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Patent GB-190623846-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gyroscopes.
Inventor: POLLEN ARTHUR HUNGERFORD
IPC: G01C19/38
Filed: 1906-10-26
Granted: 1913-11-06
Abstract: 23,846. Pollen, A. H., and Isherwood, H. Oct. 26. Gyroscopic apparatus employed for indicating a change of direction in azimuth comprises two similar gyroscopes 3, 4 capable of being used as such alternately, automatic means for throwing one gyroscope out of action and the other one into action before the period during which one gyroscope maintains unaltered its plane of rotation has elapsed, and automatic means for restoring the one gyroscope to its normal state as regards speed and plane of rotation during the working term of the other gyroscope. A continuously rotating shaft, through mutilated gears 24 engaging gears 25, rotates alternately the two cam shafts 21, one for each gyroscope. These shafts 21 carry cams which through a three-armed lever 26 connect one gyroscope to the indicating-means 44, simultaneously disconnecting the other; cams on the shaft 21 through gears and tappets centre the frames 3 and 45 of the disconnected gyroscope and insert a cone 66 into a hole 67 in one end of the horizontal axis to ensure restoration of plane, upon which the air cock opens and restores the speed; the cone 66 is withdrawn, and the lever 26 connects the restored gyroscope to the indicator and disconnects the other gyroscope.
Patent GB-190624935-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Seats for Motor Road Vehicles.
Inventor: DENNIS JOHN CAWSEY
Filed: 1906-11-06
Granted: 1907-10-31
Abstract: 24,935. Dennis, J. C., and Dennis, R. Nov. 6. Seats.-A motor-car seat is arranged so that it can be extended or shortened at will The seat frame b slides in fixed guides c, the space at the back being covered by pleated or folded material e. The seat may be fixed in adjusted position by bolts f engaging holes g and operated by arms k on a rod i provided with a handle h. A rack and pawls, or gear-wheels, may be used to fix the seat in adjusted position.
Patent GB-190625319-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fire Alarms & other Electrical Contact Mechanism.
Inventor: SUTTON JOHN
Filed: 1906-11-09
Granted: 1907-10-24
Abstract: 25,319. Sutton, J., Sutton, G. J., and Mundy, G. Nov. 9. Alarm apparatus; telephone systems telephones. -Relates to electric contact mechanism, applicable generally, but particularly suitable for street fire-alarms provided with telephones for communicating with the fire-station. Figs. 1 and 3 are back and side elevations of the contact mechanism adapted for use in a fire-alarm. The weighted and pivotally-supported arm f is slightly rotated when the usual plunger b is pressed in, so that a trigger f<4>, Fig. 4, pivoted in a slot in the armf, moves from the position shown in full lines in Fig. 4 to that shown in dotted lines, in which position the trigger acts as a strut to maintain the arm f in its rotated position when the plunger b is released. The inner extremity of the plunger b is adapted to close contacts b' in a line circuit actuating an indicator at the fire-station. In the rotated position of the arm f, a cross-arm f closes a line circuit through a buzzer l at the street box, so that when the operator at the fire-station plugs in and listens, he hears a buzzing noise which continues until the telephone at the fire-alarm is removed from the switch hook i or i<1> ; this trips the trigger f<4>, breaks the buzzer circuit, and completes the telephone circuit. The switch hooks i, i<1> are provided at their inner ends with rods i<3>, which trip the trigger f<4> when the receiver is removed, and also act on wedge-shaped insulating- pieces j secured to contact-springs j<1>, thus closing the telephone circuit between the springs j<1>, j<3>. The buzzing noise heard in the central station receiver distinguishes a call from a fault in the line.
Patent GB-190628546-A (GB)
Title: Nut Locks
Inventor: CEASE FEDERICK ANDREW
Filed: 1906-12-14
Granted: 1907-02-28
Abstract: 28,546. Cease, F. A. Dec. 14. Locking nuts.-A nut 3 is locked by a key comprising a cylindrical body 8 with an extension 9 cut to form a locking-tongue 11. The key is placed in a suitably-shaped opening 5, 6 in the nut, and is retained by indentations 12 at both ends of the opening 6. To lock the nut, the tongue 11 is bent obliquely to engage the threads of the bolt 1 and to bear against the inclined wall 7, as shown in Fig. 1.
Patent GB-190628713-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Transporting Apparatus.
Inventor: SUESS ADOLF
Filed: 1906-12-15
Granted: 1907-08-08
Abstract: 28,713. Suess, A. Dec. 15. Conveyers; elevators.-Relates to transporting- apparatus in which the material is conveyed upon, and during the forward movement of tubularlyarranged simultaneously rotating and reciprocating carriers. A series of overlapping plates 1 are connected by brackets 13 to bolts revolubly mounted in rings 15 running by rollers in obliquely-arranged rings 18, which are disposed at each end of the conveyer or at convenient intervals. One of the rings 15 is integral with a belt pulley 16 by which the plates are continuously rotated, the plates being constrained by the rings 18 to reciprocate in such a manner that those plates upon which the material rests are always moving in a forward direction. In a modification, the belt pulley 26 embraces the plates 1<c> to allow longitudinal movement, and the reciprocation is effected by means of rollers 24, which are carried on arms projecting from the plates and embrace an obliquely-disposed ring 25 fixed on a pedestal. In this form, the plates are embraced at each end by circular disks 20, running on rollers 21 and connected by bars 22 which form guides for rollers 23 fixed to the outer faces of the plates. Transverse partitions may be fixed to the plates when transporting in an inclined direction.
Patent GB-190629700-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Flushing Cisterns.
Inventor: RASCH RUDOLF
Filed: 1906-12-31
Granted: 1907-10-03
Abstract: 29,700. Rasch, R. Dec. 31. No Patent granted (Sealingfee not paid). Ball and float valves.-The inlet valve of a flushing-cistern consists of an india-rubber ball m in a suitable casing operated by a float lever n carrying an adjustably-mounted float p.
Patent GB-190701859-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Means for Operating and Controlling the Change Speed Mechanism of Motor-propelled Vehicles and the like.
Inventor: JELLICOE MAJOR RICHARD VINCENT
Filed: 1907-01-24
Granted: 1907-12-19
Abstract: 1859. Jellicoe, M. R. V. Jan. 24. Levers. - Relates to hand - lever controlling- mechanism for the change-speed gear of motorpropelled vehicles and the like in which the lever is adapted to oscillate in planes perpendicular to each other and is guided in a slotted quadrant. The hand-lever b, Figs. 1 and 2, moves in the slots of the quadrant a, and is mounted so that an intermediate point on the lever pivots or slides on an arcuate guide-bar c which is suitably supported from the quadrant by the arms d or by other means. The pivot comprises a bush e, free to slide on the bar c and fitted within the boss f of the lever. The lower end h is suitably connected to a sleeve k free to slide and rotate on the brake shaft n, the connexion shown being a fork fitting into recessed lugs l on a boss i secured to the sleeve. The lever b can thus be pivoted laterally when it is brought into a certain position in the gate, for instance the usual central position, so as to adjust the sleeve k longitudinally, and it can also be moved along the guide so as to rotate the sleeve. The other end of the sleeve may be fitted with a lever, the lower end of which is adapted to engage the hooked ends of sliding operating rods. The lever may be arranged to apply a brake when it is moved into a certain position, but a separate brake lever is preferred. The bar c may be straight, in which case the lever b would be slotted, or the lever may be arranged to slide between two rounded bars. The lower end may be provided with a clutch member adapted to engage either of two clutch members mounted on independent concentric shafts each operating one of the sliding rods of the change gear.
Patent GB-190702233-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or in connection with Window Sash Fasteners.
Inventor: CARTER THOMAS CHARLES
Filed: 1907-01-29
Granted: 1907-11-07
Abstract: 2233. Carter, T. C. Jan. 29. Sash fastenings.-The ordinary pivoted-arm fastener for window sashes is secured in its fastening position by a pivoted plate A, which is mounted on the top rail of the lower sash and takes over the knob E of the fastener. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specifications No. 20,877, A.D. 1897, and No. 2711, A.D. 1903.]
Patent GB-190718252-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Packing for Stuffing Boxes.
Inventor: SACKETT JASPER LORENZO
Filed: 1907-08-12
Granted: 1908-04-02
Abstract: 18,252. Sackett, J. L. Aug. 12. Stuffing-boxes.-Packing for piston-rods, pump and valve rods, &c. is formed by winding compound metallic and fibrous strands round a core of elastic or other material. The strands are formed by winding soft-metal ribbons 2, Fig. 1, preferably of V-section, round a fibrous string 3. One or more strands are wound round a core, which may be simple, or compound as shown in Fig. 4, consisting of parallel strands 1 and a centre piece 25 of india-rubber or other material. Two layers of strands may be wound round the core in opposite directions. The packing is moulded or rolled to any desired form, and may be formed into rings. The end of a ring may be united by inserting between them a piece of unvulcanized rubber 31, which becomes vulcanized by the heat. Adjoining packing-rings may be separated by covers 30 of vulcanized india-rubber or other material.
Patent GB-190719278-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Inverted Incandescent Gas Burners.
Inventor: ALTMAN JOHN
Filed: 1907-08-27
Granted: 1907-12-31
Abstract: 19,278. Altman, J. Aug. 27. Smut-catcher holders.-The smut-catcher f is carried by a rod e clipped to the horizontal part of the bent 'burner tube a of an inverted lamp, the clip c being preferably tightened by a wing-nut d.
Patent GB-190723925-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Reversible Hinges for Casements and the like.
Inventor: SHARPE WILLIAM
Filed: 1907-10-30
Granted: 1908-10-29
Abstract: 23,925. Sharpe, W. Oct. 30. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Hinges.-In reversible windows, special means are provided for fastening the central flap of three flap hinges to the casement. A notched projection h on the flap a passes through a slot i in the casement frame, and the notch is engaged by a turn-button f to fasten the flap. Similar hinges are used at the top and bottom of the window, and their flaps a are connected by a bar e.
Patent GB-190725532-A (GB)
Title: Improved Construction of Ambulance for Horses and other Animals.
Inventor: FOWLER ROBERT RICHARD
Filed: 1907-11-18
Granted: 1908-08-13
Abstract: 25,532. Fowler, R. R., and Rendall, W. Nov. 18. Ambulance carts; axles; undercarriages; bodies.- An ambulance for horses and other animals is constructed so that the animal need not be led into the vehicle. The vehicle consists of two sides A connected together by one or more arched metal rods B provided with pulleys at E by which the horse can be lifted if unable to walk. The floor F slides in guides I to enable the vehicle to be placed over the animal which is then lifted sufficiently to allow the floor to be replaced ; the bottom F with the horse on it may also be lifted by means of the pulleys if necessary. The ends G, H are removable but are pivoted in hooks on the sides A so that they can be turned down to form platforms for the animal ; they are retained in their closed position by slotted pins and cotters. The axles C are attached to the sides or to the rod B, and springs J may be interposed between the sides A and the axles C. Removable shafts L are provided.
Patent GB-190802184-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fluid Pressure Heat Engines
Inventor: MOLAS JEAN
Filed: 1908-01-31
Granted: 1909-01-14
Abstract: 2184. Molas, J. Jan. 31. Gas and explosive-vapour engines; combustionproduct engines.-Means for the utilization of the maximum possible amount of heat from the combustion of fuel consist of an internal-combustion engine B, an air-compressor C, and a fluid-pressure engine D, all immersed within a steam generator A and connected to the same crank e, the products of combustion of the internal-combustion engine being discharged into the generator. A number of such sets of engines may be immersed in the same steam generator, and may work on a common crank-shaft E. Air for use in the internal-combustion engine is drawn in through an inlet valve c, and is delivered through an annular valve c<1> to a reservoir G, also preferably immersed in the steam generator. The internal-combustion engine works on a two-stroke cycle. The fuel, which may be liquid or gaseous, is mixed with air under pressure, supplied from the reservoir G by a pipe l, before passing a cam-actuated valve K. The sparking- plug M is situated at the end of the explosion chamber m. At the end of the working stroke; a tappet N encounters the end of the-cylinder and opens a valve in the piston, which remains open during the whole of the return stroke. The piston is started on the out-stroke by the pressure of the mixture, and during this stroke the products are expelled through a non-return valve O into the generator. The movements of the valve, 0 agitate a series of conical baffles so that non-gaseous matter deposited on the baffles may be shaken off and collected in a pipe p. The engine may be started by pressure of the air in the reservoir G. The mixture of steam and products of combustion passes through a pipe H, fitted with stop and regulator valves h<1>, h<2>, to the fluid-pressure engine D, and is, finally discharged into an exhaust pipe H1.
Patent GB-190802286-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Acetylene Gas Burners.
Inventor: BRAY ARTHUR
Filed: 1908-02-01
Granted: 1908-03-26
Abstract: 2286. Bray, A. Feb. 1. Acetylene burners.-In a combined metal and porcelain or like burner designed to allow the burner to be readily removed and replaced, the porcelain or like tip E is seated in a metal cup or casing B, to which the flat base of the tip is luted at F, the casing being screwed externally or made in the form of a plug or otherwise to suit the varying styles of joint between the burner and its socket. The tip E, when constructed on the Bunsen principle, is formed with air channels D coinciding with the apertures C in the casing.
Patent GB-190803949-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Pumps
Filed: 1908-02-21
Granted: 1908-12-17
Abstract: 3949. Mather & Platt, and Millington, W. E. W. Feb. 21. [Cognate Application No. 7057, A.D. 1908, dated March 31.] Starting, facilitating.- Pumps are automatically primed by means of a device controlled by the difference of pressure at the throat and wider part of a Venturi tube intercalated in the delivery pipe. In the form shown in Fig. 1, a priming valve 10 for admitting liquid from the delivery pipe 2 to the suction pipe 12 of a centrifugal pump 1 is actuated by a piston 7, subject on the two sides to the pressure at the throat and wider part of a Venturi nozzle 4 in the pump delivery. As soon as the speed of flow slackens, the difference of pressure is no longer sufficient to maintain the piston 7 in its upper position, whereupon it falls and thus opens the priming circuit. In the form shown in Fig. 4, the priming valve is combined with the Venturi nozzle which is itself movable under the action of a weight or spring 28 and the difference of pressure on the two sides of a piston 26 formed integral with it. In other modifications, the Venturi device is employed to control an ejector for withdrawing air from the centrifugal pump.
Patent GB-190804484-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Hard Rubber or Ebonite.
Inventor: GARE THOMAS
Filed: 1908-02-28
Granted: 1909-05-28
Abstract: 4484. Gare, T. Feb. 28. India-rubber &c. waste, utilizing.-Hard rubber or ebonite is manufactured wholly or partly from old or waste vulcanized rubber by powdering this, adding sulphur or other vulcanizing-agents, pressing the mixture in a mould having the shape of the desired article in order to expel air, locking up the pressed mixture, and subjecting it to heat.
Patent GB-190809200-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Scraping and Cleaning Water Mains and the like.
Inventor: PUTMAN WILLIAM ERNEST
Filed: 1908-04-28
Granted: 1909-01-28
Abstract: 9200. Putman, W. E., and Rawden, J. W., [Goodwin, J.]. April 28. Rotary brushes.- A rotary wire brush, Fig. 11, for cleaning the interior of pipes such as water mains is semi-cylindrical in shape and is kept up to the work by springs 2.
Patent GB-190812177-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Apparatus for Controlling the Speed of Trains and like Vehicles.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1908-06-04
Granted: 1909-04-01
Abstract: 12,177. Boult, A. J., [Union Switch and Signal Co.]. June 4. Locomotives.-Trip mechanism on the locomotive co-acts with apparatus on the track to apply the brakes if the speed of the train is excessive, but may be removed from the operative position with regard to the track contact by the engineer if the speed is below the limit. The track contact 3 engages the engine lever 2, which normally is in the position shown in Fig. 2, but may be removed so as to clear the track contact by the piston 6<1> of the cylinder 6 to which air is admitted through the valve 8 controlled by the magnet 9. With the apparatus in the position shown the haud-controlled switch 19 closes the circuit to the magnet 11 which opens the valve 10 to charge the reservoir 7 from the trainpipe 24. The circuit of the magnet 9, which is open at the switch 19, also includes the switch 15 controlled by the governor 16 driven from the train axles. The circuit of the magnet 14 which actuates the brake valve is closed at the contacts 22 operated by the engine contact-lever 2. Should the driver wish to pass the track contact, the switch 19 is moved on to the back contact thus de-energizing the magnet 11, which closes the valve 10, and closing the circuit of the magnet 9 if the speed of the train is so low that the switch 15 is not open. The piston 6<1> thus moves the lever 2 to clear the contact 3 and uncovers the exhaust port 23, allowing leakage to take place from the reservoir 7 through the cylinder 6. This allows the piston 6<1> to return after a given time interval depending upon the relative size of the reservoir and exhaust port. If the train speed is high enough to cause the switch 15 to be opened, it is impossible for the engineer to energize the magnet 9 and so cause the withdrawal of the trip lever.
Patent GB-190815423-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fluid Circulating Rolls particularly adapted for use in Dyeing and Washing Machines.
Inventor: PALMER ISAAC EMERSON
Filed: 1908-07-21
Granted: 1908-12-17
Abstract: 15,423. Palmer, I. E. July 21. Dyeing; washing.-A rope, chain, or strip of fabric &c. is dyed, washed, &c. by means of a skeleton roll immersed in the treating-liquid, the roll circulating the liquid through the materials as the latter passes over it. The roll is made with blades 6, 7 arranged longitudinally on its periphery, adjacent blades 6, 7 being relatively inclined in cross-section. One 6 of each pair of blades extends within the roll to a greater extent than the other 7. The pairs of blades 6, 7 are supported upon rims 4 mounted on flattened spokes 3 extending from the hubs 1, 2 of the roll, and angularly disposed like the blades of a screwpropeller for inducing a current of liquid through the end of the roll into its interior. In use the material to be treated is passed over a guide-roller, into the liquid in the tank, around the roll described immersed therein, and thence away through squeeze rolls and over other guide-rollers. Certain of the rollers, such as the squeez rolls, may be positively driven, the roll in the vat being rotated by the fabric passing round it.
Patent GB-190819509-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with the Weaving of Chenille or like Carpets and other Fabrics.
Filed: 1908-09-16
Granted: 1909-11-16
Abstract: 19,509. Crossley & Sons, J., and Marchetti, E. Sept. 16. Designing woven fabrics ; loom pattern cards &c. -Relates to a means for preparing a continuous squared strip of paper &c. bearing numbers &c. corresponding to a design, such strip being intended for use as a colour-indicator in the weaving of fur or chenille for use in making carpets &c. Typewriter mechanism is used, in conjunction with a pointer for indicating successive portions of the design sheet, to print the numerals &c. corresponding to the colours of the design on the squared strip. The design sheet is placed on a roller d, and a pointer i<1> is caused by a screw i to move in front of an index bar h from one square to another of the design each time the typewriter space-key n is operated, and the impression cylinder f is thereby rotated. A strip of paper &c. marked with squares corresponding to the squares of the design sheet, passes from a reel (not shown) under the impression roller f where numerals are printed on the paper by depressing one or more of the typewriter keys f' ; the sheet is then wound on a reel f<4>, a sprocket-wheel g<1> thereon being rotated by chain-gearing from the impression roller f This sprocket-wheel is connected to its spindle by a friction clutch, so as to allow for the slip of the upper reel f<4> as the diameter of the roll of paper thereon varies. The typewriter, provided with inking-ribbon spools f<3>, is mounted on rails e of a table whereon it may be traversed ; and the spindle of the impression roller, which may be rotated by a handle n', drives by means of chain-gearmg a wheel m splined to a shaft l. This shaft drives the screw i through sprocket gearing and a handoperated reversing arrangement. The nut carrying the pointer i<1> is formed with a pin or otherwise, so that it may be readily disengaged from the thread of the screw. According to the Provisional Specification, the design sheet may be caused to travel in front of a pointer, and the printed strip or tape indicates to the weaver what colour of weft is necessary and when a change is to be made.
Patent GB-190824829-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Valves for Blowing Engines, Compressors, and the like.
Inventor: WALKER JOHN SCARISBRICK
Filed: 1908-11-18
Granted: 1909-11-18
Abstract: 24,829. Walker, J. S., Walker, T. A., and Walker, E. R. Nov. 18. Check valves.-Automatic valves of the hinged type for air compressors and other fluid-pressure engines are provided with a guard G, Fig. 5, hinged on the same pin as the valve, and the guard is supported at its free end between springs K, N, as shown, in order to absorb shocks as' the valve opens. A spring Q enclosed in an adjustable screw plug S in the guard G loads the valve A. The hinge pin B is hollow, as shown in Figs. 2 and 3, to receive lubricating-oil which passes through a series of holes b<1> to the working surfaces. The hinge pin is also mounted in eccentric bushes, U<1> whereby the valve may be adjusted towards or from the seating F.
Patent GB-190824861-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Combined Feedwater Heaters, Purifiers and Filters for Steam Boilers.
Inventor: COCKAYNE JOHN
Filed: 1908-11-19
Granted: 1909-11-18
Abstract: 24,861. Cockayne, J., Cockayne, F., and Medcalf, C. E. Nov. 19. Heating water.-In apparatus for heating and purifying feed-water by means of exhaust in which the water is passed backwards and forwards over a series of trays in an opposite direction to the steam, and then filtered, the trays and the filter are so arranged as to be easily removable for cleaning. The water enters a tank s, where it may be mixed with soda, and passes to the first of a series of trays B. Each of the trays B is supported on the one below it by legs, the legs at the discharge end being shorter than the others so that the trays slope, the lowest tray B<4> being supported in an horizontal position on ledges. The discharge edges b<3> of the trays are serrated. A door h<4> is provided for withdrawing the filter for cleansing.