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Patent GB-190517710-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Double Time Fuzes for Projectiles.
Filed: 1905-09-01
Granted: 1905-10-05
Abstract: 17,710. Rheinische Metallwaaren und Maschinenfabrik. Feb. 13, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Fuses for projectiles.- To prevent deformation on discharge, the chargerings c, e are carried by a socket a, with shoulders d, f, made of a stronger metal than that used for the remaining parts of the fuse. In a modification, the shoulder d for the ring c is omitted.
Patent GB-190522224-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Reversible Valves for Smelting and other Furnaces.
Inventor: SCHNEIDER REINHOLD
Filed: 1905-10-31
Granted: 1906-04-12
Abstract: 22,224. Schneider, R. Oct. 31. Liquid-seal valves for regenerative smelting, heating, and other furnaces. A rotatable disk k, Fig. 7, carrying a firebrick-lined chamber j of the shape shown is adapted to connect any pair of the passages shown in Fig. 9. The disk k has a deep flange h around its outer edge, and flanges i of half the depth, which surround the opening of each air or gas flue, both flanges dipping into a water seal. The valve is raised by a lever u until the flange i is clear of the water seal, and is then rotated by means of a hand-wheel 2 and toothed gearing operating the spindle q, which is mounted in ball bearings t. The flanges h remain in the seal and are guided by balls 8, Fig. 9, stops 6, 7 being provided to ensure the correct position of the valve. A small hole n, Fig. 7, is provided to allow the escape of air imprisoned between the flanges, and an overflow is arranged for the seal. The valve is counterbalanced at z. In a modified form of valve, the plate k, Fig. 7, has two parallel chambers j so as to control two air or two gas regenerators at once.
Patent GB-190600338-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means or Devices for Carrying or Packing Mantles for Incandescent Gas Light.
Inventor: BIHELLER SIMON
Filed: 1906-01-05
Granted: 1906-08-30
Abstract: 338. Biheller, S. Jan. 5. Boxes for incandescent mantles.- Relates to a box which enables the mantles to be removed without being touched by the hand. The supporting- ring is made of two similar pieces d, one of which is shown in Fig. 3. The lugs c, c' fit into slots b in the upper edge of tha box, and are bent downwards outside, being held in that position by the cover e. Fig. 2 shows a mantle ring f in position. It is held down by the lid e or a disk of cardboard held down by the lid. When the mantle is taken out, the lugs are used'for handling purposes. In a modification, the lugs are replaced by a downward flange held in position in the same way.
Patent GB-190601375-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Safety Suspending or Retaining Apparatus for Miners Pit Cages, Elevators, and the like.
Inventor: ROBINSON JAMES ALFRED CHRISTOP
Filed: 1906-01-18
Granted: 1906-10-25
Abstract: 1375. Robinson, J. A. C. Jan. 18. Safety suspending-apparatus. - A mine cage, lift, or the like is suspended, in the event of the hoisting-rope breaking, by an auxiliary rope e which h normally runs freely on a loose pulley, but, on taking the weight of the cage, moves the pulley upwards into contact with a fixed brake block. Fig. 2 shows the invention applied to a pit s h a f t . The hoisting. r o pe e passes over the head sheaves a to the winding-engine, and is fastened at its ends to the suspension hooks of the cages h. The auxiliary rope i is also connected at its ends to the suspension hooks, preferably through springs p, and passes over the head sheaves b to a brake pulley d, arranged in a plane perpendicular to the head sheaves. This pulley is mounted in pedestals j arranged to slide on vertical rods l but normally kept in the lowest position by springs. In the event of the hoisting-rope breaking, the cage is supported by the auxiliary rope i, the tightening of which causes the pulley d to be lifted into contact with the fixed brake block o and thereby to be held stationary.
Patent GB-190601980-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Producer Gas Plants.
Inventor: MORTON GEORGE LOUIS
Filed: 1906-01-26
Granted: 1906-12-13
Abstract: 1980. Morton, G. L. Jan. 26. Producers. - A gas-producer is provided with means for splitting up and fixing the tarry constituents that result from the use of bituminous fuel. To this end the combustion chamber D is fed from a lateral hopper F, provided with a sloping bottom f<1>, and a division wall b<1> is formed with a stepped arch b<3> which projects into the combustion chamber the wall of the latter may be bulged as at d' in order to bring the hot gases into contact with the incoming fuel.. A second air supply is directed by tuyeres J<1>. to consume a part of the carbonic oxide and so raise the temperature of the zone E above the fire and at the same time to form carbon dioxide, which combines with the carbon resulting from the decomposition of the tarry constituents. The gases then pass through a column of coke, scrapiron slag, &c. contained in a shaft E<1> formed as an extension of the combustion chamber, and any free carbon will be deposited. The gases escape through an outlet pipe provided with air and water jackets, and are washed with lime-water to absorb any carbon dioxide. An air spice C is formed between the outer casing A and the lining B of the producer.
Patent GB-190604647-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or in connection with Tubular Air-heaters used in Drying Wool and other Fibres and Textile Fabrics.
Inventor: WHITELEY JOE BOOTH
Filed: 1906-02-26
Granted: 1906-05-03
Abstract: 4647. Whiteley, J. B., and Peace, W. Feb. 26. Heating air.-To facilitate the passage of air through the tubes a of apparatus for heating air for use in drying wood and textile materials, the spaces b between the tubes are occupied by wedge shaped or pyramidal pieces c', c<2>. Fig. 1 is an elevation of these pieces in the position c', Fig. 2 an elevation of the pieces c<2>. A slightly modified form is adopted for heaters having their tubes arranged in square, as distinct from diamond formation.
Patent GB-190608187-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Appliance for the Addition and Subtraction of Fractions of a Unit.
Inventor: TAYLOR JOHN WILSON
Filed: 1906-04-05
Granted: 1907-01-10
Abstract: 8187. Taylor, J. W. April 5. Protractors.- The base-plate B of a semicircular scale for use with a pivoted quadrant A in the addition and subtraction of fractions may be marked on the edges with lines f representing angles to form a protractor. The baseplate may also bear tables of the areas of circles according to diameter, dimensions of standard bolts and nuts, decimal equivalents of fractions, or other information.
Patent GB-190611085-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Supports for Incandescent Gas Mantles.
Inventor: BLOCK EUGENE HENRY
Filed: 1906-05-11
Granted: 1906-09-06
Abstract: 11,085. Block, E. H. May 11. Incandescent gas lamps.-The mantle f is supported from a loop e at the centre of a cross-bar d, the hooked or eyeleted ends of which engage the wires b of a rigid frame and rest on shoulders c so as to permit a certain amount of free movement.
Patent GB-190612140-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Generators.
Inventor: DECARIE FELIX LOUIS
Filed: 1906-05-24
Granted: 1906-12-20
Abstract: 12,140. Decaire, F. L. May 24. Instantaneous generators.-Field tubes project horizontally from vertical sinuous headers a arranged side by side. The inner tubes are secured in the partition g of lanterns f, Fig. 4, which are inserted through boles in the outer face of the headers and held in place by plugs k ; the inner end of the lantern presses the conical end of the outer tube e on to its seat. Water is supplied to the lower end of each header. In the bottom part of the generator, the circulation is from the inner to the outer tubes, while in the upper part it is reversed. This is effected by turning the lanterns f through half a revolution. A steam receiver is formed in the upper ends of the headers.
Patent GB-190617790-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Blading Apparatus of Steam and other Fluid Turbines and Pumps.
Inventor: FOSTER FRANK
Filed: 1906-08-08
Granted: 1907-04-18
Abstract: 17,790. Foster, F. Aug. 8. Elastic-fluid turbines.-Turbine and screw-pump blades are fixed in a perforated channel-shaped foundation ring 3 by easting metal in the latter, the blades being temporarily held in position by a perforated strip. The blades may have pieces 1, 2 punched out of their roots to form shoulders as shown in Figs. 1 and 2, and also may have the roots flattened so as to simplify the form of the receiving holes 4, 5 required. The foundation rings are secured in grooves on the rotor or casing by caulking-strips 8 or by other means.
Patent GB-190619301-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Driving Gear of Drums and Rollers or Cylinders of Ring Spinning and Twisting Machines.
Inventor: SCHLUMBERGER ROBERT
Filed: 1906-08-29
Granted: 1907-03-21
Abstract: 19,301. Schlumberger, R. Aug. 29. Ring and traveller frames.-The rollers i of ring frames are started in a smooth and gradual manner after the spindle-driving drum!! d by means of a pulley made in two parts c, f replacing the usual fast pulley on the drum shaft e. The part c is fixed to the shaft, and the part f is mounted to slide on a feather key on a sleeve g, which is loose on the shaft and geared to the roller i. The adjacent faces of the parts c, fare formed as a toothed clutch o, which is pressed into engagement by a spring m, or locked out of engagement by a clutch lever p held by a pawl k connected to the starting- handle a. On moving the handle to start the machine, the driving-belt is transferred from the loose pulley b first on to the fast part c to start the spindles, and then on to the part f to start the rollers, the last part of the movement of the handle acting through a cord l on the pawl k to release the clutch lever p and allow the spring m to engage the clutch o. The machine is stopped by turning over the handle a, the lever p being then drawn back by hand.
Patent GB-190620472-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Altering the Self Induction in Alternating Current Circuits.
Inventor: MACKENZIE JOHN WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-09-14
Granted: 1907-01-10
Abstract: 20,472. Mackenzie, J. W., [Lorenz, C., (Firm of)]. Sept. 14. Resistances, inductive. A continuouslv variable inductance consists of two coils wound on concentric spherical surfaces and relatively movable. Figs. 1 and 2 show the preferred construction. The inner coil a is mounted on a carrier b journaled within a carrier formed of two pieces d, e, fitting together at f and carrying the outer coil c. A layer of insulating-material i is placed between the coils. The coils preferably consist of strands or cables, which may be coated with enamel and do not exceed 0À2 mm. in diameter.
Patent GB-190703241-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of Operating Stamping Machines for Compressing Coal and other Materials for Coke Making and the like
Inventor: MACKINLAY JOHN JOSEPH HARRISON
Filed: 1907-02-09
Granted: 1908-01-16
Abstract: 3241. Mackinlay, J. J. H., and Krueger, W. Feb. 9. Moulding fuel &c.-Stamps p for compressing coal &c. are raised by means of gripping-levers q carried by a cross-head a, reciprocated by a link m and cam-operated lever z. The levers q are provided with rollers c, fitting into inclined slots b in the cross-head a, which slots force the grippers to engage with the stamp rod p as the cross-head a moves upward. As the cross-head a reaches the top of its stroke, rollers i on the ends of the levers q pass over the spring catches s, which retain the levers q as the cross-head again descends and cause the rollers c to rise in the slots b and force apart the levers q to release the stamp. The rollers c pass into the outer portions of the slots b, and the levers q descend with the cross-head a.' At the bottom of the stroke, the rollers i come into contact with levers f and are forced inwards, bringing the levers q back to their gripping position. Fig. 3 shows a modification, in which the cross-head a is operated by a crank and connecting-rod, and carries a spring-pressed lever r which engages with the cross-bar o connecting the levers q to hold the latter apart during the descent of the cross-head. The lever r is deflected at the bottom of the stroke by means of a wedge w so as to release the levers q and allow them to fall into their gripping position.
Patent GB-190704394-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Mixing and Kneading Dough.
Inventor: MASON JOHN WILLIAM VICTOR
Filed: 1907-02-22
Granted: 1907-10-03
Abstract: 4394. Mason, J. W. V. Feb. 22. Moving - container apparatus. - The drum c of a rotary dough - mixer is of polygonal cross-section. A grating &c. n is placed in the drum, preferably so as to be ejected with the dough through the door which occupies one side of the drum, and may be hinged, or made loose and held in position by catches. The end of the drum is formed with a circular rim d in contact with a frictional driving-pulley.
Patent GB-190706594-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Opthalmometers.
Inventor: SUTCLIFFE JOHN HAMER
Filed: 1907-03-19
Granted: 1907-06-13
Abstract: 6594. Sutcliffe, J. H. March 19. Ophthalmometers. - The double or multiple images of the mires used in ophthalmometers are produced by a weak lens system arranged in the telescope objective and divided'into portions relatively movable transversely to the axis of the telescope. The telescope is provided with a support 3 adjustably mounted within a hollow standard 5 integral with a base-plate 6. The mires 14 illuminated by electric lamps 12 are of the shape shown in Fig. 3, and are mounted in a case 11 in front of the telescope. The multiplying lens system is interposed between the lenses 9, 10 of the objective, and comprises a pair of cylindrical lenses 17, 18 of equal power crossed at right angles, as shown in Fig. 9. Each of these lenses is longitudinally divided into the parts 17, 17<a>, 18, 18<a>, of which the marginal portions are fixed to the oval casing 16, while the central portions slide in guides 20<a> therein and are moved transversely to the axis of the telescope by racks and pinions operated by milled heads 24, of which one is fixed to a graduated disk 28 and the other to a pointer 27. The overlapping portions of the lenses 17<a>, 18<a> are stopped out, as shown in Fig. 9. When the lenses are in the central position, a single image of the reflection of the mire in the cornea of the patient is seen. By moving the glass 17 upwards, an additional image.is produced which moves upwards with the glass ; similarly, movement of the glass 18 produces a. third image. The glasses are adjusted until the images are in juxtaposition, as shown in Fig. 11, and the difference in curvature of the two corneal meridians under observation is given by the reading of the pointer 27 on the disk 28.
Patent GB-190707377-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Speed Regulating and Controlling Devices for Motor Vehicles, and Indicators for use therewith
Inventor: GOTTL AUGUST
Filed: 1907-03-27
Granted: 1907-11-21
Abstract: 7377. Gottl, A., and Loos, F. March 27. Signals, motor road vehicle.-Relates to a device for regulating the speed of motor vehicles by the interruption of the ignition circuit during the traversing of curves, and also, if required, on the attainment of excessive speed on a straight road, a visible signal automatically indicating when the latter part of the device is in use. The shaft A, Fig. 1, is driven by the rear-wheel axle and carries a governor 3 which actuates the sleeve 8 and sliding spring 9 by means of the lever 4 pivoted at a. The rod 5, actuated by the steering-gear, is so connected with the shaft 7, by the bar 6 and projections H, I, that the shaft 7 always moves to the left whichever way the rod 5 is moved.. The ignition circuit enters the device at a and leaves at C or C<1> according to the relative positions of the sliding spring 9 and the shaft 7. The wire C<1> is connected up with the ignition circuit through the switch contact 12, 13, Fig. 2, which is actuated by the controlling indicator or signal panel. The circuit through the wire C' is broken when the panel is in the position shown in full lines, and contact is made and the device put out of action when the panel is in the position indicated by the dotted lines.
Patent GB-190709955-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Hydraulically Operated Forcepumps.
Inventor: PROETT CARL
Filed: 1907-04-29
Granted: 1907-10-10
Abstract: 9955. Pr÷tt, C. April 29. Hydraulically - actuated pumps. - A continuous flow of liquid is obtained by causing the pressure fluid to act in an auxiliary cylinder at the moment of reversal of the main plungers so as to impart motion to the water in (1) the pump delivery pipe and (2) the discharge pipe of the hydraulic motor. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the auxiliary cylinder 28, connected to the pump air vessel 17, is formed co-axially with cylinders 27, 29 which are respectively connected to the pressure main 15 and discharge pipe 16 of the hydraulic motor. The difference between the effective areas of the pistons 31, 32 is approximately equal to the difference between the pressure in the main 15 and that in the pump delivery 19, so that during the discharge stroke of the pump the cylinders 28, 29 fill with water, while at the end of the stroke, when the pump delivery pressure falls slightly, the cylinders discharge respectively into the air vessel 17 and pipe 16. In order that the downward movement of the piston 31 may not be too sudden, a non- return valve may be fitted at the bottom of the cylinder 27 with a regulable by - pass passing round it. Other arrangements of the three cylinders 27, 28, 29 may be adopted. A small piston may be fitted above the piston 33 extending into a pipe leading to an air vessel, the pressure in which may be varied.
Patent GB-190712354-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Incandescent Gas Burners.
Inventor: TURNER FREDERICK
Filed: 1907-05-28
Granted: 1908-05-28
Abstract: 12,354. Turner, F., and Hands, G., [trading as Hands & Co., G.]. May 28. Incandescent gas lamps. -In an anti-vibration burner in which the mixing-tube consists of a lower Bunsen part a, Fig. 1, and an upper suspended part j, an asbestos or equivalent packing-ring f on the part a fits in a bell-mouthed enlargement e at the lower end of the upper part, and is either adjustably secured on the Bunsen part a, or the part a is adjustably connected to the gas pipe b, preferably by a screw junction and a lock-nut d, or by a set-screw. The asbestos ring f may be secured between a nut o, Fig. 5, and a fixed or adjustable flange z on the part a. The upper part j, Fig. 1, is suspended by a bridle h and a chain t, or other flexible non-resilient support, and may be provided with one or more upright or inverted burner mouths y, Fig. 5, provided, in some cases, with separate regulating-devices.
Patent GB-190713118-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Bath or Invalids' Chairs.
Inventor: MAUDSLAY GUY ARCHIBALD
Filed: 1907-06-06
Granted: 1908-01-30
Abstract: 13,118. Maudslay, G. A. June 6. Seats.-The body of a Bath or invalid chair &c. for use when travelling consists of side pieces A and a seat B to which is hinged a back D having its upper portion D<2> removable and the remainder capable of hinging over to form part of the top of a box in which the wheels, framework, &c. can be packed. A detachable leg-rest C serves to complete the box. The back D and leg-rest C may be adjusted by racks M, N.
Patent GB-190715060-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Drive Chains for Sprocket Wheels
Inventor: CROSS JAMES WILLIAM
Filed: 1907-12-21
Granted: 1908-04-09
Abstract: 15,060. Cross, J. W. Dec. 21. Driving-chains; bearings.-In modifications of the driving-chain described in Specification No. 26,652, A.D. 1905, in which the side plates have projections forming bearing - surfaces for the adjacent link, the bearing-surfaces are increased to the full width of the chain. Fig. 4 shows a section through two links, and Fig. 3 shows the two side plates of one link of one kind of chain fitted together. Each side plate 1 is provided at one end with a projection 2 adapted to work in an aperture 4 in the thickened end portion 3 of the adjacent link, which forms the bearing for the projection 2. A projection 12 is provided on each end portion 3 and works in an aperture 13 in the adjacent link, thereby increasing the bearing-surface to the full width of the chain. The side plates are secured together by rivets in holes 10. In the form shown in Fig. 4, the projections 2 have a flat side 6 adapted to rock on a knife-edge bearing ; in a modification, the projections 2 are cylindrical and work in cylindrical apertures in the adjacent links, the projections 12 and apertures 13 being of corresponding form.
Patent GB-190721992-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Furnace Grates and Fire-bars.
Inventor: NICHOLLS RICHARD EDWARD
Filed: 1907-10-05
Granted: 1908-05-28
Abstract: 21,992. Nicholls, R. E. Oct. 5. Fire-bars and grates.-In grates with rocking firebars, the transverse bearer about which the bars move is so arranged that the grate is overbalanced at the fire-bridge end. In the arrangement shown, the bearing b<1> is formed at a distance of about onethird the length of the grate from the dead-plate, so that each bar normally rests at one end on a support i cast on to the fire-bridge, while a projection a<3> at the opposite end is held in contact with the lower surface of the dead-plate. The bars are rocked about the bearer c by a tool m, which is formed with a projection m<1> to engage recesses in the ends of the bars. The downward motion is limited by a bar k<1> carried in hangers k cast on the dead-plate, and the withdrawal of the tool m until the bars have been returned to their normal position is prevented by the projection m<3>. The bearer c is carried in the forked ends h of supports h<1> shaped to fit the boiler flue. The side bars of the grate are fixed, and are carried by projections on the dead-plate. The fire-bars may be either single or double, or both kinds may be used in the same grate. Openings are formed in the ends a<3> of the double bars and between the supporting-bar i and the bridge for the passage of ashes &c. The fire-bars can be removed by a tool m which is formed with an end n' shaped to fit between the longitudinal slot of the double bars. The bar k is used as a fulcrum for the manipulation of the tool.
Patent GB-190723841-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Feed Water Heaters for Boilers
Inventor: BROWN WILLIAM HAMILTON
Filed: 1907-10-29
Granted: 1908-04-02
Abstract: 23,841. Brown, W. H. Oct. 29. Heating water.- Apparatus for heating feed - water, particularly for locomotive boilers, comprises a tubular surface apparatus 7 in which the water is heated by exhaust steam from the cylinders, and a heater 15 disposed in the smoke-box above the blast nozzle and communicating by means of pipes 16, 17 with the water space of the heater 7. The latter consists of a cylindrical vessel having a series of tubes connecting end chambers through which the exhaust steam passes, while the feedwater passes around the tubes, being led in at 12 and passing to the injector by a pipe 14.