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Patent GB-190706600-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rubbers for Carding Engine Condensers.
Inventor: CADMAN JOSEPH
Filed: 1907-03-19
Granted: 1907-12-12
Abstract: 6600. Cadman, J., and Cadman, W., [trading as Cadman & Son, J.]. March 19. Carding-engines ; sliver-rubbing apparatus.-The rubbers of carding-engine condensers consist of a foundation of leather strips A, Fig. 4, arranged obliquely across the rubber and spirally wound with one or more strips C, Fig. 5, of leather, preferably narrower, in width and of greater thickness than the foundation strips. The underside of each foundation strip has a series of longitudinal and parallel slits B of a suitable depth extending the whole length of the strip, to give increased flexibility to the rubber. The whole is secured together by glue, cement, or the like, and provided with end pieces D in the usual manner.
Patent GB-190707829-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Power-transmission Apparatus
Inventor: EMMET WILLIAM LEROY
Filed: 1907-04-03
Granted: 1907-08-01
Abstract: 7829. Emmet, W. L. April 4, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Distributing.-In a system of power transmission, in which h a high-speed prime-mover and a low-speed primemover transmit power electrically to the same shaft, for example marine turbines A, E driving a propeller shaft C, the low-speed turbine A drives the secondary member of an induction generator B, the primary member of which is keyed upon the propeller shaft, also carrying the secondary member of an induction motor D supplied with the slip current of the generator B and also with current from a synchronous generator F driven by the high-speedturbine E. The turbines may by this means be run at much higher speeds than the propeller shaft. The generator F fixes the frequency of the induction machines, and furnishes the exciting-current for the induction generator. The turbine A is fed by the exhaust steam of the turbine E through the pipe H and controlling-valve I, and is furnished with an exhaust passage a<1>. The turbine E is provided with a normally idle portion E<1> adapted for connexion to the working parts of the turbine E through a three-way cock L, which simultaneously cuts off steam from the turbine A, an admission pipe e and an exhaust pipe e<1> for the normally idle portion of the turbine being also provided. The speed of the propeller shaft is varied by changing the number of field poles of the generator B by means of a changeover switch J, and by regulating the admission of steam to the turbines. To back the propeller, the valve L is moved to cut off steam from the turbine A and to deliver it to the normally idle part of the turbine E, the switch J is moved to open-circuit the generator B, and the switch K is thrown over to reverse the motor D, which is then driven solely by the generator F.
Patent GB-190708269-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device or Connection for Inflating Pneumatic Tyres and Ascertaining the Air Pressure therein
Inventor: SUMMERFIELD ENOCH
Filed: 1907-04-09
Granted: 1908-04-09
Abstract: 8269. Summerfield, E. April 9. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Couplings, disconnnectible.-In order to. indicate the pressure in a pneumatic tyre during inflation, the flexible pump connexion is attached to the.side tube c of a T-piece a having a swivelling nut b which screws on to the valve. At the end opposite the nut b a threaded spindle operated by a finger head d is adapted to raise the tyre valve,. whereby' the air in the tyre is placed in communication with a pressure gauge f attached to the pump. [Reference has been directed under Section 7 of Patents &c. Act, 1907, to Specifications No. 20,395, A.D. 1904, and No. 16,570, A.D. 1906, [Abridgment Class Air and gases, Compressing &c.].]
Patent GB-190710444-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Embroidering Machines.
Inventor: SAURER ADOLPH
Filed: 1907-05-04
Granted: 1907-11-28
Abstract: 10,444. Saurer, A. May 5, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Embroidery machines.- A shuttledriving mechanism is constructed to facilitate alteration of the timing of the movements of the shuttles in order to produce the two kinds of stitch shown, as seen from the shuttle side, in Fig. 7 or any intermediate stitch. The stitch III is produced when the downward movement of the shuttle is delayed so that the needle thread is tightened first, and the stitch IV when the downward movement is made earlier. The shuttle - lifting bars 4 are actuated by a rod 13 through gear 14, 15, 5. The rod 13 carries a block which slides in a slot 10 of a bar 8 the other end of which embraces and slides upon a block on the shaft 6, and receives a length-ways movement from a cam 7 by means of its two rollers 9, 9<1> which bear upon the cam. The end 10 of the bar 8 is hung by a link 17 from a bell-crank lever 18 which is connected to a block 20 sliding in a slotted quadrant lever 21. The lever 21 is pivoted at its middle point and is rocked by a cam 25 which actuates it through a lever 24 and a link 23. The cam 25 actuates the lever 21 just prior to the downward movement of the shuttles. If the block 20 is in the portion I, then the movement of the lever 21 rotates the bar 8 in the direction of motion of the cam 9 and thereby delays the downward movement of the shuttles and ensures the formation of the stitch III. If the block is in the position II, the bar 8 is rotated in the opposite direction, the downward movement of the shuttles is made earlier, and the stitch IV is formed.
Patent GB-190711073-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Cylinder Web-printing Presses
Inventor: HADDAN HERBERT JOHN
Filed: 1907-05-11
Granted: 1907-11-28
Abstract: 11,073. Haddan, H. J., [Duplex Printing Press Co.]. May 11. Rotary machines.-Relates to rotary machines particularly applicable for printing newspapers, of the type described in Specification No. 16,247, A.D. 1905. The machine comprises six sets of perfecting-mechanism each capable of producing sixteen pages, two of which are shown in section in Fig. 2. Three sets are driven from each of the shafts 3, 3<a> by spur gearing 3<h>, 3<i>, some members of which may be capable of lateral motion to throw out such sets as are not required. The stafts 3, 3<a>are inter-geared by means of a shaft 3<b> and bevel-gearing 3<d>, which may be disconnected if one half only of the machine is required. The paper is fed from the side of the press in the form of six webs W, W<4> which, after perfecting and slitting by cutters 4<c>, may be passed over turning bars 4, 4<a>, arranged in opposite directions and delivered in sets of three webs forming two forty-eight page papers, over two folders at one end of the machine. The webs from one section of the machine may. also be passed over rollers 5<a> and guides 4<b>, and delivered with those from the other section over one folder ; or any other arrangement of folders may be employed. The web or webs, after having been perfected on the left-hand mechanism, Fig. 2, may be led over the guide 4<b> and rollers 5<a> along the path w<7> to receive an additional impression in another colour from the right-hand mechanism; and delivered over the turning bars 4<a>.
Patent GB-190714576-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to "Let-off" Motions for Looms for Weaving.
Inventor: BLAKELEY WILLIE
Filed: 1907-06-25
Granted: 1908-03-05
Abstract: 14,576. Blakeley, W. June 25. Loom let-off motions.-In a let-off motion in which the usual friction chains C are employed, weights or clutches are dispensed with, and the chains are tensioned by means of a spring or springs S, which are adjustably connected by means of chains E and sliding brackets D or the like to the vertical arms of pivoted bell-crank levers B', B<2>. The horizontal arm of the lever B<2> is connected directly to one chain C, and that of the lever B<1> is pivotally connected to a hand-lever L, which is connected to the other chain C and is normally held up thereby in engagement with a catch G. The lever L may be disengaged from the catch to allow the beam to rotate freely, and the spring S is held up by a strap or straps T. According to the Provisional Specification, the position of the lever L may be adjusted by means of a screw.
Patent GB-190716406-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Melody Governing or Accentuating Ventil Boxes and Selective Stops for Pneumatic Piano Players and Organs
Filed: 1907-07-17
Granted: 1908-07-16
Abstract: 16,406. Metzler & Co., and McInerny, C. F. W. July 17. Automatic instruments.-Automatic players for pianos and organs are provided with two valve or ventil boxes controlled by a manual stop-board, which comprises a stop for effecting quick forward silent winding of the music sheet, when it is desired to pass over part of the music, and two other stops for admitting reduced vacuum pressure to the playing-pneumatics of the treble and bass ranges respectively to effect soft playing. The valve boxes are arranged beneath the pneumatics and are connected to air passages, the ends of which are normally closed by the stops, which are arranged on a stop-board above the boxes. The treble valve box is shown in section in Fig. 5. A port 10 leads to the treble playing-pneumatics and is normally connected directly to the vacuum reservoir through a valve opening 12 and port 36. By depressing the soft treble stop, air is admitted through a passage 4 to a purse 30, shown in dotted lines, which depresses a valve 31, cutting off atmospheric pressure from a passage 32 leading to a purse 33, which collapses and closes the valve passage 35. The port 10 is thereby cut off from the full-vacuum port 36, and receives only a reduced vacuum from a port 19 leading to a spring-controlled governor, which gives a soft effect. The bass stop governs in the same way a similar valve box controlling the bass pneumatics. The silent-winding stop controls three air-passages as shown in Fig. 4. When this stop is depressed, air enters a passage 1 and expands a purse 20, Fig. 5, depressing a valve 14 which admits exhaust to a purse 13, the collapse of which closes the valveopening 12 and connects the port 10 to the atmosphere through the opening 17. The treble pneumatics are thus cut off from exhaust. The passage 2, Fig. 4, leads to the bass valve box where the same effect is produced, and the passage 3 leads to a separate pneumatic which effects the admission of full vacuum pressure to the winding-motor.
Patent GB-190719498-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method for Counteracting Vibrations in Ships Driven by Propellers and Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: THELE WALTER
Filed: 1908-03-16
Granted: 1908-08-13
Abstract: 19,498. Thele, W. March 16, 1908. Drawings to Specification. Vibration, preventing.-In an arrangement of propellers for multi-propeller ships in which the shafts are coupled together so as to counterbalance the vibrations produced, an adjustable coupling- device is used so that the propellers may be altered as to the relative positions of the blades in accordance with the variation of vibration at different speeds. The shafts may be coupled electrically by means of synchronous electric motors.
Patent GB-190723411-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Adjustable-back Arm-chairs.
Inventor: VENN WILLIAM THOMAS
Filed: 1907-10-23
Granted: 1908-02-27
Abstract: 23,411. Venn, W. T. Oct. 23. Stays.-An arm-chair back is adjusted to various angles by means of a slotted rack passing over a fixed pin. The back c is hinged to a block a secured to the seat frame and is pressed into an upright position by a spring w. The rack d, which is pivoted to the back, slides over a pin fixed in a slot in one of the side-bars g and is actuated by a pin fixed to a pivoted and spring-controlled handlever j, engaging the slot e. The lever has operating.handles p, k at both ends, and is connected to a similar lever on the other arm by means of links l and a cranked-rod n. A piece of leather or fabric may be used to cover the space between the bottom rail of the back and the back rail of the seat. The back may have supplementary legs for use when the back is horizontal.
Patent GB-190723524-A (GB)
Title: Means for the Production of Heat and Gas under Pressure.
Inventor: LANG ALBERT
Filed: 1907-10-24
Granted: 1908-10-26
Abstract: 23,524. Lang, A. Oct. 24. Composition fuel.-An assemblage of materials to be used together, but not mixed, for obtaining hot gases which may form a hot flame, or may be non- combustible or combustion-supporting, consists of two parts ; the first is a mixture burning without air and giving great heat, and the second, when heated by the first, evolves the gases. A third material, evolving inert gases, may be put between the other two. The first mixture may consist of aluminium and carbon mixed with excess of iron oxide, or with sulphides. The second mixture may contain calcium hydroxide and carbon. The third material may be powdered calcium carbonate. These materials may be used in cartridges or perforated cases, or supplied loose through a valve ; they may be ignited electrically, once only, or at intervals. The incandescent residue after combustion may also be used for heating. The invention is applicable for fire-lighting, for heating solids, liquids, or gases, or for the production of power by driving a piston or turbine.
Patent GB-190802782-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Ball Bearing.
Inventor: MCCULLOUGH PAUL JAMES
Filed: 1908-02-07
Granted: 1908-02-27
Abstract: 2782. McCullough, P. J. Feb. 20, 1907. [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Securing ball-bearing rings on shafts.-A ball bearing having two or more rows of balls, applicable for crank - shafts, crank - pin and connecting-rod bearings, &c., comprises an outer race provided with shoulders 7 to take end thrusts, and an inner race consisting of two cones 4, 5, which, after the balls have been inserted, are spaced apart by a sectional filling-ring 6<a>. The bearing thus assembled is placed bodily upon a shaft 6. To prevent radial movement of the ring 6<a>, a flange 6' engages a groove in the cone 4. The double cone may form the outer bearing - surface, and the inclined surfaces 7 may be turned on a crank-shaft or crank-pin.
Patent GB-190807919-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Automatic Couplings for Railway Rolling Stock.
Inventor: STICKINGS GEORGE FREDERICK
Filed: 1908-04-09
Granted: 1909-03-18
Abstract: 7919. Stickings, G. F., and Gosling, E. J. April 9. Locomotives.-Relates to means for operating couplings from the cab of the engine. The coupling is of the type in which pivoted hooks e'‹ on each vehicle interlock automatically, but when attached to the engine tender, the hook e'‹ is replaced by a corresponding pivoted link. This link is pivoted to a nut e<8>, Fig. 4, which engages the tightening-screw e', the other end of which enters a nut e' connected by links e to the ordinary draw-hook a<3>. The screw e' is rotated from the engine by means of a vertical shaft f<1>, the lower end of which carries a bevel - wheel f, which engages another bevel-wheel e<6> on the screw, the upper end of the shaft being fitted with a handwheel f<2>, Fig. 3. The link is moved aside for uncoupling by a chain e<14>, which is connected to the link and, in the case of the coupling on the locomotive, to the shaft f<2>. The chain e<14> is provided with sufficient slack to allow the coupling to be loosened before the link is moved aside for uncoupling. Cross-shafts f<3> may be provided for operating the coupling from the side, bevel-wheels f on these shafts being arranged in gear with a bevel-wheel f<8> on the shaft f<1>. In a modified arrangement for operating from the cab, a bevelwheel f<9>, Fig. 12, on the cross-shaft f<8> engages another wheel f<10> at the end of a shaft f<11>, which is disposed longitudinally of the engine and fitted with a hand-wheel f<14>. The shaft f<11> is mounted in bearings f<12>, f<13>, the latter of which is slotted to allow for vertical play. In order to keep the wheels f<9>, f<10> in gear during the oscillatory movements of the shaft f the shaft f is arranged to slide endways in the bearings f<12>, f<13> and also has a pivotal bearing f<6*> carried by the bracket f<7>, which supports the shaft f<3> and is connected to the frame of the coupling.
Patent GB-190807981-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Milk Cans or Churns
Inventor: WATES SAMUEL JAMES
Filed: 1908-04-10
Granted: 1908-09-17
Abstract: 7981. Wates, S. J., and Skinner, C. W. April 10. Milk c a n s or churns are ventilated by means of air-ducts C, which are supported inside e the lid by stays g and communicate with openings B in the neck of the churn The openings B may be protected by caps F.
Patent GB-190808465-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Self-aligning Bearings for Machine Shafting.
Inventor: JACK ALEXANDER
Filed: 1908-04-16
Granted: 1908-12-03
Abstract: 8465. Jack, A. April 16. Self-alining bearings.-A self-alining bearing for machine shafting mounted in an undivided spherical seating comprises a bush B with a spherical enlargement A, which is slotted to form a number of gaps and spherical segments C. The seating D has similar gaps E, through which the segments C are inserted and then turned into the position shown in Fig. 1. The bush B is secured against withdrawal by an angle-piece or key F, placed in one of the gaps E and bolted to the part D.
Patent GB-190811773-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Rowlock.
Inventor: MILLAR JOHN ANDREW
Filed: 1908-05-30
Granted: 1909-04-22
Abstract: 11,773. Millar, J. A. May 30. Rowlocks.-The upper part of the stem B of rowlocks is divided longitudinally into two halves D, D<1> hinged at d, d<1>. The forks C, C<1> of the rowlocks are formed integral with the parts D, D<1> so that when not in use they fold down parallel to the gunwale as shown. A vertical socket A is adapted to receive the stem and permit a certain amount of longitudinal movement. The stem is prevented from coming out of the socket B by a pin E.
Patent GB-190812728-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Blocks for Receiving Rail Fixing Devices in Reinforced Concrete Sleepers.
Inventor: LIEBEAUX GASTON
Filed: 1908-06-13
Granted: 1908-11-12
Abstract: 12,728. Liebeaux, G., and Hennebique, F. June 13. Sleepers; rails, securing to sleepers. -Blocks c of cement, beton, or the like for receiving rail-securing devices are held in cells in reinforced concrete sleepers by movable keys 9 of cement or the like. The blocks c engage under shoulders h<1>, Fig. 1, at one end, and rest on projections h on both sides, or have inclined surfaces, Fig. 4, at their sides, with plain ends. The keys g have parallel vertical or sloping faces p, p<1>, and rest on projections or inclined surfaces at their sides, and may be easily lifted out. The blocks c may be used without the keys g, by forming them with sloping parallel ends q, q<1>, plugs of wood C being provided to receive the rail-fixing devices ; the action is improved by sloping the ends of the two blocks in opposite directions. The plugs c are insertedin the blocks during moulding, and may be cylindrical or prismatic, being retained by means of a notch o, Fig. 14, or by their taper form towards the top. The plugs may be cut from blocks of wood formed of strips with the fibres reversed. Specifications Nos. 14,453 and 14,455, A.D. 1907, are referred to.
Patent GB-190823910-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water Closet Seat Guards.
Inventor: RICHARD HERMANN
Filed: 1908-11-07
Granted: 1909-07-08
Abstract: 23,910. Richard, H. Nov. 7. Closet seat guards.-A strip of paper 12, from a roll carried by a spindle 5, passes between rollers 6 beneath a cover 10, and over the seat 2. It is caused to pass into the basin by turning a handwheel attached to one of the rollers 6.
Patent GB-190826946-A (GB)
Title: Improved Locking Device for Nuts.
Inventor: SCHIFKORN VIKTOR
Filed: 1908-12-11
Granted: 1909-05-27
Abstract: 26,946. Schifkorn, V. Dec. 11. Locking nuts.-Longitudinal groove s are formed in the bolt and in the bore of the nut to be locked, and one or more pins f are inserted in coincident grooves d. The heads of the pins are bent at right-angles and are covered by plates g inserted in dovetailed grooves in the upper face of the nut.
Patent GB-190828007-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Type Line-setting and Casting Machines.
Filed: 1908-12-23
Granted: 1909-07-08
Abstract: 28,007. General Composing Co., and Degener, H. Dec. 23. Type-bar making machines.-In a water-cooling arrangement for line-setting and casting machines in which the mould is carried by a rotatable wheel, the wheel a is secured to a pin b rotatable in a stationary sleeve d in a bearing c. An annular groove in the pin in conjunction with a similar groove in a part e, which is pressed against the pin by means of springs f, provides a channel by means of which water supplied from a pipe l may pass through a channel m in the pin to a pipe n. This pipe may pass one or more times around the wheel a and may be arranged in coils &c. The water issues from the pipe n through central channels o, p in the pin and part e respectively and a transverse channel q to a discharge pipe r. The water may flow in the reverse direction. The springs f bear against a cover g screwed or secured by bolts to the bearing c.
Patent GB-190903319-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Safety Cocks for Gas-burners.
Inventor: JAKOBSON MAX
IPC: F16K35/02
Filed: 1909-02-10
Granted: 1910-02-10
Abstract: 3319. Jakobson, M. Feb. 10. Locking valves and cocks. - A plug cock is locked in the closed position by a spring-pressed lever D, the lower portion of which is bent at right-angles to the upper portion to form a thumb-piece. The lever D is pivoted to the plug at d and engages in a recess d<1> in the valve casing. The spring e engages with a projection d<Î> on the lever.
Patent GB-190903827-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Self-supported Ladders, Steps and other such Articles.
Inventor: JONES CHARLES ALLAN
IPC: E06C1/393
Filed: 1909-02-16
Granted: 1910-03-16
Abstract: 3827. Jones, C. A. Feb. 16. Ladders.-Relates to folding tables and platforms pivoted to step-ladders. The table C is pivoted at a' to the top of the ladder, and is connected by links d, f to the ladder B. The pivots d' connecting the links slide in grooves in the back supports A, and may carry slide blocks e. The platform G is pivoted to the ladder at g<1>, rests on a cross-bar h, and is operated by links l pivoted to the back supports. Additional stays for the step-ladder are made in two parts m, m<3>, Fig. 5, pivoted together at m<2>, the upper members m<3> being formed with offset portions m<4> to clear the rungs when the stays are folded up, and a transverse stop beam or knuckle o.
Patent GB-190906379-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Combing Machines.
Inventor: ALISY EUGENE
IPC: D01G19/26
Filed: 1909-03-17
Granted: 1910-03-17
Abstract: 6379. Alisy, E., and Tr³benbach, W. March 17. Combing - machines. - A combing - machine is provided with a drum a which has two sets of teeth set in opposite directions, and is oscillated so that the fibre fed by tongs or nippers c, c' is simultaneously combed at one side and detached at the opposite side of the drum. The nippers are arranged to open as they rise, the fibre being then engaged by combs l, l<1>, and severed and delivered from the machine in the ordinary manner. The combing-drum a is oscillated by a quadrant which is operated by a cam, and the nippers c, c' are opened and closed by vertically-moving rods h, h' and are oscillated by a lever k actuated by a cam, the rods h, h' being formed in two parts so that they can follow this movement. The lower jaws of the nippers are pressed against the upper ones by means of springs, but are prevented by stops from completely following them during the upward movement so as to effect the opening. The combs l, l<1> are operated by means of levers from two cams, one for oscillating them about their pivots and the other for swinging them from side to side of the machine. The feeding-cylinders m are actuated from a cam. The noils are removed by an oscillating brush s and doffer in the ordinary manner.