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Patent GB-190609506-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Expansively Working Rotary Motive Power Engines.
Inventor: CONSTANDSE JACOB TONIS
Filed: 1906-04-23
Granted: 1907-03-07
Abstract: 9506. Constandse, J. T., and Polderman, W. April 23. Movable-abutment type. - Rotary engines with hinged abutments are provided with a cut-off valve to permit of expansive working, and the faces of the piston and the rocking abutment are made non- radial to avoid damage in the event of failure of the abutment-actuating mechanism. In the engine shown in Fig. 2, a piston D is fitted into an undercut recess in the drum Z. An abutment E is secured to a rocking shaft actuated by a cam on the engine shaft through a double-armed lever and connecting-rod. The inlet and exhaust ports are arranged on opposite sides of the abutment E, the inlet port P being provided with a cut-off valve actuated from the engine shaft. The faces of the piston D and abutment E are made sloping so that in the event of failure of the abutment-rocking device the faces form cam-surfaces and the abutment is actuated by the piston. A multipleexpansion series may be arranged, or the engine may be used as a pump. In the latter case, the exhaust port is provided with a suction valve. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specifications No. 5302, A.D. 1884, No. 741, A.D. 1891, No. 15,904, A.D. 1893, No. 3910, A.D. 1904, and No. 15,154, A.D. 1905.]
Patent GB-190619223-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Shape or Form of Ships
Inventor: LEBENSART SALOMON
Filed: 1906-08-28
Granted: 1907-04-11
Abstract: 19,223. Lebensart, S. Aug. 28. Hulls.-Vessels are constructed with their outer surfaces parallel to the direction of motion, and with cavities passing through them, continuously curved in the direction of their length, as shown in Fig. 3. The cavity is arranged so that it is partly located above the surface of the water, thus leaving a free surface to the water and permitting it to rise while passing through the cavity. In a modification, a vessel of ordinary form is surrounded by a casing parallel to its axis, as shown in Fig. 2, leaving as in the previous example a free watersurface.
Patent GB-190619749-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Appliances for Sharpening the Blades or Knives of Horse and other Clipper, Shearing-machines and the like.
Inventor: TRICKETT JOSEPH
Filed: 1906-09-05
Granted: 1907-09-05
Abstract: 19,749. Trickett, J. Sept. 5. Sharpening the blades of horse &c. clippers and similar shearing-machines. The grinding-disk K, Fig. 1, is mounted on a vertical spindle F' and is driven through bevel-gearing D, E by a handwheel F. A tray L is provided to catch the emery and water &c. that falls from the disk K, and a rest bar N against which the blade can be held is placed across the tray. The grinding-disk is formed slightly convex at the outer part of its circumference and is fluted, grooved, or roughened. It may be formed in one with the bevel-wheel E, or a disk of compressed emery or other material may be attached to the wheel. The apparatus may be driven by a belt through pulleys fixed on the sfaff C. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specifications No. 3381, A.D. 1877, No. 6081, A.D. 1892. No. 3325, A.D. 1894, and No. 13,939, A.D. 1904.]
Patent GB-190623116-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Petroleum Incandescent Burners.
Inventor: PAEREN ELLEN HENRIETTE MARIANN
Filed: 1906-10-18
Granted: 1907-11-18
Abstract: 23,116. PaerÚn, E. H. M. Oct. 20, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Incandescent vapour lamps.-Rapid vaporization of the illuminant in the tube A is effected by the simultaneous ignition of the projecting portions C of an asbestos or porous wick contained in a helical or V-shaped tube B, which has been charged with alcohol through its upper end.
Patent GB-190623940-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sole Levelling Machines.
Inventor: FEENEY FRANCIS
Filed: 1906-10-27
Granted: 1907-10-10
Abstract: 23,940. Feeney, F. Oct. 27. Soles.-Relates to sole levelling machines of the type described in Specification No. 20,216, A.D. 1905, and consists in providing a rotary bracket adapted to carry two last holders, so that, in a single press, right and left boots can be operated upon at the same time. The table K<1> carries a rotary bracket K provided with two arms k, each of which is formed with a socket k<1> adapted to receive the base h of the last holder H. In the form shown, the base h passes through the socket, so that, when the boot is under operation, the base rests directly on the plunger of the pressure jack B. Two moulds G, right and left respectively, are mounted in slides on the buffer C, and one or the other is moved into position, when the bracket is turned, by the action of rocking levers M, M<1>, which are actuated by lugs k<2> on the ends of the bracket K engaging studs m. A spring catch holds the bracket in position. When the jack acts downwards upon a fixed table, the base h may pass through the bracket, which may be arranged to have sufficient play on its joint to allow it to move slightly when the pressure is applied. One boot is finished while the other is being levelled.
Patent GB-190628387-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Gas Holders.
Inventor: MANSFIELD ALFRED
Filed: 1906-12-12
Granted: 1907-09-05
Abstract: 28,387. Mansfield, A. Dec. 12. Gas-holders.-A gas-holder A has a water container at the top for weighting the bell after gas has been admitted at low pressure. A valve D, actuated by a chain and pulley G and bevelgearing E, or otherwise, is provided for running off the water from the container through a pipe B. This pipe communicates with a curb C, which may be telescopic for adjusting the maximum height of water in the container, and may terminate above the bottom of the tank for relieving excess pressure.
Patent GB-190706291-A (GB)
Title: Spring Tyre for Road Vehicles.
Inventor: CHURCHER FREDERICK ALGERNON
Filed: 1907-03-15
Granted: 1907-08-01
Abstract: 6291. Churcher, F. A. March 15. Spring wheels; tyres, elastic other than pneumatic.- An elastic tyre comprises metal plates A A, Fig. 6, each formed at one end with a bevelled tongue H to which is fixed a screwed rod E E passing through an aperture in the other end of the adjacent plate, helical springs D, G, and a cover T, Fig. 5. Screwed on each rod is a cover F F, fixed by a pin E which slides, along with the rod, through an aperture in the strengthened rim W of a velocipede wheel, as shown in Fig. 6, or through an ordinary felloe and iron tyre. A spring D surrounds each cover, and other springs G, singly or in pairs, support the plates. These are formed at their inner ends with screwed eyes J, Fig. 3, engaging screwed studs K on the rim, and at their outer ends are formed with apertures L held by clips M, Fig. 5. To hold the cover in position, each side V of the rim is formed with a thread 0, and the beaded edges are gripped between two pairs of grooved flanges R, P, screwed on the rim. The outer flange is secured by radial bolts U formed with wedgeshaped heads. When loosening the tyre cover, the rod covers F F are screwed reversely on the rods, as shown in the right of Fig. 6, in order to pull the plates A A near to the rim.
Patent GB-190708531-A (GB)
Title: A Purse Tobacco Pouch
Inventor: HARVEY HENRY WILLIAM CAVENDISH
Filed: 1907-04-12
Granted: 1908-01-16
Abstract: 8531. Harvey, H. W. C. April 12. Pouches.-A purse tobacco pouch is provided with means for preventing evapor a t i o nand the escape of tobacco dust, comprising an india-rubber tube or cord c riveted between the metal plate d and the frame a. The tube or cord c may form part of the india-rubber lining of the pouch.
Patent GB-190712176-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Boxes for Storing and Delivering Towels
Inventor: CASSELS WILLIAM
Filed: 1907-05-27
Granted: 1908-01-30
Abstract: 12,176. Cassels, W., and Wilson, J. C. May 27. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Contents, delivering and withdrawing.-An arrangement for delivering towels singly comprises a box A containing the towels, which are suitably folded, each towel being provided with a fixed or detachable ring encircling a vertical rod D. When detachable rings are employed, guidepieces K are fitted at the sides of the rods to prevent accidental detachment. The towels rest on ledges at the bottom of the box, and are withdrawn through an opening J. The lid of the box A is hinged, and is provided with a staple or socket L engaged by a bolt on the door, thus preventing access to the towels in bulk. A sliding weight M rides upon the pile to ensure effective delivery of the last few towels. The soiled towels are allowed to hang from the lower end of the rod D.
Patent GB-190715365-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Power-generating Systems.
Inventor: KITCHEN JOSEPH MOSES WARD
Filed: 1907-07-03
Granted: 1908-07-02
Abstract: 15,365. Kitchen, J. M. W., and Bernuth, O. von. July 3. Producers. - Relates to a power generating system in which internal-combustion engines using producer gas drive pumps which compress steam for use in a steam-engine. In the engine shown diagrammatically in Figs. 1 and 2, fuel is fed by an endless chain grate G from the supply hopper Q to the combustion pit G<3>, into which steam for producing gas is introduced through pipes A<4>. The gas passes through purifying-material K to a steam-generator B, from which it may pass either through the fan I and pipe O<3> back to the combustion pit, or through the pipes C', C<3> to a scrubber S located below the gas-engines E. An auxiliary steam-generator R', which may supply steam to the pipe B' leading to the pumps, is employed to start the apparatus, and is provided with a pipe H<1> through which hot gas passes to an air-heater A' and afterwards through the tube H' to the uptake H. The air-heater is open at the bottom to the atmosphere, and the air drawn in passes out through the pipe A to the combustion pit G<3>. The fuel in the hopper Q may be heated by hot exhaust gases passing through a coil F<1>, and a second supply hopper F may be provided. The combustion pit G3 may be fitted with a hinged safety lid W<2>, the steam-generator B may have a scraper S<4> for cleaning the tubes T, and the scrubber S may have atomizers L<4> for spraying the purifying-liquid.
Patent GB-190715992-A (GB)
Title: Method of and Apparatus for Producing Corrugated Tubes.
Inventor: POGANY ALEXANDER
Filed: 1907-07-11
Granted: 1908-07-09
Abstract: 15,992. Pogßny, A., and Lahmann, H. July 11. Corrugating.-Corrugated tubes are formed by hammering a plain tube between dies upon a threaded mandrel. The mandrel b supported at one end by a frame c has at the other end a few helical threads corresponding to grooves in the twopiece die d. The tube a is placed over the mandrel and between the die parts, which are operated by a steam hammer &c. to corrugate the tube which is rotated by handles e or otherwise to feed it forward.
Patent GB-190716053-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Arc Lamps
Inventor: HATFIELD HENRY STAFFORD
Filed: 1907-07-12
Granted: 1908-06-18
Abstract: 16,053. Hatfield, H. S., and Lewis, F. M. July 12. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Arc lamps.-A lamp for use in series with others is provided with a switch, which is actuated by the regulating-mechanism for breaking the circuit at intervals, and is closed again before the carbons are released for feeding. In the arrangement shown, a counterweighted switch arm 3 carries one of a pair of contacts 2 and has one end in the path of the hooked end 8 of a bell-crank lever, which is pivoted to the regulating-lever 6 and normally held by a spring 9 against a stop 10. The regulating-lever is connected to a series-solenoid core, a dash-pot, and a clutch 12, and is provided with a " helper " 13 as described in Specification No, 27,199, A.D. 1903. A cam-and-pin device may replace the hooked lever. The lamp may have flame carbons and a thermal device for circulating gas through the globe. Specification No. 21,892, A.D. 1904, is referred to.
Patent GB-190718762-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Indicating and Recording at a Distance Varying Movements, such as that of a Water Level Indicating Apparatus and the like
Inventor: MACKENZIE JAMES
Filed: 1907-08-20
Granted: 1908-07-16
Abstract: 18,762. Mackenzie, J. Aug. 20. Water and other liquid levels, indicating.-In an electrical impulse transmitter for indicating at a distance water, gasometer, &c. levels, a disk p attached to a shaft a, which rotates as the level to be indicated changes, is provided at its circumference with an annular box c partly filled with balls b, which, as the disk rotates, drop from one side of the vertical diameter of the disk to the other, and in dropping cause an electrical circuit to be momentarily completed by depression of the contact-spring n, which extends through a slot d, Fig. 3, in the inside wall of the ball-containing box c, into a mercury-cup h. A series of impulses is thus sent over the line to operate the distant indicator which is of the polarized electro-magnetic type. Two of the disks p are attached to the shaft a through ratchet devices in such a manner that when the shaft rotates in one direction one only of the disks is rotated, while when the shaft rotates in the opposite direction the other disk only is rotated. In this manner impulses of different character can be sent according to the direction of rotation of the shaft a. In a modification, only one disk p is mounted on a shaft geared to the shaft a by ratchet and pawl mechanism in such a manner as to rotate always in the same direction independently of the direction of rotation of the shaft a. The impulses transmitted are made to differ in sign according tn the direction of rotation of the shaft a by means of a commutator mounted frictionally on this shaft.
Patent GB-190719430-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Valve Gear of Multi-cylinder Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: WADE JOSEPH ARTHUR
Filed: 1907-08-29
Granted: 1908-08-31
Abstract: 19,430. Wade, J. A. Aug. 29. Gas and explosive-vapour engines.-For a radialcylinder engine for motor-vehicles &c., the exhaust valves of the two cylinders C are operated by a single cam A on the half-speed shaft D<1>. The cam A may have an antifriction roller A' for acting on levers F, and there may be antifriction devices G<2> between the levers and the valve spindles G. The pivot of one of the levers F is in the angle between the cylinders, and the levers are enclosed in the crank case.
Patent GB-190720162-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Reciprocating Fire Bar Grates.
Inventor: VICARS JOHN
Filed: 1907-09-10
Granted: 1908-06-25
Abstract: 20,162. Vicars, J., Vicars, T., and Vicars, J. Sept. 10. Fire-bars and grates.- Reciprocating fire-bars and their carriers, which are actuated in the usual manner, are so constructed that the bars are maintained in an upright position and at regular disstances from each other. One set of alternate bars 1 are formed with hooks 3 fitting into slots 4 on the upper carrier 5, and the other set of alternate bars 2 have hooks 7 on depending ends 6 engaging with slots on the lower carrier 8. Projections 9 on the upper carrier move between the ends of the bars 2 and prevent lateral motion of the latter.
Patent GB-190725058-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Casting Curved Stereotype Plates.
Inventor: LOCK WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1907-11-12
Granted: 1908-10-22
Abstract: 25,058. Lock, W. H., [Wood, H. A. W.]. Nov. 12. Stereotype. - In apparatus for casting curved stereotype plates from flexible matrices, the matrix m is clipped to the fixed section B and to the cylinder C by flexible strips 45, and gearing is prpvided for giving the cylinder a compound linear and rolling motion, whereby the stereotype plate P and half the matrix are moved out of the open mould to allow the cylinder and matrix to separate from each other and to deliver the stereotype plate. The section B<1> of the segmental back is mounted on arms 10 fixed tp a shaft 11, is counter balanced by a weight 13, and is operated by a handle 20, lever 17, and link 14 giying a toggle operating and locking mechanism. The cylinder is journaled in boxes 23, which slide in slots 24 in the frame A. A gear-wheel 25, secured to one of the gudgeons 22 of the cylinder, meshes with a rack 26 secured to the frame A. The cylinder is operated from a handle 35 through gears 34, 31, levers 29, and links 27. The matrix clip has an inclined or wedge-shaped mortise 37 for a locking wedge 38. One corner of the clip is cut away forming an overhanging lip 42. The matrix is fastened by having its edge inserted between the lip 42 and the top surface of the wedge 38. The wedge is locked in position by a clip 40 and screw 41. The other end of the matrix is held in place by means of an overhanging lip 43 and a locking wedge 44. The clip 36 is attached by flexible steel strips 45 to the cylinder C. Segments 46 are secured to the cylinder on which the strips 45 may wind. Notched blocks 47 are provided to support the clip 26 when the mould is open. The top edge of the section B<1> is provided with an overhanging lip for holding the clip in position when the mould is closed. The cylinder is provided with a groove 49 to give a circumferential grip on the plate P. The cylinder is also provided with the usual circumferential grooves c. End rings or sections 49 are secured to the ends of the cylinder C to stop off the ends of the mould. Metal may be supplied by hand or by a pump. The furnace F is provided with a grate for enabling a large volume of metal to be kept in a molten condition in a pot M. A pump D is arranged in the pot M and communicates by means of a spout S with the segment B. The spout S may be kept hot by a series of burners s. The pump is provided with a piston 50 and suitable inlet valve 51, a piston-rod 52, and piston-rod guide 53. The pump is operated from a handle 58 through a lever 56 and link 57.
Patent GB-190727807-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Driving Drums of Self Acting Mules and other Spinning and Twisting Machines and the like
Inventor: BODEMER JOHANN GEORG
Filed: 1907-12-17
Granted: 1908-12-17
Abstract: 27,807. Bodemer, J. G. Dec. 17. Mounting and securing drums on shafts.- The ends of the tin rollers or driving-drums of mules and other spinning and twisting machines &c. are pro. vided with split elastic hubs by which they are secured to the shaft. The hub b, Figs. 1 and 2, has one or more pairs of side lugs d, which are connected by screws f so that the hub acts as a clamping-band. The weight of the lugs is balanced by recesses i along the sides of the slit c, and weight of the screws which have the heads and points hollowed out is balanced by recesses r in the lugs. The hub may be split on two sides, in which case the lugs and screws on the two sides balance each other. Holes g are provided in the tin roller for the insertion of the spanner.
Patent GB-190809796-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with Bottle Washing Machines.
Inventor: WICKHAN DENNIS
Filed: 1908-05-05
Granted: 1908-09-24
Abstract: 9796. Wickham, D. May 5. [Patent of Addition to No. 29,035, A.D. 1904.] Bottles, washing.-Improvements in the bottlewashing machine described in Specification No. 29,035, A.D. 1904, consist chiefly in providing means for directly rotating the bottles, and in modified arrangements of the external brushes, of the valve-operating mechanism, and of the means for ejecting the bottles after the cleaning-operation. The cross-bar U of the reciprocating frame S carries the bottle-engaging cups V, each of which is at the lower end of a stem 5 slidable in and rotated by a tube 2. This tube is free to revolve and slide in the sleeve 1, and is provided with a bevel-wheel 3 adapted to engage a similar wheel 13 on the shaft 12, which is mounted in the frame S and is rotated by belt gearing from the main shaft k. A spring 8 tends to maintain the stem 5 in its lowest position relatively to the tube 2, and the upper end of the tube 2 is normally depressed by a spring-held cap 9. The arrangement is such that, when a bottle is in position and the frame S descends, the tube 2, rising in the cross-head U, is thereupon rotated by the bevel-wheel 13 and so rotates the bottle. The bottles are brushed externally by horizontal rotary brushes 18, and also by vertical brushes 26, 27 mounted on a spindle 25 provided with a spur-wheel gearing with spurwheels on the jet pipes J, K, which may carry inside-cleaning brushes. The spindle K is rotated by bevel-gearing from the shaft k. The upper brush, of smaller diameter than the other, may be free to slide on the spindle, and a spring 28 may be interposed between the two brushes. The arms X controlling the supply of fluids to the jet tubes are operated by bevel-ended legs depending from the bottle-supporting frame q. The bottle ejectors e, Fig. 4, are pivoted at 29 and are provided with a cam-piece 30 bearing against the edge of the frame S. When the frame descends, its wide portion 31 forces away the ejectors from the bottles, but when the frame rises again, the ejectors return under the influence of a spring or weight, and push the bottles off their supports into a cradle 33. This cradle is counterweighted and pivoted so that, on receipt of the bottles, it swings through a right-angle into the trough v, whence the bottles may be removed.
Patent GB-190812899-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Web Printing Machines.
Filed: 1908-06-16
Granted: 1909-03-25
Abstract: 12,899. Lamson Paragon Supply Co., [Carter-Crume Co.]. June 16. Rotary machines; inking-apparatus. - Rotary machines for printing on narrow webs are arranged so as to economize space, the web being given a change of direction before printing, and being guided to a perfecting couple. The web 11 is passed in a known manner over guide-rods 5, 6, 7 arranged in triangular relation to a printing-couple A, and is guided to a second couple B by rods 8, 9 which are parallel to the axes of the printing- cylinders. The forme cylinders 1, 3 are supplied with ink from a common source by means of rollers 10.
Patent GB-190819405-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Boot Protectors.
Inventor: SUMMERS GEORGE ROLAND
Filed: 1908-09-15
Granted: 1909-10-07
Abstract: 19,405. Summers, G. R. March 15,1909. Heel and sole protectors.-Protectors of the type described in Specification No. 21,422, A.D. 1893, are made with the flanged rubber pad d somewhat larger than the aperture in the spiked metal frame a, so that the rubber is somewhat compressed, thus aiding the spikes c, which pass through the flange d<1> of the pad, in holding the pad and frame together.
Patent GB-190822502-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Door, and like Knobs.
Inventor: ALLEN EDWIN ALFRED
Filed: 1908-10-23
Granted: 1909-10-21
Abstract: 22,502. Allen, E. A. Oct. 23. Knobs.-In door and like knobs, the neck B, which according to the Provisional Specification is cast, is secured to the body D by means of a collar A, which is thrown over a shoulder on the neck B, and has a square neck A' riveted or eyeleted over inside a square hole in the body D, the square part B' of the neck B being thrown over the edges of a square hole in the shaped iron washer C.
Patent GB-190902209-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Turf-cutters.
Inventor: BULL ERNEST ROGERS
IPC: E21C49/04
Filed: 1909-01-29
Granted: 1909-12-16
Abstract: 2209. Bull, E. R. Jan. 29. Turf-cutting machines. - Turf-cutters, edgetrimmers, &c. are provided with a rotary front cutter to cut the surface growth and with a rear knife to cut to the required depth. The rotary disk cutter D and the fixed cutter E are adjustably fastened to a pointed bar A, which may be provided with a handle B and supported by a front roller C and a rear roller C'. The knife E may be bent laterally at the bottom or shaped as required. The rollers C, C' are adjustable laterally and longitudinally, and the cutters D, E vertically and longitudinally. According to the Provisional Specification, the rollers may be adjustable vertically.