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Patent GB-190628960-A (GB)
Title: Improved Electrical Induction Furnace with Electrodes.
Inventor: HIORTH ALBERT
Filed: 1906-12-19
Granted: 1907-02-21
Abstract: 28,960. Hiorth, A. June 2, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Electric furnaces. -An electrode furnace is heated by induction by making the electrodes double and arranging them with the slag and charge to form the secondary of a transformer. The Figure shows one arrangement in which the electrodes form a vertical horseshoe B passing through a transformer ring D with a coil E, the ends C dipping into the slag. The entire electrodes B may be made of carbon, or the ends C may be detachable. The electrodes may also be arranged horizontally, and in this case may be H-shaped for use with a double furnace. The furnace bed may form one electrode. Several double electrodes may be used with one transformer, and a double electrode may be used in the induction furnace described in Specification No. 28,959, A.D. 1906.
Patent GB-190629132-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Rotary Blowers.
Inventor: THORP THOMAS
Filed: 1906-12-21
Granted: 1907-10-17
Abstract: 29,132. Thorp, T. Dec. 21. Compensating for irregularity of flow; fixed-abutment type having pistons with hinged vanes. A valve chamber, shown in section in Fig. 2, is arranged on the end of the pump chamber as at 18, Fig. 3. The separating partition 5 is provided with ports 23, 25 which communicate respectively with the inlet half 21 and outlet half 22 into which the valve chamber is divided by a partition 20. As the space between the vanes 11, Fig. 4, increases on rotation of the drum, gas is drawn in through the ports 23, but the space is not put into communication with the outlet until it has again decreased sufficiently to bring about the desired compression. The partition 20 carries on the suction side a flap valve 29 loaded by a spring 32 which may be adjusted by the screw 34, and on the delivery side an unloaded flap valve 30. If the pressure in the delivery pipes exceeds a predetermined amount, gas will pass back through the valve 29 to the suction side. If the pump is accidentally stopped, or works inefficiently, the gas will, if under some pressure to begin with, pass directly from the inlet to the delivery main through the valve 30. Leakage-preventing leathers 15 are arranged ever the hiuges of the vanes, and packing- bars 19 at the tips. The vanes have pins 13, Fig. 3, running in grooves 14 in the casing, but they may be pressed or pulled outwards by springs. The vanes fold over one another in their innermost position, as shown in the lower part of Fig. 4. In a modification, the central drum is star-sh aped, and the vanes are hinged to the outer extremities. The valve chamber may be applied to blowers having sliding vanes.
Patent GB-190701945-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gravity Escapements and Electric Clocks.
Inventor: CUNYNGHAME HENRY HARDINGE SAMU
Filed: 1907-01-25
Granted: 1907-12-12
Abstract: 1945. Cunynghame, H. H. S., and Jones, F. Hope-. Jan. 25. Electric clocks.-Relates to means for imparting impulses to the pendulums of electric clocks of the types described in Specifications No. 1587, A.D. 1895, No. 7868, A.D. 1897, and No. 6066, A.D. 1905. As the pendulum d, Fig. 1, swings to the left, the spring b trips the catch f permitting the gravity arm a to fall, the roller h running down the righthand face of the pallet j and imparting an impulse to the pendulum when passing through the zero position. In its descent, the gravity arm closes the circuit of the electro-magnet g through the armature e, which then restores it to the normal position. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 3, the impulse is imparted every half-minute, a pin y on the scape wheel c, which is driven by a click b, freeing the gravity arm once every revolution. In order to concentrate the impulse on the pendulum when it passes through the zero position and finally to check the speed of the gravity lever, the impulse pallet j has the form of a short parabola at the top, which after a steep incline terminates as an archimedean spiral. In an alternative form, the pallet is carried by the gravity lever, and the roller by the pendulum. The wheel c may be arranged to rotate once a minute and carry a seconds hand. According to the Provisional Specification, the gravity lever may be replaced mechanically, and the impulse may be given as in a marine chronometer, the gravity lever being centred at some point coincident with the vertical line of the pendulum, and the impulse consisting of a blow delivered in line with the two centres as the gravity lever falls.
Patent GB-190706007-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Sound-producing Apparatus for Scaring Birds or Animals, Sounding Signals, and other like purposes.
Inventor: BLAIR ROBERT
Filed: 1907-03-12
Granted: 1907-11-14
Abstract: 6007. Blair, R. March 12. Alarm and signal guns.-Automatic apparatus for scaring birds or animals, sounding signals, and other like purposes comprises a rotary cartridge magazine, a firing-pin, and a short gun barrel, provided with a sound intensifier. The magazine consists of a circular disk mounted on a removable spindle i carried by lugs g projecting from the main casting a bolted to a box b. The cartridges are held in a ring of holes n by a loose plate q, and the disk j is rotated by clock-work, water, wind, or electric or other power acting through the spur-wheel k. The firing-pin e is pressed forward by a spring t, and is rigidly connected to a sliding rod f, which engages with inclined teeth p on the magazine j. The pin e may be drawn back by means of a head y and fixed in'position by a catch v, which may also hold the box b open. The front of the magazine may bear against a friction roller w. The sound intensifier consists of a trumpet-shaped extension of the barrel c.
Patent GB-190709261-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to "Gauzes" of Miners Safety Lamps or the like.
Inventor: HAILWOOD ERNEST ARTHUR
IPC: F21L23/00
Filed: 1907-04-22
Granted: 1907-11-21
Abstract: 9261. Hailwood, E. A. April 22. Miners' lamps.-To enable the gauze to be formed without breaking at the seams &c., it is formed from a sheet having solid or unperforated edges. As shown in Fig. 1, a sheet A of metal is perforated so as to leave plain outer edges B, B', B', which enable the bending and hammering required to bring the gauze into shape to be effected without cracking. The crown piece A<1> is similarly formed, and a flange F is formed in the bottom sheet B<2>, so that only one longitudinal seam is required, and no seam is required for the flange F which fits over the glass G. In order to break the gases in the gauze, a disk C of pierced metal, or wire-gauze, with a central opening, is hinged to the flange F and is kept in position by the glass G. The perforated sheet A may be replaced by wire-gauze dipped in a hard molten metal to form bands around the gauze. The seam may be welded, or brazed and riveted, in addition to the ordinary turn-over. Specification No. 25,107, A.D. 1905, is referred to.
Patent GB-190712220-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Production and Employment of Electric Currents of High Periodicity and in Apparatus, or Appliances, therefor.
Inventor: JOHNSON JAMES YATE
Filed: 1907-05-27
Granted: 1908-06-29
Abstract: 12,220. Johnson, J. Y., [Badische Anilin & Soda Fabrik]. May 27. Telegraphs.-High-frequency curreuts for use in wireless telegraphy, ozone manufacture, &c. are produced in a circuit containing self-induction S and capacity K by means of an electric arc in parallel with the circuit as at F, the potential across which may be a few hundred volts. Inductances L and a resistance W may be included in the. arc circuit, as shown. Oscillations having a frequency of as much as two millions per second are obtained by forcing currents of air or other gas through the arcs in such a way as either not to produce any mechanical vibration of the arc, or so that the oscillations do not depend upon the mechanical vibration if such be produced. Preferably the electrodes E<1>, E<2> are so arranged that the air or other gas passes between them in a thin stream. Various shapes of electrodes may be used. The gas may have a tangential or rotary motion imparted to it. The electrodes may be of any material and are not necessarily cooled. Any means that assist in the production of the oscillations such as cooling the electrodes, warming the gas or using hydrogen or similar gases may be employed. Suitable modifications of the connexions shown, or of the circuit in which the oscillations are produced, may also be used.
Patent GB-190716550-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Let-off Mechanism for Looms.
Inventor: SMITH ALFRED
Filed: 1907-07-19
Granted: 1908-07-09
Abstract: 16,550. Smith, A., and Perks, T. July 19. Clutches. - A clutch used in connexion with a let-off motion for a loom, comprises a disk with an annular flange p<2>, balls or circular pieces r, r<2>, and a cam - piece q loose on the shaft d and provided with an arm s. When a disk carrying pins v<2>, v<3> is turned so that the pin v<2> is lowered to allow the ball r to jam between the cam and the flange p<2>, the shaft d is rotated when the arm s is raised. The shaft is rotated in the opposite direction when the ball v<2> is lowered and the arm s depressed.
Patent GB-190717381-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Child Carriers for Cycles.
Inventor: WATSON WILLIAM WALLACE
Filed: 1907-07-30
Granted: 1907-11-21
Abstract: 17,381. Watson, W. W., and Hunt, J. July 30. Passengers, for conveying; coupling, arrangements for.- Two cycles are coupled together to form a conveyance for young children by means of two telescopic bars, a bar 10 connecting the rear-wheel axles and a bar 11 connecting the steering-heads or other appropriate parts. Springs 7 are attached to these bars, and on the springs is slung a baby carriage, toy horse, or a carriage integral with the fore part of a toy horse. Strengthening-stays 18 are attached to the bar 10 and to the seat-pillar lugs, and similar stays may be attached to the fore bar 11 and to the steering-head lug. When one of the cycles is motor-driven, a further strengthening-bar is attached to the motor steering- head and to the off-side of the bar 10. The steering-parts of the two cycles are coupled in the usual way.
Patent GB-190718644-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bases for Poles Posts and the like.
Inventor: MURRAY MAURICE HENRY
Filed: 1907-08-17
Granted: 1908-03-19
Abstract: 18,644. Murray, M. H. Aug. 17. Posts for telephonic and telegraphic purposes, flagstaffs, and other wooden poles are supported on armoured concrete bases, the reinforcing-straps 11 being arranged in pairs and riveted together as shown at 13 in Fig. 1, and secured by bolts 15. The upper ends are splayed outwards as shown at 16, so that corresponding lugs on metal straps 19 secured to the wooden post 20 may be bolted thereto ; the bolt holes in the lugs are elongated as indicated by dotted lines, so that the device can be used for poles of various sizes. In a modification, straps 22<a> as described above may be used as shown in Fig. 3 with straps 22, which extend above the base and are bolted directly to the post, and are joined by bolts without the use of rivets ; in this case the ends are bent as shown at 23 and one pair of reinforcing-straps is considerably longer than the other.
Patent GB-190720822-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dress and like Buttons.
Inventor: PEACH HENRY
Filed: 1907-09-19
Granted: 1908-09-10
Abstract: 20,822. Peach, H. July 25, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Buttons.-Relates to a button of the type described in Specification No. 14,791, A.D. 1903, in which one part is adapted to rotate relatively to the other, in order to coil the securing- wire about a central spindle. According to the present invention, the button consists of two parts only, namely, the perforated disks 11, 12, or the ordinary perforated disk button 11, with a cup 20 rotatably attached, Fig. 7. An ordinary wire staple, or one, Fig. 9, having more than the usual number of arms 18, is employed.
Patent GB-190727611-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrically Controlled Locks and Latches.
Inventor: SUMMERS THOMAS OLDBURY
Filed: 1907-12-14
Granted: 1908-11-19
Abstract: 27,611. Summers, T. O., Wootton, O. J., Hill, T., and Green, W. H. Dec. 14. Electrically-controlled fastenings.-Relates to an electrically-controlled latch, as'shown in Fig. 2, in which the bolt D'is rendered capable of being operated by hand by the automatic interposition of a guard e between the electrically-withdrawn catch A and the bolt D, in a manner which prevents the catch, when withdrawn by the electro-magnet C, from re-engaging the bolt D. The guard may be electrically withdrawn by the electro-magnet C', to allow of the engagement of the catch with the bolt. In the form shown in Fig. 4, the pivoted bolt J is withdrawn by the action of the electromagnet H<1> on its keeper G<1>, the free end of which is connected through the link L to the middle of the pivoted bolt, thereby necessitating only a small movement of the keeper to withdraw the bolt. The bolt is held in its withdrawn position by the engagement of a catch G with a notch q in the bolt, and may be secured in the shot position by the engagement of the catch with another notch q<1> in the tail r of the bolt. The catch G is withdrawn electromagnetically.
Patent GB-190800533-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Flushing Valves for Closets, and the like.
Inventor: DOULTON HENRY LEWIS
Filed: 1908-01-09
Granted: 1908-11-12
Abstract: 533. Doulton, H. L., and Pleace, R. J. Jan. 9. Waste-preventing valves.-A flushing- valve for closets &c., the closing of which takes place after a predetermined interval independently of the user, comprises a main valve D and an auxiliary valve H. The latter valve is opened by the compression of air in a cylinder C between two pistons K, 0, and closes in a predetermined interval by the leakage of the compressed air through an aperture W. The main valve D is held closed by water pressure in a piston chamber A, which is supplied through a port S. When the auxiliary valve H is opened, the accumulated water in the chamber A escapes through a passage T to the outlet, thereby allowing the main valve to be opened by the water pressure in the inlet G. After the auxiliary valve is closed, water again accumulates in the chamber and closes the valve, the time of closure depending upon the rate of inflow through the passage S ; and to govern this, a regulating-screw X is provided.
Patent GB-190802448-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Milk Cans and the like.
Inventor: WESTWOOD HARRY
Filed: 1908-02-04
Granted: 1908-10-29
Abstract: 2448. Westwood, H. Feb. 4. Hinges.-The hinge-connexion of milk-cans &c. is formed of a link c, Fig. 3, the ends of which are so disposed as to be protected by the attachmentpieces d. The link c, of iron, copper, &c., is passed through the tubular end of the attachment-piece b, which is cast with or otherwise secured to the can body ; the ends are then bent up, as shown in Fig. 1, and fitted into the separate attachmentpieces d; the arms of the link are then again bent to bring the ends together, and the attachmentpieces d are fastened to the lid.
Patent GB-190806338-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Secondary Electric Batteries or Accumulators.
Inventor: MOSELEY WALKER
Filed: 1908-03-21
Granted: 1909-02-25
Abstract: 6338. Moseley, W. March 21. Secondary batteries. - Plates for secondary batteries consist of a series of lead cups a to contain the active material, of conical or like shape, and having perforated supporting-stems b, extending in an upward or downward direction from the bottom of each cup, and threaded on leaden or lead-covered wires c supported in a frame d carrying terminals e. The stems are pinched to grip the wires c, or are fixed to the latter to make contact. Specification No. 2969, A.D. 1873, is referred to.
Patent GB-190807659-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dies or Tools for Stamping Brace Ends from Leather or other Material.
Inventor: TAYLOR SMITH
Filed: 1908-04-07
Granted: 1908-08-06
Abstract: 7659. Taylor, S. April 7. Braces ; cutting-out.-In a multiple die for cutting out brace ends, comprising two or more cutters sunk or cut from a single blank and having a single cutting-edge a common to adjacent dies, a spring-pressed plate D is provided to deliver the articles when cut, and inside each die are fixed eyelet-hole punches F and a botton-hole punch E. Fig. 2 is a plan of the cutting-face, and Fig. 1 a section along the line x x, Fig. 2. The skeleton cutter A is affixed by screws b to a base-plate B carried by a frame or box C, by which it is operated in the cutting-out press, and the punches E, F are also affixed to the plate B.
Patent GB-190812157-A (GB)
Title: Speed Indicator for Rotary-cutting Machine Tools.
Filed: 1908-06-04
Granted: 1909-03-25
Abstract: 12,157. Bellis & Morcom, Morcom, E. L., and Edwards, G. P. June 4. Indicating cutting-speed.-Machine tools such as lathes, milling, and drilling machines are provided with speed indicators the dials of which are graduated so that the speed most suitable for the operation to be performed can be easily obtained. In the case of a drilling-machine, the dial is marked with the diameter of the drill opposite the corresponding speed on the scale, as shown in Fig. 2, different markings being provided for different materials or tools. The speed indicator b is carried in a bracket c and driven by a belt d actuated from gearing f, g at a speed proportional to the speed of the drill shaft h.
Patent GB-190815165-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Spinning of Fibrous Materials into Yarn.
Inventor: WEATHERHEAD CHARLES
Filed: 1908-07-17
Granted: 1909-05-13
Abstract: 15,165. Weatherhead, C. July 17. Carding-engines; twist tubes and like twisters.- In machines for spinning fibrous material as it comes from carding or like machines, the strips or films are removed from the ring doffers 1 by stripping-devices 2, and are passed between rubbers 3 and along aprons 4 to rollers 5, which are mounted on shafts parallel to the slivers and rotated in the direction of the arrows, Fig. 5, by chains 10. The slivers are twisted by contact with the circumference of the rollers 5, and are then passed forward through carrier rolls 15, 15<A> and wound on rolls F' mounted in brackets 19, pivoted to the frame and resting on rotating fluted rollers 16 driven by a chain 17. To piece-up broken threads, the ends are dropped together into the nip of the rollers 5. The slivers may be supported if necessary by wires W. Guides-plates G keep the slivers apart.
Patent GB-190815630-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Illuminating Apparatus for Intermittently Illuminated Signs.
Inventor: ULLRICH RAIMUND
Filed: 1908-07-23
Granted: 1909-06-10
Abstract: 15,630. Ullrich, R. July 23. Extinguishing gas signal lamps.- Describes an apparatus for producing an intermittent light for advertising and signalling purposes in which a member for periodically cutting off the gas supply to the lamps is actuated by a float or movable partition operated by the gas pressure, whereby the duration of the separate periods is not dependent upon the quantity of gas passing through the apparatus in a unit of time. During the periods of non- illumination, the gas remaining in the apparatus is caused to pass to pilot lights. In the form shown in Fig. 1, two communicating chambers 1, 2, are partially filled with a liquid, and a float 3 operates a trip lever 5 which opens or closes the gas-supply valve 6 by striking a tappet 8 on the valve rod. The chamber 1 communicates through an adjustable passage 11 with the pipe 12 supplying the lamps 13. The valve being closed, gas entering the apparatus through the inlet 9 depresses the liquid in the chamber 2, thereby forcing 'gas from the chamber 1 through passage 11 and pipe 12 to the pilot burners. As the float falls, the rod 4 trips the lever 5, which opens the valve 6, allowing the gas to pass to the lamps 13. At the same time the gas passing through the passage 11 equalizes the pressure on the surfaces of the liquid in the chambers 1, 2, allowing the float to rise and again close the valve 6. By adjusting the size of the passage 11 by means of the screw 10, the periods may be regulated as desired. In a modification, valves are placed at each end of the valve spindle. By this means the lamps are lit and extinguished alternately. In a further modification, shown in Fig. 4, equalization of pressure on the surfaces of the liquid is produced by the atmospheric air which enters the chamber 1 through the orifice 18. The chambers 1, 2 communicate by means of a passage 19, which is adjustable by means of the cover 21 to regulate the periods of illumination. For this purpose also the orifice 18 may be adjustable. Gas enters by the passage 9 and passes to the lamps through the passage 12, the action being similar to that before described. In a further modification, successive illumination and simultaneous extinguishing of a series of lamps is obtained by means of a series of tubes projecting to varying depths in the chamber 1. Fig. 6 shows a form of apparatus in which the float is replaced by a movable piston or partially movable partition 30, the action being similar to that described in connexion with Fig. 1. In all the other forms of the apparatus the float may be replaced by a movable partition.
Patent GB-190817455-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in "Pressure Feed" Grease Lubricators.
Inventor: SILVERMAN LOUIS
Filed: 1908-08-19
Granted: 1908-12-10
Abstract: 17,455. Silverman, L., and Atkinson, H. G. Aug. 19. Grease cups.-A pressure-feed lubricator, comprising a grease cup 5 which screws d o w n upon a stem 4, is provided with a hinged lid 8 secured by a snap 10 on a spring 11. The spring 11 is extended at 12 to engage flats or notches on the stem 4 in order to prevent accidental slackening of the cup. A flange 6 prevents the withdrawal of the cup 5 when the stem 4 is screwed on to the part to be lubricated.
Patent GB-190817630-A (GB)
Title: Yarn Clearer.
Inventor: WITHAM JOHN SMITH
Filed: 1908-09-04
Granted: 1909-04-08
Abstract: 17,630. Witham, J. S., Brawley, C., and Harper, T. Sept. 4. Gauges.-Relates to a yarn clearer D of the slit-type, for winding, reeling, and like machines, and adapted to sever the yarn when a snarl or other enlargement is caught in the slit. The clearer has a slit plate A<1> removably mounted in grooves in the clearer D so that it is readily interchangeable and can be replaced by a plate of different gauge. The gauge is indicated by forming the plate with distinctive holes, notches, engraving, colouring, or other marks.