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Patent GB-190524994-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Change Speed & Reverse Gear for the Transmission of Power.
Inventor: JOHNSON HEBER
Filed: 1905-12-02
Granted: 1906-11-22
Abstract: 24,994. Johnson, H. Dec. 2. Motor road vehicles. - Relates to three-speed and reversing epicyclic gearing suitable for motor road vehicles &c., of the type in which interengaging planet-pinions are employed. The driving-shaft A carries a sun-pinion C in mesh with double-width planet - pinions F journaled upon spindles G upon the planet carrier O secured to the driven shaft B. The carrier 0 has a clutch member R adapted to be engaged by a sliding member D, formed in one with an oil-retaining casing, and with an annulus E in mesh with the pinions F. The pinions F mesh also with smaller planetpinions H loose on spindles I upon the carrier O. The pinions H mesh with a sun-pinion J connected by a sleeve with a brake drum K. The high speed is obtained by engaging the clutch parts D, R, when the gear rotates solid. The second and third speeds are obtained by braking the drum K and the ring E, respectively. The pinions F are extended to the right to form toothed pinions N, which mesh with an additional sunwheel L. When the wheel L is held against rotation by means of a brake drum M, a reverse is obtained. The clutch is actuated by a cone Y and spring arms S. To prevent the carrier 0 from moving bodily to the right when the clutch is engaged, arms T, Fig. III, extend from the portion of the carrier on the right between the pinions F, H to a thrust-ring P between the pinions C, J.
Patent GB-190526452-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Binding of Skeins of Yarn in Reeling Machines.
Inventor: SCHAEFER GUSTAV
Filed: 1905-12-19
Granted: 1906-10-18
Abstract: 26,452. Schõfer, G. Dec. 19. Reeling - machines. - Relates to an automatic device for binding the skeins on each beam simultaneously after a set of skeins has been wound. A device is provided on one of the staves of the reel for each supply cop or bobbin, and all are actuated by the common rods 31, 13, 18, Figs. 1 and 2, operated by spring handles 4, 5, 6 respectively. The end of the binding-thread 11 of each device is drawn off a spool 7 through a fixed guide 7a, and is led through an eye in a plate 38 carried by a rod 33, and a slot 9 in the top plate 9a of the beam 2, to a holding-member 10. Before skeining, the end of the yarn 11a to be skeined is secured at 12 to the thread 11, which is then drawn by the hook of the binding-device across the beam 2 ready for the first skein to be wound over it. This device consists of a semicircular hook - ended gripper 26 secured to an arm 25 on a shaft 24 and enclosed in a sheath 28 controlled by a spring 27. It is operated by the movement of a rod 18, which is effected by a handle 6, toothed segment 17<a>, and rack 17, and actuates a lever 22 to rotate the shaft 24, whereby the gripper and sheath are carried up through an aperture 29 in the plate 9a and move through a semicircle to an aperture 30 at the other end of the plate. At the end of the movement, the hook end 39 is projected from the sheath through the aperture 30, and a rod 31 is then moved by means of a handle 5 and another segment and rack to oscillate the rod 33 and plate 38, whereby the binding-thread is carried across and engages the hook. The gripper is then returned to its original position in which the hook is projected from the sheath by a lever 27a, and the rod 31 is then returned to move back the plate 38 and at the same time actuate a pivoted lever 34 to advance a plate 35 carrying two horns against the loop of the binding-thread, which is thereby removed from the hook 39 and retained on the horns. A rod 13 carrying an arm 14 against the thread is then moved to the right by a handle 4 to draw the thread tight, this movement allowing a spring pawl 15 to engage a ratchet-wheel locked to the spool 7 so as to prevent further delivery. After the first skein is wound, the gripper is again moved over it, and then, on movement of the rod 31, the binding- thread is engaged with the hook and the horns of the plate 35 withdrawn to release the previous loop, through which the gripper draws the new loop of binding-thread on its return, thus forming a knot which is drawn tight on the skein by the next movement of the rod 13 carrying the arm 14. The operations are repeated after each set of skeins are wound, so as to bind the skeins as shown in Fig. 3.
Patent GB-190526715-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Process Blocks.
Inventor: COOPER WILLIAM FRANCIS
Filed: 1905-12-21
Granted: 1906-11-01
Abstract: 26,715. Cooper, W. F. Dec. 21. Printing-surfaces. - Curved process blocks are prepared by exposing a curved sensitized metal plate under a flexible negative which is stretched over the plate. The negative from which the block is to be prepared is stripped from its plate and mounted on a sheet of transparent celluloid, or the celluloid itself may form the plate on which the negative is prepared. A sensitized metal plate, curved to fit the printing-cylinder, is placed on a die g, and the celluloid b is placed over it and secured by means of clamping-strips e and bolts d. The die g is forced against the celluloid by means of a screw h, and the plate is then exposed and etched in the usual manner. In a modification, the celluloid sheet is clamped near one edge of a curved die and is stretched by suitable means.
Patent GB-190526717-A (GB)
Title: Improved Spanner or Wrench.
Inventor: FISHER CHARLES HENRY
Filed: 1905-12-21
Granted: 1906-10-18
Abstract: 26,717. Fisher, C. H. Dec. 21. Spanners and wrenches. -An adjustable tool of the box-spanner type comprises a split metal tube, closed at one end by a ferrule 5 and expanded at the other end to form a pair of elastic gripping-jaws. A metal plate 12, guided by slots in each half of the split tube, is engaged by a left-handed screw-thread of quick pitch on the rod 6, w h i c h is preferably square or rectangular in cross-section and passes through the end of the ferrule 5 to the milled head 8. Upon rotation of the milled head, the plate is forced towards the gripping-jaws, thereby forcing them together and gripping the bolt, nut, or the like. The tool is then rotated bodily to unscrew the bolt or nut. The inner surfaces of the gripping-jaws may be shaped to fit any section of bolt, nut, or the like, or may have serrated circular surfaces. A modified form of operating-head 8 is shown which is in the form of a Maltese cross. In some cases, the screwthread may be formed at the other end of the rod 6 and engage a threaded nut in the ferrule, the slider being riveted to the lower end of the rod.
Patent GB-190600031-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Vices.
Inventor: JOWITT JOSIAH
Filed: 1906-01-01
Granted: 1906-11-29
Abstract: 31. Jowitt, J. Jan. 1. Vices.-A quickadjustment parallel vice has a loose sleeve 10 encircling the screw 1 which automatically or otherwise throws a spring-pressed half nut 5 into or out of action. The sleeve 10 has two completely encircling end portions connected together by a cut-away part 11 and may be turned by a projecting thumb-piece 15 or by a tooth 17 engaged by a tooth 18. The tooth 18 is connected to a tooth 19 which is operated from a pinion 22 having two segment teeth and connected to the screw 1. The teeth 18, 19 are pivotally mounted on a screwed pin 20 which has a milled head 21 by which it may be turned to clamp the teeth in position. When the vice is required to operate with the ordinary slow screw adjustment, the handle 23 is turned in a clockwise direction until the tooth 19 is raised by one of the segment teeth. The milled head 21 is then turned to clamp the teeth 18, 19 in an inoperative position. If the sleeve 10 is now turned by the thumb-piece 15, the part 11 acts on and depresses the half nut out of action. On releasing the thumb-piece, the nut again comes into operation. To throw the automatic device into action, the screw pivot 20 is loosened and then by rotating the screw 1 in a counter-clockwise direction the tooth 19 falls into the next space between the segment teeth, and the teeth 18, 19 are rocked about their axes into the position shown in Fig. 5, the tooth 18 engaging the tooth 17 and turning the sleeve. On turning the screw in a clockwise direction, the tooth 19 again enters a space between the pinion teeth, and the teeth 18, 19 are again rocked and the sleeve released. The handle 23 is held in position by a spring-pressed plunger 28 whose pressure is adjusted by a screw 29. The half nut 5 has a hollow 24 to carry a lubricant.
Patent GB-190609428-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Chain-grate Stokers.
Inventor: JAMES CHARLES
Filed: 1906-04-21
Granted: 1907-04-18
Abstract: 9428. James, C. April 21. Mechanical stoking; grates.-Means are provided for adapting a chain-grate stoker for use with either natural or forced draught, and also for allowing one or more of a series of stokers to be put out of action independently of the others. The front projecting portion of the chain grate is enclosed by a casing, the side plates being formed with flanges f, which abut against partition walls o, making an air-tight joint. Sliding plates g are fitted to prevent the entrance of air at the lower edges of the casing, and doors i are provided in the front plate h. The top of the casing is formed with a hinged or sliding piece k, which can be replaced by a longer plate l when it is desired to put the stoker out of action, as shown in Fig. 2. A long dead-plate n prevents the escape of air through the hopper c when forced draught is being used. In order that forced or natural draught may be used independently with the separate stokers, partitions o are fixed between the ash-pits of adjacent pairs. The rear end of the grate may be made air-tight by the means described in Specification No. 3701, A.D. 1905.
Patent GB-190611672-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tobacco Pipes.
Inventor: FIELD WALTER
Filed: 1906-05-18
Granted: 1907-05-18
Abstract: 11,672. Field, W., and Haile, A. S. May 18. Tobacco pipes.-In a tobacco pipe of the type described in Specification No. 10,255, A.D. 1902, the aperture between the bowl and the stem is opened or closed by a rotary motion of the plug. The annular aperture between the mouthpiece end and the plug is small enough to prevent access of dust &c. to the bore. The cylindrical part b of the plug a is partly cut away at b<1>, so that in the position shown, the aperture e is open and is closed by a rotary movement of the plug. The annular aperture at the mouthpiece end is shown at k. The plug is preferably screwed into the stem, a felt &c. washer being provided, and there may be annular recesses q to check the creeping of the nicotine &c. along the plug.
Patent GB-190614904-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Double Hung Sashes Forming Casements for Ventilation or Cleaning.
Inventor: MORTON WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-06-30
Granted: 1907-06-06
Abstract: 14,904. Morton, W. June 30. Window appliances.- The lower of two hingedsliding sashes A, A' is provided with a ventilating-strip X, hinged to the meeting rail, and projecting, when ventilation is not required, over the bottom rail of the upper sash.
Patent GB-190620515-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Friction Brake Actuating Devices.
Inventor: MORALT AUGUST
Filed: 1906-09-15
Granted: 1907-09-12
Abstract: 20,515. Moralt, A. Sept. 15. Brakes.-In a friction device for actuating and locking hand-brakes, in which the boss e of the pull-arm e' is adapted to be wedged between the boss b<1> of the hand-lever b, which is screwed upon a stud a, and a ring c which is loose upon an unthreaded part of the stud, the thread of the stud a is bevelled off to compensate automatically for wear, and a spring pawl f in a concentric slot in the boss b<1> is adapted to engage a notch a‹ in the stud a to lock the hand-lever in the 'off' position. The boss e fits over the cylindrical boss b<1>. The ring c bears against the head a' of the stud a, which is secured to the vehicle, and a pin c<1> projects from the ring into a recess in the boss b<1>. .When the hand-lever b is operated to apply the brake, the pawl f is drawn out of the notch a<0>, and the boss b<1> is screwed slightly along the stud a. The wedge surfaces e‹ on the boss e then become jammed between the corresponding surfaces d on the ring c and boss b<1>, and the arm e<1> is rotated. The boss e may have wedge surfaces e<0> on one side only, the stud c<1> being dispensed with and the ring c and boss e being formed in one piece. The hand-lever may be on the ring c.
Patent GB-190626152-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Braking Electic Hoists and the like.
Filed: 1906-11-19
Granted: 1907-06-20
Abstract: 26 152. Siemens Bros. Dynamo Works, [Siemens-Schuckert Werke Ges.]. Nov. 19. Electrically-actuated apparatus.-Electric hoists &c. are provided with special means for connecting up the motor as a braking-generator, in addition to putting the ordinary solenoid brake into action when the speed becomes excessive. When the reversing starting-switch is in the position shown in the Figure, current passes from the positive main through the contact c, switch s, armature m, contact d, and series winding w to the negative lead, the circuit of the solenoid e of the brake b being also closed. If the permissible speed of the motor is exceeded, a centrifugal governor p with. draws a bolt f from a catch g and the switch s, under the influence of a spring h, breaks the current of the brake solenoid e and connects up the motor through the winding wand resistance r as a braking - generator. The device is also applicable to shunt and compound wound motors.
Patent GB-190628378-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Loose Leaf Books Temporary Binders Files and the like.
Inventor: HEWITT JOHN HERBERT
Filed: 1906-12-12
Granted: 1907-08-08
Abstract: 28,378. Hewitt, J. H., and Walker, J. Dec. 12. Filing papers &c.-Relates to telescopic posts of loose-leaf books or binders, arranged so as to be engaged frictionally one with the other, to lock the binder against movement, by the expansion or contraction of one of the members. Fig. 1 shows telescopic posts a, b attached to the plates e, f of the binder. The end of the inner member a is split as at j and is engaged by the conical head h of a rod g. The rod g is moved to expand the end of the post a into frictional grip with the post b, by a sliding wedge n engaging the inclined head h of the rod. The wedges n of the two locking-posts may be operated by toggle links connected with an operating slide p. This slide may be held in the engaged position by a lock q. A spring r disengages the members when the head k is released. In a modification, the tubular part a is movable relatively to the rod g which is fixed to the binder-plate. Fig. 7 shows another modification in which the inner post is formed of two relatively-movable parts y, z having engaging inclines 2, 3. Fig. 8 shows a modification in which the outer post b is formed of an outer part having a conical end 4, and an inner movable part 5 having a split end 6 which is contracted to grip the post a.
Patent GB-190628406-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Plates for Secondary and Storage Cells.
Inventor: GRATZE EUGENE VICTOR
Filed: 1906-12-13
Granted: 1907-08-01
Abstract: 28,406. Gratze, E. V. Dec. 13. Secondary batteries.-The active material is enclosed in a grid or grids of insulating - m a t e - rial; the central conducting - core is first "formed " and then pasted with active material ; projections are made on the outer surfaces of the grids and serve as separators, and pieces of resilient material, such as rubber, are fitted into recesses in the edges and fastened over the feet of the grids to counteract vibration. Figs. 1 and 4 show such a plate with a grid b, conducting-core h, separators e, and buffers d, d'. In modifications, the plates are of circular or square cross section.
Patent GB-190629694-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Wrenches, Spanners, or the like.
Inventor: BREARLEY BENJAMIN JOSIAS
Filed: 1906-12-31
Granted: 1907-11-28
Abstract: 29,694. Brearley, B. J., and Brearley, F. T. Dec. 31. Wrenches. - There are two shanks A, B each having a series of wards such as holes, slots, indentations, projections, &c. differently spaced, and a key such as a pin, bolt, cotter stud, wedge, &c. for locking the shank in certain positions. The half-circular slots R ... R<7> in the shank B are similar in width, length, and direction to the halfcircular slots P ... P<7> in the shank A, but the intervening space between the slots in the shank B is less than that in the shank A. In the position shown in Fig. 1, the slots P, R coincide to form a circular bole, into which a key K. may be inserted. Additional wards such as the holes E, E<1>, M, M' may be formed in the shanks A, B to increase the number of positions in which they may be locked together. The shanks A, B are held in contact by straps C, D. Figs. 4, 5, and 6 show modified shapes of wards and keys.
Patent GB-190700802-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Vapourizers and Carburetters, more especially intended for use in connection with Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: FLUX GEORGE BELBEN
Filed: 1907-01-11
Granted: 1907-07-25
Abstract: 802. Flux, G. B., and Wright, H. T. Jan. 11. Carburetting. - A carburettor for general use, but more particularly adapted for the engines of motor road vehicles, is shown in Fig. 1. In an cuter casing 1 is supported a s e r i e s of perforated frames or plates 5 for carrying wick or other absorbent material 6. Air, previously heated by the exhaust gases, is admitted to the casing through the inlet port 2 and after being carburetted passes away through the outlet 3. Supplementary air-inlet passages are provided at 12, and a screen to prevent back-firing at 9. A large door is arranged in one of the side walls to facilitate the removal of the plates or frames, which are cut away at the base to form a through passage for the air.
Patent GB-190701285-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pipes for Smoking Tobacco.
Inventor: GLEICHE MAX
Filed: 1907-01-17
Granted: 1907-09-05
Abstract: 1285. Gleiche, M. Jan. 17. Tobacco pipes.-Pipes of the kind in which an inner bowl is united to an outer bowl in such a manner that there is a space between them, are made of china, porcelain, &c., and the inner bowl c is cemented or otherwise permanently united at d to the outer bowl b, the surface of the outer bowl and stem being glazed. The bowl c is supported by studs e on its outer surface.
Patent GB-190703522-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with the Indication of the Blowing of Fuses in Electrical Distribution Systems
Inventor: SCHULTZ FERDINAND
Filed: 1907-02-12
Granted: 1907-07-11
Abstract: 3522. Schultz, F. Feb. 14, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Cut-outs.-The electric connexion between a feeder and its pilot wire in a distributing-system is broken directly or indirectly by the heat of a melting fuse, so that the place where the distributing-fuse has blown can be easily ascertained. Fig. 2 shows a diagram of the direct method applied to a three-wire system, in which the high and low pressure mains are connected by cables l to terminals k on slabs n. Bus-bars r, mounted on the slabs and connected to the terminals k, supply distribution cables through fuses o, and two thin fusible wires x, one passing over each set of fuses, connect the terminals k of the cables l with the ends m of the pilot wires. The latter return to the central station and are connected to two contacts on a multiple contact-switch d. The station volt-meters a, b each have one pole connected to the switch and the other earthed or connected to the central wire of the system. On connecting a volt-meter with one of the pilot wires by means of the switch, a current passes until one of the fuses o melts and its heat breaks the wire x and disconnects the feeder and pilot wire. In the indirect method, the spring contacts h, i, Fig. 3, are closed by a stretched non-conductive thread j of combustible material, which passes over the fuses and is burnt by the heat generated on the melting of a fuse. The contacts h, i are then separated by a spring r, or gravity, and connexion between the feeder and pilot wires is broken as before. Where direct current is used, the polarity of the blown fuse will be indicated on the volt-meter.
Patent GB-190708478-A (GB)
Title: Process of Producing a Substitute for Wood, Horn, Rubber and like Materials
Inventor: AUNER FRITZ
Filed: 1907-09-26
Granted: 1908-03-05
Abstract: 8478. Auner, F. Sept. 26. Wood substitutes.-Wood waste is treated with a solution of size or the like and subsequently with a hardening-solution such as aluminium salts or potassium bichromate. The material is then dried and ground and mixed with a binding-agent, such as glue containing a small amount of potassium bichromate, together with oatmeal, linseed meal, or other starch, gum, or varnish containing substances. The material may be hardened by the addition of mineral matters such as infusorial earth, chalk, fine alumina, kaolin, or finely powdered peat, and toughened by the addition of from 5 to 10 per cent of chopped textile fibre, rags, hemp, jute, or the like. Colouring-matters may also be added. The materials are thoroughly mixed, subjected to the action of steam in a closed vessel, and moulded under pressure. The composition is applicable as a substitute for wood,' more particularly for use in the manufacture of bobbins, door and drawer handles, boxes, floorings, wall coverings, dishes, insulating-material, fancy goods, ornaments, and furniture.
Patent GB-190713434-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method for Producing Pictures and the like in Relief and Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: ERDBRUEGGER GUSTAV
Filed: 1907-06-10
Granted: 1908-01-23
Abstract: 13,434. Erdbriigger, G. Jan. 10. Moulding photographs, pictures, picture frames, &c.-Relates to the production of pictures, photographs, &c. in relief. The picture &c. is first impregnated with liquid so as to soften only those parts that are to be rendered in relief, and is then placed upon an upwardly-pressed mass of plastic material. The surface of the picture &c. is thus raised into relief, and is afterwards treated with the usual modelling-tools. The picture is fastened by clips K<6> upon the surface of a box K', preferably of aluminium or other metal, which is provided with an aperture suitable to the picture and is guided in a box K<1>. The box is connected with a reservoir A, containing the plastic material, by a pipe A', in which are provided three cocks H<1>, H<2>, H<3>. To allow measured quantities of the material to be used, the capacity of the pipe between the cocks H', H<2> is made equal to that between H<3> and the line M'. When the pipe is full, the cock H<1> is closed and the cocks H', H<3> are opened, so that the liquid rises to the line M<2>. In order to refill the box to the line M<2> when the level of the liquid has been reduced to the line M', the cock H' is closed, the cock H<1> opened and shut again, and then the cock H' opened. The box is pressed upon the material and held by hooks &c. against the action of springs S<1>, S<2>. After the picture has been modelled, a shutter f is pushed in and, the hooks &c. being released, the picture is removed with its raised parts backed with the plastic material. The material hardens in the atmosphere without change of volume. In a similar manner a frame can be provided for the picture by arranging suitable holes in the box K<2>. The finished picture &c. may serve as a model for the production of a matrix by means of which a number of pictures &c. may be made. Glycerine or a solution of glycerine may be used to impregnate the picture &c. The plastic material may consist of ground slate, kaolin, oakum, glue, and water.