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Patent GB-190607492-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Suspension or Mounting of Vehicle Wheels.
Inventor: FULTON CHARLES WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-03-28
Granted: 1907-01-24
Abstract: 7492. Fulton, C. W. March 28. Motor road vehicles.- Relates to an undercarriage for motor and other vehicles resulting from a special arrangement of bearing - springs, the ordinary elliptic or cee springs' being combined with groups of helical springs. Two helical springs A are arranged between brackets C, D secured respectively to the axle E and the elliptic spring B, and are placed one on each side of the axle and one on each side of the spring B. Guiderods pass through the springs A and are formed at their lower ends with collars F<1> which support cushioning-springs G. In order to steady the suspension, a projection D<4> on the bracket D bears against the side frame J, and one or more hornplates H are connected to the frame J and extend downward on the inner side of the spring B and close to the bracket C. Radius rods K are connected to the bracket C and may have extensions adapted to come against the horn-plate in order to prevent undue canting of the vehicle. In a modification, the guide-rods F may be dispensed with, bosses C<2>, D<2>, Fig. 2, formed on the brackets C, D, respectively, serving to guide the springs A ; or the ends of the springs may rest in sockets as shown in Fig. 4, in which the two springs A are shown placed directly under the spring B, the bracket C being connected to the axle E by a link L.
Patent GB-190610597-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Casements.
Inventor: WENHAM WILLIAM PHILIPPS
Filed: 1906-05-05
Granted: 1907-01-31
Abstract: 10,597. Wenham, W. P. May 5. Casement fasteners; cupboard-turns.-A glazed sash a is hinged to an intermediate frame c, which is itself hinged at d so as to close weathertight against a metal plate f on the fixed frame e. To fasten the intermediate frame to the fixed frame, and the sash to the intermediate frame, a hollow boss n, working on a screwed stud l which is locked to the intermediate frame by the nut m, is provided with two projections r, t, the former engaging with a slot s in the plate f and the latter with the frame of the glazed sash. When the boss is turned to the right by means of a handle o, the projection r leaves the slot s, allowing the intermediate frame to be swung outwards, carrying with it the glazed sash. When the boss is turned to the left, the projection t comes opposite a notch x in the frame of the glazed sash, thus allowing it to be swung inwards for cleaning and repairs, while the intermediate frame is still held by the engagement of the projection r with the slot s. A stop w is fitted to limit the extent of movement of the boss in the right-hand direction, and a stop plate u is pivoted on the plate f, so as to prevent the projection r from being moved farther than the middle of the slot s except when it is desired to open the glazed sash inwards. A retarding-spring z may be placed between the boss n and the nut m. In a modification, the stud l is made plain and attached to the boss n by any suitable means.
Patent GB-190611453-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Quickly Destroying Vacuum in Condensers used in connection with Steam Engines.
Inventor: BECKETT EDWARD HENRY
Filed: 1906-05-16
Granted: 1907-03-28
Abstract: 11,453. Beckett, E. H. May 16. Condensers, regulating water level in.- The vacuum in a jet condenser is destroyed automatically in the event of failure in the water supply. A cover G, adapted to be broken or removed by the falling of a weighted rod R, is provided on an opening D in the exhaust main B. The rod is normally held in position by a lever L, which engages in a notch I, and is supported by the water pressure acting on a piston P. An adjustable weight W serves for regulating the pressure at which the rod is disengaged.
Patent GB-190614251-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Vertical Fire-tube Boilers.
Inventor: BELL WILLIAM THOMAS
Filed: 1906-06-21
Granted: 1907-03-14
Abstract: 14,251. Bell, W. T., and Lewin, W. J. June 21. Exhaust, rendering invisible by superheating.-In a vertical'boiler of the type illustrated, the exhaust steam is superheated to render it invisible by being passed through the hollow trunnion of the hinged chimney F to an annular chamber E secured to the chimney. It then escapes through the breeches pipe J to the nozzle K. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specifications No. 2406, A.D. 1886, [Abridgment Class Steam generators], and No. 25,125, A.D. 1903.]
Patent GB-190614496-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Apparatus for Purifying Blast-furnace and other Impure Gases.
Inventor: FLOESSEL CARL
Filed: 1906-06-25
Granted: 1907-06-13
Abstract: 14,496. Fl÷ssel, C. June 25. Scrubbers &c.-In a centrifugal gas-washer or dust-separator, blast-furnace or like gas is directed through the apparatus by means of a series of rotating blades, the dust and like impurities being driven by centrifugal force to the periphery and removed by a separate system of rotating helical blades, which convey the impurities together with any washing-liquid in the opposite direction to the flow of the gas. In one form, the gas enters at E and is directed through the casing by means of helical blades l mounted on a drum B. Water under pressure, either alone or together with compressed air or other gas, is introduced through a nozzle m on to the peripheral blades q and flows together with the dust impurities in opposite direction to the gas current. In another form, the casing is divided into compartments by means of disks mounted on a central axle, the blades for directing the flow of the gas being attached to the disks. In a third form, especially adapted for high speed of rotation, the gas enters a hollow rotating body provided with apertures opening into compartments arranged either in parallel or in series and formed by means of disks ; in this case no independent blades are used for directing the flow of the gas. Instead of water, other washing-liquids may be used; sulphurous acid, for example, may be employed to eliminate sulphuretted hydrogen.
Patent GB-190620145-A (GB)
Title: Reversible Rotary Turbine Engine.
Inventor: MACINDOE JOHN FRANKLIN
Filed: 1906-09-10
Granted: 1907-10-10
Abstract: 20,145. MacIndoe, J. F., and McGlynn, P. T. Sept. 10. Impact-wheels.-A reversible engine is obtained by providing a disk with several rings of buckets, the buckets of alternate rings having opposite inclinations, and by arranging valves to admit steam to those rings adapted to give rotation in the required direction. Fig. 5 shows the bucket drum J adjacent to the steam-chest D; and Fig. 3 is a section on line 33 of Fig. 5 and shows in the upper half the buckets J' for forward travel, and in the lower half the buckets J<2> for reversing. The steamchest D communicates with four cylindrical chambers K through ports N<1> controlled by sliding valves N', Fig. 4, which are reciprocated to effect cut-off by link-work from the eccentric O<6>, Fig. 5. In each cylinder K are two sets of ports establishing communication with the nozzles K<3>, K<4>, and one or other of these sets is closed by lugs L' or L<3> on the spindle L, according to the set of nozzles to be energized. These reversing-valve spindles are operated simultaneously by levers M, and a third set of lugs L<4> is provided for balancing and fitting purposes. Special seats may be arranged for the valve lugs. To avoid back pressures, separate annular exhaust chambers D<2>, D<3> are arranged, communicating with the exhaust pipe R through a separator and check-valve chamber Q. The buckets J<1> exhaust through ports F into the annulus D<3> connected with the part Q<3> of the separator. The ports Q<4> leading to the exhaust pipe are normally closed by spring-pressed valves S. Ports G, formed in ribs cast integrally with the cylindrical wails, lead the exhaust from the buckets J', when the engine is reversed, to the outer annulus D<2> which is connected with the compartment Q' of the separator. The ridges on the drum between the buckets are provided with lateral and circumferential spring- pressed packing-bars.
Patent GB-190622502-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Variable Speed Sliding Gear Transmission Gearing.
Inventor: WINTON ALEXANDER
Filed: 1906-10-11
Granted: 1907-04-04
Abstract: 22,502. Winton, A., and Anderson, H. B. Oct. 11. Variable-speed gearing; link - work. -Relates to an arrangement of levers for operating a sliding-wheel changespeed gear, specially adapted for use on motor-vehicles. The engine shaft 1 is connected through a clutch in a casing 2 to a driving-shaft 3, which carries a fast gear-wheel 4 and a clutch member 11. A countershaft 5 carries fast gear-wheels 9 &c. and a sliding wheel 6 adapted to engage the wheel 4. A driven shaft 7 in line with the shaft 3 carries, besides the usual sliding wheels, a combined toothed wheel 8 and clutch member 10 adapted to engage the wheel 9 and the membar 11, respectively. A lever 12, rocking about a fixed pivot 13, is connected at one end to the wheel 6 and is provided at the other end with a pin and roller 17 working in a slot 16 in a plate 15. The plate 15 is rigidly secured to a sliding rod 18 together with an arm 21 extending to the wheel 8. When the rod 18 is moved to the left, the wheels 8, 9 are brought into mesh and the pin 17 comes between parallel sides of the slot 16, locking the wheel 6 in gear position. On moving the rod 18 to the right, the members 10, 11 come into engagement, and the pin 17, being struck by the plate 15, is carried with it and drops into a poc ket 20. The wheel 6 and shaft 5 are thus thrown out during the direct drive
Patent GB-190624665-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Chimney-holders for Oil and like Lamps.
Inventor: HALL GEORGE A
Filed: 1906-11-03
Granted: 1907-02-28
Abstract: 24,665. Hall, G. A. Nov. 3. Chimney holders.-Oil burners are provided with arms 9, hinged on horizontal axes for securely holding the chimney from the inside after it has been placed between the spring tongs 7 as usual. The lower end of the arms 9 engage with oblique slots 23 in a slide 17 by means of which the arms are actuated. A slot 18 accommodates the wicktube, and is made. longer than the width of the same so as to allow of the adjustment of the slide. The slide is pressed down by a spring 16 on to a plate 13, and the surfaces of contact are roughened to retain the device in any set position. The device is operated by gripping lugs 19 with the fingers. A slot 20 in one of said lugs fits the wickraising spindle. The arms 9 are bent as at 11 to fit .the shape of the chimney.
Patent GB-190626464-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Surface Apparatus for Heating and Cooling Fluids.
Inventor: BERGMANN THEODOR
Filed: 1906-11-22
Granted: 1907-06-13
Abstract: 26,464. Bergmann, T. Nov. 22. Heating gases and liquids.-Surface apparatus for heating and cooling fluids and for condensing steam, applicable as a motor-car radiator, comprises a series of rimmed trays a, a' secured together to form elements having intercommunicating apertures b, b<1>, Figs. 1 and 2, arranged so as to cause the fluid to separate into two streams in passing into one element and again to unite in flowing therefrom, or vice versa. In the construction shown in plan in Fig. 4, the non-coincident inlets and outlets b, b<1> for each element are equal in number.
Patent GB-190628641-A (GB)
Title: Self Fastening Roofing, Hip and Angle Tiles.
Inventor: EXLEY ARTHUR ARROWSMITH
Filed: 1906-12-15
Granted: 1907-05-09
Abstract: 28,641. Exley, A. A. Dec. 15. Roofing-tiles.-Hip or angle tiles A are formed with shoulders A<1>, adapted to engage corresponding shoulders B<1> on the adjacent roofing-tiles B, and hanging-nibs C. The tiles A are supported without the use of nails, and can be readily removed and replaced in case of breakage.
Patent GB-190701251-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Pointing Telescopes for Ordnance, applicable also for use as Range-finders.
Inventor: NETTO MARIO DA SILVEIRA
Filed: 1907-01-17
Granted: 1907-12-19
Abstract: 1251. Netto, M. da S. Jan. 19, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Telescopes; telemeters. -Coloured light for the illumination of cross-lines a' ruled or formed on a glass disk A in a known way is obtained by interposing a coloured glass disk D between the disk and the usual lamp E. A disk ruled with lines for telemetrical purposes may be similarly illuminated.
Patent GB-190703785-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gyrostatic Apparatus.
Inventor: MORRISON JOHN TODD
Filed: 1907-02-15
Granted: 1908-02-13
Abstract: 3785. Morrison, J. T. Feb. 15. Gyroscopic apparatus; horizons, artificial.-A hollow bowl B, mounted in gimbals, carries a gyrostat D by means of a ball-and-socket or like joint E. The bowl is rotated by an electric or other motor and the gyrostat, which is gripped by pivoted levers F, rotates with it till a certain speed is reached, when centrifugal action causes the ends of the levers to move out. The gyrostat being then released rotates freely. Its upper surface L can be adapted for use as an artificial horizon, being viewed therefor through transparent portions of an airtight cover K.
Patent GB-190707651-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Insulators for Electric Conductors
Inventor: CLARK WALTER GORDON
Filed: 1907-03-30
Granted: 1907-10-24
Abstract: 7651. Lake, H. H., [Clark, W. G.]. March 30. Insulators; canductors, supports for.-Conductors are fixed to insulators in such a way as to be capable of slight lateral or vertical sway by placing the conductor 13 in the insulator groove 11 and securing it there by clamp, 14, shown in detail in Fig. 4 and furnished with rounded portions 15, which engage so as to be capable of rocking in corresponding sockets 16 in the insulator. A wire band 18 may be placed in a groove 20 in the insulator and attached to eyes 19 on the clamps so as to further secure them. The clamps may be made with projecting noses 22, as shown in Fig. 7, and these may be rounded so as to engage corresponding sockets on the insulator ; or they may be broadened and made concave so as to fit against the convex side of the insulator. By using wedge-shaped clamps engaging with wedge-shaped sockets, a device allowing vertical movement only is obtained, and the clamps may be connected as before with tie wires. In another modification, the clamps are rounded at both ends, so that the halves of each clamp when placed together produce an ovoid ; or the clamp may have concave lips engaging with the convex top of the insulator; or the lips on the clamps may be formed at the bottom of depending feet 40, as shown in Fig. 17. As shown in Figs. 19 and 20, the clamps 42 have jaws 43 for gripping the wire 13, and also foot-pieces 44 with off-sets 45 to which the binding-wires 46 are secured.
Patent GB-190711462-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Meat Slicing Machines.
Inventor: ROEST ARIE
Filed: 1907-05-16
Granted: 1907-10-03
Abstract: 11,462. Roest, A. May 16. Guards.-A guard for the rotary circular knife a of a meat-slicing machine consists of a curved bar m adjustably mounted a little behind and in advance of the cutting-edge on a bracket d, attached to the bearing standard b, and on another bracket j attached to the frame c of the machine. The bracket d is adjustably mounted on the standard b by means of screws e passing through oblong holes s g, and ends in a cylindrical bored part d<2>, in which the end of the bar mis adjustably secured by a screw. The bracket j is adjustably attached to the frame c in the same way as the bracket d is attached to the standard b, and the lower end of the bar m is adjustably secured in the cylindrical bored part j<1>by means of the screw p. The guard may be attached to the swinging arms of a swing- ing circular knife by adjustably securing one end to the arms by means of a bracket and securing the other end on a bolt passing through the handle.
Patent GB-190713267-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fluid Pressure Percussive Rock Drills
Inventor: MCFARLANE DUNCAN LAREN
Filed: 1907-06-07
Granted: 1908-01-23
Abstract: 13,267. Macfarlane, D. L., Mahaffey, E. B., Neal, C. L., and Jenks, E. W. June 7. Rock drills.-A rock drill of the type having an enlarged hollow head or expansion chamber 21 at one end, and a forward end reduced to pass through the chamber 7 to strike the tool, has the ports leading to the annular space 27 some distance from the end, so that part of the rear stroke is effected by cushioned air. The air or steam is admitted through a three-way valve 31, which may be turned by a handle to allow air to pass either through the port 32 into the cylinder, or through both ports 32, 33. The port 33 is connected by a passage 16 and chamber 17 with the hollow piston-rod 41 of a feed - bar, from which the fluid may be exhausted by allowing the groove in the valve connected to atmosphere to engage with the port 33. Fluid passes into the chamber 27, and in the position shown passes through ports 23 in an annular groove in the piston into the interior of the piston, which is driven out. When the ports 23 reach the chamber 9, fluid is exhausted from behind the piston, which is returned until the port 32 is uncovered, by the fluid compressed by the shoulder 26 in the forward stroke. The exhaust may pass through the tube 10, which may be plugged when not required, or through holes 13 in the bush 12 to blow out grit and chips ; the bush is shrunk into its place. In a modified form the valve may turn in the cylinder head.
Patent GB-190721947-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means and Apparatus for Extruding Heated Metals and Alloys.
Filed: 1907-10-04
Granted: 1908-10-05
Abstract: 21,947. Sanders, S., Dean, J. W., and Extruded Metals Co. Oct. 4. Squirting.-A metal-squirting press has means for centring the billet and working parts, and for minimizing friction between the dummy d and the mandrel ; the mandrel is formed with a bulb at its end and may be arranged eccentrically with respect to the die ; means are also provided for withdrawing the mandrel so that a tube with part of its length closed or with a solid end may be produced. The dummy d and die e are provided with inclined or curved edges to centre the suitably-shaped billet a, and the dummy may have the portion g, Fig. 5, of the hole through it tapered to minimize friction with the mandrel n. For centring the working parts, the container has a bevelled end v engaging a similar recess in the cross-head y. The mandrel has a bulb t to stretch the squirted tube, and the mandrel is connected to an auxiliary cylinder by means of which it may be withdrawn for the above-mentioned purpose.
Patent GB-190800140-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with Fixed Distributors for Filter Beds and the like.
Inventor: HAM FREDERIC GEORGE SISON
Filed: 1908-01-02
Granted: 1908-12-17
Abstract: 140. Ham, F. G. S. Jan. 2. Spray-producers and spreaders. - Relates to spraying and distributing apparatus for filterbeds, sewerage, and waterworks &c., in which the nozzles on the pipes are surmounted by a semicircular arm carrying a spreader or baffle-plate, and consists in forming the nozzles on, or as part of the middle rings of expansion joints, and in constructing the nozzles with a conoidal exterior surface adapted to receive the corresponding base of the spreader arm. The nozzle 1, Fig. 1, forms part of a middle distance-piece 2, which covers the ends of the main 3, but it may form part of, or be attached to the main, forming an expansion joint. The bore of the nozzle is circular, or three or four sided, and the walls are either parallel or tapered. The outside is conoidal and may have a shoulder 8. On this coned part is fitted a socket 9, which is provided with arms 10 carrying a bearing 11. The arms 10 are chamfered to lessen obstruction to the spray, and a screwed spindle 12 passes through the bearing 11, which is provided with one or two adjusting-nuts or other means whereby the spreader plate 14 may be raised or lowered relatively to the nozzle 1. The spreader may be flat or conical, the sides of the cone being either straight, convex, concave, hyperbolic, or parabolic ; or a part of the cone may be absent. Two or more cones may be attached to the spindle in such a way that a portion of the jet is deflected at the lower baffle, the remainder passing through holes to the higher cones. The spreader plate may be polygonal, as shown in Figs. 5 and 7; or it may be stepped, as shown in Fig. 8, or hollow, as in Fig. 9. The surface of the spreader may be stepped, corrugated, milled, grooved, or provided with recesses and projections ; or it may have an upturned or downturned edge, which is plain, scalloped, toothed, serrated, or otherwise shaped.
Patent GB-190800542-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Box-bearings.
Inventor: CHRISTENSON ALGOT LEVIN
Filed: 1908-01-09
Granted: 1908-03-12
Abstract: 542. Christenson, A. Z. Jan. 10, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Supporting or mounting bearings.-A bearing for the vertical spindle of a centrifugal separator &c. is rendered yielding by means of a continuous band d spring, folded as shown in the Figure, the parts a being approximately tangential to the bearing d, and the parts b substantially radial. The spring is free to slide against the bearing d at the points of contact.
Patent GB-190804138-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method and Apparatus for Indicating and Recording the Rise and Fall of the Tide.
Inventor: FIELD ARTHUR MOSTYN
Filed: 1908-02-24
Granted: 1909-02-11
Abstract: 4138. Field, A. M., and Cust, H. E. Purey-. Feb. 24. Water levels, indicating &c.-Apparatus for indicating and recording the rise and fall of the tide, by means of a tube connected to a pressure gauge and a source of compressed air, is provided with means whereby a continuous slow efflux of the air is produced at the open end of the tube. Compressed air from a reservoir a passes to a flexible tube d, which is anchored at the bottom of the water, through a water gauge c. The air enters at the bottom of the gauge c and passes upwards through the water in bubbles which are visible. By means of a reducing-valve b, the air supply can be adjusted so that the air passes through the gauge very slowly. A branch pipe f connects the tube d with a pressure gauge, consisting of a tube g dipping into mercury or other liquid in a closed chamber h. A continuous record may be obtained by means of a float i, stylus j, and record-drum k driven by clock-work &c.
Patent GB-190804582-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Expansion Glands.
Inventor: MORISON DONALD BARNS
Filed: 1908-02-29
Granted: 1909-01-28
Abstract: 4582. Morison, D. B. Feb. 29. Expansion joints.-An expansion joint for pipes containing steam, which is constantly or intermitttently at a pressure less than atmospheric, is formed by flaring the end of one of the pipes a into a cone c, placing in it a packing-ring e, and keeping the ring immersed in water maintained, for vertical pipes, at a constant level by a pipe g, Fig. 2. A weighted ring m or springs may bear on the packing-ring. For horizontal pipes a double cone is formed and two packing-rings e, e<1>, Fig. 3, pressed apart by springs n, are used ; or the outer ring e<1> may be replaced by an ordinary stuffing-box. The Provisional Specification states also that, where the pressure is at times above atmospheric, an additional packing-ring may be used, forced by the internal pressure against wedging surfaces.