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Patent GB-190722256-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Roll for Sugar Crane Mills.
Inventor: MITCHELL ROBERT
Filed: 1907-10-09
Granted: 1908-06-11
Abstract: 22,256. Mitchell, R. Oct. 9. Sugar-cane mills.-A roll for a sugar-cane mill is formed with teeth A arranged parallel to its axis and preferably of triangular formation and with chamfered ends a. The teeth are graduated in length as shown, and those in one ring or set are arranged opposite the channels of the next ring so as to form tortuous or zigzag gutters a<1> round the roll.
Patent GB-190724089-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Wax-delivering Devices for use in the Manufacture of Boots and Shoes
Filed: 1907-10-31
Granted: 1908-09-17
Abstract: 24,089. Bates, A., and British United Shoe Machinery Co. Oct. 31. Polishing.-A wax-delivering device for use in the manufacture of boots and shoes is controlled by the pressure of the work against its delivery nozzle. The wax pot A, which is carried by an arm A' secured to any convenient part of the machine, communicates through a duct A<3> with a passage A<2>, in which is arranged a sliding nozzle B provided with a delivery passage B<1>. This nozzle is normally forced outwards, so that its head seats against a shoulder A<4>, by an adjustable spring C, accessible by removing a cover-plate A<5>. When the work in pressed against the nozzle B, the latter moves inwards until its passage B<1> is put into communication with the wax pot. This may be provided with a recess A<6> for receiving a gas flame. The inner end of the nozzle B may be fitted with a displacer in the form of a piston valve, which, when the nozzle is moved inwards, should be arranged to close the duct A<3> and at the same time to force the wax from the chamber A<2> through the passage B'. Alternatively, the duct A<3> may be fitted with a non-return valve.
Patent GB-190802881-A (GB)
Title: Improved Automatic Vacuum Brake.
Inventor: CLOW ALBERT EDWARD
Filed: 1908-02-08
Granted: 1909-02-04
Abstract: 2881. Clow, A. E., Layton, G. B., and Robertson, A. M. Feb. 8. Brakes.-In a vacuum-brake system having a return pipe 6 connected to the rear end of the train-pipe 1, and an indicator 9 in the engine cab to show that the brake couplings are in order, the return pipe is of smaller diameter than the trainpipe and a tapering coupling-pipe 12, Fig. 6, is employed to connect the rear ends of the two pipes.
Patent GB-190815345-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Charges of Chemical Fire-extinguishers.
Filed: 1908-07-20
Granted: 1908-10-29
Abstract: 15,345. Minimax Consolidated, Ltd. Oct. 2, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Extincteurs; chemicals for.-In order to prevent the overflow of liquid from extincteurs due to the gradual liberation of carbon dioxide or other gas from the sodium bicarbonate or other alkaline charge, a substance, such as sodium carbonate or potassium carbonate, capable of absorbing the liberated gas, is mixed with the charge.
Patent GB-190816421-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Flexible Couplings for Shafts.
Inventor: BENN HANS HAMILTON
Filed: 1908-08-04
Granted: 1909-06-17
Abstract: 16,421. Benn, H. H. Aug. 4. [Cognate Application No. 19,876, A.D. 1908, dated Sept. 22.] Shaft couplings; clutches.-In a flexible shaft coupling, straps c are connected at one end to pins a<1> carried by a flange a on one of the shafts, and at the other end to pins d' in a floating cage d. Pins b<1> carried by a flange b on the other shaft bear against the straps c. The pins of each set have their centres arranged on the same circle, but the diameter of this circle may be different for each of the three sets. One or more endless bands embracing the pins on the flanges and cage may be employed. For driving in both directions each pin a' is connected to two straps which pass round pins b<1> on each side of it. The pins b<1> may be provided with rollers. Instead of making the cage rigid, it may be formed out of a leather ring, or from a series of links pivoted together by the pins d'. To allow disconnexion of the coupling, the pins b<1> may be attached to a plate e on a sliding sleeve f. According to the Provisional Specification, the cage may be dispensed with, diametrically-opposed pins a<1> being connected by straps against which the pins b<1> bear.
Patent GB-190817185-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or applicable to Carding Engines.
Inventor: ASHWORTH ELIJAH
Filed: 1908-08-15
Granted: 1909-06-17
Abstract: 17,185. Ashworth, E. Aug. 15. Belt forks, operating.-In a lockicg-mechanism for carding-engine doors, of the kiud described in Specifications No. 19,036, A.D. 1904, and No. 8213, A.D 1907, [Abridgment Class Spinning &c.], the bar a which moves with the door is locked in position by a strap mounted to slide on the inner or outer side of a flange c and operated by a slotted bracket i attached to the belt fork. To prevent the door from being opened until the cylinder is at rest, a nose k<2> on a locking-lever k, which is enclosed in a housing l and pivoted at k<1>, is forced into a recess in the end of the bar a by the action of a spring k<3> and can only be withdrawn by inserting a pencil, nail, or the like through a slot o<2> in the flange or in a ring attached to the fast pulley o into an aperture l<1> in the housing. A belt fork with a single tine or limb may be used.
Patent GB-190817603-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Water-gas.
Inventor: GLASGOW ARTHUR GRAHAM
Filed: 1908-08-21
Granted: 1909-09-21
Abstract: 17,603. Glasgow, A. G. Aug. 21. Producers; water gas.-In a water-gas plant, the exhaust steam from the engines driving the blowers, exhausters, and water pumps, is collected and used in the producers. The steam from the boilers C is distributed from a main S to the engines, the exhaust from which escapes through pipes e to a collecting-main M. This main is provided with a pressureregulating valve A and a safetyvalve V, and is connectd to the main S by a pipe S' fitted with a pressure - reducing valve R. The exhaust steam passes to the producers G through pipes g fitted with stop valves g<2> and throttle valves g'. If the plant includes only one producer, during the " blow " all exhaust steam is allowed to escape directly to the air.
Patent GB-190820910-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Gassing or Singeing Machines for Yarn or Thread.
Inventor: HIGGINSON JOSEPH
Filed: 1908-10-03
Granted: 1909-07-15
Abstract: 20,910. Higginson, J., and Arundel, H. Oct. 3. Air, drawing-off, methods of.-In a room in which yarns and threads are gassed or singed, the air pressure is higher than that outside so that the pressure forces the products of combustion from the gassing-tubes a through the extension d and outlet pipe g into the atmosphere. Apertures may be formed in the outlet pipe so that the pressure in the gassing-room forces air into the pipe and so ventilates the room. In a modification the combustion products pass into the outlet pipe through a bell-mouthed connexion d, Fig. 3.
Patent GB-190822162-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Percussive Tools.
Filed: 1908-10-20
Granted: 1909-02-18
Abstract: 22,162. Anderson & Co., G., and Grice, A. G. Oct. 20. Percussive hand tools, pneumatic &c.-A percussive tool is actuated by means of a cam 2 and a ring-shaped member 6 formed with an internal projection the cam 2 being rotated by means of a flexible shaft and arranged to cause one, two, or more reciprocations per revolution. The member 6 is connected by a rod 5 to the hammer 3, and the hammer is pressed outward by a spring 7 and impinges on a cushion 9 ; the cushion is connected to the tool-holder 11 and is pressed inwards by a spring 14. Ball bearings are provided at 12. In a modification, the hammer 3 and cushion 9 are dispensed with, the tool being connected directly to the member 6.
Patent GB-190822678-A (GB)
Title: Process and Apparatus for Manufacturing Paper Threads and Cords.
Inventor: WESTHELLE WILHELM
Filed: 1908-10-26
Granted: 1909-07-01
Abstract: 22,678. Westhelle, W. Oct. 26. Machines for making; ropes; cords.-Consists in a process of and apparatus for making paper threads and cords, with or without a wire, thread, or like core. The product can be used as a string, insulated wire, or the like ; or by twisting or doubling, such threads can be formed into cords or ropes. As adapted for making a thread composed of a wire covered with a paper strip, the wire i, Fig. 1, from a bobbin h passes through the hollow bottom trunnion of a flyer frame b, and is led to the paper strip e drawn off the bobbin a. The wire and strip are then passed through a hole in a guide-bar adapted to form the strip into a tube, which then passes over one or more grooved deflecting-rollers c and emerges through the hollow upper trunnion of the flyer. The flyer is rotated so that the paper strip is twisted firmly around the wire. The roller c deflects the strip and wire and prevents the twist from extending further downwards. For making cords or cables, a frame is used carrying two or more flyers b, Fig. 7, which are rotated on their own axes by pulley gearing n, the wire bobbins h being carried by a cross-bar o on the spindle l, so that the paper covered wires from the respective flyers are twisted together as they pass through the hollow trunnion q of the frame p. To facilitate the insertion of the paper bobbins, one leg of each flyer is hinged at its lower end and is provided at its upper end with a suitable locking device. A tension device consists of a flat spring r, Fig. 1, secured at one end to the flyer and pressed against the bobbin by an adjustable set-screw at its other end. More than one paper bobbin may be inserted in each flyer.
Patent GB-190824014-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Paper Making Machines.
Inventor: WALLACE JOSEPH HARRISON
Filed: 1908-11-09
Granted: 1909-07-15
Abstract: 24,014. Wallace, J. H. Nov. 9. Paper-machines; driving-mechanism.-The wirecloth and its associated parts, including the flowbox, are mounted on a steel or other frame 13, hinged at 14 and capable of being tilted by means of screws 22, Fig. 3, screwing into blocks 21 held in brackets 20 on the floor 10 and carrying wormwheels 26 rotated by worms on a shaft 28 provided with a hand-wheel 29. Pedestals 47 supporting presses 42, 43, 44 are mounted on horizontal beams 19A, Fig. 6, suspended from I-beams 11 by means of brackets 19. The pedestals 47 may-be adjusted to the variation of height of the different parts of the paper-machines by attaching the brackets 19 to different parts of the web of the I-beams. The wet presses are driven from a countershaft beneath the machine by variable gearing consisting of belts 58 and cone pulleys, by which motion is transmitted to the rollers 55, 56 through gearing 50, 54. The bearings of the shaft 51 may be adjusted slightly by wedges 53. The paper-machine is driven from an engine 60, which drives a countershaft 64 carrying a sheave of rope pulleys rotating a series of countershafts 68. The countershafts 68 transmit motion to the different parts of the paper-machine through belts and cone pulleys. A tension device for the driving-ropes comprises a travelling sheave 71 in a loop of the driving-rope 66, and a weight 72 which moves the sheave 71 to take up the slack. The track 73 is preferably inclined. The countershafts are supported from the underside of the operating floor. The papermachine may be driven by an electric motor suspended from the underside of the paper-machine floor, and the floor space of the engine-room may be thus kept clear. To vary the speed of the entire machine, a centrifugal governor 80 is driven from the shaft of the fly-wheel 61 through belts 81,82 and cone pulleys 83, 84, Fig. 5. Motion is transmitted between cone pulleys 83, 84 by a friction wheel 85 loosely mounted on a collar splined on a shaft 86, which may be rotated from a hand-wheel 91, Fig. 3, mounted on a sleeve on the shaft 28 acting through spur-gearing 89, a shaft 88, and spur gearing 87. By connecting two parts of the clutch 92, the band-wheel 91 may be connected to the shaft 28 so that the tilting of the machine and the regulation of the speed of the steam-engine 60 may be effected together. The frame 13 is provided with guide-blocks 17 which move in pedestals 15. The suction box and shower pipes are connected up by flexible conductors.
Patent GB-190824779-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: HOPKINS JAMES HENRY
IPC: F02B25/00
Filed: 1908-11-18
Granted: 1909-11-04
Abstract: 24,779. Hopkins, J. H. Nov. 18. Gas and like engines.-The invention relates to cross-connected differential-cylinder engines and consists in the arrangements and disposition of the distributing-ports and in the provision of a separate casting for the cross-over passages. In Fig. 3, the pump inlet and outlet ports and the cylinder inlet ports are shown at f, g, h, i, and l, m respectively, being arranged parallel with the crank-shaft and on one side of the engine. The inlet ports f, g and the exhaust ports n each open into separate chambers as do the exhaust ports n, Fig. 2, which are closed by covers adapted to receive the distributing pipes The casting containing the crossover passages is attached to the facing shown in Fig. 3. It is shown in position in Fig. 2 inside a cooling-jacket 12 which is supported on a flange 13 and fixed in position by a collar screwed to an attachment in the cylinder head. The engine shown in Fig. 2 is provided with a contact-breaker on the crank-shaft and is arranged with its cylinder axes out of line with the crank-pin centre. Modified arrangements of horizontal, radial, and vertical cylinders which are applicable to aeronautics and to the propulsion of motor road vehicles, velocipedes, and ships are described. In the horizontal engines, the cylinders exhaust into a silencer formed in a bed plate cast in one with the lower half of the crank casing,
Patent GB-190827204-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Steam Generators.
Inventor: SPYER ARTHUR
Filed: 1908-12-15
Granted: 1909-12-09
Abstract: 27,204. Spyer, A. Dec. 15. Water-tube boilers of the Babcock and Wilcox type. A feedwater-heater or economizer located in any suitable position in the path of the waste gases consists of tubes A, slightly inclined to the horizontal and connected to end headers B, C. Each series of headers is connected to water-boxes D, E. The feed water is supplied to the lower box D, and the heated water passes from the upper box E to the drum F through a non-return valve H. A superheater, composed of transverse tubes N fitted to manifolds O with partitions P, is, fitted in the space formed by the omission of one or more rows of the boiler tubes. The economizer is provided with access doors I and baffles M, and is roofed in at J. An horizontal partition L separates the economizer from the boiler.
Patent GB-190903956-A (GB)
Title: Coin Freed Stamping Mechanism.
Inventor: HILTON FRED
IPC: G07F17/26
Filed: 1909-02-18
Granted: 1909-10-07
Abstract: 3956. Hilton, F. Feb. 18. Franking or postmarking letters. - The mechanism is adapted to stamp letters of varying thickness and to ensure only a single operation for each coin inserted. The stamp B, Fig. 1, is of ordinary construction, and is mounted on an axis C in the frame D, which is depressed by means of a spring-controlled sliding bar G, having a handle G'. During the descent of the frame the stamp swings down from the inking-pad A to the letter, which is placed in the slot M. Coin action, mechanical-connexion; coin-discharging mechanism.-Hooked limbs H, H<1>, Fig. 5, on the bar G bear on the edge of the coin K, which rests on a support F<1> on a bar F attached to the frame D. When the stamp reaches the letter, the limb H turns on its pivot against the action'of the spring H<2>, as shown in Fig. 5, permitting the coin to escape. Fraud, preventing.-A pawl N on the framework engages a rack F<2> on the bar F, the pawl being thrown out of engagement, at the completion of the stamping, by the tail of the limb H or the hooked head of the limb H<1>. After operation, the coin rotates a vane-wheel P. Fig. 7, thereby rocking a pivoted shelf R through a cam T and a link V to discharge the previous coin, the shelf returning in time to support the coin that has first operated behind a display window S.
Patent GB-190906049-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Metal Casings of Electric Fuse Boards.
Inventor: HOPE VERNON
IPC: H02G3/08
Filed: 1909-03-13
Granted: 1910-02-17
Abstract: 6049. Hope, V. March 13. Fuse-boards. - Metal casings for electric fuse boards, are made up of standard parts or 'units' of channel section open at the ends, the open ends of the outer units being fitted with detachable end plates. Each unit is provided with crossbars a<2>, one of which is left plain while the other is flanged, as at a3. In putting the units togetber, the flange of one cross-bar rests against the plain end of the next, the units being secured together by bolts and nuts c passing through lugs b. The outer ends of the casing are closed by end plates d', d<2>, one plate being flanged to receive the plain end of the casing, and the other being recessed to receive the flanged end. Packing-rings are used to render the joints water-tight. Each unit of the casing contains fuse bases f and a bus-bar g, the busbars of the several units being joined together by short extension bars g<1>. Holes h are provided for the leading-in wires, and the front of each unit of the casing is closed by a removable plate a'.
Patent GB-190908466-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Relieving Mechanism for Weighing Apparatus.
Inventor: HIPKINS WILLIAM EDWARD
Filed: 1909-04-08
Granted: 1910-02-17
Abstract: 8466. Hipkins, W. E. April 8. Relieving - mechanism for stand or pillar weighing - scales. The weighing-beam and its connexions are suspended from an arm h, which is carried by strips e guided within the pillar a by means of rollers g. The strips e, weighing-beam, and connexions are raised into the weighing position by depressing a lever l. The lever l is provided with a cam-face l<2>, at the extremities of which are concavities l<1>, l<3> adapted to retain the beam in its lowest and highest positions, respectively, when brought beneath the lowest roller g.
Patent GB-190910458-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Production of Yeast.
Inventor: BRAASCH HANS
IPC: C12N1/18
Filed: 1909-05-03
Granted: 1910-04-07
Abstract: 10,458. Braasch, H. May 5, 1908, [Convention date]. Yeast is cultivated at a temperature below 22‹ C., and preferably at from 13-15‹ C. The wort is continuously aerated during the fermentation. A quantity of culture yeast up to 8 per cent of the material used in making the mash is used. The maturing of the yeast is brought about by the addition, at the commencement of the final fermentation, of fresh well water, to which may be added acids, such as lactic or sulphuric. Yeast that has been grown at the usual temperatures (25-30‹ C.) is improved in quality for bread-making by successive fermentations at lower temperatures. Yeasts cultivated at the higher and lower temperatures may be mixed.
Patent GB-190912395-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Electric Switch Operating Mechanism.
IPC: H01H21/42
Filed: 1909-05-26
Granted: 1910-04-28
Abstract: 12,395. Electric Control, Ltd., Macmillan, C., and Dryer, W. P. May 26. Switches, quick-action.-Consists of a switch in which a rocking motion, in opposite directions, is imparted to a contact-carrying member A, Figs. 1 and 4, by a single spring E, secured to an arm C, directed similarly to the contact-carrying member, and pivoted at a distance from the pivot B thereof, so that the points of connexion A', C' of the spring and the pivot of the contact-carrying member come into line during the movement of the switch. In the form shown in Fig. 4, the arm C is formed with a branch C<2> provided with a right-angled intercepting-piece G, which engages a head H upon an extension A<2> of the member A. In operation, the extension G travels over the head H and the member A is thereby detained while the spring E is strained until the intercepter passes clear of the head, whereupon the spring operates to move the contact-carrying member A rapidly. On the return movement, the intercepting-piece passes under the head H and the action is similar. Stops F, F<1> are provided to limit the movements. The spring may be assisted by means which also act to produce a positive action of the switch in case the springs fail. As shown in Fig. 7, the branch C<2> has an abutment K engaging with a cam-surface L upon the extension A<2> and imparting an initial quick movement to the switch-lever A and a positive action if the springs fail. The branch C<2> has an abutment M engaging the head H so as to complete the make if the switch has not been thrown completely home by the spring.
Patent GB-190920654-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Catoptric Apparatus for Lighthouses.
Filed: 1909-09-09
Granted: 1910-02-24
Abstract: 20,654. Rey, J., Chance Bros. & Co., and HarlÚ & Co. Sept. 9. Lighthouse lamps. - In a revolving - light lighthouse, the reflectors are in the form of ellipsoids of revolution, and are preferably made of unoxidizable metal coated with burnished gold, as described in Specification 29,074/04. Though the maximum intensity is less than that obtained with paraboloidal reflectors, the duration of the flash is longer. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 2, mirrors 1, 1<a> rotate about an axis 3 and light from lamps 2, 2<a> converges after reflection to a distant focus 4. Small spherical mirrors 5 may be employed to return light emitted from the lamps in a direction away from the reflectors, and to further increase the duration of the flash the mirror 5 may be arranged to give an image which is not quite coincident with the source of light.
Patent GB-190928156-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rope Haulage Clips.
Inventor: KITCHEN ISAAC WILSON
IPC: F16G11/10
Filed: 1910-06-02
Granted: 1911-04-06
Abstract: 28,156. Kitchen, I. W. June 2, 1910. Rope grips.-A ropehaulage clip comprises a U-shaped body B having one edge A bent over to form a jaw for engaging the rope K, and having two oppositely - disposed wedges C, D slidably mounted therein, the upper one forming the gripping-jaw. The wedges are guided by pins working in slots in the body B, and are both connected to a floating lever G coupled to the wagon &c. to be hauled.
Patent GB-190928605-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Biscuit Cutting Machines.
IPC: A21C11/10
Filed: 1909-12-07
Granted: 1910-09-29
Abstract: 28,605. Peek, Frean, & Co., and Hounsfield, F. C. Dec. 7. Sheet-cutting machines.-In biscuit cutting and panning machines, deposition of the biscuits upon the edges of the pans is prevented by arresting or retarding the delivery web. Fig. 4 shows one form of mechanism in which the pan chain and delivery web are driven from a differential gear g through gears 8, 9 respectively, which are normally synchronized by gears 10, 11, connected by a helical spring 13. When a pan is filled, the shaft 2 carrying the gear 9 is arrested by a detent engaging with a ratchet-wheel 21, and the delivery web is retarded until a fresh pan is in position. Fig. 6 shows a modification in which the delivery web is normally driven at the same speed as the pan conveyer by means of a ratchet device 34, which, at the proper time, is put out of action by means of a taper cam 41, causing the delivery web to be driven through a slower gear 37. Fig. 7 shows a further modification, in which the delivery web is driven through high and low gears 48, 51, through the medium of cam-controlled clutches 47, 50. The delivery web may be driven through mutilated gear.