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Patent GB-190516833-A (GB)
Title: A Reversible Metal Tramway Rail Lip for Curves
Inventor: KENWAY WILLIAM EDWARD
Filed: 1905-08-19
Granted: 1906-05-31
Abstract: 16,833. Kenway, W. E. Aug. 19. Rails for tramways and light railways are fitted with renewable metal lips c at curves in the track. The lips c have bearing-surfaces f, f and therefore may be reversed when worn, by removal of the connecting-boltsd. A projection c' extending along the whole length, or at intervals along the length of the lip, bears underneath the head of the rail and prevents the lip.from rising above the surface of the rail head. A packing-strip e is interposed between the lip and rail head. In a modified form, the projections c' form washers round each bolt-hole, the packing strip e extends under, and forms a seating for the lower end of the lip, which may have four wearing-surfaces and have its curvature reversed when two of the surfaces are worn out. Specifications No. 4716, A.D. 1878, No. 1634, A.D. 1880, No. 18,816, A.D. 1894, No. 23,032, A.D. 1903, and No. 2518, A.D. 1905, are referred to.
Patent GB-190521790-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Machine for Centrally Punching and Spacing Holes in Leather Straps, and for like purposes
Inventor: WESTON BENJAMIN SAMUEL
Filed: 1905-10-26
Granted: 1905-12-21
Abstract: 21,790. Weston, B. S., and Wilton, H. S. Oct. 26. Punching and perforating machines for straps &c. -In a machine for punching holes in straps at regular intervals, and for like purposes, the punch G is carried by a vertical slide B, operated by an eccentric D which is rotated about the pivot F by a hand-lever E. Upon the lever E being raised as far as possible, the punch G is withdrawn from the work S<1> and a pin E<2> strikes a pivoted lever V, thereby causing a finger Y, attached to the lever V, to engage the last hole punched and advance the work an amount regulated by a stop X. Rubber springs Z, Z' are provided to bring the feed mechanism back to its normal position. The strap S<1> is fed forward between two guides I which are connected by pins K passing through slots L to levers M pivoted below the table at N. The pins K are also connected by rods R to a point S on a slide O shown in dotted lines. The guides I may be moved apart by the action of a hand-lever U which draws back the slide O. A spring T moves the slide O in the opposite direction and so closes the guides I upon the work. The brass disk H' upon which the punch G descends may be raised from its socket by pressure upon a knob H', which is connected with it underneath by a rocking lever. To provide for lateral adjustment, the punch G is provided with a notched projection G', Fig. 3, which engages a projection on the punch-bar B and enables the punch to be rocked laterally and clamped in the required position by screws G<2>. A shoot G<3> allows the punchings to fall clear of the strap.
Patent GB-190525150-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Boilers.
Inventor: VOGT HENRIK CHRISTIAN
Filed: 1905-12-04
Granted: 1906-07-12
Abstract: 25,150. Vogt, H. C., and Dorph, H. G. Dec. 4. Locomotive boilers; fire-boxes.-The water-tube fire-box of a locomotive boiler is so constructed as to avoid strains due to unequal heating and also to maintain the water above the fire-box at a higher level than that in the barrel of the boiler, which may consequently possess an undiminished steam space. As shown in sectional elevation in Fig. 1, the sides of the fire-box consist of tubes t, t<1>, t', arranged either >-shaped or as shown, opening at both ends into the front portion b, which is stayed in the usual manner and provided with hand-holes p. A series of tubes T extend from the tubeplate P to the water space b, their effect being to increase the amount of water above the fire-box, the flange E serving to retain such water.
Patent GB-190600609-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Watering Plants.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1906-01-09
Granted: 1906-06-28
Abstract: 609. Thompson, W. P., [Hayes, A. W.]. Jan. 9. No Patent granted (Sealingfee not paid). Nozzles.-A nozzle for use in watering the roots of plants consists of a pointed tube o fitted with a conical plug or valve q<1> controlled by means of a screwed rod q passing through a bracket s. In a simple form, the plug fits the main tube and has to be raised above the inlet branch.
Patent GB-190625143-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Multiple-way Electrical Switches.
Inventor: LUNDBERG ANDREAS PETER
Filed: 1906-11-08
Granted: 1907-07-11
Abstract: 25,143. Lundberg, A. P., Lundberg, G. C., and Lundberg, P. A. Nov. 8. Switches.-Relates to the construction of multiple way tumbler switches. The contact-arms are independently pivoted and are operated by the lever, the supporting-bridge for the ball having a number of cusps to serve as guides. The lever must be returned to the off position between each successive operation. In the construction for a four-way switch, shown in Figs. 1, 2, and 3, the contact-arms b, c, d, e are independently pivoted in lugs g carried on the bridge h, and have heels i adapted to be engaged by the end j of the lever a. The bridge is provided with any desired number of cusps n to act as guides. The quick-break springs a<3> are secured to the heels, and also to hooks a<4> carried by a plate a<5> fitted in the well. The contacts are cross-connected to give any desired combination. In the form shown, according to the switch operated, two lamps may be lighted separately in parallel, or in series. Specification No. 3328, A.D. 1904, is referred to.
Patent GB-190626276-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Disinfecting of Articles and Destruction of Wood Worms, Parasitic Larvae and the like
Inventor: NILSSON AXEL RUDOLF
Filed: 1906-11-20
Granted: 1907-03-14
Abstract: 26,276. Nilsson, A. R. Nov. 25, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Disinfecting.-Articles are disinfected, and wood worms and moth and other parasitic larvµ destroyed, by subjecting the articles in a closed vessel to a vacuum for at least forty-five minutes, to remove air from the interstices, and then admitting carbon disulphide vapour or other suitable disinfectant.
Patent GB-190628941-A (GB)
Title: Improvements appertaining to Motor-car Tail Lamp Devices
Inventor: GREENWOOD JAMES WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-12-19
Granted: 1907-11-14
Abstract: 28,941. Greenwood, J. W., aud Brown, D. E. Dec. 19. Velocipede lamps ; lighting vehicles, systems of.- In a tell-tale device for electric incandescent motorcar tail lamps, an electro-magnet k with a spring armature k<1> is arranged in the circuit of the tail lamp a. When the lamp fails, the armature k<1> closes a switch l of a lamp g or other signalling- device in view of the driver, a .switch d, conveniently placed on the steering-handle c, is arranged in parallel with the switch l to turn the lamp g on independently of the electro-magnet k, either' for the purpose of testing the lamp g or for obtaining a light for inspecting the lubricators or other parts. To facilitate the latter operation, instead of mounting the lamp g and the electro-magnet k in the same casing f on the dash-board, the lamp g may be mounted on a separate fitting which may also carry the switch d.
Patent GB-190701330-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Awakening Persons by Means of an Electric Shock.
Inventor: HORNUNG ABRAHAM
Filed: 1907-01-18
Granted: 1908-01-16
Abstract: 1330. Hornung, A., and Sperling, I. Jan. 18. Belts.-An appliance for administering an electric shock at a definite time, which is used for awakening persons, comprises contact-plates 2 held in position by a belt or band 1 and connected in circuit with a battery 4, inductor 5, and clock 6. The battery and clock may be carried on the person if desired ; or, according to the Provisional Specification, the circuit may be closed by hand.
Patent GB-190704204-A (GB)
Title: Automatic Discharging Device
Inventor: KOPF THEODOR
Filed: 1907-02-20
Granted: 1907-05-02
Abstract: 4204. Kopf, T. Feb. 20. Door opening and closing apparatus.-The discbarging-doors e, f forming the side walls of a railway wagon or other receptacle are mounted so as to be raised and moved aside by the load when the retaining-bolts are withdrawn and to close automatically when the load is discharged. The doors e, f are provided with guide-rollers l, adapted to move on rails m and on inclined rails i fixed to the side of the vehicle, so that, as the doors are moved aside by the load, the centre of gravity of the doors, indicated at x, is raised, and the weight of the doors operates automatically to close them when the load is discharged. The doors are secured by spring bolts n, o connected to cranks q, r on shafts s, t which are operated to release the doors by handles u, v. Stops are provided to prevent the door from reaching a vertical position when moving outwards.
Patent GB-190710622-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Cartridge Feeds for Fire-arms.
Inventor: CAREY ARTHUR BASIL
Filed: 1907-05-07
Granted: 1908-05-07
Abstract: 10,622. Carey, A. B. May 7. Machine guns.-The cartridge-feed device comprises movable carriers G provided with rows of clips of cartridges F at right-angles to their surfaces and disposed on drums H connected by springs H<4> with concentric drums H<3>. The drums H<3> are operated by the recoil of the barrel A by means of ratchets H<5>, pawls A<2>, and arms A<1> ; meanwhile the drums H are retained by means of stops H<8> and arms L, connected to a crank I<5> on the spindles I<1>, so that the coiled springs H' are strained. After five recoils, five being the number of cartridges in a clip, one arm L is moved away from a stop H<8>, and the drum H, with the cartridge carrier G, is moved forward by the springs H' into position for the next row of clips. Ratchet gears H<6> prevent the drums H from moving backwards. The cartridges are fed by levers I and springs J. The re-setting of the apparatus is performed by the fifth recoil by means of arms I<3> on the spindles I' which at the right moment are brought into engagement with lugs A3 on the barrel by means of springs K. In a modification, a ratchet-wheel operated by the recoil of the barrel operates a cam which throws a trigger into engagement. One drum is discharged wholly, and then the other, or preferably rows of each are discharged alternately. The transferring of the action from one side to the other may be performed by hand or automatically. A slide P provided with a frame p<1> and handle p<2> is adapted to be moved by hand to right or left for depressing either end of a spring N and thereby locking and unlocking arms I<6> on the spindles I<1>. A slide Q having lengths of square section fitting correspondingly-shaped sockets Q<3> is adapted to be reciprocated automatically by the arms I<6> and to act in a manner similar to the slide P. The drum bearings have pivoted members H<9> to allow of the removal of the drums H. Instead of carriers disposed around - drums H, straight carriers adapted to be moved by projections on these drums may be used. The feed of the carriers may be by gravity. Watch springs are stated to make convenient carriers. A mechanism to cut off or support the row of cartridges immediately above the one being fired may be provided. The latest designs of rifle cut-off wouldbe suitable or clips and operating mechanism such as described in Specification No, 14,194, A.D, 1906, may be employed, each clip, however, being provided with one arm only. The clips on the carriers are preferably spaced so that two carriers may be packed up, as shown in Fig. 8. A convenient fastening for the clips, which enables them to be attached and detached rapidly, comprises a socket F<1> on the clip and spring-pressed bolts R<3> on the carriers. In modifications, clips S are provided for receiving the clips F, and are secured to the carrier by riveting or otherwise.
Patent GB-190712462-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sockets for Electrical Purposes
Inventor: LAWLEY-PINCHING EDWARD
Filed: 1907-05-29
Granted: 1908-05-07
Abstract: 12,462. Pinching, E. Lawley-, and Walton, W. H. May 29. Switches.-A water-tight socket is constructed with an outer casing A containing a central insulating-mass in which four sockets are symmetrically disposed ; two of the sockets c are of ordinary construction, and two contain plugs pressed outwards by springs. Above the central insulating-mass is a revoluble cover M, in which are two holes X. This cover engages the outer casing by means of a flange P, and is held upwards by spring slips W. Round the circumference of the cover M passes a spiral spring which rotates the cover into its normal position, in which the holes X are occupied by the spring-pressed plugs of the central insulation ; when the external plug is inserted, it presses in the internal plugs, and the cover is then rotated against the action of the spiral spring until the plug may be inserted in the live sockets c.
Patent GB-190715371-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Atomizers and the like
Inventor: ELKIN FREDERICK DAVID
Filed: 1907-07-04
Granted: 1908-10-05
Abstract: 15,371. Elkin, F. D., and Lucas, O. D. July 4. Spray burners. -Apparatus for spraying liquids, such as liquid fuel for furnaces and the like, comprises a number of separate bent capillary tubes mounted on a rotatable frame. Fig. 1 shows the tubes a mounted on a rotatable support b carried by the spindle d. Fig. 3 shows the vaporizer applied to the carburettor of an internal - combustion engine. The tubes are mounted on the support b, which may be provided with wings k, siren holes or turbine blades, which are acted upon by the passing current of air. Rotation may also be imparted by gearing. The liquid is fed to the chamber f, from which the tubes a lead, by means of the pipe i.
Patent GB-190719887-A (GB)
Title: Anti-slipping Device for Road Vehicle Wheels.
Inventor: MARTIN THOMAS CHARLES
Filed: 1907-09-05
Granted: 1908-01-23
Abstract: 19,887. Martin, T. C. Sept. 12, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Tyres, pneumatic &c.- Non-skidding devices of the chain type comprise flexible road - engaging members provided with swivels so that they can rotate bodily on the tyre. In the form shown, the devices comprise chains 5 arranged transversely across the tyre and connected by swivels 6 to the ends of spring yokes 8, which are provided with rubber or other coverings 11 and can creep on the felloes between the spokes of the wheel. The swivels 6 may be arranged between links of the chains, and the yokes may be bent to conform with the cross-section of the felloes. The chains may have flexible coverings to prevent injury to the tyre.
Patent GB-190723835-A (GB)
Title: Improvements appertaining to the Winding of Yarns or Threads of Fibrous Substances.
Inventor: WRIGHT FRANK
Filed: 1907-10-29
Granted: 1908-07-23
Abstract: 23,835. Wright, F. Oct. 29. Winding and reeling machines.-Yarn and thread winding and reeling machines are provided with a device for preventing delivery if aright-handed cop or the like is inadvertently put in the machine instead of a left-handed cop, or vice versa. A blade g, Figs. 1 and 2, having serrations h inclined at an angle of about 45 degrees is placed near the path of the yarn a which is being unwound from the cop b so that it only deforms the ballooning portion f of the thread if the cop is of the correct hand k, while if the cop is of the wrong hand p, it catches and breaks the thread. The device may he adapted to single cops. The serrated blades may be variously shaped and variously adjustable. The arrangement may be adapted to reeling-machines.
Patent GB-190725107-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Engines and Pumps.
Inventor: HEPBURN WILLIAM JOSEPH
Filed: 1908-02-21
Granted: 1908-09-17
Abstract: 25,107. Hepburn, W. J., and Dalgleish, W. A. J. Feb. 21, 1908. Movable-abutment type, with abutments sliding outwardly. The abutment E of a rotary engine is actuated from a cam R on the main shaft D, which contacts with a roller Q on a lever P. This lever is attached to a link O, and, when operated by the cam, causes the rock - shaft M to rock and the abutment to rise to allow the piston B, fixed to the disk C on the shaft D, to pass. Two ports F, G are provided, one on either side of the abutment, to act as inlet or outlet ports according to the direction of working of the engine. A valve casing S containing a double hollow piston communicates at one side with both ports, at the other side with the inlet port U, and at the end with the exhaust. By moving the double piston along the cylinder S, one of the two ports is placed in communication with the inlet U and the other with the exhaust, so that the movement of this piston valve reverses the engine. The inlet port U is connected to the steam supply by a control piston valve H working on a spindle V which carries a roller operated by a cam W on the main shaft. In the position shown the valve is closed, but the cam W operates to open the valve once per revolution, the spring 2 afterwards reclosing it, thus cutting off steam. The cam W has a segmental slot, in which a pin on the boss 8 of the shaft works to drive the cam. On reversal, the pin traverses the slot and drives the cam from the other end, thus altering the timing of the valve opening in the required manner. The abutment may be controlled by fluid pressure by a suitable Corliss or other valve opening steam and exhaust alternately to two ends of a cylinder containing a piston attached to the abutment, the valve being connected to the main shaft. When the engine is used as an internal-combustion engine, the charge may be compressed by a similar engine acting as a pump, with an intermediate highpressure reservoir if necessary, and almost identical means may be used for controlling the inlet of the mixture except that the cut-off takes place at about one-sixteenth to one-eighth of the stroke. The only additional mechanism would be a sparking- device of any known type and the necessary cooling- jackets. One valve may be used for both controlling and reversing, and this valve may be operated by fluid pressure ; the disk C may carry more than one piston, and two engines may be coupled up to the same shaft and run on the compound system or with a third on the same shaft, worked as a pump, for the condenser. [Reference has been directed under Section 7 of Patents &c. Act, 1907, to Specifications No. 13,544, A.D. 1893, No. 8004, A.D. 1898, No. 995, A.D. 1899, No. 3946, A.D. 1900, No. 17,825, A.D. 1901, No. 28,854, A.D. 1902, and No. 6517, A.D. 1905.]
Patent GB-190727543-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Springs particularly applicable to the Manufacture of Electric Incandescence Lamps.
Inventor: GIMINGHAM EDWARD ALFRED
Filed: 1907-12-13
Granted: 1908-08-20
Abstract: 27,543. Gimingham, E. A. Dec. 13. Springs.-Helical or other similar springs, particularly of a delicate character and adapted as tension springs for filaments of electric incandescent lamps, are made from fibres of glass, quartz, or other refractory vitreous material. The fibre is formed to the required shape by winding on a suitable former of metal or other material, which is kept at a temperature sufficient to soften the fibre; or alternatively, the fibre itself may be heated, for example by conducting the operation in a closed space, the former being kept cool by water circulation &c. The Figure shows a method of forming helical springs. A platinum mandrel a is fixed axially in a cylinder b of copper &c. secured to a shaft c, which is rotated by a clock-work or other motor d. The cylinder b is heated by a Bunsen burner e supported on an adjustable pedestal f, and is preferably insulated from the shaft c by a non- conductor of heat g. The fibre is secured at one end to the mandrel a, as by means of a hole a<1>, and the spring may be formed automatically by attaching a small weight h to the fibre, and by inclining the mandrel a. To allow of ready disconnexion, the shaft c is detachably coupled to the motor shaft d<1>, and is journaled in a bearing c' having a removable cap. The necessary pitch may be given to the fibre in winding, by a travelling guide, or by a screw cut on the mandrel. The two operations, namely forming the fibre and forming the spring, may be combined in one, as for example by giving a rotary and axial motion to a mandrel &c., to which a point of a molten mass of quartz &c. has been attached.
Patent GB-190800589-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Air Ships.
Inventor: TOZER JANE
Filed: 1908-07-08
Granted: 1909-07-01
Abstract: 589. Tozer, J., Tozer, C. J., and Foot, I. July 8. Aerial machines with aerostats; aeroplanes; aerostats; cars; launching and landing; steering and balancing. - An air - ship comprises a pair of superposed aerostats separated by an air space which is adapted to accommodate the shaft of the propelling- screw, a number of fixed elevating - planes, and a pair of supporting-planes when out of use. There is further provided a collapsible vertical plane for setting the vessel on a lateral course, pivoted horizontal and vertical steering-planes, an anchoring-device, a water-ballast tank, and a tube for directing missiles. Each semicylindrical aerostat A comprises a framework of longitudinal and lateral tubes B, C over which the fabric is stretched, an extra thickness of fabric being provided near the conical or like ends. The sections are secured together by a framework so as to leave an air space D between them, the valveconnected gas compartments of each section being connected by tubes traversing the space D. A safety-valve E can be operated by a cord which passes through a gas-tight flue F extending through the aerostats. The shaft K of the propelling-screw G is driven by a belt H running in the flue F. The supporting-planes M', Fig. 5, are of goldbeaters' skin &c. extending between transverse tubes M, which slide in tubes L fixed to the framework. These planes are adapted to be withdrawn from the space D, when desired, by means of running tackle operated from the car V. Two or more inclined planes N are fixed in the fore part of the space D and serve to correct the dip caused by the drive of the propeller. An elevating-plane 0 is pivoted at the bow and is manipulated by cords &c. attached to arms O<1> secured to the plane. Vertical rudders P are adapted to lie flat against the side of the air-ship, or to be brought out at right-angles thereto. Two fixed blades Q serve to keep the ship normally head to wind, but to counteract their effect when it is desired to set the ship on a lateral course, a plane R can be unwound from a roller R<1>. The ship is supported on the ground by springed swivelling wheels S<1> mounted on the skeleton frame S, and is anchored by a central screw T which allows it to assume a head-to-wind position. Beneath the car V are a storage space and a water-ballast tank U, subdivided to break oscillation and fitted with a valve adapted to eject a given quantity of water. Missiles may be dropped through a tube X.
Patent GB-190803078-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Ordnance.
Inventor: DAWSON ARTHUR TREVOR
Filed: 1908-02-11
Granted: 1908-11-12
Abstract: 3078. Dawson, A. T., and Buckham, G. T. Feb. 11. Ordnance breech mechanism; field carriages.- Relates to mountings of the kind which may be taken to pieces for transport purposes, and consists in a device for preventing the opening or closing of the breech unless the piston-rod of the recoil apparatus is properly connected to the gun. Fig. 2 shows an end view of the gun A to which is attached a bracket A<2>, which can be connected by a nut b with the piston-rod B. A pivoted lever a', a<2>, a<3> has a projectionon its arm a<3> engaging a recess a<4> in the carrier arm A<3> when the nut b is in the disconnected position y. When the nut b is moved to the fully-connected position x, a projection b<1> thereon strikes the arm a<2> of the pivoted lever and releases the catch a<3>, thus enabling the breech to be opened or closed. The application of the invention to wedge breech-blocks is also described.