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Patent GB-190612993-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Rotary Engines.
Inventor: MACDONALD GEORGE STANLEY
Filed: 1906-06-05
Granted: 1907-02-07
Abstract: 12,993. MacDonald, G. S. June 5. Movable-abutment type.-A rotary engine of the hingedabutment type is provided with two cylinders, within which are two oppositely rotating piston drums loosely mounted upon n common shaft. The drums are geared together and are formed with female clutch elements, either of which may engage a male clutch element fixed on the shaft, whereby reversibility is attained. Two pistons drums 10, Figs. 2 and 3, are loosely mounted on a shaft 6. Each drum is made with a recessed part 11 which forms the female element of a clutch. Gear-wheels 22, mounted in the partition dividing the cylinders, engage gears cut in the sides of the drums. The drums are thus constrained to rotate in opposite directions. A double faced friction clutch 7, secured to the slidable shaft 6, may engage either of the elements 11. In the mid position, both faces are out of engagement and the drums run idle. When the shaft is shifted, the clutch engages one of the drums and rotates with it, the other drum assisting to drive through the gears 22. As the drums are rotating in opposite directions, the shaft may be rotated in either direction. The vanes are formel with grooves which accommodate spring-pressed bearing-strips 14, Fig. 2, and rollers 13. Each cylinder is fitted with a steam-chest 3 in which is a port communicating with a common steam-pipe 17. Exhaust ports 4 are situated at the bottom of the casing. An abutment 19, controlled by a spring 21, is hinged within the steam-chest, within which it completely swings as a vane passes. The drums are mounted on ball bearings.
Patent GB-190615449-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Oil Distributor.
Inventor: WINN CHARLES REGINALD
Filed: 1906-07-07
Granted: 1907-05-02
Abstract: 15,449. Winn, C. R., and Hinchley, E. R. W. July 7. Piston pumps.-In lubricators for motor road vehicles &c. of the type in which oil from a tank T is pumped to a rack B and drips through a number of sight fields C, auxiliary pumps E are provided to force the oil to the outlets e<6>. The auxiliary pistons are formed on one rod F, which is turned down to different diameters f<1>, f<2>, as shown. The auxiliary cylinders e<1>, e<2> are arranged in sets of two or more in axial alinement, each set being made in one casting with the cylinder a<3> of the main pump A, which is in the same plane as the auxiliary pumps. All the pumps are operated by the same cross - head G actuated by worm gearing g<1>, g<3>À
Patent GB-190617332-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Nut Cracking Machines.
Inventor: NICHOLSON ARTHUR CLIVE
Filed: 1906-08-01
Granted: 1907-08-01
Abstract: 17,332. Nicholson, A. C. Aug. 1. Cracking nuts, between stationary jaws a, Fig. 1, and oscillating jaws c pivoted at their upper ends to a sliding block e mounted upon rods or bars f and actuated by an eccentric l on a shaft g. A cam n, on a shaft h rotating at the same rate as the shaft g, bears against lugs c<1> at the lower-ends of the jaws c. The cam has concentric and eccentric parts connected by a step, and is mounted so that its concentric portion bears against the lug while the upper end of the jaw is advanced by the eccentric l. At the end of the forward stroke of the jaw, the step of the cam allows the lower end of the jaw to fall back and release the cracked nut, and, while the upper end of the jaw moves back, the eccentric part of the cam advances the lower end of the jaw. The stationary jaws a are preferably mounted on pivots o and provided with means for adjustment. The nuts are fed from side hoppers t, Fig. 4, by sliders p, r, which are actuated by a lever u and crank v and provided at their upper ends with a cup-shaped cavity s, which delivers the nuts through side openings in the hoppers, or over the top edges thereof.
Patent GB-190618851-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brick Kilns and the like.
Inventor: BARNETT SAMUEL
Filed: 1906-08-23
Granted: 1907-04-18
Abstract: 18,851. Barnett, S., and Hadlington, R. J. Aug. 23. Kilns. - A single - chamber down-draught kiln for burning bricks and for like purposes is provided with a grate b<2>, Figs. 1 and 2, at each side of each end and with dampered flues F, E arranged in the walls on a level with the fire for supplying hot air above and below the grates. The gases leave the kiln by flues d<1> provided with dampers d<2> preferably placed outside the kiln, so that the furnace gases may be passed through any particular part of the contents of the kiln. In the modification shown in Fig. 4, the flue F is arranged beneath the floor of the kiln chamber. A water trough H may be placed below each grate so that the steam generated may assist combustion.
Patent GB-190703781-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Boiler Alarms
Inventor: MYERS WILLIAM MURRAY
Filed: 1907-02-15
Granted: 1907-06-20
Abstract: 3781. Myers, W. M. Feb. 15. Water-levels, indicating.-The fall of the float 9 in the column 8, which opens to the boiler, and of the weight 11, attached to the float, causes a depression of the flexible diaphragm 12 with the result that the movable contact 14 touches the fixed contact 13. The closure of an electric circuit in this manner rings an alarm-bell 18. The employment of the diaphragm prevents access of water to the contacts.
Patent GB-190710314-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Ships.
Inventor: JEREMIASSEN CHRISTIAN
Filed: 1907-05-03
Granted: 1908-02-13
Abstract: 1 0 , 3 1 4. Jeremiassen, C. May 3, 1906, [date applied for under Patents .Act, 1901]. Loading.-Relates to cargo vessels of the type in which the sides of the hatchways slope from the hatch coamings to the stringer plate, and consists in sloping the ends d, Fig. 1, of the hatchways'from the hatch coamings to the deck level. The sloping sides of the Latchways are provided with longitudinal girders f, Fig. 4, in order to dispense with hold beams and stanchions. Where several hatches are arranged in line, the sides are made continuous, and in place of the deck between the hatches a strong transverse connexion h is fitted.
Patent GB-190710498-A (GB)
Title: A Shoe Cleaning and Polishing Machine
Inventor: STAH ISIDOR
Filed: 1907-05-06
Granted: 1908-05-06
Abstract: 10,498. Stahl, I. May 6. Boots and shoes, cleaning and polishing.-In a shoe &c. cleaning and polishing machine, arched brushes are reciprocated along the heel and toe parts of the shoe. An upright rod 2 is mounted on a base and carries a piece 3, which is secured by a pin 27 and on the free end of which is a heel last 4 ; above this last is hinged a piece 6 carrying at its other end a toe last 7 pressed up by a spring 8. The position of the piece 6 is regulated by a screw 9 or otherwise. A shoe is placed on a support 10 on the base with the heel last in place, and the toe last is then pressed inside and adjusted ; the support 10 may have catches for the sole and heel. Bearings 11 on the base carry a shaft 12, adapted for reciprocation by a lever 14 or by a hand-wheel or gear-wheels, and having arms which operate the brushes. At the toe-end, one of these arms 13 is linked with an arm 16 carrying a bearing for a toe-brush 17 moving about a hinge and pressed against the shoe by a spring 19. At the other end, the arms support a link 20 carrying the brush 21 the back of which slides in a dovetailed groove 22 in the rod 2. Polish is applied from casings on the brushes leading on the one hand through channels to the bristles and on the other connected by rubber tubes to a pressure bulb. To polish a shoe on the foot, the piece 3 carrying the lasts is removed and the toe-brush swung out of place. The brush holder may consist of a steel band 28, Fig. 3, to which divided brushes are fixed. The brush 17 may initialty be replaced by a dirt brush ; or two sets of brushes may be symmetrically disposed about the rod 2 round which the lasts and shoe are turned. Mechanism may be arranged so that one movement of the lever 14 causes several movements of the brushes. The lasts may have clasps catching over the open upper of the shoe. A cover is used for the hooks of laced boots. [Reference has been directed under Section 7 of Patents &c. Act, 1907, to Specifications No. 968, A.D. 1858, No. 1011, A.D. 1864, No. 1293, A.D. 1875, No. 3424, A.D. 1878, No. 3102, A.D. 1891, and No. 11,669, A.D. 1895.]
Patent GB-190711112-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Waste Preventing Discharge Valves for Water Closet and like Cisterns
Inventor: SHANKS JOHN
Filed: 1907-05-13
Granted: 1907-07-11
Abstract: 11,112. Shanks, J. May 13. Waste-preventing lift valves for flushing cisterns. A sucker E is used to raise a float discharge valve D. The sucker is carried by a tubular spindle F which serves as a guide for an inner spindle G projecting from the float, and is raised by the slotted end H of the pulllever.
Patent GB-190712798-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Washers
Inventor: PARKS STEPHEN EDWARD
Filed: 1907-06-03
Granted: 1907-11-07
Abstract: 12,798. Parks, S. E. June 3. Washers.-A washer which is detachable from a bolt &c: comprises two semi - annular parts 1, each having at the ends curved recesses 2, 7 and heads 4, 9 with shoulders 6, 11 fitting together as shown. The resiliency of the sections allows them to be assembled and detached. Specifications No. 10,590, A.D. 1887, No. 671, A.D. 1888, No. 19,797, A.D. 1889, and No. 21,916, A.D. 1903, [Abridgment Class Mechanism &c.], are referred to.
Patent GB-190717880-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Tunic Shirt
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1907-08-06
Granted: 1907-11-28
Abstract: 17.880. Boult, A. J., [Parramatta Woollen Mills, Ltd.]. Aug. 6. Right to Patent relinquished. Belts; coats and jackets; shirts; suspenders for articles of dress.- The upper part of a shirt A is made in the form of a military tunic, and is provided in the front with a tab D containing buttonholes for engagement with a trouser button, and in the rear with two tabs G for a similar purpose. The tabs G are attached to a back web F, to which is also stitched a belt H, which is buckled over the tab D.
Patent GB-190718227-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or in connection with Holders for Electric Incandescent Lamps.
Inventor: DAVIS GEORGE
Filed: 1907-08-12
Granted: 1907-10-03
Abstract: 18,227. Davis, G. Aug. 12. Fastenings, bayonetjoint. Electric lamps of the type described in Specification No. 29,620, A.D. 1906, [Abridgment Class Electric Lamps &c.], having caps provided with loops, are fastened in holders in which the usual spring plungers are replaced by hooks 5. The lamp, the cap of which has the pins which ordinarily engage bayonet slots cut off, is inserted in the holder and given a slight turn to hook the loops over the hooks 5.
Patent GB-190720444-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Air Inlets for Internal Combustion Engines.
Filed: 1907-09-13
Granted: 1908-09-14
Abstract: 20,444. Larkin, G. F., and Bowden's Patents Syndicate, E. M. Sept. 13. Check valves.-The automatic air-inlet valve d of an internal-combustion engine is controlled by a Bowden wire h to the end of which is attached a plunger g fitted inside the hollow spindle, and is adapted to vary the compression of the spring f and thereby the load on the valve. The plunger g may be oper a t e d by pushing the member h which would then be led through the bolt l, or the inner member h may be fixed and the outer member i movable. Controlling-mechanism other than the Bowden mechanism may be used.
Patent GB-190721227-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Variable Speed Mechanism.
Inventor: RENOUF PHILIP LOUIS
Filed: 1907-09-25
Granted: 1908-09-25
Abstract: 21,227. Renouf, P. L., and Renouf, J. Sept. 25. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Driving-mechanism.-Relates to variable-speed gearing of the class in which power is transmitted through one-way clutch movements from a rotary member of variable eccentricity. Figs. 1 and 2 show the application to a cycle hub. A drum E, kept from rotating by a slotted lever F, surrounds a fixed axle A and is supported and moved transversely relatively thereto by racks e in its end faces engaged by pinions c which are formed upon a sleeve C rotatably mounted upon the axle A and operated by a lever D. A driving-sleeve H which rotates on ball bearings on the drum E is surrounded by a number of complete clutch rings I, each of which is connected by a link K to a pin J fixed in the hub B. A series of accelerated impulses is transmitted when the links K are in the narrowing part of the annular space between the drum E and hub B. Arrangements are described in which the eccentric and clutch mechanism are duplicated, whereby the speed is increased in a compound ratio. A quadrant to serve as the operating-means and provided with adjustable teeth is described.
Patent GB-190722297-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Manufacturing Metal Plates and Strips.
Inventor: SCHWIEGER ARNOLD
Filed: 1907-10-09
Granted: 1908-04-23
Abstract: 22,297. Schwieger, A. Oct. 9. Squirting; slitting; straightening; rolling.-In a machine for making metal plates or strips by slitting and spreading or rolling out a squirted tube, the slitting is effected by knife-like, ribs 26, Fig. 5, provided on the mandrel 11. The spreading out or lengthening is effected by rolls 20, 25, Fig. 1, driven by electromotors 19, 24 and mounted respectively on an hydraulically-operated slide 17 and an adjustable lever 22.
Patent GB-190800449-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Hammers and other Machines and Air-compressors for Driving them.
Inventor: MASSEY HAROLD FLETCHER
Filed: 1908-01-08
Granted: 1909-01-07
Abstract: 449. Maasey, H. F. Jan. 8. Fluid-pressure hammers. -Relates to hammers and other machines driven by compressed air, of the type in which each movement of the tool piston is effected by the movement of a distributing- valve, and the exhaust is connected to the inlet of a continuously-moving compressor. According to the invention, the output of the compressor is made to correspond accurately with the, variable requirements of the tool by limiting the air on which the compressor can operate to that discharged from the tool, so that, if the tool is stopped or worked slowly, a vacuum or a reduction of pressure occurs in the inlet pipe to the compressor, and the compressor is therefore more or less unloaded. The single-acting compressor a is connected to the distributing-valve chamber m of a double-acting hammer cylinder b by a delivery pasage r and a return or intake passage u so as to form a closed-circuit apparatus in which the compressor is more or less unloaded, when the hammer is stopped or worked slowly. A relief valve s is provided in the delivery passage and, optionally, a reservoir t. To enable the desired pressure to be created in the system at starting, air is admitted by way of a pipe v and valve w, or a valve operated by hand, to the intake passage; air for making up leakage losses is also admitted past the valve w. Where a pressure above atmospheric is maintained in the system, this air may be supplied by a feed'-pump. To prevent this supply of air from being prejudicial to the unloading of the compressor, the inlet v is adapted to be closed when a predetermined pressure is attained in the delivery passage r; thus the inlet may be closed by a valve x connected with a spring-pressed piston y subject to the predetermined pressure Any form of compressor may be employed as, for example, a reversed turbine, a rotary pump, or a multi-cylinder pump, and one compressor may supply air to two or more hammers or other tools.
Patent GB-190801007-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Envelopes.
Inventor: TYERMAN EDWARD ERNEST
Filed: 1908-01-15
Granted: 1908-08-06
Abstract: 1007. Tyerman, E. E. Jan. 15. Envelopes.-An envelope is formed with one or more holes H, I, through which the contents are grasped while the envelope is held by a "dead" portion E into which the contents do not enter, so that the envelope can be torn along the bottom edge G, which may be perforated.
Patent GB-190802774-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Trousers or other Garment Presses or Stretchers.
Inventor: WILSON COLIN BUCHANAN
Filed: 1908-02-07
Granted: 1908-07-16
Abstract: 2774. Wilson, C. B. Feb. 7. Presses; trouser presses and stretchers.-A garment press or stretcher consists of two boards a, b connected by four cords, chains, &c. c, which are passed through gripping-devices consisting of handles f and levers i mounted upon pins g adapted to slide in slots m. The handles f are provided with U-shaped channels and recesses, which give the cords partial turns to enable them to be gripped firmly. The garment is placed between the boards a, b, the cords are drawn tight, and the parts f, i are gripped by hand and turned inwards until the toes h<1> of the cams h are outside the vertical lines through the pins g, and until the parts i rest upon the board a. A stretcher is formed by dividing the upper and lower boards in the middle and providing the-parts with fittings q having threaded lugs p, s, which engage with threaded rods o. The parts f, i may be held together by rings adapted to slide outwards to clip the parts.
Patent GB-190807684-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Type Casting Machines.
Inventor: BANNERMAN ROBERT PARK
Filed: 1908-04-07
Granted: 1908-07-23
Abstract: 7684. Bannerman, R. P., and Bhisey, S. A. April 7. Type. - A type - casting machine is stopped periodically for an interval, which may be varied, in order to allow for the cooling of types of different sizes by operating the clutch of the main shaft through one or more levers controlled by a roller adjustable in relation to a series of cams on a disk on a continuously-driven countershaft. In the construction shown, the main shaft a is provided with a spring-projected clutch member i<1> for co-operation with a clutch member on a continuously-driven sleeve, which is provided with a pinion d for driving a countershaft f. The member i<1> is retracted by means of a lever k having a pin-and-slot connexion with a lever l, which carries a roller m<1> adjustable by screws m<2>, m<3> in relation to cams n<1>, n<2>, n<3>on a disk n on the shaft f. A hand-operated eccentric p is provided for moving the lever k to render the clutch inoperative.
Patent GB-190808017-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process for the Manufacture of a Material from Peat for Electric and Heat Insulation, Sound Deadening, and other purposes
Inventor: BRANCO HANS
Filed: 1908-04-10
Granted: 1908-07-23
Abstract: 8017. Branco, H., and Gumpert, G. April 10. Bricks, building-blocks, slabs. - An insulating- material is formed from peat by treating the moist or dry fibres so as to open them out without injuring them, and entangle or felt them together, and then subjecting the mass to hot dry steam without charring or distilling the peat and moulding it under high pressure. Prior to the moulding process the mass may be treated to render it fireproof, and proof against insects and fungoid growths, and the steaming may be carried out with superheated steam so as to sterilize the product. The moulded product which may be in the form of plates, blocks, strips, spheres, or ropes, may be subsequently treated by stamping, moulding, colouring, or covering with varnish &c., and can be used for building purposes and as an insulator against moisture, electricity, heat, and sound.
Patent GB-190808698-A (GB)
Title: An Improved "Sprayer" or Sprinkler for Lawns Gardens Shower Baths and the like
Inventor: STRICKLAND ARTHUR EMANUEL
Filed: 1908-04-21
Granted: 1908-11-19
Abstract: 8698. Strickland, A. E. April 21. Spray - producers and spreaders. - The sprayer is constructed with a cylindrical chamber having a central inlet B below and a central outlet C above, and fitted with a thin plate D secured to the chamber and provided with radial slits, at which the plate is bent so as to impart a rotary motion to the passing water. At one side of each slit the plate is bent upwards, and at the other side it is left horizontal or bent downwards. The sprayer may be supported on a loop at the upper end of a standard inserted in the ground.
Patent GB-190808781-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Speaking-tubes and like Communicating Apparatus for Passenger Vehicles.
Inventor: CARRINGTON ELMOR RANDOLPH
Filed: 1908-04-22
Granted: 1908-09-24
Abstract: 8781. Carrington, E. R. April 22. Speaking-tubes.-Tramcars and other passenger vehicles are fitted with apparatus as shown to allow announcements to be made to passengers by the driver or attendant. A mouthpiece 15 ccmmunicates with a resonance-box 14, from which sound is conveyed through a telescopic connexion 12 to a tube 9 terminating within the vehicle in a trumpet-mouth 8. The tube 9 is arranged within the roof 11 of the vestibule.
Patent GB-190810017-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Opening and Closing the Controlling Valve or Cock of a Gas Burner.
Inventor: REESON JOSEPH NEWELL
Filed: 1908-05-08
Granted: 1909-03-04
Abstract: 10,017. Reeson, J. N., and Burton, A. E. May 8. Lighting and extinguishing gas.-In a gas cock of the type in which the opening or closing of the cock is effected by a temporary increase of the gas pressure, the cock-operating diaphragm T is normally out of communication with the gas main A, but is placed in communication therewith when the gas pressure is raised sufficiently to raise the weighted controller diaphragm Z, which operates the liquid-seal inlet valve Y of the operating- diaphragm. The operating-diaphragm is connected to the cock spindle M' by means of a connecting- rod R and slotted crank Q, Fig. 4. The crank-pin S is normally held in a recess in the end of the slot in the crank by means of a loosely suspended sector-shaped pendulum-piece P against which it rests. When the diaphragm is raised by the gas pressure, the pin S is held by the pendulum-piece in its proper position in the slot, until the crank Q is past the horizontal position. When the diaphragm subsides owing to a reduction in the gas pressure, the crank-pin slides down the slot and is finally caught between the other end of the slot and the opposite side of the pendulum, and the apparatus is then ready for a second actuation. On the cock spindle, a lever N, provided with a shifting weight such as a quantity of mercury, is fitted for the purpose of ensuring the completion of the movement of the cock.
Patent GB-190818511-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Springs and in Appliances connected therewith.
Filed: 1908-09-03
Granted: 1909-04-08
Abstract: 18,511. Willford & Co., and Willford, G. W. Sept. 3. Springs, making.-In the manufacture of laminated springs, the ends of the longest plate are bent up into hooked shape at the same time as the companion plates are bent to shape. The top die c has projections d engaging similar depressions b in the bottom die, and the bottom plate e<1> is slightly shorter than the one e above so as to strengthen the hooked portion. Specifications No. 1155, A.D. 1879, No. 2678, A.D, 1883, No. 9008, A.D. 1884, and No. 18,802, A.D. 1893, are referred to.
Patent GB-190819651-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Valves for Pneumatic Tyres.
Inventor: DUBIED EDOUARD
Filed: 1908-09-18
Granted: 1909-03-25
Abstract: 19,651. Dubied, E., and K³derli, H. Sept. 18. Check valves; lift valves. - A pneumatic t y r e valve comprises a lift valve 6 mounted in a piece 8 secured to the main body 1 by a screwed cap 5, packing being inserted at 4 to make an air-tight joint and at 18 to make a dust-tight joint. The valve spindle is threaded to engage a dust cap 20 provided with a washer 19, and is prevented from rotating by a flattened extension 13 engaging a slot 12 in a sleeve 11 secured to the piece 8. A projection 14 holds the valve clear of the sleeve during inflation.