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Patent GB-190606951-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automobile Trains.
Inventor: LUIGI ANGELO DE
Filed: 1906-03-22
Granted: 1907-04-22
Abstract: 6951. Luigi, A. de, and Ramazzotti, C. March 22. Motor road vehicles; traction engines.-Relates to coupling-arrangements and chain and other transmission gearing by which the power furnished by one carriage of a road train is transmitted to all the other carriages for the purpose of driving them. Figs. 1 and 2 show an elevation and plan of one complete unit. The connexion between any pair of carriages comprises a pole L rigidly secured by a screw W to the rear of the leading carriage, and pivoted at K to a bolt L<1> which is pivotally mounted in a bracket I on the front axle of the following carriage and turns with the steering-wheels. Power is transmitted from the leading carriage through the chain A, bevel-gearing B, and Oldham's coupling M, to an arrangement of two card an couplings C, D on the forepart of the following carriage. The two cardan couplings are so arranged and combined that the periodical variations in the speed of rotation of one coupling are neutralized by those of the other coupling. With this object, the coupling C is carried by the bracket I, which turns with the pole L, while the coupling D is carried by the frame of the vehicle, the two being connected by a sleeve F allowing telescopic movements. The axes of the outer forks of the two cardan couplings thus form an angle, the apex of which lies in the vertical axes about which the pole L and bracket I turn. The bevel-gearing B transmits motion by the chains E, E<1> to the next carriage, and also by the chain O to a differential gear P driving the rear wheels. The Oldham's coupling M allows play of the springs and also allows the two carriages to tilt sidewavs relatively to one another, about the bolt L', the bevel-gearing B and distance-rods X turning with the front carriage. When the train leaves an even road and runs on to a rising or descending road, the carriages may move relatively to one another about the pivot K. In order that the action may not affect the connexion between the chains E', A, an Oldham's coupling R is provided as shown in Fig. 4. The axes of the chain-wheels may thus move nearer to or farther from one another. An Oldham's coupling is also provided between the chain-wheel driven by the chain O and the differential gear P, to allow play of the springs. The distances between the vertical axes of the foreframes are equal for the whole train of carriages, so that all the carriages of the train may have successively the same angle of deviation.
Patent GB-190609416-A (GB)
Title: Process for Drying Molasses and Molasses Food-stuffs.
Inventor: FOKANYI LADISLAS
Filed: 1906-04-21
Granted: 1907-04-11
Abstract: 9416. Fokanyi, L., Tornyay, Baron R. T.-S. de, and Weiser, S. April 21. Syrups, treating for transport or storage.-Burnt or slaked lime is added to molasses in order to absorb its moisture. Any excess of lime is removed by treatment with carbon dioxide, preferably under pressure.
Patent GB-190611679-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Water Wheels for Driving Purposes.
Inventor: LEE JAMES
Filed: 1906-05-18
Granted: 1907-01-31
Abstract: 11,679. Lee, J. May 18. Self-driving motors.-A water-wheel A is provided with buckets B into which water is delivered by pumps K, which are operated from a shaft L driven by toothed gearing from the axle of the wheel A. A plate N is fitted to keep the water in the bucket for a longer period. Specifications Nos. 535 and 2989, A.D. 1864, No. 2203, A.D. 1890, No. 4026, A.D. 1892, and No. 1671, A.D. 1903, are referred to.
Patent GB-190612024-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with Electrically Lighting Up Gas Lamps.
Filed: 1906-05-23
Granted: 1907-03-07
Abstract: 12,024. Electrical Improvements, Ltd., and Hacking, A. E. May 23. Lighting gas.-Gas lamps are lighted by an electric arc set up between two tips c, e by temporarily separating them. This may be done mechanically but preferably by means of a solenoid f. One tip c is fixed in the burner head and is in electric connexion with the burner body and a wire h. The other tip e is mounted on a rod d, preferably between a collar d<2> and a nut d<3>, and is in electric connexion with a wire g through a wire g', a connexion g<3>, a wire g<2> and the coil f. The rod d passes through an insulating bush c<a> and is attached at its lower end to the solenoid core f<2>; means such as d<4> may be provided for adjusting the length of the rod. When an electric current is sent through the wires h, g, the core f<2> is raised and an arc is set up at the tips c, e. The tips may take various forms; preferably, the lower end of the tip e is made concave and the upper end of the tip c convex as in Fig. 2. In any case, a recess e<2> is provided to protect the collar d<3>. The tip e is a carbon block. Several lamps may be arranged in parallel or in series.
Patent GB-190612850-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Folding Chair.
Inventor: GEMBITSKI SAMUEL SAUNDERS
Filed: 1906-06-01
Granted: 1907-02-14
Abstract: 12,850. Gembitski, S. S. June 1. Chairs.-A folding chair is made up of two rectangular frames, crossing but not pivoted to one another, and linked together above and below the point of crossing by pivoted links, the lengths of which are chosen that the jointed framework will adjust itself to any desired angle. The chair may, in addition, serve as a rocking chair. It consists of a rectangular frame A, a, B, b crossing a similar but wider frame C, c, D, d, the whole being held together by the pivoted links F below the point of crossing and by links H above the point of crossing bent as shown to serve as arms. The canvas seat is secured between the cross-pieces a, c, and may be wound round these cross-pieces and secured by a strap when the chair is folded. Corner or angle pieces may be used to strengthen the rectangular frames, and the ends of the cross-bar b are preferably extended to prevent an excessive downward movement of the seat.
Patent GB-190614813-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Latches, or Locks, for Effecting Flushing, when the Latches, or Locks, are Actuated.
Inventor: HELLYER SAMUEL STEVENS
Filed: 1906-06-28
Granted: 1907-04-04
Abstract: 14,813. Hellyer, S. S. June 28. Latches.-A latch is arranged to operate flushing- apparatus when the inside handle is actuated. The inside handle is mounted on the spindle B, and is adapted to withdraw the latch D by means of a follower lever C which engages the projections D<1> thereon, and at the same time to operate the sliding bar E to which suitable means for operating the flushing-apparatus is connected.
Patent GB-190617916-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Time Pieces.
Inventor: TAVIRA FERNANDO LINAN Y
Filed: 1906-08-09
Granted: 1906-11-22
Abstract: 17,916. Linan y Tavira, F. Aug. 9. Drawings tn Specification. Dials.-To enable the number of minutes before or after the hour to be determined by the angular distance between the minute and hour hands, the latter is attached to the minute dial, which revolves with it within the fixed annular hour dial, the minute-hand being arranged to complete 1 1/12 or 1 1/24 revolutions each hour, according as the dial is adapted for twelve or twenty-four hours.
Patent GB-190619795-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Pressing of Trousers and other Clothing.
Inventor: HILL JOHN
Filed: 1906-09-05
Granted: 1907-03-28
Abstract: 19,795. Hill, J., and Holttum, W. Sept. 5. Presses.-A pressing-table for trousers is provided with an air cushion into which the seams and buttons sink so as to allow the garment to be pressed evenly, and with a specially-shaped part for trousers. The table A, preferably of metal, is covered with sheet rubber B or other impervious material hermetically sealed round the edges. The cover is inflated through a valve 0 ; or an air cushion may be provided covered with the material B, which need not be air-proof. The table is made rectangular for pressing the legs of the trousers, and may have a part G on which the seat is pressed, and two wings H on which the upper front portions are pressed, the buttons and seams sinking into a slot or recess K ; or only one wing may be provided centrally. One rectangular and one of the shaped tables are carried by brackets loosely mounted on a stationary leg, and are raised to a hollow steamheated presser-plate by an hydraulic ram engaging a plate or boss N on the table A, which is provided with a strengthening-web F. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specification No. 3825, A.D. 1905.]
Patent GB-190629671-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cycle Attachments for Supporting and Locking purposes.
Inventor: STILES HENRY
Filed: 1906-12-29
Granted: 1907-12-05
Abstract: 29,671. Stiles, H. Dec. 29. Supports.-In a cycle support comprising a leg pivoted on a lock-box, the corresponding inclined faces are set out from the leg and the box. The box, attached to the down-tube by clips d, is formed with side cheeks h and a base f, a slot k<1> in which receives a hasp k on the leg e when this is swung from the retaining-clip b. The hasp pushes aside a spring-pressed bolt m mounted under the base f; when the bolt has returned to hold the leg, it may be secured by the wards of a lock, a removable key inserted either through one of the side cheeks or through corresponding holes in the leg and the base releasing the spring-pressed bolt. This bolt is provided with a button o to release the hasp. The leg is channel-shaped in cross section.
Patent GB-190701052-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Percussive Tools Operated by Reciprocating Columns of Air
Filed: 1907-01-15
Granted: 1908-01-02
Abstract: 1052. Lake, H. H., [Ingersoll Rand Co.]. Jan. 15. Cylinders.-The front and rear chambers 4, 5 of a percussive-tool cylinder are separated by a ring 15 which is circumferentially grooved to receive a split locking-ring 18, which also enters a groove in the cylinder wall and may be pressed right into the groove in the ring by screws 20 for disconnecting purposes.
Patent GB-190701725-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Apparatus for Stoppering Bottles.
Inventor: HOYLE THOMAS
Filed: 1907-01-23
Granted: 1907-10-31
Abstract: 1725. Hoyle, T. Jan. 23. Stoppering.-Relates to a machine which enables screwed stoppers to be applied tightly and with substantially the same degree of tightness for each bottle. The stopper is inserted by hand into the bottle; the head of the stopper is then placed between a fixed jaw 9 and a jaw 10 on a spring- controlled plunger 12, which is operated by a footlever 4, pitman 16, and lever 15, in order to grip the stopper head tightly by the jaws 9, 10. The jaws are lined with rubber, leather, &c. 15. When the stopper is gripped, the bottle is rotated by hand to effect a tight closure. The machine is provided with a seat 5 on which the operator sits astride. In a modification, a separate seat 7<a>, Fig. 6, is used for the use of female operators ; the lower jaw 10 is fixed and the upper jaw is actuated by spring controlled levers and rods in a manner similar to that described above.
Patent GB-190702968-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Driving Belt Fasteners.
Inventor: LEWIS HARRY
Filed: 1907-02-06
Granted: 1908-01-09
Abstract: 2968. Lewis, H., and Lewis, A. M. Feb. 6. Belt and band fastenings.-A sheet-metal plate p, Fig. 2, covering the abutting ends of the belt, has dome-like protrusions p<1> each with a central hole p<2>. In these holes are located non-rotatable nipples n which engage with screws s, having countersunk heads s<1>. Projections p<3> may be pressed from the plate p into the belt. A button fastening is shown in Fig. 8. With canvas belting, a washer w, Fig. 10, having spikes w<1> is employed. For wide belts, double plates having two or more nipples and screws abreast may be used.
Patent GB-190703830-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Umbrellas
Inventor: FRIEDLAENDER ADOLF
Filed: 1907-02-15
Granted: 1907-12-31
Abstract: 3830. 3rriedlaender, A. Feb. 15. Holding open and closed; ribs; stretchers.-Relates to umbrellas of the kind made with shortened stretchers, which are pivoted to the ribs at points near the top-notch, and consists in means for operating the runner so as to facilitate opening and closing. The stretchers are less than two-fifths of the length of the ribs, and the distance between the top-notch and the joint is less than one-third of the length of the rib. In one arrangement, the runner e, Fig. 2, is connected by a cord g &c. to a sleeve f, which is pushed upwards against the runner to open the umbrella. To close the umbrella, the sleeve f is disengaged from the usual catch and pulled downwards; when the cord becomes taut, the runner also descends. In a modified form of sleeve, shown in Fig. 7, the upper part f is enlarged so as to fit over the runner, so that the stick need not be reduced in section as shown in Fig. 2. In this case, the connexion between the runoer and the sleeve is in the form of a thin rod l with a hooked end m. A device for locking the sleeve is shown in Fig. 4. Attached to the handle is a fixed tubular piece p<1> provided with a slot r, through which passes a spring s on an inner movable sleeve p<2>. When the operating- sleeve p is pulled downwards, a projection t on its interior passes over the spring s and becomes locked by it, while the bent portion m of the rod l is held between the end of the operating-sleeve and a projection u on the inner sleeve p<2>. When the sleeve p is raised to open the umbrella, the spring s presses against the edge of the slot r and is pushed in, allowing the projection t to pass so as to disconnect the sleeve. The inner sleeve and spring s are again returned to their positions when the bent portion m pushes against the projection u.
Patent GB-190708350-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Fire Grate.
Inventor: BROWNE JOHN EDWIN
Filed: 1907-04-10
Granted: 1908-04-10
Abstract: 8350. Browne, J. E. April 10. Grates; air supply.- Air is led under the fireplace and through the back of the fuel holder A, and is emitted in a heated state at a point J just above the level of the fuel, in order to consume the smoke &c. rising from the fire. The invention is applied to a "well" or low fire having a solid fire clay bottom or, as shown, a small grated bottom opening K. In the latter case, a small ashpan F is provided, arranged above the air passage. [Reference has been directed under Section 7 of Patents &c. Act, 1907, to Specifications No. 635, A.D. 1867, No. 4526, A.D. 1881, and No. 15,032, A.D. 1884.]
Patent GB-190710887-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sash-windows.
Inventor: PETERS MATHIAS
Filed: 1907-05-10
Granted: 1908-05-11
Abstract: 10,887. Peters, M. May 10. Hinges.-The upper sash f is arranged to turn inwards, and the lower sash n can then slide in the frame. The lower rail of the upper sash is grooved to receive a rod s carried by arms b, c mounted in bearings l on the window frame, so that, when the catch securing the sash is released, the sash may be swung away from the frame on the rod s by means of a handle on the arm c until extensions x of the arms b, c abut against the bearings l, and may be held at an angle by means of a stay.
Patent GB-190714935-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Distribution of Electric Currents in the Three- and More-wire Systems.
Inventor: TORDA THEODORE
Filed: 1907-06-29
Granted: 1908-02-13
Abstract: 14,935. Torda, T., and Torda, L. June 29. Distributing. - In a system of distribution in which three or more distributing wiresare employed, boosters are provided to keep the potential between the mains constant. The outer leads W<1>, W<2> of three-wire system of distribution are provided with boosters B<1>, B<2>. These boosters are provided with two field windings, one of which is placed in the middle wire W<0>. If the load between the leads W<1>, W<0> is increased, the current in the lead W<0> flows from A to O, the fields F<1>, F1<#> assist each other, and the fields F2, F2<#> oppose one another, thereby increasing the out-put of the booster B<1>, and decreasing that of B<2>. A five-wire system is shown in Fig. 2. In this arrangement, the boosters B<2>, B<3> may be provided with a single field winding. Field regulators may be employed to make the compensating effect of the field windings more exact, and the windings, F1#, F2<#>, &c. may be arranged in any suitable manner.
Patent GB-190719340-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Signalling Telegraphs
Filed: 1907-08-28
Granted: 1908-02-27
Abstract: 19,340. Siemens & Halske Akt.-Ges. Dec. 17, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Brakes.-In ordertelegraph apparatus, means are provided to damp the oscillations of the moving parts by friction. A disk a of lead or material of high specific gravity is free to rotate on the shaft b of the moving part, and another disk c, turning with the shaft b but free to slide along it, is held in contact with the disk a by the spring d. If the shaft b is oscillated, the disk a, owing to its inertia, lags behind the shaft, thus damping the oscillations. In a modification, two arms, free to rotate on the shaft, are connected by a spiral spring, stops and pins being provided in the loose and fast disks respectively, which engage the arms.
Patent GB-190722747-A (GB)
Title: Improved Manufacture of Incandescence Filaments for Electric Light from Difficultly Fusible Metals.
Filed: 1907-10-15
Abstract: 22,747. Siemens & Halske Akt.-Ges. Oct. 26,1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Void. [Published under Patents &c. Act, 1907.] Wire; drawing; rolling; squirting; working by unclassified operations.-Refractory metals difficult to work are made into electric-lamp filaments by embedding the powdered metal in a very ductile metal and working the two together ; the ductile metal may then be removed, or, if sufficiently refractory, like thorium or an alloy thereof, allowed to remain in the filaments. The mixture may be brought to filament form by rolling, drawing, pressing, squirting, or the like, and the ductile metal may be removed by mechanical or chemical means or by volatilization, for example by passage of an electric current.
Patent GB-190724665-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hooks for Hanging Curtains & for other similar purposes
Inventor: ASHWELL GEORGE YATE
Filed: 1907-11-07
Granted: 1908-10-01
Abstract: 24,665. Ashwell, G. Y., and Hammond, Nov.7. Hooks.-A book for hanging curtains &c., having two pointei prongs d, is twisted at c and bent into the form shown. The hook part b may be formed of twisted wire for the whole of its length. The hook and prongs may be stamped from a piece of sheet metal
Patent GB-190802828-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Change Speed Controls
Inventor: BUCH MAX
Filed: 1908-02-07
Granted: 1908-07-02
Abstract: 2828. Buch, M., and Fleming, R. S. Feb 7. Motor road vehicles.-Relates to change-speed gear controls of the kind in which a single handlever operates two co-axially mounted shafts, and consists in providing a positive means of locking the spindles when in the neutral position. The shaft A and sleeve B carry the levers L, M at one end, and gear-wheels C, D at the other end. The lower end of the hand-lever E is formed into a double internally toothed ring carrying a loose inner ring G, all gearing with the wheels C, D. The ring G is prevented from rotating by a bolt H carried by the casing, but can slide to and fro. The hand-lever is shown in its neutral position, and both shafts are locked by the ring G. To rotate, say the shaft A, the hand-lever is moved to the right until the teeth gear with the wheel C. The sleeve B is then locked by the ring G, while the right-hand teeth of the lever are carried past the wheel D and the lever and shaft A are free to rotate in either direction. Instead of the gear teeth, keyways or squares may be used, and instead of mounting the locking-ring in the lever, the lever may be inserted in the locking-ring.
Patent GB-190805780-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Manufacture of Hollow Mouldings, Tubes and the like.
Inventor: LOVE WILLIAM
Filed: 1908-03-14
Granted: 1909-03-15
Abstract: 5780. Love, W. March 14. Paper and wood tubes are made by passing strips or ribbons of wood, strawboard, paper, &c. independently through configurating dies or formers, and then through assombling and finishing dies, the longitudinal and transverse joints being staggered. The strips are coated with an adhesive and dried prior to passing them through the dies, and veneer is previously soaked in a solution of caustic soda or other alkali. Fig. 1 shows the general arrangement of the dies for producing a corrugated moulding ; dies for tubular articles would be of segmental shape. The strips are drawn from rolls g through shaping-dies b, c, d, thence through an assembling-die e and a reciprocating drawing-die h, shown also in Fig. 4. The jaws of this die are closed to seize and draw the material by cams t, r, actuated by levers s connected to cross-heads u, which, with the whole die, are reciprocated on tappet guides v. The jaws may be mounted as described in Specifications No. 3210, A.D. 1906, [Abridgment Class Fabrics, Dressing &c.], and No. 7526, A.D. 1907, [Abridgment Class Buildings &c.]. The shaped product then passes through a steaming or damping-die, a drying die k, a cooling-die, and a reciprocating finishing and embossing die similar to the die h. The reciprocating die may act alternately or simultaneously, The dies are removable from their frames, which can be fixed at convenient intervals on the girders a, The strips may be supplied as shown in Fig. 6, and be wrapped around a core x reciprocated longitudinally. The core may be formed in two lengths, which, when separated, permit the finished moulding &c. to be cut off in the gap.
Patent GB-190806443-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Machine Saws
Inventor: BRENTA LOUIS
Filed: 1908-03-23
Granted: 1908-09-17
Abstract: 6443. Brenta, L. March 23. Sawing.-The pulleys of an horizontal band-saw machine are carried in the centre of a frame in bearings arranged on vertically adjastable supports. The pulleys 12 are carried in bearings 11 held by catches 19 on supports 3, which are vertically adjustable in guides by means of screws 4, internally-threaded wheels 5, pinions 7, and bevel-gear, from horizontal driving-shafts rotated by fast and loose pulleys and a clutch. To insert a new saw-band, the pulleys are raised by the engagement of a hook 15 on a lever 14 with a hook 13 on one of the bearings, a second hook 17 on the lever engaging a projection on the bearing 18 to prevent the pulley from falling.
Patent GB-190809448-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fuse Setting Machines.
Filed: 1908-05-01
Granted: 1908-09-24
Abstract: 9448. Krupp Akt.-Ges. F. July 11, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Fuses for projectiles.-In a setting-key, the principal adjustment and the correction for errors of the day are effected in two operations by the angular adjustment of the same setting-body B. By means of the crank H and the worm E, Figs. 1 and 2, the body B is set relatively to the body A for the range, the amount being indicated by the movement relatively to the zero-line p<3> of the scale b<3>, carried by a flange b<2> of the body B. The line p<3> is marked on a ring P rotatable by means of a worm N and sector p'. The shaft J of the worm N is rotated by means of a cap M through a pin i<5>, Fig. 3, working in a double cam-groove m<3>, m<4>, which is so constructed that before the shaft receives any rotation it is moved longitudinally against the spring K ; the squared portion i<3> thus emerges from the slot in the bush c<3>, and the wheels i<1>, h<1>, which have bevelled teeth, Fig. 4, are also thereby brought into engagement. The further rotation of the shaft J moves the ring P through the gearing N, p<1>, and the body B through the wheels i<1>, h<1>, both being moved through the same angle. The correction adjustment is thereby made by observing the rotation of the mark p<3> relatively to the fixed scale c<8>. The parts are so arranged that, when a division of the scale c<8> registers with the mark p<3>, the squared portion i<3> of the shaft J can return into the slot c<3> on the release of the handle m'. Other parts of the mechanism shown are similar to that described in Specification No. 28,609, A.D. 1907.