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Patent GB-190700517-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Accumulator and other Cells.
Inventor: LEITNER HENRY
Filed: 1907-01-08
Granted: 1907-10-31
Abstract: 517. Leitner, H. Jan. 8. Covers for accumulator and other cells are provided with india - rubber or like glands e having flanges f, g, and extensions h closely grasping the lugs d which pass therethrough b u t at the same time forming valves for the escape of gas. Where no lug is required to pass through the rubber &c. tube e, its top is wholly covered by a part i in which is a slit j to act as a valve, at the same time excluding dust.
Patent GB-190701462-A (GB)
Title: Centrifugal Pump
Inventor: EVANS WILLIAM EDWARD
Filed: 1907-01-19
Granted: 1907-10-31
Abstract: 1462. Evans, W. E., [Minimax Consolidated, Ltd.]. Jan. 19. Centrifugal pumps.-Relates to the type of centrifugal pump 'shown in Fig. 1, in which a basin-like body n, with or without vanes z, is rotated in a casing p, the water entering at u and leaving at l, and consists in entirely encasing the rotating body so as to obtain a suction head. In the form shown in Fig. 2, the casing is closed by a cover x to form an air space s. The rotating body n is paraboloidal in form and is provided with a sheetmetal guide t to direct the water, which is admitted through openings g in the hollow rotating shaft b. In the form shown in Fig. 4, the globular rotating body is divided horizontally into two parts by a partition h, and is provided with vanes k. The water is admitted through holes g in the hollow rotating shaft, and is expelled through holes i into the casing a, the space above the partition serving as an air chamber. Modifications are described in which other means are employed to introduce the water, and in which the casing is similarly shaped to the rotating body.
Patent GB-190704390-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with Sausage and like Filling Machines.
Inventor: WILLIAMS WILLIAM ROBERT
Filed: 1907-02-22
Granted: 1908-01-30
Abstract: 4390. Williams, W. R. Feb. 22. Sausages.-An appliance for controlling the delivery of the skin from the nozzles of machines for filling sausages &c. comprises a rubber band a, to which are attached spring wires b, provided with loops c and designed to engage corresponding wires g, attached to a ring or circular wire f on the wider part of the nozzle e. The loops h on the wires g enable the wires b to be connected to the wires g at various points, thus varying the pull on the ring a. The wires g may be replaced by flat spring strips provided with pins, pegs, &c. with which the wires b could engage, and any other suitable springs may be used instead of the wires b, g. When pig-skin is being used, a rubber ring is used on the inside of the presser a to extract the water from the skin.
Patent GB-190705265-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Cinder Sifters
Inventor: JAMES CHARLES THOMAS
Filed: 1907-03-05
Granted: 1908-02-20
Abstract: 5265. James, C. T. March 5. Dust-bins fitted with cinder-sifters. The ashes and cinders are placed in an oval pan b, Figs. 1 and 5, provided with a meshed lid or cover and having handles h at the ends by means of which it is supported in slots in the upper edge of the ashcontainer a. The meshed cover may rest on ledges n inside the pan, and may be secured by turning loops or button fastenings on the cover under lips on the pan ; or the cover may be secured to the pan by a turn-button m, Fig. 11, which is passed through a slot in the hinged piece k carried by the cover. The ash-container has a dome-shaped lid c and may be made of sheet metal or pottery, or it may consist of a wooden tub with a sheet-metal extension at the top to receive the shaking-pan b and cover c. The pan is rotated by means of the handles h, or it may be oscillated while turned bottom upwards. According to the Provisional Specification, the pan may have a sliding lid.
Patent GB-190706472-A (GB)
Title: Orchestral Reading Desk for Pianofortes and like Instruments
Inventor: DIENER GEORGE ADAM
Filed: 1907-03-18
Granted: 1908-02-27
Abstract: 6472. Diener, G. A. March 18. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Reading-desks.-An auxiliary reading-desk is adjustably mounted on a piano or like instrument for the use of singers &c. The desk J is carried by a telescopic arm B which rests in a socket A fixed to the back of the piano so that the desk can be moved to the right or left over the top of the instrument. A joint G and worm-wheel and pinion K are provided for further adjustment.
Patent GB-190706743-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Water Lock Gates.
Inventor: LUESCHER GOTTLIEB
Filed: 1907-03-20
Granted: 1907-09-05
Abstract: 6743. L³scher, G. March 20. Canals and rivers; docks.-For operating the separate flaps of lock gates, a carriage is carried on a rope or like railway stretched across the stream, from which the various chains &c. controlling the movement of the flaps may be worked. Fig. 1 shows the carriage or wagon g supporting winches and travelling on the runners f<1>, f<2>, f<3>, f<4>. The operating-chains k<l>, k<2>, k<3>, k<4> of each of the flaps, such as of c, are connected to a cable. This cable normally lies along the bed of the stream as at i<1>; when however the flaps are to be operated, it is stretched to the position i', so that the chains< >k<1> &c. may be reached from the carriage g. The flaps are pivoted at d, Fig. 4, and are held against the force of the stream by struts c, which are forced out of engagement when certain chains are operated to allow the flaps to fall. Figs. 5 and 6 show the automatic releasing and lowering gear of the struts e and flap c. A lever l is pivoted to the flap, and one end of this lever bears upon a roller e<4> at the end of the strut. The chain k<4> is then connected to the link l<1>, and the chain k<3> to the link l<2> on the lever. The chains k<1>, k<2> are similarly connected to a similar lever. By pulling on the chains k<1>, k<4>, the water pressure on the gate is gradually overcome and the strut e is forced out of engagement. When the chains are again paid out, the strut slides between the plates n as the flap falls, until the relative positions of the flap and strut are as shown in dotted lines c', e<1>, Fig. 4. The flap may be raised by the other chains, and the struts fall into position when the flap is upright. Figs. 7 and 8 show a modified apparatus for operating the struts. The chains for releasing the latter are secured to a spring-controlled lever r keyed to a shaft s which also carries a finger t. As the chains are pulled, the finger bears upon the roller e<4> and releases the strut.
Patent GB-190709738-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Power Transmission Devices and Pumps.
Filed: 1907-04-26
Granted: 1908-03-05
Abstract: 9738. Lippert, S., and Reciprocating Power and Pump Co. April 26. Converting rotary i n t reciprocating motion; screw-andn u t mechanism.- A screw - and - nut device for converting rotary into reciprocating motion forms part of the gear of an electrically or otherwise driven pump for deep oil wells, but is applicable to o t h e r purposes. The piston - operating shaft 5 is automaticallyraised and the released, to return by gravity, by means of the screw-threaded portion 6 and a pair of worm wheels 7, w h i c h are alternately fixed and freed u p o n their axes, in the constantly rotating head-plate 13. The head 13 is formed with a tubular extension 16 slidably keyed to the armature 15 of the electric motor 17. The wormwheels 7, with ratchet-wheels 8, are fixed upon freely rotatable spindles 9 and act as a nut to raise the shaft 6 when held from such rotation by the plate 11 engaging the ratchet-wheels 8. By these means the shaft 5 is raised. At the limit of its stroke, the abutment 21 strikes a sleeve 19<1> extending along the shaft 6 with apertures for the wormwheels 7 and attached at its upper end to the plate 11. By these means the plate is raised from the ratchet-wheels 8 and the worm-wheels released to allow the shaft to descend by gravity. Notched rods in combination with spring-pressed plungers support the plate 11 until the shaft reaches the limit of its descent, which is determined by the spring-pressed abutment 24 causing re-engagement of the plate 11 to bring the worm-wheels again into action. Any other driving-means for rotating the worm-wheel carrier maybe employed. Furthermore, as when a powerful pressure is required, the shaft may be rotatable and the carrier &c. the reciprocating member.
Patent GB-190709910-A (GB)
Title: Improved Loading Attachment for Wagons.
Inventor: STROSCHEIN EDWARD ALBERT
Filed: 1907-04-29
Granted: 1908-04-29
Abstract: 9910. Stroschein, E. A. April 29. Loading; elevators.-A device drawn in the rear of a vehicle for loading gravel into it consists of an elevator mounted on wheels having an axle 9 connected by braces 8 to the rear axle of the vehicle. The conveyer comprises a band 18 provided with transverse plates 19 and secured to chains 24 passing round sprockets 16, 17 mounted at each end of a frame 12 having side plates 13 forming a casing for the upper rim. The frame 12 is connected to the axle 9 by braces 11 which are strengthened by additional braces 27 and connected by a transverse brace 26 which serves as a support for the frame 12. The lower end of the frame 12 is closed by a curved member 20 having a scoop 21 for feeding the gravel as the machine is, drawn along. The axle 15 of the lower sprocket of the elevator is extended beyond the casing and is provided with a sprocket 23 connected by a chain to a sprocket on the axle 9. The rear end of the elevator is supported by a wheel 29 connected to the axle 15 by a U shaped bracket.
Patent GB-190711536-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or in connection with Means for Lubricating Shafts, Axles, Cranks and the like.
Inventor: SUTCLIFFE RICHARD
Filed: 1907-05-17
Granted: 1907-12-19
Abstract: 11,536. Sutcliffe, R. May 17. Lubricating.-Relates to a method of lubricating shafts, axles, cranks, &c. from a stationary oil-cup. An end cover d is bolted tightly to a boss e on the frame f at the end of the bearing, and has a projection h turned to fit into a hole in the end of the shaft. A lubricator j attached to a projection d<1> on the cover d supplies lubricant to a passage i, which registers with a central bore b in the shaft a. From the bore b, holes c lead the lubricant to the shaft bearing, and holes o, p, q to the bearing of the crank-pin l. The outer ends of the holes o,p are stopped by screw plugs r. Packing g may be inserted between the cover d and boss e. A conical collar k enclosing packing-rings m, n is bolted to the inner side of the bearing to prevent waste of lubricant.
Patent GB-190719688-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Small Arms.
Inventor: FROMMER RUDOLF
Filed: 1907-09-03
Granted: 1908-01-23
Abstract: 19,688. Frommer, R. Sept. 3. Stocks.-The butt is formed with a projecting shoulder piece c and with a pistol grip d, and in front of the magazine is a left-hand rest e formed at such an angle that it can be easily grasped. The left-hand rest is preferably made of, or covered with, bad heat-conducting material.
Patent GB-190721516-A (GB)
Title: An Automatic Switch for Electric Transformers
Inventor: GOOD PERCY
Filed: 1907-09-28
Granted: 1908-09-28
Abstract: 21,516. Good, P. Sept. 28. Distributing-switches.-In systems. of electricity distribution by the aid of transformers, an automatic switch puts a transformer into circuit immediately current is required from its secondary winding. The secondary or load circuit is connected to the primary mains through a resistance, inductance, or condenser, or a combination of these, and this resistance &c. is arranged by magnetic, thermal, or other conversion to provide power for the operation of the switch when the load circuit is closed. As shown in the Figure, a balanced lever k carries the movable contacts of switches h, h' ; i, i<1>; j, j<1>. A solenoid f is connected between the primary main a and the secondary main c through the switch i, i<1>, and operates a core k<1> to move the lever k when the secondary circuit is closed, as through lamps e by either of the small switches shown. The switch i, i<1> is thus opened, and the secondary main c connected to the transformer secondary n by the closing of the switch j, j<1>. The primary n' of the transformer is also energized through the lead o and the coil r of a switch p, p<1> by the closing of the switch h, h<1>. In the circuit of the secondary main d is a second coil q acting on the switch p, p<1>. The current in the transformer primary n<1> at no load is not sufficient to hold the switch p, p<1> open, except when its force is aided by the secondary current through the coil q. Immediately all the secondary load is removed, the switch p, p<1> therefore closes, the weak current in the winding r alone being operative, and a circuit is closed across the primary mains a, b through the switch h, h<1>, the solenoid m, and the switch p, pl. The core k<2> is thus moved to restore the lever k to its initial position, leaving the secondary mains to be fed through the solenoid f as before. The winding r may be fed direct from the primary or the secondary mains, its circuit being closed only while the transformer is in use.
Patent GB-190724481-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Vessel Construction.
Inventor: WOTHERSPOON WILLIAM WALLACE
Filed: 1907-11-05
Granted: 1908-11-05
Abstract: 24,481. Wotherspoon, W. W., and King, R. O. Nov. 30, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Ventilating ships.-The holds or compartments of ships or floating docks are so constructed that they may be rendered substantially air-tight at will, in order that compressed air may be introduced into them to expel any water that may leak in. Also each compartment is provided with a permanent air-lock so that workmen may enter to repair the leaks, while the air pressure is maintained. The object of the invention is.to guard against the sinking of vessels, and also to provide for the raising of stranded or sunken vessels. As shown in Fig. 1, the holds or compartments B, B, engine-room C, and boiler - room D, are separated from each other by partitions b, e, d. The hatches E are made air-tight by the provision of packing, and the funnels F are provided with lids or caps f in order to render the boiler-rooms air-tight. Should a leak occur, compressed air passes from the air-compressing plant G, which is situated preferably on a level with the upper deck, through a vertical pipe K to an horizontal main distributing-pipe L, from which vertical branch pipes n lead to the various compartments. Each branch pipe is provided with a controlling- valve n<1>, and also with a reducing-valve (not shown in Fig. 1), by means of which the pressure in the various compartments may be varied as conditions require. Each compartment is provided with an air-lock 0 by means of which workmen may enter, while the pressure is maintained, to repair the leak. To withstand the pressure of the air, the tops of the compartments are strengthened, preferably by the bars s connected with the top and bottom of the compartment, but other means may be employed. Instead of an air-lock for each compartment, the air-lock may be formed as shown in Fig. 3 with a single entrance chamber 1 and two branch chambers 3, 4 providing entrance into two adjacent compartments 5, 6, respectively. The funnels, ventilating-shafts, and hatch covers are also provided with air-locks. In the funnel shown in Fig. 1, two removable sections 11, 14 are provided between which an air-lock is fitted. Workmen enter through the opening 11, pass through the air-lock, and enter the boiler-room through an opening 14.
Patent GB-190726261-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Explosives.
Inventor: WINAND PAUL
Filed: 1907-11-27
Granted: 1908-02-06
Abstract: 26,261. Winand, P. Dec. 6, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Explosives.-Tetra-nitro-methane is used as an oxygen carrier, and is mixed with a combustible constituent, such as alcohol &c. for the production of explosives, specially those of the Sprengel " type. Proportions are given.
Patent GB-190727220-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Methods of and Mechanism for the Unwinding of Yarns.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1907-12-09
Granted: 1909-01-11
Abstract: 27,220. Boult, A. J., [Longmore, J., and Leslie, A. K.]. Dec. 9. Winding-machines.-When a bobbin is unwound by drawing the thread over its flanged end, the flange is removed and a smaller one substituted as the diameter of the body of the yarn on the bobbin decreases, and when the bobbin has a flexible flange it is replaced by a rigid smoothedged flange G, Fig. 3, which is itself replaced by one of smaller diameter as the unwinding proceeds. Flyers of suitable diameters for the flanges may be fitted loosely on the spindle so as to be rotated by the yarn. In Fig. 1, the yarn is shown wound on a pasteboard bobbin, with flexible paper flanges, which is mounted on a supporting-bobbin having a removable flange A', as described in Specification No. 27,015, A.D. 1907, a light aluminium flyer being fitted loosely on the spindle. When the diameter has been reduced, for example, from 4¢ inches to 2¢ inches, the thread may be unwound by drawing it off at right-angles to the axis of the bobbin. The drag on the yarn may be reduced and a higher speed of unwinding attained by driving the bobbin in the reverse direction to that in which the flyer runs.
Patent GB-190805684-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Railway Rail Joints.
Inventor: DUYSENS TOSSANUS
Filed: 1908-03-13
Granted: 1908-10-08
Abstract: 5684. Duysens, T., Jong, J. R. H. de, and Kneppers, H. L. March 13. Chairs; chair keys and wedges; rail joints.- Joint chairs of the type described in Specification No. 432, A.D. 1871, are provided on both sides with fish-plates g, h and pins e, and are held in a chair a by keys i, k ; these keys have notches at n engaged by a pointed wedge o, bearing in a recess in the chair. The fish-plates are narrowed towards the bottom and the keys are correspondingly broadened.
Patent GB-190805819-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Screw-wrenches.
Inventor: PIRDSCHUN ERICH
Filed: 1908-03-16
Granted: 1908-07-09
Abstract: 5819. Pirdschun, E. March 16. No Patent granted (Sealingfee not paid). Wrenches.-A wrench is provided with a head 1 having a circular ratchet-shaped aperture 2 in which the interchangeable socket head 3 is rotatably mounted, rollers 4 being placed between the head 1 and socket head 3. [Reference has been directed under Section 4 of Patents &c. Act, 1907, to Specifications No. 22,387, A.D. 1897, and No. 979, A.D. 1907.]
Patent GB-190807818-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with Laying Machines or Apparatus Attached to Paper Cutting Machines and the like.
Inventor: COLLIS ALFRED
Filed: 1908-04-08
Granted: 1909-04-08
Abstract: 7818. Collis, A. April 8. Delivery apparatus.-In apparatus for receiving and piling sheets of paper delivered from a printing, cutting, or like machine, the side and back gauges are supported upon the piling table by mechanism which maintains them at a constant level while the table is lowered by the weight of paper accumulating thereon. The pile table 4 is fixed upon brackets 2 sliding on the frame 1, and is supported by chains and counterweights (not shown). The side gauges 10 are carried upon a cross-shaft 9 sliding in bearings 8 on the top of non-rotating screws 7, Fig. 1. The screws are gradually raised relatively to the descending table by internallyscrewed worm-wheels 6, which are carried by supports 5 fixed upon the table and driven by chain or like gearing from the shaft 16. A back gauge 11 is carried by a shaft 12 sliding in the bearings 8, and is held in position by springs 15. The gauges 10, 11 are adjustable along the shafts 9, 12. The table is first raised until on a level with the gauges, and the paper is received over the roller 17 and between the gauges 10. When the table is full, the back gauge may be raised and held up by the spring 15 while the paper is removed. Fig. 2 shows a modified method of supporting the gauges. The shaft 9 is carried by bearings 18 free to slide on uprights 13 fixed to the table, so that the gauges rest on the descending table until the shaft 9 is arrested by the top of the frame 1, after which the uprights 13 slide through the bearings 18. In another modification, the screw 7 and worm-wheel &c. are replaced by a rack and pinion. In a further modification, Fig. 5, the shaft 9 is carried by bearings 21 screwed to receive the screw 7, which is rotated by means of bevel gearing 19. The table 4 may be replaced by trucks, the gauge-supporting mechanism being mounted on the brackets 2.
Patent GB-190807879-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Non-conducting Coverings of Steam Boilers, Steam Engine Cylinders, and the like
Inventor: WINDER JOSEPH
Filed: 1908-04-09
Granted: 1909-01-21
Abstract: 7879. Winder, J. April 9. Non-conducting coverings and compositions.-The fronts of boilerd and the ends of engine and other cylinders are provided with a protective covering consisting of a metal plate placed so as to leave a narrow space, which is packed with asbestos or similar material. Figs. 1 and 2 show the application to a Lancashire boiler. An annular flange B<2> is attached to the false front B an 1 extends back beyond the front plate A. The non-conducting material E is packed between the plates A, B and may be joined to the longitudinal covering of the boiler. Openings are made in the plate B for the flues, mud-doors, and other fittings. The covering for the mud-door M preferably consists of two plates M<1>, M<2> with the space between them picked with asbestos. The plate M' is secured to the cover B by bolts M<3>.
Patent GB-190808369-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machinery of Apparatus for Mechanically Feeding Screw Blanks, Rivets and the like.
Inventor: AVERY WILLIAM
Filed: 1908-04-15
Granted: 1908-10-22
Abstract: 8369. Avery, W. April 15. Screwing; riveting ; blanks, supplying. -Relates to a device forfeeding screw-blanks, rivets, pins, nails, &c. from a hopper as described in Specification No. 405, A.D. 1862. The hopper 2 is attached to the end of a double feed-rail 3 by which the headed blanks 5 are carried to the machine. An arm 26 and a fork 11 turn together on a spindle 12, which is mounted in a frame 14 with an arm 28, pivoted at the end of an oscillating arm 17. During the motion of the arm 17 from its first position 30 in the direction of the arrow, the fork moves along the bottom of the hopper, taking up the blanks 5, the spindle 12 sliding in a slot 24. Projections 25, 27 on the hopper and arm 26 then coact to raise the point of the fork, the blanks being prevented from slipping off the fork by a second weighted fork 9. The arm 28 then coacts with an adjustable stud 29 to raise the base of the fork 11, thus sliding the blanks to the feed-rails 3.
Patent GB-190808394-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Shoe Cleaning Devices.
Inventor: NESTLER EMIL
Filed: 1908-04-15
Granted: 1908-07-23
Abstract: 8394. Nestler, E., and Harvey, H. A. April 15. Boot and shoe cleaning and polishing brushes.- A device by means of which a person may clean his shoes by passing them between, over, and under a series of brushes, and over a scraper, comprises a base 1, a bottom brush 8 mounted between cleats 6, 7, a scraper 5, a top brush 3, and two brushes 11 mounted resiliently on bolts 10. Springs 13 actuate the brushes 11, being attached to them by bent end portions 16. The otber ends 14 of these springs engage in grooves 15 of looselymounted square blocks 9, which, when raised, can be rotated to tighten or loosen the springs, being ordinarily kept in position by the sides of the stock of the brush 8 and the coiled part of the springs 13.