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Patent GB-190622064-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, or relating to, Means for Fixing Handle-bar Stems and Seat-pillars, and like Adjustable or Detachable Parts of Cycles
Inventor: PIHLFELDT OLAF
Filed: 1906-10-06
Granted: 1907-07-18
Abstract: 22,064. Pihlfeldt, E. E., [executrix of Pihlfeldt, 0.]. Oct. 6. Fastenings for fixing cycle handle-bar stems, seat pillars, handle-bar forwardextension tubes, &c., and, according to the Provisional Specification, the attachment sleeves of inverted brake levers. In a device of the type in which a non-rotatable block b upon a screw d is used to expand the split stem'or the like a within the steering-fork column, the screw carries a washer g, which, arranged to turn therewith, is held in position against the bottom of the stem by a spring washer It and a nut h<1>, or by a nut and locknut, so that the screw is held against axial movement. As shown in Fig. 1, the block b, adapted to engage a correspondingly-coned portion a<2> of the stem, is prevented from turning by the engagement of internal projections with grooves b<3>, the head d' of the screw bearing upon a washer d<x> upon the top of the handle-bar lug or clip f. With a handle-bar connected to the stem by a lap joint, the screw passes through the top of the handle-bar and the head bears upon a flat-faced washer carried by the lap. The socket of the lug f may be left open at the top and an additional washer strung upon the screw d to take a seating on the socket. The block b may be wedge-shaped to engage tapering gaps in the stem. According to the Provisional Specification, the end of the screw carries a disk which bears against the end of the stem and is held there by a non-rotatable washer engaging with the groove or flat upon the screw and by locking-nuts or the like.
Patent GB-190702178-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Cycle Head Steering Lock.
Inventor: RADNALL ERNEST ARNOLD
Filed: 1907-01-29
Granted: 1907-09-26
Abstract: 2178. Radnall, E. A., [trading as Randall & Co., E. A.]. Jan. 29. Fastenings, clamp. In a cycle head steering-lock of the kind in which a screw carried by an attachment on the side of the top lug is adapted to press against the steering-tube to prevent it from turning, the screw 2 has a reduced shank portion 9 passing through the hole 8 of an internallyflanged nut 6 which is screwed upon the externally and internally screw-threaded collar 1, the head 10 being preferably fixed to the shank by a flattened end 12 fitted in and riveted over an elongated plunged hole 11. The flange 7 prevents the locking-screw from being screwed out too far.
Patent GB-190702216-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Piston Rod Packing.
Inventor: LEE HENRY WADSWORTH
Filed: 1907-01-29
Granted: 1907-04-18
Abstract: 2216. Lee, H. W. Jan. 29. Stuffing-boxes.-Segmental packing-rings 4, Fig. 1, have conical faces, and fit into one another as shown. The bottom of the stuffing-box and the face of the gland are formed with similar conical surfaces for acting on the packing. The outer peripheral surfaces of the rings are parallel with the surface of the rod, and bear against a sleeve of india-rubber or leather &c. 15. The whole packing is enclosed in a casing 16. A tongue 12, Fig. 3, on each segment enters a recess 11 in the abutting segment. The segments are secured together by rings 13 passing through perforations in the segments.
Patent GB-190705258-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Reinforced Paper Strips or Tapes.
Inventor: BRIGGS THOMAS ELLIS
Filed: 1907-03-05
Granted: 1907-07-18
Abstract: 5258. Briggs, T. E., and Teggin, W. March 5. Paper strips; compoundpaper; thread-strengthened paper; paper-machanes.-Yarns or threads 9 from a warp beam or batch roller 8 are fed between two layers of pulp from troughs 1<a>, 1, the whole being pressed together by rollers 14, 15 and dried by cylinders 16. The finished sheet, wound on the roller 17, is then divided longitudinally into strips of any desired width.
Patent GB-190707125-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hot Water Heating Systems.
Inventor: GOEBEL ARTHUR
Filed: 1907-03-25
Granted: 1908-03-25
Abstract: 7125. Goebel, A. March 25. Heating buildings. -In a hot-water heating- system, two expansion vessels a, b are provided, the former, which is of smaller cross-section, being connected by pipes c, d with the boiler k, and by the flow pipe v with the main heating-system. The return pipe r terminates above the initial water level in the vessel b, which is connected to the boiler by a pipef. The working of the system is stated to be as follows. When the level in the tank a rises owing to the increasing temperature of the auxiliary circuit c, d, the level in b falls below the exit of the pipe r and a temporary interruption of communication between the pipes r, f occurs. When the level in the vessel a has reached a centain height, the additional hydrostatic pressure, acting through the flow pipe v, produces a circulation through the heating-system, and the pipe r again discharges into the tank b, so that the level therein attains that of the exit point of the pipe r. The cycle may then recommence.
Patent GB-190708227-A (GB)
Title: Roof Dry Glazing Device
Inventor: HUNT GEORGE THOMAS
Filed: 1907-04-09
Granted: 1908-01-09
Abstract: 8227. Hunt, G. T. April 9. Glazing roofs.-An astragal A of anchor shape in cross-section is rolled with an upper bead E to retain the cap C and clip D in place. The lead or metal cap C is dressed over the bead E, and clips D are sprung on or attached. Forked stops S are also attached to the webs of the astragals, and the astragals are secured to the cradles T. The clips D may be formed with cylindrical or flat side wings for glazing in exposed positions. Hollow lateral beads may be provided to allow of the clip yielding in the operation of attachment. The cradle employed is made with an upper lug fitting over a notched portion of the astragal. The end astragals are also provided with beads E above glass level.
Patent GB-190711783-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spring Mattresses.
Inventor: SCHICKLER HERMANN
Filed: 1907-05-21
Granted: 1908-05-21
Abstract: 11,783. Schickler, H., and Bohe, A. May 21. Mattresses.-To prevent sagging, the sides of the metallic or other net d are supported by bars g, which are connected by springs h to the end bars b of the mattress frame, and are pressed upwards and outwards by elastic struts i supported by springs k, as shown in underside view in Fig. 1, and in side elevation, Fig. 2.
Patent GB-190712464-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Devices for Regulating the Pressure in Steam Boilers and the like
Inventor: HODGSON WILLIAM DAVID
Filed: 1907-05-29
Granted: 1908-05-28
Abstract: 12,464. Hodgson, W. D. May 29. Fuel supply; draught &c., regulating.-When the pressure in a steam-generator &c. reaches a predetermined point, it acts upon the diaphragm G', raises the lever G, and so lifts the weights I<1>, J<1> upon lever arms I<2>, J' in the valve device H, Fig. 2. When the lever I' is raised, the shaft I is oscillated and causes an arm I<3> to lift a valve h<5> controlling the passage of fluid under pressure through the tubes B<3>, H', H', B' to a cylinder B, where it depresses a piston E and, for example, closes a damper C' to diminish the draught in the furnace. If the pressure decreases, the lever G descends and the lever arms I<2>, I<3> fall, allowing the lifted valve h<5> to re-seat. The weight J<1> carries down the lever arm J<2> and by a similar, but reversed, action to that described, raises a valve h<7>, allowing the cylinder B to come into communication with the outlet H<3> through pipes B', B<2>, H' so that the piston rises and the damper C' opens under the influence of the weight F. Instead of operating a damper, the apparatus may act, by means of variable resistances, to control an electric motor which actuates a mechanical stoker.
Patent GB-190714250-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Adding-up Machines.
Inventor: ECKELMANN MAX
Filed: 1907-06-20
Granted: 1908-04-30
Abstract: 14,250. Eckelmann, M: June 20. Calculating-apparatus; counting-apparatus.-In apparatus of the type described in Specification No. 12,084, A.D. 1906, plunger keys with an interlocking slide are provided for (1) depressing and keeping down the actuating-pawl of any desired denomination, and also for releasing a depressed pawl ; and (2) displacing and thereby rendering ineffective the spring which ensures the engagement of the transfer pawl at the transfer point. (1) The actuating-pawls 2 ... 5 upon the handlever b are depressed by the keys 10, Fig. 6, which have each a cone 8 whereby the slotted spring-held slide 9 is displaced during depression, and eventually snaps over the head of the cone and holds the key down. Depression of any other key or of a special release key 12 also moves the slide and restores any key already depressed. The pivoted actuating-pawls pass through stirrups upon the key stems. (2) A similar arrangement of plunger keys is mounted upon the bracket 14 which carries the springs 21 for pressing the travelling- pawls 22 into momentary engagement with the teeth of the higher wheel as they pass the transfer gaps, and these keys operate link-work 19, 20 adapted to displace the springs and prevent the occurrence of a transfer. These keys may also have plates 18 for depressing the corresponding keys upon the hand-lever.
Patent GB-190715604-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Buckets for Elastic Fluid Turbines and Means for Attaching same.
Filed: 1907-07-06
Granted: 1908-04-30
Abstract: 15,604. Warwick Machinery Co., [General Electric Co.]. July 6. Elastic-fluid turbines.-The blades 6 are riveted to the back of a channelled bar 10 of steel or other suitable material. The bar is then cut by a saw from the other side and bent to conform to the shape of the rotor. It is secured by caulking the rotor into grooves 12 in the channel or by means of separate caulking. strips. The blades may be formed from extruded metal bars and, being cut so as to provide shanks 7, 8, are riveted into the channel. The shrouding ring 9 is attached by riveting after the blade ring has been fixed in position in the rotor or stator. Fig. 7 shows a modification in which each blade is riveted to a separate piece of channel 15. The invention applies equally to both blades and fixed vanes.
Patent GB-190716926-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Drenching Bits
Inventor: WYATT CYRIL JOHN MAURICE
Filed: 1908-01-24
Granted: 1908-07-30
Abstract: 16,926. Wyatt, C. J. M. Jan. 24, 1908 Medicines, administering.-A drenching-bit consists of a hollow cylindrical block A of rubber or similar material, through which is passed a metal or other tube D. One end of the tube is closed by a screw cap E, the other is bent round and threaded at the inlet F to receive a metal can G containing the drench ; corresponding outlets I, H in the tube and rubber allow the liquid to reach the animal's mouth. In the ball-shaped ends B are fixed rings C for the attachment of the bridle rein and nose band.
Patent GB-190720299-A (GB)
Title: Improved and Transportable Clamping Apparatus for Welding and like purposes
Inventor: GOLDSCHMIDT HANS
Filed: 1907-09-11
Granted: 1908-03-19
Abstract: 20,299. Goldschmidt, H., and Lange, F. Sept. 11. Welding.-A clamp for use in the welding of rails, bridge members, &c., more especially by the alumino - thermic process, has four jaw - carriers A<8>, A<10>, two being pivoted on and two slidable by means of nuts J on tubular tie-bars D, D<1>. The jaw-carriers are connected 'in pairs by screw clamps L, and each carrier has two jaw pieces B, B<3>, one of which may be adjustable by means of an eccentric part C<1> on the rotatable holding-bolt C<2>. Lugs L<2> serve for the attachment of the apparatus to two wheeled carriages running on rails, the apparatus being adjustable vertically on the carriages.
Patent GB-190722063-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in and relating to Liquid Checking Devices
Inventor: NORTON LEWIS CAREY
Filed: 1907-10-07
Granted: 1908-04-02
Abstract: 22,063. Norton, L. C. Oct. 7. Door checks of the type in which a piston works in a cylinder containing liquid are constructed so that the motion of the door may be retarded in both directions, and the amount of the retardation varied. The piston consists of a double-headed plunger 4, Fig. 3, provided with check valves 21, 24, of which one acts during opening and the other during closing. The shaft 5, which is rotated by an arm connected to the lintel of the door, is connected to the plunger by a crank-arm 8 and a pin 9 working in a transverse slot as shown ; the connexion may otherwise be made by a rack and pinion. Two similar ducts 14,17 are formed in the walls of the cylinder, and the flow of liquid through them is regulated by the valves 40, 44 which are operated by rotating the screw 39. One end of a coiled spring 6 is fastened to a sleeve 26 mounted loosely on the shaft 5, the other end of the spring being attached to an arm 29 depending from the head 27 made to turn in the cap of the casing. This arm is normally in contact with a stop on the casing which limits its motion in one direction. A ratchet-wheel 31, Fig. 4, which is fixed to the sleeve 26, engages a pawl 32 carried by an arm of the plate 34 which loosely surrounds the sleeve. When the door is closed, the arm 33 is engaged by a stop 35, Fig. 1; when it is opened, the arm engages with a lug 36 on the arm 7, so that the spring is wound up from the inside. The spring can, however, be wound up from the outside, when the device is applied to an oppositely handed door, by a projection 37 on the head 27 engaging the lug 36. The door is closed by the unwinding of the spring, and the rate of closing is retarded proportionately to the resistance to the flow of liquid from one side of the plunger to the other, this resistance depending on the position of the valves 40,44.
Patent GB-190726098-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Brakes for Railway Vehicles and the like
Inventor: DAVIES JOHN
Filed: 1907-11-26
Granted: 1908-11-12
Abstract: 26,098. Davies, J., and Davies, D. Nov. 26. Brakes; sanding rails. -In brakes for railway vehicles, sand &c. is introduced between the shoe and the wheel tread when the brake is applied, and incidentally between the tread and the rail. The shoe has passages v, k<1>, k<2> leading to cavities p<1>, p<2>, and sand is supplied through a flexible pipe h from the sand box s. The upper end of the passage v is normally closed by a spring-actuated slide e a having a roller at its forward end projecting beyond the braking- surface of the shoe. When the brake is applied the slide is moved backwards, and an opening m in the slide registers with the passage v and allows sand to pass to the cavities in the shoe. The supply of sand can be cut off by a slide f when sanding of the wheels is not required.
Patent GB-190800325-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Induction Ignition Coils.
Inventor: SANDERS RICHARD WILLIAM
Filed: 1908-01-06
Granted: 1908-06-11
Abstract: 325. Sanders, R. W., and Greenberg, M. Jan. 6. Switches.-In an induction coil designed to have a very rapid make and break, and primarily for use for ignition purposes in internal-combustion engines, the armature c is disposed between two electromagnets d, d<1>, energized by the primary current. The contacts e, e' are so connected up that, when b makes contact with e, the current passes through the coil d<1>, and, when b makes contact with e<1>, the current passes through the coil d, thus producing a rapid make and break in the primary circuit of the coil a.
Patent GB-190810000-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Locks or Latches for Securing Doors and other Parts used in connection with Hoists, Lifts, Elevators or the like.
Inventor: HIRD ROBERT
Filed: 1908-05-08
Granted: 1909-01-28
Abstract: 10,000. Hird, R. May 8. Lifts.-A lock for lift doors comprises levers bx mounted in a casing G in the door and adapted to engage projections 2x on the bolt p on the door frame. The levers are turned into engagement by the end of the bolt p pressing on the arms 5<x> of the levers, and are held in engagement against the action of a spring m<x>, by slides f, which spring behind slides f<x>, when the latter are drawn down by the movement of the levers b<x>, to which they are connected by pin- and-slot connexions. The slides f<x> are normally locked by levers a<x>, which are released by the edges of the bolt p when this is inserted. To unfasten the bolt for opening the door, a key c of the same configuration as the bolt is inserted and acts on similar mechanism, levers a, levers b, and slides f, to release the slides f<x>, which in turn spring behind the slides f and hold the key in position until the bolt is again inserted. By this means the key can only be removed whenthe door is shut. The lift starting and stopping mechanism is arranged in conjunction with the door key so that the lift can only be moved when the door is shut. Figs. 4 and 6 show a ropegripping device which holds the key until the rope is gripped. The grip comprises two jaws v. t, the former fixed, and the latter adapted to be moved by a handle q and toggle-links s. The jaw t is locked in the closed position by a slide f. which prevents the descent of a slide f worked by the handle q. On the insertion of the key c, the lever b is turned, and the slide f is moved until the slide f<x> enters the slot f<2> therein, thus enabling the rope to be released. In this position the key is retained by the lever b and cannot be withdrawn until the rope is again gripped to secure the hft. The fixed jaw v can be adjusted in the casing by screws v<1>, v<2>. In the case of a lift worked by electricity, the switch handle x, Fig. 12, is secured in the open position by a sliding bolt w, which is shot by a spring m acting on an arm b<4> of the lever b when this lever is released from a catch y by a push piece x<2> actuated by the switch handle in moving to the open position. To prevent the bolt p from protruding to an inconvenient extent beyond the door frame, it is slidably mounted therein and connected by a link y<3> to a second bolt p<2>, which is pushed in as the door closes and forces the bolt p out to its fullest extent. When the casing b is secured to a collapsible gate, one end thereof is secured to the front bar of the gate, the other end having a dovetailed sliding connexion with a part secured to the gate.
Patent GB-190818671-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wheels for Vehicles.
Inventor: MARMONNIER PAUL JOSEPH
Filed: 1908-09-05
Granted: 1909-04-29
Abstract: 18,671. Marmonnier, P. J. Sept. 5. Spring wheels of the kind in which inner and outer rims B, A are provided with projections, such as C, D, separated by an elastic cushion, such as H, for driving purposes. An elastic cushion E, F is interposed between each projection and the opposite rim, the cushion offering the same elastic resistance as the main cushions G, which are of any kind. The outer projection D is screwed to the outer metal rim. The inner projection C is formed with parts K, which enter the iuner wooden rim, and it is held by bolts L passing through the rim and the parts K.
Patent GB-190819147-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Fore-carriages for Vehicles.
Inventor: CORTEMBOS LEON
Filed: 1908-09-11
Granted: 1909-07-01
Abstract: 19,147. Cortembos, L. Sept. 11. Motor road vehicles.-Forecarriages for vehicles, sewing-machines, &c. are constructed so that the part operated for steering turns through a smaller angle than the steering-wheels, and are designed to enable the front wheels to remain tangent to the curves they follow. Figs. 1 and 3 show an arrangement for a narrow forecarriage, in which the wheels 3 are mounted on the cranked ends of pivot pins 2 turning in the chassis frame 1. Levers 5 are secure to the pins 2, and their ends 8 engage slots in levers 6 pivoted at 7 to fixed supports 4 on the chassis. The front ends of the levers 6 are connected by a rod 9, to which, in animal-drawn vebicles, the swingle-tree support 10 is fixed, and are stayed by chains 12. As shown by the dotted lines in Fig. 1, the levers 5 are turned through a greater angle than the levers 6 which remain parallel to the line of traction. Fig. 5 shows an arrangement for a wider forecarriage, the members 20, 24, 27 corresponding to the members 5, 6, 9 of Figs. 1 and 3. In this case the axles of the steering-wheels are caused to converge by making the guide-slots 25 oblique. The shape of the slots 25 is either determined approximately by a geometrical construction described in the Specification, or by an experimental forecarriage shown in plan in Fig. 9, in which the width of the forecarriage and the lengths of the various links are adjustable. The proportions of the links are determined by trial, and the amount by which the slot 25, Fig. 5, is to be offset from the centre line of the link 24 for various positions of the forecarriage is found by noting the positions of a clamping-screw 49 on a lever 51 relative to a quadrant 48 on an arm 47. The lever 51 and arm 47 correspond to the links 24 and 20 of Fig. 5. For very wide forecarriages the arm 20 is set at an obtuse angle to the wheel axle, and the link 25 is set nearer to the centre of the forecarriage. To enable the forecarriage to be steered from the vehicle, a slotted guide 54, Fig. 13, is pivoted at the centre of the rod 27, and is engaged by a projection 55 on a toothed quadrant 56, which is turned by a pinion 57.
Patent GB-190824054-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Appliances for Cleaning Cooking Utensils.
Inventor: KEELING THOMAS
Filed: 1908-11-10
Granted: 1909-07-08
Abstract: 24,054. Keeling, T., and Spence, J. H. Nov. 10. Scrapers, pan. - A pan - scraper in the form of a conical or other shell a with a handle b has its edge c bevelled so as to present a chisel-like cutting-edge to the surface to be scraped, and also to preserve a constant angle between this surface and the sides a of the scraper.
Patent GB-190826929-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Cluster Lamp Holders for Electric Incandescent Lights.
Filed: 1908-12-11
Granted: 1909-12-09
Abstract: 26,929. Sax & Co., J., and Wheat, H. C. Dec. 11. Lamp-shade holders.-In a multiple holder for electric lamps, a crown piece B, which supports a shade and is screwed to a cap F, ceiling rose, or the like, receives the tubular end of a body A carrying the lamps, which is removably held by special spring catches b<1> on the crown piece. Individual lamp sockets shouldered to fit holes in the body A are secured by flanged sleeves d<2> and screws d<5> ; they only project slightly. Small shade-holders E are attached to the body A by bayonet slots engaging the screws d<5>, which may be shouldered so that their heads project sufficiently. Projections &c. in the bayonet slots prevent accidental turning. Shades are centred and attached by two fixed projections and one screw in each holder, the screw being placed on the outer side.
Patent GB-190827028-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machine Guns, Quick-firing Guns and the like.
Inventor: WILHELM JULIUS TEUFEL
Filed: 1908-12-12
Abstract: 27,028. Teufel, W. J. Dec. 16, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Void. [Published under Patents &c. Act, 1907.] Machine guns; ordnance breech mechanism.- Relates to means for controlling the speed of firing of machine and quick-firing guns, and consists in operating the trigger mechanism by means of a variable-speed member continuously rotating in one direction. Fig. 4 is a section through the apparatus, and Fig. 5 is a section on the line C-D of Fig. 4. A slide d actuated by the recoil of the gun moves a rack b, which operates upon a wheel f carrying a pawl g and moves a ratchet-wheel h fixed to a shafte. A clock-spring i is attached to the shaft e and to a wheel k which is loosely mounted on the shaft e, and which through a train of gearing m rotates a drum o, which can be moved axially on a shaft n by the index-handle v and lever u so as to bring one of a series of rows of projections into engagement with a lever p which operates to release the trigger lever of the firing-mechanism. A regulator z, which ensures a uniform speed of the clock-spring movement, is caused by a lever y, which is acted upon by the drum o, to hold the gearing m when the index v is at zero on a speed scale x.