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Patent GB-190603362-A (GB)
Title: Means of Mounting a Wheel with its Axis Inclined to that of an Axle or Shaft with which it Turns and of Driving the Wheel from the Axle or Shaft or the Axle or Shaft from the Wheel.
Inventor: SMITH GEORGE HERBERT
Filed: 1906-02-12
Granted: 1907-02-12
Abstract: 3362. Smith, G. H. Feb. 12. Mcunting and securing wheels &c. on shafts.-Relates to means for mounting a wheel &c., more particularly a dished road wheel for motor-cars &c., with the axis inclined to that of the driving-shaft. The driving axle or shaft C passes through the sleeve B, which acts as a bearing, while the wheel A is mounted on the sleeve so as to turn about an axis a<x> a<x> inclined to that of the shaft b<x> b<x>. The shaft C is in driving connexion with the wheel by means of a connexion E, fixed on the protruding end c of the axle and having teeth e engaging corresponding teeth on the hub A' of the wheel. A cap G is screwed on to the hub A' to enclose the coupling &c. If desired, a gear-wheel may be mounted on the axle as above, and drive the road wheel turning on another axis but in the same plane as the gearwheel. In either arrangement, the wheel may drive the shaft.
Patent GB-190603677-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Regulation of Alternating Current Circuits subject to Fluctuations of Load.
Filed: 1906-02-14
Granted: 1906-08-30
Abstract: 3677. Siemens Bros. & Co., [Siemens- Schesckertwerke Ges.]. Feb. 14. Distributing; regulating.-Inthe regulation of alternating-current circuits by means of automatically - operating buffer devices, an alternating-current motor is interposed between the main leads and the rotary converter and buffer battery employed. The field of the booster is excited by a current which varies with the load on the network, and may also be dependent upon a current derived from the storage battery. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, the excitation of the booster is effected through the series transformer g and the auxiliary rotary converter h. In a modified arrangement, the excitation is effected by means of a current from the battery e, the current being regulated by a variable resistance controlled by a solenoid carrying a current proportional to the network load.
Patent GB-190606898-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Power Controlling Mechanism.
Inventor: MCKEEN WILLIAM RILEY
Filed: 1906-03-22
Granted: 1907-03-14
Abstract: 6898. McKeen, W. R. March 22. Clutches; toothed gearing.-Relates to clutch and two-speed gearing controlled by compressed elastic fluid for transmitting power from the motor to the driving-axle of railway and like motor-cars, as described in Specificataon No. 6900, A.D. 1906. Fig. 1 shows a sectional elevation on the axle 2. A sprocket-wheel 4, driven from a crank-shaft of the engine, is loosely mounted upon and may be connected by a clutch to the sleeve 3, which is loose upon the axle 2, and may drive it at either of two speeds. The clutch comprises a carrier 5 secured to a sprocket-wheel, and provided with an inwardlydirected flange 7, adapted to be gripped between clutch members 10 11, the two members being drawn together by means of bolts 12 and link-work operated from a sliding sleeve 18. The sleeve 3 drives the axle 2 through two-speed clutch gearing in which the clutch member 34 locks either of the toothed wheels 29, 33 to the axle, the wheel 29 being keyed to the sleeve 3, and the wheel 33 driven from the wheel 29 through a countershaft. The countershaft and the operating means for the clutch and speed gear are carried by a frame 25 loosely mounted upon the sleeve and axle, and further spring-supported from the frame of the vehicle. The clutch sleeve 18 and the clutch member 34 of the speed gear are operated through pivoted levers 22, 40 by hand or fluid pressure acting in cylinders 44,45.
Patent GB-190613765-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Money Boxes.
Inventor: JONES FREDERICK
Filed: 1906-06-15
Granted: 1906-11-08
Abstract: 13,765. Jones, F., and Brown, J. June 15. Money-boxes, made preferably in the form of a gasmeter, are provided with devices to record the number of coins inserted and to open automatically when a predetermined number have been inserted. A coin f, Fig. 3, on passing down the shoot b<1>, turns the toothed wheel d through one tenth of a revolution, and so operates the pointer c, Fig. 4. On the tenth coin being inserted, a pawl g engages a wheel h with ten teeth, mounted on the spindle h' of the pointer c<1>. Hundreds are recorded by the pointer c<2> on the spindle i<1>, which carries a toothed wheel i operated by the pawl h<2> on the spindle h<1>. A spring pawl d<2> prevents the wheel d from being accidentally rotated, and ensures its stopping in the correct position, the wheels h, i being similarly controlled if required. In the arrangement shown, when the hundredth coin is inserted, the projection n<1>, Fig. 5, of the cam n on the spindle h<1> raises the arm m and disengages the catch j from the lid a<1> against the action of the spring l, thus causing the lid to fly open under the influence of a spring, preferably arranged at the hinge.
Patent GB-190615568-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement connected with Sewing Machines for Hemstitching and the like.
Inventor: MCCLOSKEY CHARLES
Filed: 1906-07-10
Granted: 1907-01-17
Abstract: 15,568. McCloskey, C. July 10. Hem-stitching machines.-When two machines are used for sewing rows of hem-stitching &c., one of the machines h is made laterally adjustable upon its hinges c and is provided with an extended driving-shaft f and an adjustable pulley, in order that the machine may be moved near to or farther away from the other machine so as to do rows of sewing at varying distances apart. A bracket g supports the end of the shaft.
Patent GB-190619891-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cycle and Analogous Bells
Inventor: NICHOLAS ALFRED
Filed: 1906-09-07
Granted: 1907-06-27
Abstract: 19,891. Nicholas, A. Sept. 7. Velocipede bells.-The domes a of cycle &c. bells are mounted on a spring frame, consisting of three arched aims b screwed at d to the base c and having overlapping holes at their upper ends formed into an eyed centre-piece e in which a hollow bush f is secured. The dome is secured by a hollow screw g provided with a milled head, a projection a<1> on the dome fitting a recess f<3> in the bush to prevent rotation. The spindle m, fitting in the lower part of the bush and the base, is provided with longitudinal grooves to permit of lubrication from the hollow clamping-screw without removing the dome. The hammers h are mounted between tongues k, which may be adjusted to press more or less heavily upon the hammers to vary the intensity of the blows. The toothed quadrant n has its teeth on the inside, thus giving a greater range of movement.
Patent GB-190627725-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Double Carbon Electric Arc Lamp having Inclined Carbon Holders.
Inventor: BROCKIE JAMES
Filed: 1906-12-05
Granted: 1907-12-05
Abstract: 27,725. Brockie, J. Dec. 5. Arc lamps.-Carbons are fed alternately from two sections of each of two inclined magazines. so that before the stumps of one pair of carbons are ejected the next pair comes into use. In one construction, an electromotor g, Fig. 1, is connected by worm gearing f, f<1> to one of two screws e, e<1>, Figs. 1 and 3, on each magazine c. The screws are geared so as to rotate oppositely, and have nuts h which carry fingers projecting into the two sections of the magazines. The fingers alternately engage carbons b which are pressed by springs towards the adjacent ends of the sections. When either nut reaches the upper limit of its travel, it actuates a tumbler switch k by which the current through the rotor of the electromotor is reversed. The rotor circuit also includes a switch o which is actuated by the armature d<1> of electro-magnets m. This armature is connected to one of the magazines, which can swing on a pivot to strike and regulate the arc. A magneto-electromotor is preferred. In another construction, no reversing- switch is used, and the motor drives a chain on each magazine. The chain passes downwards between the sections of the magazine, and has, on opposite sides, fingers which engage the carbons alternately. A spring or other mechanical motor may replace the electromotor.
Patent GB-190703723-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Corner Connections or Castings for Securing Mattress Frames or Side Members to Bedstead Ends.
Inventor: CHORLTON ISAAC
Filed: 1907-02-15
Granted: 1908-01-09
Abstract: 3723. Chorlton, I., and Smethurst, C. E. Feb. 15. Bedsteads ; mattresses.-A corner connexion for securing a mattress frame d or side frame e to a bedstead end or pillar h provides for lateral inexactitude in fitting the parts. It consists of two parts, one of which A is fixed to the pillar and has a projection with a neck a' and an enlarged head a<2>, and the other B, fixed to the side frame, has two sloping legs b<1>, which engage between the head a<2> and the flat back-plate a. The back a<3> of the head a<2> is curved or inclined on each side of the neck, and the back-plate may be tapered. The legs b<1> form a sloping wall which rests against the sloping faces of the head, a certain amount of clearance being left between the neck and the sides of the legs b<1>, so that accuracy of alinement of the parts is not necessary. The face of the movable casting B is flat, and rests against the back-plate a. The side bar and mattress end may be supported on an extended platform b<2> on the movable casting, and fixed by a bolt c, or by spikes, or screws. The platform is strengthened by a web b<3> on each side, and has a groove in which rests a plate b<7>. This plate can be raised at either end by a stud b<6> so as to correct any canting of the end pillar. The back-plate may be modified for fixing to a round pillar.
Patent GB-190703899-A (GB)
Title: Improved Covering for Corn Stacks or the like.
Inventor: RAMMRATH FRANZ
Filed: 1907-02-16
Granted: 1907-06-20
Abstract: 3899. Rammrath, F. Feb. 16. Pleating &c. - Relates to means for ventilating conical covers for corn shocks &c. - Fig. 2 shows a cover with air inlets b, outlets c, and a hood e. The upper holes may be covered by separate flaps. The cover consists of overlapping plain or corrugated triangular plates made of wood pulp, pasteboard, cardboard, or paper, impregnated with waterproofing materials; strengthening-ribs, such as willow rods, reeds, wires, thin laths, &c. may be embedded in the material and may be arranged parallel or trellis-wise. Fig. 3 shows a method of corrugating the plates and stiffening-ribs by means of grooved rollers.
Patent GB-190711165-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrical Distribution.
Inventor: HIGHFIELD JOHN SOMERVILLE
Filed: 1907-05-13
Granted: 1908-04-23
Abstract: 11,165. Highfield, J. S. May 13. Distributing.-In series distribution systems having two or more generators for high-tension direct current, provision is made for the crossconnexion of the leads to allow a faulty section to be cut out, or to permit of the extension of the system. In a system having two generators a, b, as shown in Fig. 1, switches g and cross-wires h are fitted. Should a fault occur at x, the switch g at the station f<2> is moved over to the right, and the one at station e<3> to the left, thus cutting out the faulty part and converting the whole into two independent series systems. The same means may be employed to convert a two-generator parallelwire loop system into two independent series systems.
Patent GB-190713823-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Document Files or Binders.
Filed: 1907-06-14
Granted: 1907-09-26
Abstract: 13,823. Lamson Paragon Supply Co., and Robinson, G. H. June 14. Filing papers &c.-Relates to document files of the type described in Specification No. 24,597, A.D. 1905. The cover a is provided with posts b eyeleted at d, and with a centre post c having a hooked end e. The posts b are also provided with necked ends which are adapted to engage slots g in a spring-held slide bar h, which is preferably provided with a perforated cover-plate j. To secure a number of papers by a binding cord, the cord is threaded through the eyelets d under the hook e, and the posts are then withdrawn, thus pulling the cord through the papers. A number of papers may be removed simultaneously by means of a bar k having rods l adapted to be inserted in perforations provided in the papers for this purpose.
Patent GB-190715791-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sheep Shears and similar Machines for other like purposes
Inventor: PRESTON JOHN CHARLES
Filed: 1907-07-09
Granted: 1908-01-09
Abstract: 15,791. Preston, J. C. July 9. Horse clippers and the like.-The cutter C is operated by a reciprocating air piston F, situated near the front of the machine, and acting in conjunction with a spring bar D fixed by a bolt G and a stud K. The piston F and the head M of the cutter are slotted to receive the bar. Pressure is applied by a screw E acting upwardly on the rear of the bar D.
Patent GB-190716166-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Supplying of Current to Electric Motors in Series Systems
Inventor: HIGHFIELD JOHN SOMERVILLE
Filed: 1907-07-13
Granted: 1908-04-23
Abstract: 16,166. Highfield, J. S. July 13. Motors, controlling.-Relates to the control of motors subject to rapid fluctuation of load, such as hauling-motors, so that the demand on the generator is constant. In the circuit of the generator, feeding a number of such motors in series, is inserted an auxiliary, regulating fly-wheel motor which, by movement of its brushes by electromagnetic apparatus, may be caused to return to the system energy stored up in the fly-wheel ; and the voltage of the generator is limited by a centrifugal device. As shown applied to the control of a single motor, the generator d supplies current to the series motor e, a series fly-wheel motor b being interposed in the circuit. If the current is switched on when the brushes of the load motor e are in the non-working position, the controlling-motor b starts up and its speed is increased by the action of the solenoid c in the main circuit which attracts a core. and, by means of a rack and pinion, rotates the brushes of the motor b. When the motor b is at full speed, its back electromotive force is only a little less than the generator electromotive force, so that the current from the generator is reduced and this reduced current is preferably the normal working current of the load motor. If the brushes of the load motor e are then moved from the non- working position, the motor e speeds up and sets up a back electromotive force. The current in consequence is reduced so that the solenoid device c begins to move the brushes a of the regulating- motor to the non-working position, reducing the speed of this motor and its back electromotive force, so as to allow the main current to maintain its original value. As the load motor speeds up, the brushes are further revolved until the fly-wheel motor functions as a generator, returning energy to the circuit and slowly retarding until it comes to rest, whereupon it tends again to be driven as a motor ; but means are provided whereby, upon reversal of the motor, the brushes a are returned instantly to the non-working position, or the motor short-circuited by a switch until the load is reduced. In the case of the control of a number of motors, when it is not, convenient to design the control motor for an electromotive force equal to that of the generator, a speed-governing device f is employed to insert resistance g in the generator field when the speed of the control motor exceeds the predetermined limit.
Patent GB-190719136-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Nut-locks.
Inventor: JENKINS WILLIAM WILEY
Filed: 1907-08-26
Granted: 1908-01-23
Abstract: 19,136. Jenkins, W. W. Aug. 26. Locking nuts.-A spring plate 3, Fig. 3, used to span and lock nuts, paiticularly in rail joints has a slot 4 and side flanges 5 at one end, and a hole 9 and flanges 6, turned oppositely to the flanges 5, at the other. One nut 2 of the rail joint is screwed uo tight and the second is loosely screwed up against a gauge-plate 7, which is subsequently forced out by the slotted end of the plate 3, the flanges 5 engaging the nut 2 as shown in Fig. 5. The plate 3 is then turned as a wrench to tighten up the nut till the other end of the plate can be sprung over the first nut as shown in Fig. 2, the flanges 6 locking it. The bolt end 1 enters the hole 9, and in addition a flange 10 maybe provided to prevent longitudinal movement of the plate 3. Specifications Nos. 4682, A.D. 1884, and No. 13,564, A.D. 1887, are referred to.
Patent GB-190722519-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Heat Reflector for use with Gas Fires, Open Fireplaces, and the like.
Inventor: WILSON HENRY
Filed: 1907-10-12
Granted: 1908-09-24
Abstract: 22,519. Wilson, H. Oct. 12. Reflectors; a i r - heating arrangements.-Baffles E are provided beneath a reflector A, placed immediately in front of the grate B of a gas or other fire, to transmit beat radiated to the reflector to the air supply beneath it. The baffles E may be sinuous in form. The reflector A is preferably of corrugated copper, closed at the sides by plates F, and arranged to stand upon the hearth
Patent GB-190724376-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Storing, Transporting and Displaying Grapes or the like.
Inventor: WINGATE GEORGE FISHER
Filed: 1907-11-04
Granted: 1908-10-22
Abstract: 24,376. Wingate, G. F. Nov. 4. Boxes for fruit; packing and transit boxes.-A means for storing, transporting, and displaying grapes &c. comprises a case a, Fig. 1, having a hinged lid a' secured to a hasp fastening and provided with encircling-bands a<4> terminating in rings a<5>, by the aid of which the case may be hoisted. The interior of the case is completely filled with a number of wood trays or baskets b, Figs. 1, 3, and 4, arranged one upon another. These trays consist of a rectangular base b<1>, outwardly-inclined sides b<2> of small height, and vertical ends b<3> connected by a cross-bar b<5> which forms a handle. The outer case is provided with ventilation holes a<6> opposite the tiers of trays. The shape of the trays permits the contents to be viewed without being removed from the case.
Patent GB-190724929-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Fastening or Joining of Hoops or Bands for Casks or other Packages and the like
Inventor: BAMBER ARTHUR KELWAY
Filed: 1907-11-11
Granted: 1908-10-01
Abstract: 24,929. Bamber, A. K. Nov. 11. Hoops or bands for barrels or other packages or the like are connected by burrs formed at the ends. the burr or burrs at one end being passed through those at the other, and both sets being turned down as shown. They may be of any shape and may be formed largely or entirely on one side of the openings.
Patent GB-190726597-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Recreation Gravity Railways.
Inventor: SHELTON HENRY ALFRED
Filed: 1907-12-02
Granted: 1908-09-17
Abstract: 26,597. Shelton, H. A Dec. 2. Railways for recreation.-A recreation gravity railway is constructed so that the parts may be readily dismantled and assembled. Cross-bars of a frame 1, Fig. 6, are mounted on posts 5, which carry radiating arms 7, 10, Fig. 2, supporting the track 6. The track runs from a high level, preferably in loops, to a low level, and may be varyingly inclined. The track 6 is of H cross-section, and is held by clamping-pieces 8, 9, Fig. 2, secured on the rod 7. Rods may extend from the clamping-piece to the ground. The trolly comprises bars 16, 17, Fig. 5, connected by bars and provided with wheels 18 on each side of the web. The car is suspended by hinged rods 21. The trolly may have only two wheels 18, in which case rollers acting against the web are used to prevent twisting.
Patent GB-190803307-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pivoted or Swinging Blackboards.
Filed: 1908-02-14
Granted: 1908-09-10
Abstract: 3307. North of England School Furnishing Co., and Gray, C. A. Feb. 14. Blackboards.-A blackboard of the type which is capable of swinging around a vertical rod, upon which it can be raised or lowered, is pivoted as at d about two sliding brackets such as C, which can be clamped in any position on a vertical rod A, preferably of square cross-section ; or one bracket with projecting lugs may be used. One of the brackets C, preferably the upper, is fitted with a segmental plate E, which may be hinged thereon to fold down when not in use, and to which the blackboard is locked by a plate e and screw e', or by a bolt or catch fitting into holes or notches in the plate E, or by a pin passing through holes in the plate and engaging the edge of the blackboard. The blackboard may be counterbalanced by a weight or spring, and the whole may be attached to a movable stand.
Patent GB-190806558-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Collective Locking of Railway Carriage Doors.
Inventor: COWELL TEMPLE THEODORE
Filed: 1908-03-24
Granted: 1909-03-24
Abstract: 6558. Cowell, T. T. March 24. Fastenings, railway-carriage door. -The doors of railway carriages are automatically locked and unlocked by pivoted levers a simultaneously operated by cords d, which connect them to the plunger f of a solenoid g. The solenoid is energized, when the train attains a predetermined speed, by a dynamo driven from the axle, or by a battery circuit containing a switch operated by a centrifugal governor. When the speed falls below the limit, springs h release the fastenings. If the apparatus fails to act, the doors may be fastened by hand by a lever w, which is secured to a shaft x carrying an arm y connected to the plunger f. A hand-lever z is also provided to release the fastenings if the springs h fail. Separate solenoids may be provided for each side of the carriage. The solenoids may also be arranged to release fastenings which are shot by springs.
Patent GB-190816203-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Developing Photographic Plates.
Inventor: LURY RALPH EMERSON DE
Filed: 1908-07-30
Granted: 1909-02-18
Abstract: 16,203. Lury, R. E. de. July 30. .Dark slides ; apparatus for developing.-Dark slides are constructed in such a manner, or are adapted to be fitted to other appliances in such a manner, that the exposed plate can be developed in daylight without removal from the dark slide, and in some cases can be visible during the operation. In one arrangement, the dark slide 1 is fitted with a shutter 13, working under a flange 6 and rendered light - tight by spring- pressed and cloth-covered bars 8,9, and is adapted to be fitted into a frame 14 provided with a transparent coloured slide 22, which is made light-tight by a pad 19. One end of the dark slide is inserted in a channel in the frame 14, and the other end is held close against a pad 20 on the frame by spring clips at the sides. When the dark slide and its frame are dipped into a bath of developer, and the shutter 13 is drawn ont, the liquid reaches the plate through a light-trapped passage between the ends of the dark slide and its frame, projections 15 on the frame ensuring the necessary clearance. In a modification, the dark slide is fitted with a transparent screen and a shutter at the back, and is hinged to the framework carrying the front transparent screen so that the negative can be viewed by transmitted light. In this case a light-trapped opening for the entrance of developer is formed by alternating ribs and grooves on the two parts. In another arrangement, a light-trapped funnel 38, Fig. 4, is adapted to be secured over an opening 35 in the dark slide by a clip 39, and the dark slide is fitted with a shutter 36 for closing the opening 35, and is formed with a light-trapped air vent 48. In another arrangement, the dark slide is placed in a container 41, Fig. 5, fitted with a transparent coloured screen 42 and a telescopic cover 43, which clips on to the shutter of the dark slide as shown, so that as the cover is lifted the dark slide is opened. Developer is poured in through a lighttrapped opening 45.