spring 18. The plate is held in the position shown, by the catch 20, which may be liberated by the handlever 29 and rods 27, or by the float 26. The movement of the disk is limited by a stop 31. The shell 8 is shaped to conform to the interior of the slip and has a keel beam 10 adapted to run on rollers 6, 7. In addition to the hooks 16 of the rods 15 for holding the shell against movement, a latch 32 slides through the body of the slip and engages a hole in the keel-beam. The latch is pivotally connected to a slotted link 34, which is connected to a standard 36 by a pin 35, so that as the slip is tilted, the latch 32 is disengaged. The shell is so constructed as to be water-tight but readily detachable from the contained boat after launching.
Patent GB-190716125-A (GB)
Title: Device for Repairing Air-tubes, and the like.
Inventor: HERZOG HERMANN
Filed: 1907-07-13
Granted: 1908-01-09
Abstract: 16,125. Herzog, H., and Hiller, O. July 13. Stoppages, locating in pipes and tubes.-For repairing leaks in fire engine and other hose, water tubing and the like, rubber, leather, or like rings b are threaded on the tube a and slidden over the damaged place or places, so that on inflation &c. a tight joint is obtained. [Reference has been directed under Section 7 of Patents &c. Act, 1907, to Specifications No. 9027, A.D. 1896, and No. 7641, A.D. 1902, [Abridgment Class Wheels &c.].] -
Patent GB-190723843-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Supports for the Tarpaulins and like Covers of Wagons.
Inventor: PARKER WILLIAM
Filed: 1907-10-29
Granted: 1908-08-13
Abstract: 23,843. Parker, W. Oct. 29. Tarpaulin supports.-In the form shown in Fig. 2, the cover s is supported by a bar c the down-turned ends of which are pivoted in the ends of the wagon and can be moved from side to side by means of a worm-wheel a and worm e on a shaft turned by a handle h. By means of a pin sliding in a slotted tube d, the handle h can be pushed in to h<1>. The cover is wound over from the position c' to the position c<2>, and the bar c is turned back to the central position. Small wood rollers c<8>, Fig. 3, on the horizontal part of the bar c prevent friction with the cover s, and collars on the bar c may keep the cover stretched. The ends of the bar c may slide adjustably in vertical tubes in order to vary the height. Figs. 3 and 5 show modifications. In that shown in Fig. 3, the bar c is pivoted at one end to the shaft which carries the worm-wheel a, and the cover with its frame c<5> can take the position shown in dotted lines. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 5, the frame c<5> is supported by a bar c<6> at each end of the wagon and can, with its cover, be turned by the worm gear to the side position shown.
Patent GB-190724939-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Alarm Clocks.
Inventor: WUESTHOFF ERNST
Filed: 1907-11-11
Granted: 1908-05-07
Abstract: 24,939. W³sthoff, E., and Krimnitz, M. Nov. 11. Alarms.-In an alarm clock in which the alarm is sounded not continuously but at fixed intervals, and which embodies the known device of a four-toothed star-wheel on the minute - arbor, whereby a spring-pressed detent is raised and the alarm scape-wheel freed, means are provided for setting the hands without releasing the alarm. For this purpose, there is a pawl i on the end of the arm b, which raises the arm when a tooth of the star-wheel h presses upwardly against it, but is merely pushed aside without moving the alarm detent b when the wheel h is moved in the reverse direction.
Patent GB-190727141-A (GB)
Title: Improvements appertaining to Presses for Making Earthenware Pipes, Retorts and the like.
Filed: 1907-12-09
Granted: 1908-12-03
Abstract: 27,141. Yarrow & Co., and Yarrow, M. Dec. 9. Moulding pipes, retorts, &c.-The core a of a pipe-making machine is provided with a shield f formed with serrated perforations f<1>, so as to break up the clay stream and to ensure filling of the mould d. Spikes g<1> are provided on the end of the cylinder B to assist in the breaking-up of the clay. The core a carried by the sleeve b is of the movable type described in Specification No..13,087, A.D. 1907, and means are provided to ensure its descent when the pressing operation is commenced. Fig. 3 shows one device, in which bolts h carried by a piece h<1> secured to the sleeve b, engage with recesses in pieces k secured to the plunger C. On the descent of the plunger, the sleeve is moved downwards until the bolts h slide into a recess c<1> in the guide-rod c when the sleeve is freed. As the plunger C is withdrawn, it engages with the piece h<1> and moves the sleeve b upwards, the bolts h being forced outwardly so as to engage with the pieces k. Fig. 1 shows a modification, in which pivoted catches m are employed, these catches being maintained in engagement with lugs o on the plunger C, during the descent of the plunger by means of rods p, p<1>. According to the Provisional Specification, the core is formed of a doubleincline shape, so that on its upward movement after the completion of the pipe, the clay is forced into the flange-forming cavities in the mould. Specification No. 6392, A.D. 1902, is referred to.
Patent GB-190800777-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Organ Reed Boards
Inventor: MCTAGUE JOHN STANISLAUS
Filed: 1908-01-13
Granted: 1908-10-08
Abstract: 777. McTague, J. S. Jan. 13. Organs.-Auxiliary cells C, which vary in size from the treble to the base, are placed above the reed-boxes D of an organ, and a hinged swell is also provided. The cells C are formed with vertical walls, and are as wide as the space between adjacent reeds permits, the walls being rounded off at the top, as shown in Fig. II. The cells vary both in length and depth from the bass to the treble, and communication between the reed boxes D and cells C is made through an opening E in the lower reed-board B. The box-swell F is hinged in front of the opening of the reed-cells, as shown in Fig. V, the ends of the lower front edge being covered with strips of felt G. It is adapted to be operated by the knee in the usual manner.
Patent GB-190803239-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Gearing for Motor Vehicles.
Filed: 1908-02-13
Granted: 1908-05-28
Abstract: 3239. Soc. Piemontese Automobili Ansaldi & Ceirano, S. P. A. Feb. 14, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Motor road vehicles.-Relates to balance gearing for motor-vehicles of the class in which an epicyclic part is carried by a Cardan or like shaft. Bevelwheels A, B, attached to parts of a divided driving- axle, mesh with pinions C, D, respectively, loose upon the Cardan shaft G. The shaft G carries planet-pinions H<1>, H, which at their inner edges mesh together and at their outer edges mesh with and drive internally-toothed rings E, F rigid with the pinions C, D respectively. The pinions H', H roll on one another when differential movement is required.