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Patent GB-190602190-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Reversible Driving Clutches for Motor Driven Vehicles & the like.
Inventor: WRIGHT WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-01-29
Granted: 1906-10-25
Abstract: 2190. Wright, W. Jan. 29. Clutches; ratchet gearing.-Relates to a reversible ratchet clutch device for motor-driven vehicles &c. The driving-part B has external flat surfaces with which engage rollers C engaging slots in a ring E which passes through slots in plates D secured to the part B. The ring is adjusted by a toothed wheel F, so that the rollers are kept to one side or the other of the centresof the flat surfaces on the part B according to the direction of driving desired. In both directions, a free-wheel action is obtained with the rollers in the centres of the flat surfaces. The central part B may be secured to the rotating casing of the differential gear of a motor-vehicle, the outer part A being the driving-member, and the shaft G being divided into two parts, each of which is secured to a bevel-wheel of the differential gear.
Patent GB-190614424-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Pocket-knife.
Inventor: EIGEN CARL VOM
Filed: 1906-06-23
Granted: 1906-11-08
Abstract: 14,424. Eigen, C. vom. June 23. Pocket-knives. - Screws are used instead of rivets to hold the parts of an ordinary non - automatic knife together. A hollow sleeve h, Fig. 2, which is screw-threaded at both ends, and the length of which corresponds to the distance between the side plates, is used, and into this work two screws v which clamp the plates against the sleeve. Or, as shown in Fig. 3, the sleeve h may be provided with a head at one end and only one screw v be used to work in the other end. By these means, clamping of the blades and the spring is avoided.
Patent GB-190620204-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Adjustable Clamp or Fastening for use upon a Rail or Stem.
Inventor: BUCHAN JOHN
Filed: 1906-09-11
Granted: 1907-09-11
Abstract: 20,204. Buchan, J., and Sibthorp, S. Sept. 11. Hinges and pivots.-A. clamping-device for knuckle hinges is shown. Mounted eccentrically on the hinge pin d and in an eccentric recess in the part a of the hinge is the lever disk b, which, when rotated, firmly jams itself between the pin and the outer part a.
Patent GB-190620737-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Supports or Brackets for Pipes and other Cylindrical Articles.
Inventor: WYLER HEINRICH
Filed: 1906-09-18
Granted: 1907-07-04
Abstract: 20,737. Wyler, H. Sept. 18. Brackets.-An adjustable support or bracket for steam-pipes, waterpipes, and other cylindrical articles is constructed of two pivoted bars b, d, relatively adjustable by means of slots b<1>, g<1> and an extension g on one of the bars. When two carriers or supports are arranged one above the other, the strut of the upper one and the tie of the lower one are attached to a support a by a common pivot. A number of carriers or supports may be mounted upon a common connecting-bar. Roller bearings may be arranged on the supporting-arms b, d, on which the pipes or articles rest.
Patent GB-190622941-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Inking Mechanism for Rotary Printing Machines.
Inventor: WILSON GEORGE ASHLEY
Filed: 1906-10-17
Granted: 1907-10-03
Abstract: 22,941. Wilson, G. A. Oct. 17. Inking - apparatus.- In inking - apparatus for rotary printing-machines, a set of inking and distributing rollers b, c is in continuous contact with the forme cylinder a, a separate set of distributing- rollers d, e is in intermittent contact with the ductor roller g through the usual vibrating roller f, and the two sets are connected intermittently by a roller carried by arms k controlled by sliding rods m from the levers n of the roller f. The arms k may be pivoted on the shaft of the termiual roller c or e so that the roller j remains in contact with one set.
Patent GB-190623012-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Arc Lamps.
Filed: 1906-10-17
Granted: 1907-09-26
Abstract: 23,012. Angrold, H. E., and Maxim Electrical Co. Oct. 17. Arc lamps. - An inclined-carbon clutch lamp having a flaming arc is provided with a switch arranged to short-circuit the carbons and a series solenoid through a resistance during feeding, to extinguish the arc and so to prevent sparking at the clutches. The regulating - mechanism comprises a lever c, pivoted centrally and connected to a solenoid core at one or both ends, a link d, and a lever g pivoted at one end f to the frame, and at the other end to a yoke h from which depend rods i actuating the clutches. These may consist of spring-urged gripping-levers pivoted to tubes, which surround the carbons and slide in longer fixed tubes n. Collars on the outer tubes form releasiugstops for the clutches. Current is supplied to the carbons through the inner tubes. The switch comprises a contact t carried or controlled by the feeding-mechanism, as by attachment to the lever c, and a contact u which may be carried by the piston of a dash-pot v. A ball or other valve in the dash-pot delays downward movement of the contact u, so that the shunt circuit to the lamp is opened again when separation of the carbons begins. Phosphor-bronze fingers p support the carbons when released by the clutches. According to the Provisional Specification, a contact may be arranged on the regulating-levers so as to short-circuit the series regulating-solenoid when feeding is to take place, but not during the striking of the arc.
Patent GB-190623993-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Reducing the Recoil of Guns
Inventor: MERTENS LUDWIG
Filed: 1907-01-16
Granted: 1908-04-16
Abstract: 23,993. Mertens, L. Nov. 27. Machine guns; chambers.-The recoil is reduced by causing the rearwardly-directed energy of the discharge to reverse the momentum of a heavy mass which is moving forwards under the action of a spring at the instant of discharge An automatic gun is shown in vertical section with the breech closed and open in Figs. 1 and 2 respectively. The barrel B is connected by rods c to a ring d and to a rack-bar g, and the breech-block h is connected to a rack i; the two racks are connected by a pinion m. A weight k is mounted so as to have a limited sliding movement upon the enlarged part of the breech-block. In operation, the spring l is compressed by the recoil after each discharge, and, when it reacts, drives the breechblock forwards, and through the gearing i, m, g draws the barrel rearwards, a cartridge being meanwhile pushed by the finger f from the cartridge belt into the gun. At the instant that the barrel and breech-block meet, the rearwardlymoving sear o is engaged by the trigger-rod p and releases the striker s. The pressure of the gases in the gun and the friction of the bullet in its passage down the bore drive the barrel forwards and the breech-block rearwards, but the latter immediately encounters the weight k, which has continued its forward motion, and thereafter the breech-block and weight move rearwards together with a decreased velocity. The remaining energy of the recoil is absorbed by the spring l and is utilized to. effect the automatic closing of the breech, in the manner described above. In a modification, the barrel is fixed and the breech-block alone recoils, the weight being arranged as before. To prevent destruction of the cartridge cases when driven back by the gas in the gun to operate the breech mechanism, channels E, Fig. 5, are provided in the chamber so that the gases may exert equal pressures upon the outside and inside of the cartridge cases.
Patent GB-190626314-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Apparatus for Carburetting Air.
Inventor: SMITH HUBERT ELWELL
Filed: 1906-11-20
Granted: 1907-03-28
Abstract: 26,314. Smith, H. E. Nov. 20. Carburetting.-Relates to apparatus for carburetting air wherein the apparatus which supplies the hydrocarbon is enclosed in a gas-tight receptacle through which the air has to pass, so that any leakage of liquid or vapour from the pump &c. merely results in a greater richness of the mixture. In the form shown, an air-compressor A, which consists of a bell a surrounding an annular chamber c and moving in an enclosure b, is driven by a water motor d, which simultaneously operates the fuel pump C. The pump C and an air-tight fuel tank t are enclosed in an air-tight chamber B, through which the air to be carburetted passes. As the bell a moves upwards, air is drawn in through a valve r and pipe m, and on the downstroke is forced through a valve s and pipe n to a bell E containing a carburettor D of any suitable construction, to which fuel is simultaneously supplied by the pump C and a pipe l. The movement of the bell d may control the water supply to the motor d. A pipe v leads from the gasholder side of the valves r, s to the bottom of the tank t, the air so supplied to the tank serving to keep the liquid stirred ; the pipes v, l are preferably enclosed within the pipes m, n. The carburetted air passes away by a pipe p.
Patent GB-190627799-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Glass Pressing and Blowing Machines.
Inventor: SIEVERT PAUL THEODOR
Filed: 1906-12-06
Granted: 1907-04-25
Abstract: 27,799. Sievert, P. T. Dec. 6. Blowing; moulding; pressing; reheating; firing.-In a machine for pressing, blowing, finishing, and annealing glass drinking- vessels &c., the molten metal is placed in a press mould 2 supported, together with a blowing- mould 6, on an arm 22 pivoted at 21 to the machine frame 10. The arm 22 is swung to the right by a handle 23, until the press mould 2 comes directly beneath the plunger 15, which is held retracted within the blowpipe 12 by a spring 20. The plunger 15 is drawn down by a handle 18 connected with a lever 16 which operates the plunger. In its descent, it carries with it the blowpipe 12 until the blowing-head 41 strikes the top of the mould 2, when the plunger 15 continues to descend against the influence of the spring 20, and compresses the charge in the mould 2. The handle 18 is then released, and the plunger and blowpipe are drawn up by a balance weight w. The plunger 15 retires within the blowpipe 12 and the parison is left adhering to the blowing head 41. The arm 22 is then swung to the left, and a stop 34 on it strikes a stop 35 on an arm 29, pivoted at 30 and supporting the cover 26 of a re-heating drum 5. The cover 26 is thus pushed aside, and the blowpipe may be depressed to bring the adhering parison into the drum 5. When the parison is sufficiently heated, it is drawn up and the arch 22 swung back to the position shown in Fig. 10, the cover 26 being swung back by a spring. The blowpipe is again brought down till the parison enters the blowing-mould 6; a valve 36 is then opened by rotating the handle 23; and admits compressed air by way of a hose h to the blowpipe. Upon the completion of the blow, ing, the blowpipe is raised and the finished tumbler &c. t is knocked off. It may then be inserted in the blowpipe in the reversed position and lowered into the fire drum 5 to polish the edges. For annealing, the finished article is placed in a tube 124 heated by waste gases from the drum 5, and is gradually pushed -down by succeeding articles till it reaches the further end e. The blowpipe &c. may be rotated through the bevel-gear 42 by an electric motor controlled by a switch 45.
Patent GB-190629415-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Beating Engines for Paper Manufacture.
Inventor: PICARD GEORGES DAVID
Filed: 1906-12-24
Granted: 1907-06-06
Abstract: 29,415. Picard, G. D. Dec. 24. Liquids, regulating flow of.-In paper-making, the pressure of the beating-engine cylinder on its bedplate is gradually and automatically varied from a minimum to a maximum and maintained at its maximum pressure until the end of the beating operation. The cylinder a is mounted on a lever c fulcrumed at d and counterbalanced by a reservoir e filled with liquid from a pipe l before each operation. The pressure of the cylinder on its bed-plate f is gradually increased by running the liquid out of the reservoir through the tap i. The maximum pressure is determined by means of a caoutchouc pipe g, h, the end h of which is vertically adjustable. As the head of water diminishes, the rate of flow through the tap i diminishes and the rate of increase of pressure of the cylinder on its bed-plate becomes inconstant. Fig. 4 shows an arrangement for maintaining a constant head of water and therefore a uniform flow of liquid. In this case, the outlet o is connected so as to rise and fall with a float p. The end h is adjustable as before. The caoutchouc pipe may be replaced by a telescopic tube within the reservoir, or a series of taps may be fixed at different heights in the reservoir.
Patent GB-190701680-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Heating Systems.
Inventor: SKIPWORTH GEORGE PHILIP
Filed: 1907-01-22
Granted: 1908-01-16
Abstract: 1680. Skipworth, G. P. Jan. 22. Heating buildings thermostats &c.-Relates to a heating-system in which a mixture of air and steam is circulated by an injector controlled by a thermostatic device. The thermostat 3, controlling the steam inlet 1 to the injector 4, is influenced solely by the return vapours of the system, which enter the casing containing the thermostat by the pipe 10. The air inlet 6 communicates directly with the system without influencing the thermostat. To drain water of condensation, the return pipe may be connected to the lower end of the air pipe by a passage 9 which may contain a non-return valve.
Patent GB-190702038-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: ROBERTS DAVID
Filed: 1907-01-26
Granted: 1907-12-12
Abstract: 2038. Roberts, D. Jan. 26. Gas or explosive-vapour engines.-In engines in which the vaporizer communicates with the cylinder through a contracted neck, the compression pressures are increased by reducing the capacity of the clearance passages. In Fig. 2, the vaporizer d is shown inclined to the axis of the cylinder and with an oil inlet passage at e. The inlet and exhaust valves are arranged vertically in a side pocket g. The vaporizer may be waterjacketed.
Patent GB-190704146-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ventilators for Locomotive Cabs.
Inventor: BURNS ROBERT
Filed: 1907-02-19
Granted: 1907-07-04
Abstract: 4146. Burns, R. Feb. 19. Car ventilators.-Comprises means for ventilating the cabs of locomotives. The upper ventilators 4 are provided with bell-mouths so as to catch the air when the locomotive is running, the air being deflected downwards through a pipe 4<1> and out at a bell-mouth 4<11> into the cab. Other ventilators 7 are fitted below the firedoors, and air from these is deflected upwards through pipes 7<1>, 7<11 >into the cab, where it meets the down-blast from the upper ventilators 4, causing a swirling of the air currents which keeps the space in front of the fire-box cool. Dampers are provided in the ventilators 4, 7, the handles of which are shown at 4" and 8 respectively, for the purpose of controlling the air-currents. Pockets are provided at 4<5> to arrest any sparks and cinder-dust from the locomotive. The elbow 7<11> of the pipe 7' is movably set in place so that its mouth may be set at any desired angle. An air-pipe 9<1> is provided with air under pressure by means of a valve 9, so that by starting the air-jet tips 9<11>, the cab can be supplied with air while the engine is moving slowly or standing still.
Patent GB-190704176-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Talking Machines
Inventor: KLENK HEINRICH
Filed: 1907-02-19
Granted: 1907-09-12
Abstract: 4176. Klenk, H., and Krebs, H. Feb. 19. <*> Phonographs &c.-A phonograph or gramophone having mechanism 1, record 2, sound-box 4, tonearm 5, and trumpet 7, is enclosed in a casing provided with sounding-boards 8, 8<a> on the latter of which is mounted a series of strings 11, which are directly or indirectly vibrated by the sound waves issuing from the trumpet 7. The strings are connected to a block 10, carried over a bridge 12, and secured to hooks 13. The trumpet 7 may be connected by a strut 19 with the bridge 12, as shown in Fig. 5, to vibrate the strings directly. Doors 15, 16 are provided for the soundboard and strings, and a hinged flap 17 for access to the phonograph. The strings may be struck separately by hand or by a pianoforte action from keys 21 to reinforce the sound of the phonograph. In the modification shown in Fig. 5, the phonograph is combined with a zither.
Patent GB-190705795-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Dressing or Sifting Machines for Potatoes and the like.
Inventor: GORDON ALEXANDER PATERSON
Filed: 1907-03-11
Granted: 1907-11-14
Abstract: 5795. Gordon, A. P. March 11. Sifting potatoes &c.-In a machine for sifting or dressing potatoes &c., the materials are fed through a hopper 6, preferably formed in one piece with the riddle case 5 and having an adjustable board 19, on to interchangeable inclined screens 1, 2, 3 of different meshes. The screens are placed in tiers and are supported by adjustable steel straps 24 in the screen case 5, which is suspended by the steel straps 21 from the frame 4 and is reciprocated by manual or other power through gearing 8, a crank-shaft 9, &c. Attached to the front bf the machine and driven from the main shaft at variable speeds is an elevator 12, composed of an endless chain of transverse bars, which transfers the potatoes &c. to the sorting- table 17, or to a weighing-machine, cart, &c. The screens 1, 2 are so arranged that when the screen 1 discharges on to the elevator, the screen 2 discharges into exits 23 having inclined surfaces covered with zinc and vice versa; the screen 3 discharges either to the right or the left of the machine as desired.
Patent GB-190708471-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Alarm Bells.
Inventor: KESSLER NIKOLA
Filed: 1907-04-11
Granted: 1908-04-11
Abstract: 8471. Kessler, N., and Jelich, G. April 11. Gate-opening apparatus.-A vertically swinging barrier is lowered on the approach of a train by an electric motor 6, the train being arranged to complete a circuit through a battery 2 and the motor. A lamp signal 8 and a bell 9 are included in the circuit. An indicating-arm 10 is also arranged to show the direction in which the train is travelling, being actuated by one or other of two electromagnets 14, 15 connected to insulated sections of the line on opposite sides of the crossing. The electro-magnets act on iron plates 13 suspended from arms on the indicator spindle. The gate returns to its raised position when the train has passed.
Patent GB-190713275-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Backband Staples or Fittings and in the Method and Means for Attaching same to and Detaching them from the Shafts of Carts and other Animal-driven Road Vehicles.
Inventor: DOLBY BENJAMIN
Filed: 1907-06-07
Granted: 1908-03-19
Abstract: 13,275. Dolby, B. June 7. Staples.-A readily detachable fitting for attaching the backband staple and tug hooks to the shafts of a vehicle comprises a staple F, Fig. 1, with outwardly and inwardly angled retaining-ends I, I<1>, which fit and are locked in sockets C, C' in or on the shaft A. The locking is effected by means of a thumb-lever J, Figs. 2 and 6, pivoted at the rear end of the socket C' and having a projection K adapted to engage with a slot formed in the side of the socket C<1>. The part M of the lever J abuts on the rear vertical part of the staple F when in the locked position. To release the staple, the lever J is turned in the direction of the arrow, Fig. 2 ; the retaining-ends I, I<1> can then be slid clear of their housings in the recesses C, C<1>. The slidable hooks H, H<1> are for the front and rear tugs, and the hook G for the backband.
Patent GB-190715168-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Friction Driving Gear.
Inventor: DICKSON WILLIAM KENNEDY LAURIE
Filed: 1907-07-01
Granted: 1908-06-25
Abstract: 15,168. Dickson, W. K. L. July 1. Clutches.-Relates to ratchet clutches which permit of drive and free-wheeling in either direction. Figs. 1 and 2 show the application to the front driving-wheels of motor-vehicles. The driving- axle e has a universal joint k and carries a disk f with rectangular recesses h, in which engage projections g on blocks d. When driven in either direction, the blocks grip the sides of an annular recess c in a disk a secured to the road wheel, but allow free running of the latter. For steering purposes, the steering-rod r is secured to an axle bearing piece n which is pivoted on the axle bearing o. The device may be applied to each of the driving road wheels to obviate the use of a differential.
Patent GB-190716817-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cylinders for Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: GREVES THOMAS
Filed: 1907-07-23
Granted: 1907-12-12
Abstract: 16,817. Greves, T. July 23. Gas and like engines; cylinders. The water jacket A is cast with double walls in one piece and fits over and is bolted to the cylinder liner C, which is provided for this purpose with a flange E. The liner is bolted to the engine framing by a flange H, and can be easily renewed.
Patent GB-190723175-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Screw Cutting Appliances.
Inventor: ADAMS EDWIN
Filed: 1907-10-21
Granted: 1908-08-27
Abstract: 23,175. Adams, E., and Howard, J. Oct. 21. Screwing.-In screw-cutting appliances in which the tools are mounted in a spring or like controlled cam-plate, release is obtainad by means of a radially - movable stop h, which is slotted at c<1> to receive a projection on the handle c and is attached toa pivoted handle i. A spring connects the two handles, and when the handle i is depressed the stop h is withdrawn from the handle c, which rotates with the cam-plate for opening the tools. The apparatus, may be adapted for automatic release of the tools by means of a striking piece. The cam-plate may be made stationary, and its holder may then rotate.
Patent GB-190724523-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Trains of Conveyor Rolls.
Inventor: THOMAS ALPHONSE
Filed: 1907-11-05
Granted: 1908-02-06
Abstract: 24,523. Thomas, A. Nov. 10, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Rolling.-The rollers 1 of a conveyer, such as is used in bar-rolling mills, are supported by other rollers 2, 6, 15, some of either set of rollers being positively driven. In the conveyer shown, the supporting-rollers 6 are driven by gearing 7, 18 from a shaft 9, and the supporting-rollers 15 by coupling-rods 12. The rollers 2 are idle. Guides 16 keep the work on the rollers 1.
Patent GB-190724539-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Duplex Pumping Engines.
Inventor: ODDIE PHILIP FRANCIS
Filed: 1907-11-06
Granted: 1908-08-06
Abstract: 24,539. Oddie, P. F. Nov. 6. Drawings to Specification. Steam pumps.-In power-cylinder valve-gear of the class described in Specification No. 21,224, A.D. 1903, the piston-rods are provided with concentric cylindrical ends sliding in corresponding recesses in the valve-chest. The ends are flattened and provided with slots which engage projections for moving the valves.
Patent GB-190800073-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Screws.
Inventor: LAKE HAROLD WILLIAMSON
Filed: 1908-01-01
Granted: 1909-01-01
Abstract: 73. Lake, H. W., [Jordan, W. C.]. Jan. 1. Wood-screws.-A wood-screw is formed with self-countersinking grooves 4, which are preferably undercut and bevelled at 7 to provide sharp cutting-edges. The grooves extend obliquely under the head 2 and terminate bluntly to prevent further driving after the head is flush with the surface of the wood. The groove 4 may extend to the point 5 to render the screw self-boring. [Reference has been directed under Section 7 of Patents &c. Act, 1907, to Specification No. 15,102, A.D. 1906.]
Patent GB-190802039-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Spring Tyres for Vehicle Wheels.
Inventor: THOMSON JOHN
Filed: 1908-01-29
Granted: 1908-08-27
Abstract: 2039. Thomson, J. Jan. 29. Springs.-The lowest coil of a helical spring used in a wheel tyre is formed of increased diameter, and may be held by a detachable and a fixed flange 19, 18, Fig. 6, or may be bent at the sides over the edges of an ordinary rim 11, Fig. 7. Each spring is compound and formed as a close nest the members of which are of decreasing diameter, Fig. 2, and may be of decreasing gauge and alternately of opposite inclination.