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Patent GB-190627942-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Thermal Storage or Apparatus for Utilizing the Heat of the Exhaust Steam of Steam Engines.
Filed: 1906-12-07
Granted: 1907-12-05
Abstract: 2 7 , 9 4 2. Maschinenfabrik Oerliken, W³thrich, G., and Stirnimann, E. Dec. 7. Heat-storing apparatus.-In regenerative accumulators for receiving an intermittent supply of exhaust steam from an engine and delivery steam continuously to a low-pressure turbine, a substance wbich changes its physical condition within the limits of the temperature of the steam is employed for absorbing and giving out heat alternately. Among the substances mentioned are naphthalene, beta-naphthol, and certain acetates or mixtures of acetates. As shown in Fig. 1, the material is contained in the double walls of the channels K. shown in section in Fig. 1<c>. Steam enters at A and is withdrawn at B. Water collecting at the bottom is pumped up to the highest trough by the pump P. When necessary, water is drawn off at H or admitted at Z. In a modification, concentric tubes surrounded by water are substituted for the channels K.
Patent GB-190703104-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Folding Boxes.
Inventor: HIGGINS WILLIAM
Filed: 1907-02-07
Granted: 1907-10-31
Abstract: 3104. Higgins, W., and Higgins, J. G., [trading as Higgins, J.]. Feb. 7. Fastenings, cord, for folding boxes. The box is secured by strings j, Fig. 1, with slip knots l passed through holes k in two opposite sides and holes k<1> in the corresponding bottom flaps g, the free ends being tied over the lid i at m.
Patent GB-190703161-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Carburetting Air for Internal Combustion Engines
Inventor: TOUZELIN CHARLES HIPPOLYTE
Filed: 1907-02-08
Granted: 1908-01-30
Abstract: 3161. Touzelin, C. H. Feb. 8, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Gas or explosive-vapour engines, carburetting and vaporizing in. In a spray carburettor, petroleum from a float-feed reservoir is heated to a temperature a little lower than the boiling point of the lighter constituents, is atomized in a heated chamber through which tha air for combustion passes, and is then carried by this air through a vaporizer on its way to the engine. The air for combustion enters the chamber c by the opening k, passes round the exhaust pipe a, over the full nozzle g in the chamber d, through the vaporizing-chamber h, and then to the engine. The nozzle g is supplied from the reservoir f through the passage e which, being in close proximity to the exhaust pipe a, serves to heat the fuel. An adjustable rod l with an oblique face serves to deflect the fuel against the hot pipe a and to regulate the supply to the engine. A window n of glass, mica, &c. enables the nozzle g to be seen. A spring-loaded, suctionoperated piston t serves to admit a supplementary supply of air through the ports z, y. Starting may be effected by (1) heating the vaporizer h, or (2) unscrewing the plug o and drawing off the heavy fuel and admitting petrol or benzine to the reservoir through the two-way cock p. After having started, the cock p is turned to open communication with the heavy-fuel reservoir again. If alcohol is used slight heating may be necessary. The supplementary-air piston t may be replaced by a valve or cock. To prevent the compression temperature from rising too high when heavy fuel is used, water, nearly boiling, is sucked through a nozzle close to, and in the same chamber as the nozzle g. The water supply may be controlled by a float, or by a mechanical device dependent upon the engine speed.
Patent GB-190705081-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Engines, Pumps and the like.
Inventor: PITTLER JULIUS WILHELM VON
Filed: 1907-03-02
Granted: 1908-03-02
Abstract: 5081. Pittler, J. W. von. March 2. Fixed-abutment type, with outwardly-sliding and axially sliding vanes actuated by cams. Grooves 12 are formed in the circumference or end of a cylindrical body 1, into which fit projections 13 on the casing. Vanes 2 sliding in slots in the cylindrical body are actuated by cam-surfaces so that openings in the vanes are brought into position to clear the said projections. The cam-surfaces 3, 4 may be formed on the ends of the casing, as shown in Fig. 1, and cause the vanes to slide axially; or may be arranged as shown in Fig. 4, the vanes s'iding radially. There may be only one camsurface, against which the vanes are held by fluidpressure, or otherwise. Such pressure may also be applied to prevent excessive friction between the vanes and the casing in the form shown in Fig. 1, owing to centrifugal force.
Patent GB-190709559-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Manufacture of Fluxes for Brazing.
Inventor: LAKE HAROLD WILLIAMSON
Filed: 1907-04-24
Granted: 1908-01-16
Abstract: 9559. Lake, H. W., [Strout, H. F., Bassett, J. C., and Parker, T. E.]. April 24. Brazing.-A flux for brazing consists of borax and boracic acid placed in about equal quantities in a vessel and heated until ebullition has ceased and the mass has solidified to about the consistency of chalk. The mass is then allowed to cool and is ground ready for use.
Patent GB-190712278-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Burnishing of Metal Tubes.
Inventor: EARLE JOHN
Filed: 1907-05-28
Granted: 1908-03-12
Abstract: 1 2 , 2 7 8. Earle, J. May 28. Burnishing by compression.-In a machine for burnishing metal tubes or rods, the tubes &c. are reciprocated between the tools, which consist of a pair of steel bars a having two or more burnishing- edges b so spaced that one or other of the edges is always in contact with a prominent part of the pattern, when ornamented tubes are being burnished, and consequently the tools do not sink into the crevices or ground of the pattern and rub away the sharp edge. For burnishing plain tubes, the tools may have single burnishing-edges. The tools, mounted in supports con the machine bed, are adjustable by means of packing-pieces e, and are pressed upon the tubes by springs f. The tubes gare gripped in chucks m on a cross-bead h which is reciprocated in any convenient manner, as by the crank and connecting-rod shown. Any ordinary device may be employed for giving, when desired, a partial rotation to the tubes. The device shown.consists of pinions n, o operated by a ratchet p and pawl q from a lever r pivoted to the machine-bed d, a partial rotation being given to the chucks m at every alteroate reciprocation of the cross-head. To avoid undue wear at any particular part of the burnishing-tools, they are mounted on slides s which are given a reciprocation transversely to the tubes by means of an eccentric t and levers u, driven by a shaft v, which is rotated from the belt pulley l. By arranging pairs of tools at suitable distances apart on the machine bed, any length of tube can be acted on with a short stroke of the cross-head, and two or more tubes can be operated on simultaneously.
Patent GB-190715021-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Treating or Handling Figs and other like Fruit.
Inventor: SOLARI JACQUES PETER
Filed: 1907-06-29
Granted: 1907-09-19
Abstract: 15,021. Solari, J. P. June 29. Preserving fruit.-In order to cleanse and sterilize 'figs and other fruit, they are dipped for a short time into boiling brine or sea-water and then, if desired, into warm salt water. They are afterwards exposed on sheets of cloth to the sun, and are finally packed in aluminium card boxes lined with vegetable parchment.
Patent GB-190716043-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fire-escapes
Inventor: JUNKER EMIL
Filed: 1907-07-12
Granted: 1908-04-02
Abstract: 16,043. Junker, E., and K³nne, E. July 12. Fire - escape type of apparatus. - A rope wound on a drum passes through a flexible tube having guiderollers, the rope, when free, being rewound by a spring so that it is ready for use again. The apparatus is contained in a casing provided with a glass pane which must be broken before the apparatus can be used. The linked tube 2, through which the rope passes over the rollers 3, has its end inserted in the opening 22 in the casing 21, which is then closed by a glass pane. To use the apparatus, the glass is broken and the tube turned into the position shown, while the belt at the end of the rope is fastened round the person escaping. As the rope unwinds, the rope drum drives the star-wheel 19 and its detent 20 which act as a brake. At the same time, the drum tensions a spring fixed to the axle 8. When the person reaches the ground and frees the end of the rope, the spring drives the drum 1 only, the ratchetwheel 11 slipping under its pawl, so that the rope is wound on to the drum and is again ready for use.
Patent GB-190722477-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or in connection with Sliding Drawers, and the like.
Inventor: PARKINSON JAMES
Filed: 1907-10-11
Granted: 1908-03-26
Abstract: 22,477. Parkinson, J. Oct. 11. Drawers. - A sliding drawer &c. is rondered dust-proof at the front by a rail E adapted to abut against the front A of the drawer or a rail G secured to it, when the drawer is closed. Interlocking tongues I, I<1> and grooves are provided on the abutting parts. The tongues may be of wood, metal, cloth, felt, or rubber. The back of the drawer is rendered dust-proof by similar abutting parts E<1>, G<1>.
Patent GB-190724659-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Machinery or Apparatus for Carburetting Air.
Inventor: IRVIN THOMAS WILLIAM
Filed: 1907-11-07
Granted: 1908-07-16
Abstract: 24,659. Irvin, T. W., [Irvin, G D.]. Nov. 7. Carburetting. - In a carburetted-air plant, the carburettor 3 consists of a shallow chamber from the roof of which depends a spiral partition 5, the tortuous passage thus formed being lined with absorbent material 10. The base of the chamber is covered with absorbent material 11 of sufficient thickness to come above the edge of the partition 5. Air is supplied by a blower 2 driven by a motor 1 and passes through a pipe 8 to the carburettor 3. The carburetted air passes by a pipe 13 to the holder 4 and may be diluted with air at 14. The motion of the gas-holder 4 is arranged to control the supply of air to the carburettor. The air-supply pipe 8 is provided with a valve-controlled branch 17 passing in proximity to the motor 1 so as to be heated thereby, thus allowing the carburettor to be supplied with heated or cold air.
Patent GB-190728354-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Transportation Cars for Carrying Road or Railway Vehicles.
Inventor: CALTHROP EVERARD RICHARD
Filed: 1907-12-24
Granted: 1908-02-13
Abstract: 28,354. Calthrop, E. R. Dec. 24. Wagons for transporting vehicles ; axle-trucks or undercarriages.-Cars of the kind described in Specification No. 1066, A.D. 1896, for transporting broad-gauge vehicles and road vehicles over narrowgauge railways, are provided with six-wheeled instead of four-wheeled bogies so as to diminish the axle load. The body of the car comprises crossbeams 2, to which are secured side plates 3 and angle-bars 4 carrying transverse beams 5, which support the longitudinal ways 1 for the wheels 7 of the transported vehicle. The socket 15 of the centre bearing is secured to longitudinal beams 16, while the pin 9 is carried by a plate 10 extending between cross-beams 11 of the bogie frame. The plate 10 is further supported by a bent plate 11<x> secured to the underside of the cross-beams 11. Lateral rocking motion is limited by means of bearing-plates 17, 18 on the side plate 12 of the bogie frame and on the body of the car respectively. Specification No. 17,525, A.D. 1896, is also referred to.
Patent GB-190804530-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ornamental Umbrellas and Walking Stick Handle Bending Machines.
Inventor: BEARD WALTER WILLIAM
Filed: 1908-02-28
Granted: 1909-01-07
Abstract: 4530. Beard, W. W. Feb. 28. Branding by heat.-In the machine described in Specification No. 17,771, A.D. 1907, [Abridgment Class Wood &c.], for bending the handles of umbrella and walking-sticks, ornamental designs are formed in the grooves of the cylinder and the cramping-device, and both of these devices are heated by gas jets for the purpose of branding the designs in the handles. The cylinder may be arranged to revolve, or may be substituted by a segmental device. Sticks may be so treated to imitate rattan, ringed, spotted, furze, congo, or other designs.
Patent GB-190810223-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Supply Regulating Devices for Incandescent Gas Lamps.
Inventor: GRAETZ MAX
Filed: 1908-05-11
Granted: 1908-11-12
Abstract: 10,223. Graetz, M. May 11. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Incandescent gas burners.-The nipple - regulating valve b' of an upright or inverted burner is actuated by a screw c, provided at its inner end with an enlargement c<2> for preventing the total withdrawal of the e device. The gas, which leaks along the screw c, is conducted to the mixing-chamber through an annular groove c<1> in the screw and through a channel f in the nipple body. The lower part of the valve is hollowed out so as to enclose the spring d for a portion of its length. The nipple is provided with a perforated dust protector g. Specification No. 9318, A.D. 1907, is referred to.
Patent GB-190811323-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Liquid Level Indicators.
Inventor: MARTIN MORRIS
Filed: 1908-05-25
Granted: 1909-05-25
Abstract: 11,323. Martin, M. May 25. Liquid levels, indicating. - Relates to a liquid-level indicator of the kind in which the indicating-needle b is rotated by a magnet m attached to a float-spindle d<1>. Means are provided for locking the needle, so that any unauthorized withdrawal of the liquid from, say, the fuel tank of a motor-car, may be readily detected. In the indicator shown, the needle b is locked by means of a spring 8, which grips the needle-shank b<1>. The spring is normally extended to allow the needle to rotate by the insertion of a pin a or a key h<1> between its arms. The needle-carrier may be adapted to be removed bodily, the pin a, which is fixed to the head of the indicator being withdrawn from the arms of the spring at the same time. The needle-carrier or the key h<1> may be secured to the indicator by a lock 7.
Patent GB-190813139-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Drying Cylinders.
Inventor: RIGBY WILLIAM
Filed: 1908-12-21
Granted: 1909-07-15
Abstract: 13,139. Rigby, W. Dec. 21. Drying apparatus. - Relates to methods of securing the ends to the bodies of steam-heated drying-cylinders. In the example shown in Fig. 2, the edges of the flange a<1> are turned over to provide a cavity into which the ends of the body are fitted, secured by rivets, and soldered, making the joint steam-tight. In the modification shown in Fig. 3, the flanges a<1> of the ends and the ends of the bodies b are secured together by rivets and solder in a U-sectioned ring e.
Patent GB-190815265-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pistons for the Cylinders of Prime Movers.
Inventor: GARRARD CHARLES RILEY
Filed: 1908-07-18
Granted: 1909-04-29
Abstract: 15,265. Garrard, C. R. July 18. Making pistons. -T h e piston is stamped or drop forged in two similar parts, with the gudgeon pin boss centrally disposed, the two parts being afterwards welded together by the electric, oxy-acetylene, thermit, or other suitable process.
Patent GB-190817714-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Jib Cranes.
Filed: 1908-08-24
Granted: 1909-05-20
Abstract: 17,714. Craven Bros., Horrocks, A. E., and Garner, F. Aug. 24. Cranes.-The load of a jib crane is made to move in a horizontal path during luffing of the jib by causing the pulley at the end ot the jib to travel in a parabolic path. Fig. 2 shows the construction applied to a crane having a double fall in the lifting-rope. The jib d is pivoted to the crane platform and carries a beam e pivoted to is outer end. One end of the beam carries the jib pulley f, and the other end is connected by a rod g to a fixed point on the crane platform. The pulley f is provided with three sheaves, the lifting- rope h passing from the barrel b over one sheave, around the load pulley o, and over another sheave in the pulley f to the hook j<1> on the rope h<1>, which is anchored to the platform at a<1>. When the jib is luffed by the rope k, the pulley f travels along the path x, x, and the load travels along the horizontal path. The third and central sheave on the pulley f is provided for use when only a single fall of rope is required. Three or more falls of rope may be employed.
Patent GB-190820105-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Stuffing Boxes with Packing for Rotating Machine Parts.
Inventor: HUHN GUSTAV
Filed: 1908-09-24
Granted: 1909-06-03
Abstract: 20,105. Huhn, G. Sept. 24. Stuffing-boxes. - In stuffing - box packing, particularly applicable to propeller shafts and of the type in which a bearing for stationary packing-rings rotates with the shaft, the shaft or a bush fixed thereon is formed with a conical surface to receive one or more conical packing-rings. As shown in Fig. 1, the end packing-ring 8 bears against a collar 7 integral with the bush 2, the several packing-rings being prevented from relative rotation by pin-andslot connexions. The further packing-ring 13 is formed slightly deeper, and has radial grooves 14 into which keys 15 enter, these keys also entering grooves in the stuffing-box casing 3 and in a spring- containing ring 20. The springs 21 in this latter ring bear on an annular plate 22 connected to the ring 20 by pins 23. The spring-containing ring is held up by the cover 25, with which suitable packing 26 may be used to prevent ingress of seawater. The packing-rings are formed with grooves into which flexible leather rings 18 are sprung, these leather rings filling the space between the packing-rings and the stuffing-box casing. The packing-rings are made in halves, and joined by running fusible metal into dovetail grooves 10, Fig. 2 ; or they may be joined by metal pieces. Lubricant is supplied to the stuffing-box through a pipe 4, and passes on to the collar 7 through perforations 9 in the end packing-ring ; the remaining packing-rings may have oil passages connecting with the perforations 9 ; or they may be formed hollow and filled with lubricant, as shown in Fig. 1. Instead of relying on the pin-and-slot connexions between the packing-rings, they may be held stationary by connecting each to the stuffing-box casing ; or they 'may each be connected to the casing and to each other. If the stuffing-box is accessible at both ends, the collar 7 may be arranged in the centre of the stuffing-box, a set of packing- rings being used on each side of the collar. In place of using springs to force the packing-rings on the conical surface, the pressure of an adjustable gland may be used. Lubricant enters the hollow shaft through holes 6.
Patent GB-190823260-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of and Apparatus for Stringing Lawn-tennis Racquets and the like.
Inventor: SCHREITMILLER KARL
Filed: 1908-10-31
Granted: 1909-03-25
Abstract: 23,260. Schreitmiller, K. Nov. 14, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Rackets.-The stringing of a lawn tennis or like racket consists of separate sections the ends of which are secured in clamping-cones f, Fig. 3, fitting into sockets e in the frame. The clamping- cones are provided with slots g and are screwed to afford a gripping-surface for the string. A yoke k, Fig. 4; may be temporarily applied to the frame and the string tightened by turning a peg m which may be provided with a locking or pawl attachment.
Patent GB-190824227-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Chain- or Travelling-grates.
Inventor: SIEDLE FRITZ
Filed: 1908-11-11
Granted: 1909-03-25
Abstract: 24,227. Siedle, F. Nov. 11. Grates.-A chain or travelling grate, of the kind in which the links k are of such shape that the outer periphery of the grate at the parts extending over the guide-wheel m forms an interrupted circular are, is provided with a vertically-adjustable stripper a which forms a closure between the grate and the fire-bridge h. The ends of the shaft b, which serves to support the stripper, are adapted to slide in guides d. The stripper is raised or lowered by arms g connected to rods e by means of bolts f, the rods e serving to support the shaft b.
Patent GB-190900874-A (GB)
Title: Punching Apparatus with a Large Number of Successive Punches for Punching Holes in Newspapers and Periodicals.
Inventor: ANDERS WILLY
IPC: B26F1/00
Filed: 1909-01-13
Granted: 1910-01-13
Abstract: 874. Anders, W. Oct. 8, 1908, [Convention date]. Reciprocating - punck machines. - Apparatus for punching a series of holes in the edges of newspapers &c., prior to their being filed or bound together, comprises punches d working through holes b in the bed a of the apparatus, the punches being depressed against the action of springs d by cams e on a hand-actuated shaft f. The vertical edge k of the apparatus, and the slide n adapted to be adjusted over a scale in position along a slot m, serve as gauges for the correct positioning of the newspapers &c. Insertion rods l are used to allow of variations in the distance of the perforations from the edge of the material operated upon. A drawer p serves to collect the punched disks. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specifications 1006/91, 3565/93, and 17,415/96, [both in Class 146, Writing instruments], 13,280/06, and 8598/07.
Patent GB-190901601-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Pipes having Reinforced Sockets and the Manufacture thereof.
IPC: F16L13/12
Filed: 1909-01-22
Granted: 1910-01-13
Abstract: 1601. Isenburg, L., K³hn, P., and British Mannesmann Tube Co. Jan. 22. Metal pipes and tubes. -Waste smooth tubes are provided with reinforced sockets by placing a reinforcing-ring a on the end of the pipe, heating and expanding the pipe b to fit the ring a, and beading the ring over the end of the pipe. The portion of the ring a projecting into the socket helps to retain the caulked packing. The spigot end of the pipe may be flared to prevent withdrawal. According to the Provisional Specification, the end of the pipe may be beaded over the end of the reinforcing ring.
Patent GB-190904304-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Apparatus for the Promotion of Physical or Muscular Development.
Inventor: FREEMAN ARTHUR JOHN
IPC: A63B21/055
Filed: 1909-02-22
Granted: 1910-02-10
Abstract: 4304. Freeman, A. J. Feb. 22. Exercising-apparatus. - An exercising - apparatus comprises two foot-straps D and two handles B connected by elastic cords H. Each cord is fixed to a foot - strap and passes round a pulley on the other foot-strap.
Patent GB-190904651-A (GB)
Title: Dividing Grapnels for Cutting and Raising both Cut Ends of Submarine Cables.
Inventor: STEVENSON ALFRED JAMES
IPC: H02G1/10
Filed: 1909-02-25
Granted: 1910-01-20
Abstract: 4651. Stevenson, A. J., and Kingdon, C. F. Feb. 25. Grapnels for submarine cables are arranged to cut the cable and then to divide so that one end of the cable may be buoyed while the other end is being brought to the surface. The invention is shown applied to a grapnel of the type comprising a body portion A carrying prongs for hooking the cable and having pivoted arms C normally held up by chains D. Tension on the hauling-ropes causes a bolt E holding stirrups d to break, and thus allows the arms C to fall and puts into action the cutting-devices. The grapnel is centrally divided, the halves being held together by the bolt E as well as by special locking-devices which are released when the arms C fall inwards to grip and cut the cable. Separate hauling-ropes f attached to a common pulley pass down the hollow shank and over pulleys G, G<1> on the shank and the arms C. When the arms C fall on the rupture of the bolt E, the cable H is held additionally by cams M<1> pivoted at m and having eccentric serrated edges T. The cams are normally held up by a spring-operated bolt N which is controlled by a trigger P. Pressure on the cable lowers a piece Q and thus depresses the triggers. The cutters consist of fixed blades l<2> and movable blades l<1> carried on levers L having tails L<1>, which normally engage with hooked projections S on the adjacent halves of the grapnel and thus lock the parts together. Sliding wedge-pieces K, actuated from the arms C through links J, in their inward stroke push the tails of the levers laterally and simultaneously cut the cable and release the halves of the grapnel.