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Patent GB-190525956-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Tipping Boxes or Skips.
Inventor: RICHARDS EDWIN PERCY
Filed: 1905-12-13
Granted: 1906-10-25
Abstract: 25,956. Richards, E. P. Dec. 13. Skips, tip-boxes, and tip-buckets. -Relates to skips, tip-boxes, and the like of the kind described in Specification No. 23,625, A.D. 1903, and consists principally in constructing the suspending-bail or hanger so that it may be readily detached from the skip &c. Figs. 1 and 2 are respectively side and end elevations of the skip. The arms a, a' of the hanger are hinged on a pin b, and are provided with pivots g engaging sockets in the skip. The hanger is suspended from the crane by links e, e' connected to a yoke d so that the weight of the load tends to engage the pivots g in their sockets. A stop c is provided to limit the pivotal movement of the hanger arms. The skip is tipped by gravity on the release of a suitable catch, and is returned to the upright position by spiral springs h, one end of which is connected to the trunnion, and the other to a projection i<2> on the casing, which is rotated by engagement with a lug j when the skip is tipped. The preferred form of catch for holding and releasing the skip comprises a hooked lever l pivoted to the hanger arm a, and engaging a projection l<1> on the box, the release being effected by a line m. This line is also used for guiding the box previous to discharging, and for this purpose is provided with a ring engaging a hook on the hanger, from which it is shaken loose when the box is to be tipped. The hooked lever l automatically re-engages on the return of the box to the upright position. In order to allow the line m, to be used for guiding purposes on the return journey of the empty box, means are provided for locking the lever l in the engaged position. A spring- controlled link o is hinged to the lever, and is provided with a pin engaging a zigzag slot in a plate p attached to the hanger. On the release of the hooked lever the pin traverses one arm of the slot and is retracted along the second slot by its spring, while, on the subsequent righting of the empty box, the lever l is again oscillated, and the pin traverses the second pair of slots, and is locked by springing into a hole in the hanger arm. To re-set the mechanism, the link o is returned to its former position by the handle o<3>, and the ring on the line m is replaced on its hook. According to the Provisional Specification, the box may be retained in the upright position by a pin passing through the hanger arm and into a socket in the box, and may be withdrawn by a spring-controlled lever pivoted to the hanger.
Patent GB-190600289-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ventilators or Air Extractors for Tramcars and other Structures.
Inventor: STANLEY ETHELBERT ADOLPHUS
Filed: 1906-01-04
Granted: 1906-09-27
Abstract: 289. Stanley, E. A., and Anger, J. E. Jan. 4. Ventilators.-An induction ventilator for tramcars, ships, buildings, &c. consists of an horizontal duct A gradually widened towards the ends, the sides C of which are formed with downwardlyprojecting flanges c. The duct is covered by a dome or hood D cast in one with it, leaving side channels F which communicate with the interior of the car &c. to be ventilated. The motion of the car &c. creates a draught through the duct A which draws off the foul air through the passages F. The upper lip a of the duct is formed below the flanges c so that dust, rain, &c. cannot enter the structure.
Patent GB-190601076-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Catamenial Bandages.
Inventor: DIX EDWARD SAVAGE
Filed: 1906-01-15
Granted: 1906-05-10
Abstract: 1076. Dix, E. S. Jan. 15 Catamenial appliances.-A catamenial pad con. sists of a knitted tube 1, filled with. absorbent material 2 and provided with an internal wovenfabric reinforcement 3. The woven material may be waterproof, and is stitched to the.tube 1 at the points 4. The woven fabric prevents stretching and acts as a spreader to the pad.
Patent GB-190602985-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Manufacture of Explosives.
Inventor: LASZCZYNSKI STANISLAV
Filed: 1906-02-07
Granted: 1907-01-17
Abstract: 2985. Laszczynski, S. Feb. 7. Explosives.-In chlorate explosives the combustible ingredient is petroleum, the proportions being 10 per cent of petroleum with potassium chlorate, and 12 per cent with sodium chlorate.
Patent GB-190603316-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Application of Resistances for Heating Vessels, Receptacles, Radiators and the like by Electricity.
Inventor: VOELKER AUGUST
Filed: 1906-02-10
Granted: 1907-03-07
Abstract: 3316. Voelker, A., and Sulser, J. Feb. 10. Heating by electricity.-Vessels, radiators, and the like, for heating by electricity, are coated with a resistance layer by painting them, repeatedly if necessary, with a wash composed of powdered, retort carbon, a binder such as tar, sugar, or sodium silicate, and a bad conducting material such as powdered fire-clay, the last-named serving to make the resistance discontinuous. The binder may be volatile so as to leave a porous resistance layer. According to the Provisional Specification, lampblack, peat carbon, or other bad conducting carbonaceous materials may be used, with or without a non-conducting substance ; the surface to be coated may be porous ; and the resistance layer may be graduated in thickness where the terminals are attached.
Patent GB-190603900-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Cast Manganese Steel Rail
Inventor: BRINTON WALTER
Filed: 1906-02-16
Granted: 1906-11-01
Abstract: 3900. Brinton, W. Feb. 16. Drawings to Specification. Rails, especially those for curves, are cast in the finished form of manganese-steel, and toughened by heating and cooling, and are ground upon the tread. Specifications Nos. 24,739 and 24,740, A.D. 1903, [Abridgment Class Iron &c.], and No. 14,990, A.D. 1904, are referred to.
Patent GB-190609482-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Feed Water Regulators and Water Level Indicators for Steam Generators
Inventor: KROLL MORITZ
Filed: 1906-04-23
Granted: 1906-12-20
Abstract: 9482. Kroll, M. April 23. Feed-water, supplying and controlling ; waterlevel indicators.-The movements of a diaphragm or piston, due to a difference of pressure on the faces of the piston by reason of the lowering of the boiler water level is used to control the supply of feed-water, as by starting a pump, throttling or opening the feedvalve, and so on. Five embodiments of the invention are shown in the Specification. In Fig. 1, the two sides of the piston M are shown connected with each other by the U-tube C, D, the chamber B opening into the boiler at the normal water level. On a lowering of the water level, the water in the arm D falls so that the weight of the water in the arm C sets in motion the piston, which may act against a counterweight or a spring. At the same time, an audible signal may be started or a visual indicator actuated so as to show the water level. When the chamber containing the piston is placed above the boiler and carries the U-tube, as in Fig. 3, the water will fall from the chamber B and reduce the pressure in the compartment A with the resultant movement of the piston. Fig. 4 shows a variation in position of the chamber. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 5, the addition of valves V<1>, V<2> to the interposed chamber shown permits of an interval between the lowering of the level and the feed-operation. Any usual device may be provided for showing excessive height of the water level.
Patent GB-190610659-A (GB)
Title: Improved Mechanism for Releasing the Hammer in Alarm Watches
Inventor: FAIVRE CHARLES LOUIS
Filed: 1906-05-07
Granted: 1906-08-02
Abstract: 10,659. Faivre, C. L. May 7. Alarms, mechanical. - Relates to a hammerreleasing mechanism for alarm watches. The lever g, pivoted at h, terminates at one end in a tooth f against which a stud e on a movable disk b strikes, the disk b being rotated by the watch movement once in twelve hours. The spring m holds the lever against the stop n when the stud e is not acting upon it. The lower end of the lever has a tail i which is located in the path of a knife-edge j, fixed on the alarm hammer k, thus locking the hammer until the stud e presses against the tooth f. The duration of the alarm is determined by the angle of the tooth f.
Patent GB-190613462-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Flushing Cistern Mechanism.
Inventor: BOSTEL DANIEL BARTLEY
Filed: 1906-06-12
Granted: 1907-03-21
Abstract: 13,462. Bostel, D. B., Bostel, G. S., Moxon, W. M., and Britton, A. June 12. Water-waste preventers, valve-discharge. The discharge valve A in the down pipe B is raised on the chain A' being pulled by the engagement of the curved end of a lever D with a pivoted lever D', to which the end of the rod C is connected.. Shock to the valve on closing is prevented by a dash-pot J. In the raised position, a tooth F is engaged by a pawl E so that the valve is held open until the pawl is struck aside on the descent of the float lever I, which strikes a stop G connected with the pawl. During the ascent of the ball H, a projection N on the lever I contacts with an inclined surface N' on a pivoted piece L. When the chain is pulled, motion is transmitted by a rod 0 to a rocking piece K, one arm K<1> of which meets a projection M on the piece L and prevents the ball from sinking with the water. If the chain is pulled when the float is rising with the water, the parts 'do not operate as the parts L, K are held rigid by the projection N on the lever I. A modified method of actuating the piece L is described in the Provisional Specification.
Patent GB-190615415-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Shearing and Punching Machines.
Inventor: VERNET ARTHUR
Filed: 1906-07-06
Granted: 1907-01-17
Abstract: 15,415. Vernet, A. July 8, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Toothed gearing.-Punching and shearing machines which are operated by worm gearing are provided with means for releasing the drive by displacing the axis of the worm so that it comes out of contact with its wheel. In the form shown in Fig. 2, the worm 7 has its spindle mounted so that it can be tilted about pins 9 by a hand-lever 10, the extreme positions of the latter being fixed by spring stops. For operating the machine by hand when the driving-gear is out, a ratchet lever 14 is provided. Fig. 6 shows a modification in which the worm axis moves parallel to itself. The spindle of the worm 20 is mounted in a fork 24 pivoted about a pin 25, the roller 27 at the end of the fork engaging a cam-groove in a plate oscillated by a handlever. The gears may be enclosed in oil baths and the releasing may be made automatic by means of tappets &c.
Patent GB-190617329-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Centrifugal Pumps.
Inventor: ROSSITER JAMES THOMAS
Filed: 1906-08-01
Granted: 1907-08-01
Abstract: 17,329. Rossiter, J. T. Aug. 1. Centrifugal pumps.-The end thrust in a centrifugal pump is balanced by means of a balancing- chamber 26, in communication with the impeller passage ways 18 through holes 25 and with the periphery of the impeller through passageways 27. Guide-passages 10 are formed by pockets 10<a> on a cover 2 and projections 12 on the body 1, and both the cover and body have annular seats 20, 24 to receive bosses 16, 23 formed on the impeller. In the form illustrated in Fig. 1, the suction enters axially. In a modification, the suction enters tangentially, the impeller then having a bearing on both sides. The shaft 6 is lubricated through a passage 32.
Patent GB-190622356-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Cutting Paper or like Material into Pieces or Strips
Inventor: RIESSBERGER ALFRED
Filed: 1906-10-10
Granted: 1907-07-04
Abstract: 22,356. Riessberger, A. Oct. 10. Drawings to Specification. Cutting-apparatus.-Rollers carried by traversing cutting-apparatus for cutting paper, fabrics, &c. into strips are provided with types which mark the paper as it is being cut.
Patent GB-190701333-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Traction Systems.
Inventor: POTTERAT LOUIS
Filed: 1907-01-18
Granted: 1907-07-25
Abstract: 1333. Potterat, L. Jan. 18. Electric traction on the series system. Conductors; switches.-The main conductor a, Fig. 1, is placed in series with the generators and divided into sections by switches 1, 2 which are normally closed. The conductors b, c, from which the cars 3 take their current, are sectioned to correspond with the main conductor and are arranged to overlap, as shown. The switches 1, 2 are automatically operated by the current as it passes to the cars. Fig. 2 shows a modified arrangement which gives a uniform loss on the line, but does not permit two cars to work on adjoining sections, two solenoids, wound to act in opposition, being placed on the same switch, as shown. In another modification, in which two sets of cars are arranged to run independently, three contact conductors are used controlled by double switches at the ends of the main conductor. Figs. 4 and 5 show alternative arrangements for permitting the cars to run in either direction, the previous arrangements only being intended for running in the direction indicated by the arrows. According as the collectors pass on to the conductors from one end or the other, the switch arms 35, 36 are moved over by the solenoids to one side or the other. Normally these arms are maintained by suitable means in the position indicated by the broken lines. Instead of placing the operating-solenoids in the main circuit they could be placed in a shunt circuit.
Patent GB-190701634-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Razor.
Inventor: THEEGARTEN GUSTAV
Filed: 1907-01-22
Granted: 1907-04-04
Abstract: 1634. Theegarten, G. Jan. 22. Razors. - In place of the ordinary handle, an eye a, Fig. 5, through which one or more fingers can be inserted, is pivoted to the end of the blade tang b, in such a manner that it can be set at rightangles to the blade or at an acute or at an obtuse angle. The eye may be fixed at right-angles to the blade. A sheath s, Fig. 6, may be attached to the eye a to slip over the back of the blade and enclose its edge. The sheath may be separate from the eye to be pushed over the end of the blade.
Patent GB-190708110-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Ironing and Polishing Machines.
Inventor: MAUD JOHN WILLIAM
Filed: 1907-04-08
Granted: 1908-04-02
Abstract: 8110. Maud, J. W. April 8. Gas burners for ironing-appliances.-In ironing- machines of the type described in Specification No. 18,115, A.D. 1901, [Abridgment Class Washing &c.], the iron E is heated by gas supplied through a hollow shaft F which also forms the pivoted support for the iron. Part of the shaft is suitably perforated so that the flames play upon the inner lower surface of the iron. A cover H, with asbestos lining H<1>, and an auxiliary deflector J may also be used. The iron is ventilated by holes E<2>. In a wide iron two or more pipes may be fitted.
Patent GB-190710635-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Four-cylinder Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: IMRAY OLIVER
Filed: 1907-05-07
Granted: 1908-05-07
Abstract: 10,635. Imray, O., [Soc. Aquila Italiana Fabbrica Automobili]. May 7. Gas and like engines.-In fourcylinder engines for road vehicles in which the cylinders and water jacket are cast in one piece, the cent r a 1 crank - shaft bearing is dispensed with. The two outside connecting-rods 8, 11 are arranged asymmetrically with respect to their pistons and corresponding crank-pins ; both the central rods 9, 10 are connected to a single crank-pin.
Patent GB-190711201-A (GB)
Title: Improved Appliance for Screwing into their Places or for Extracting Studs used in Machinery and other Stuctures.
Inventor: LONGDIN THOMAS
Filed: 1907-11-12
Granted: 1908-06-18
Abstract: 11,201. Longdin, T. Nov. 12. Wrenches.-A stud wrench has a lever a which has a straight serrated gripping-surface at rightangles to its axis, and is pivoted nearer to one end of the block b than the other. The pivot pin a<3> is screwed in flush with the end surface of the block. The block is provided with a slot b<2> in which the lever is pivoted so as to be adapted to project into the hole b<1>.
Patent GB-190717540-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Carburettors and Vaporizers for Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: WESTMACOTT ALFRED
Filed: 1907-07-31
Granted: 1908-05-21
Abstract: 17,540. Westmacott, A. July 31. Transmitting - mechanism. -- Relates to improvements in carburetting and vaporizing apparatus for internal-combustion engines of the kind described in Specification No. 3613, A.D. 1905, [Abridgment Class Air and gas engines]. The throttle is controlled by the action of the governor rod e<6> on the arm e<4>. An arm g pivoted on the spindle e<2> above the arm e<4> may be clamped at any part of a fixed quadrant g<2> by means of the hand-wheel g<6*>, and a lug g<1> on this arm then limits the maximum opening of the throttle by the governor, further movement of the rod e<6> merely compressing the spring e<9>, as shown.
Patent GB-190717663-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Plain Majolica Glazed Tiles.
Inventor: SHERWIN JAMES
Filed: 1907-08-02
Granted: 1908-01-09
Abstract: 17,663. Sherwin, J. Aug. 2. Tiles; enamelling.-In making plain majolica glazed tiles, the tile is moulded with a slightly convex face, so that the glaze flows from the centre towards the edges during the glazing and firing. The face of the finished tile is approximately flat, and the gradual thickening of the glaze from the centre to the edges produces a shaded effect.
Patent GB-190718130-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brake Apparatus for Vehicles, such as Railway Wagons and the like
Inventor: HILL ALFRED JOHN
Filed: 1907-08-10
Granted: 1908-07-09
Abstract: 18,130. Hill, A. J., and Mein, T. O. Aug. 10. Brakes.-In railway-wagon and like vehicle brakes operated by a lever on one side of the vehicle, means which are unaffected by wear of the brake parts are provided for indicating at the other side whether the brakes are off or on. A transverse rod a, sliding in a guide b, has one end bent to form a bridle f, which fits over the hand - lever d, so that as the lever is moved from its rest when the brake is applied the rod a is moved horizontally. The other end of the rod may itself form an indicator or it may be connected by a bell-crank lever to a longitudinal rod which operates a rocking shaft k provided with a pointer n adapted to move over marks on the side frame or on a separate plate. In a modification, the bridle f is pivoted to a bracket on the side frame and the rod a connected to its lower end, the bell-crank being reversed. A spring or weight may be used to retain the bridle f in its outer position when the brake is on. Fig. 7 shows a modification in which the rod a is connected by a bell-crank p to a vertically.moving rod q, the indicator being normally retained in the ' off' position by the weight of the lever d on the rod q, and moved to the ' on' position when the brakes are applied by a tension spring r. Fig. 9 shows another form, in which the rod a is free to turn and operate the pointer n directly, the pointer being moved into the on' and ' off' positions respectively by a counterweight s, and by the lever d acting on a crank a<2> on the rod. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 10, the pointer is mounted on a rocking shaft x<1> moved by a longitudinal rod a, placed above or below the brake shaft t, to which it is connected by an arm w engaging a fork or a pair of projections u on the rod. Should the arm w move farther than is necessary owing to wear of the brake blocks, it becomes disengaged from the projections u. Fig. 12 shows a modification in which the shaft x<1> is connected by a link x to a rod a connected by a similar link y to a locking shaft y' having a crank y<2> at its end. The crank y<2> is kept raised by the lever d when in the 'off' position, but when the brakes are applied, the weight of the rod a brings the links x, y into a vertical position, thus moving the pointer. Flexible wires may be used for elements in tension or for those which may be replaced by tension members with slight modifications,
Patent GB-190718946-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Compound Steam Engines.
Inventor: LACHLAN JOHN DUNCAN MAC
Filed: 1907-08-22
Granted: 1908-01-02
Abstract: 18,946. MacLachlan, J. D. Aug. 22. Compound engines; valve-gear.-The construction of cam gear, for the high-pressure inlet lift valves of compound engines consisting of sets of high and low pressure cylinders A, B working on cranks disposed at 180 degrees, which is described, facilitates starting the engine from a balanced position. The ends 4 of the cams 1, Figs. 7, 9, 12, and 13, are shaped to permit the closure of one of the valves K. The steam passes the other valve K and the valve P between the high and low pressure cylinders to the adjacent low-pressure cylinder. The invention is applicable to doubleacting as well as single-acting engines.
Patent GB-190723585-A (GB)
Title: Method of Producing Electric Illuminating Bodies by causing Raw Metallic Threads to become Incandescent by Means of the Electric Current
Inventor: FAIRWEATHER WALLACE
Filed: 1907-10-25
Granted: 1908-05-21
Abstract: 23,585. Fairweather, W., [Gl³hlampenwerk Anker Ges.]. Oct. 25. Incandescent lamps.-In the final heating of raw metallic filaments continuous current is used, magnetic distortion being counteracted by repeated commutation of the current, while the electric pressure is gradually reduced, causing the filaments to oscillate until it gradually assumes a vertical position.
Patent GB-190723818-A (GB)
Title: Improvements pertaining to Optical Lanterns and the Regulation and Control of Light-producing Agents, Electric Arcs, Limelights, or the like, used in connection therewith: and Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: ROBSON GEORGE
Filed: 1907-10-29
Granted: 1908-08-20
Abstract: 23,818. Robson, G. Oct. 29. Magic lanterns. -In optical lanterns for use with an electric arc, limelight, or other intense illuminant, an aperture in the door, side, or other part of the lantern is covered by a screen of ground glass &c. to enable the operator when standing in his proper position to ascertain from time to time the condition of the source of light without his eyes being affected in a manner liable to interfere with the focusing of the pictures &c., immediately after a view of the light has been obtained. The ground glass E, which is preferably smoked or of greenish hue, is secured by a cap F in the outer end of a box or chamber C, which is provided at its inner end with a pin-hole D. The box C is mounted in an adjustable slide G which is provided with an extended bearing consisting of a flanged ring I furnished with slits I' to facilitate the removal of the box C from the slide. By the arrangement described, an inverted image of the carbons, lime, or other source of light is clearly depicted on the ground-glass screen. The invention is more particularly described in connexion with lanterns for kinematograpbic and like displays.
Patent GB-190725381-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Locks and Keys therefor
Inventor: KRAMER NICOLAS ADRIEN
Filed: 1907-11-15
Granted: 1908-09-10
Abstract: 25,381. Kramer, N. A., Blanchot, F. O., and Woljung, A. N. Nov. 15. Locks, key; keys; door chains.-In a night-latch, the locking-levers 8 are operated from outside by a key 1 with a pivoted bit 2 which is inserted into the revolving barrel 16. The barrel is mounted in the casing and is provided with an internal cam-shaped rib 19 which forces out the bit as the key is pushed in. The bit is kept in either position by a spring stop 4. The rib 19 in the barrel 16 enters the slotted end of the key when the latter is inserted, so as to turn with the key, and is extended to form a bit 20 for operating the bolt 7. The barrel 16 is locked against rotation, when the key is withdrawn, by a spring catch 23 which engages a slot 22 in the barrel, and is adapted to be pressed back out of engagement by the pin 6 on the key barrel. The levers 8 are raised from inside by steps on the follower 10 on the handle spindle, a pivoted lever 13, the end of which bears on the follower, being provided to prevent the follower from moving and obstructing the movement of the parts when operated from outside. The parts are made reversible.