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Patent GB-190618967-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Briquettes for Fuel.
Inventor: JOUQUES LEON ANATOLE
Filed: 1906-08-24
Granted: 1907-08-22
Abstract: 18,967. Jouques, L. A. Aug. 24. Cements.-An agglutinant for waterproof fuel briquettes is made by stirring a saturated solution of resin in alcohol into a hot solution of size in stated proportions. The agglutinant is added while hot to carbonaceous material such as coaldust.
Patent GB-190620773-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Appliances for Purifying Water
Inventor: WATSON ARTHUR DAVENPORT
Filed: 1906-09-19
Granted: 1907-05-02
Abstract: 20,773. Watson, A. D. Sept. 19. Foul waters, treating ; decanting; scum, removing; filtering; aerating; tanks for.-water, such as has been used in washing grain, is delivered on to a screen 26 and thence by a spout 1 to a tank 2, t h e separated particles being collected in pockets 28. Separation of the scum may be assisted by air passed in through a perforated pipe 25. The water flows gently over the lip 24. The flow is divided in the next compartment, part flowing over a lip 5 to a discharge pipe 12, while the scum and upper layer of water is directed by a shutter 6 over a lip 3 into the compartment 2<a>, from which the water is discharged under a buoyant scum-board 18 and through a fibrous filtering- material 21. The shutter 6 is adjustably connected to the lever 15 and is raised by a float 13 when too large a portion of the water passes over with the scum.
Patent GB-190622786-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Valves for Direct Acting Steam Pumps and like Machines.
Inventor: WEIR WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-10-15
Granted: 1907-08-29
Abstract: 22,786. Weir, W. Oct. 15. Pumping-engines; valves and valvegear.-In engines such as are described in Specification No. 10,586, A.D. 1901, wherein separate inlet and exhaust piston valves are placed on a common spindle, and are operated during the first part of their movement by mechanical means and during the latter part of the movement by fluid pressure, pistons w, x are provided which temporarily close the cylinder to exhaust and ensure the rapid movement of the valves. The inlet and exhaust valves n, p, r, t, Fig. 2, are placed upon a common rod v, which is operated from the piston-rod, and are provided with collars o, q, s, u which register with the liner b. The valve casing is provided with a steam chamber, recesses communicating with the ends of the cylinder, and chambers connected to the exhaust. When the valves have been moved beyond their central position by the piston-rod, the pistons w, x cover the ports i, j, the chambers w<1>, x<1> are opened to exhaust and steam respectively, and the fluid pressure acting upon the differential areas of the valves completes the movement, thereby opening the ports j, i, respectively, to steam and exhaust. In the modification, shown in Fig. 5, the valves are arranged in pairs coupled together by a beam 1. The shoulders o, q, s, u may be placed upon the seatings instead of upon the valves.
Patent GB-190624208-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Controllers or Cut Outs for Electrical Circuits.
Filed: 1906-10-30
Granted: 1907-08-29
Abstract: 24,208. Garrard, C. C., and Ferranti, Ltd. Oct. 30. Cut-outs; switches.-A combined motor-starter and overload cut-out comprises an overload magnet adapted to switch in the heating-coils of a thermal contact device of the kind described in Specification No. 18,199, A.D. 1904, which closes a short-circuit on the hold - on magnet of the motor-starter. The overload magnet a, Fig. 1, in the armature circuit o, controls an armature c, which completes a circuit through the heating- coils d of a contact-device e, consisting of two bulbs g, h connected by a U-tube containing mercury m. These bulbs may be hermetically closed by rubber or other stoppers, provided, if desired, with small valves or a by-pass and cock for equalizing the pressure in the two bulbs to reset the instrument. The heating-coils d are placed in the bulb g, and are connected, as a shunt to a resistance k in the armature circuit, which may consist of ammeter coils or other measuring-device. A wire from one terminal of the hold-on magnet b of the starting-switch, in series with the field winding p, passes through the bulb g, and is always in contact with the mercury m. The other terminal of the magnet b is connected to an adjustable contact l in the tube of bulb h. On an overload, the magnet a draws up its armature c, thus closing the circuit through the heating-coils d; the air in the bulb g becomes heated and drives the mercury column m into contact with the wire l, thus short-circuiting the hold-on magnet b and releasing the switch arm. In a modification, the coils d are normally short-circuited by the armature c of the magnet a, and on an overload the whole of the main current passes through the coils d. In the above devices, the duration of an overload allowed before cutting-out depends upon the size of the heating-coils d, and varies inversely as the degree of overload. As shown in Fig. 2, the armature c of the magnet a normally, shortcircuits the heating-coils d through contacts q, r, the coils d being in series with the field coils p of the motor. On an overload, this short-circuit is broken, and the coils d are traversed. by the field current of the motor, causing the motor circuit to be opened by short-circuiting the magnet b, as in Fig. 1. In this modification, the time period is not dependent on the degree of overload, but is practically constant, only varying with variations of the supply pressure.
Patent GB-190700121-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Washing and Sterilizing Filtering Pulp and the like Materials.
Inventor: RUSSELL HERBERT CHARLES
Filed: 1907-01-02
Granted: 1907-09-26
Abstract: 121. Russell, H. C. Jan. 2. Washing.-In an apparatus for washing and sterilizing filtering-pulp and the like, of the kind in which steam, water, and air are separately admitted to a tank provided with agitators, the tank is provided with a transversely curved plate B with its lower end curved over a hollow rotating drum D. The drum is perforated and provided with blades d on its outer surface inclined longitudinally, and the blades d pass close to fixed spikes A' on the bottom of the tank A. The steam, water, and air are admitted through the hollow perforated spindle D<1> while the latter is revolving. The upper part of the tank is made with a partial top and is provided with a perforated drum G for discharging scum as described in Specification No. 15,388, A.D. 1906, [Abrigment Class Metals and alloys].
Patent GB-190705251-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mechanism for Operating the Discharging Doors of Railway Wagons.
Filed: 1907-03-05
Granted: 1907-10-17
Abstract: 5251. Morgan, A. E., and Metropolitan Amalgamated Railway Carriage and Wagon Co. March 5. Door opening and closing apparatus.-Mechanism for operating simultaneously pairs of hinged hopper wagon doors comprises rock-shafts D', D<2> connected to the doors A<3>, A' by links d<2>, G<2> and d', G<4> respectively, the rock-shafts being connected together by a rod 1. The shaft D' has an arm J which carries a pivoted nut adapted to travel along the threaded end of the operating-sbaft K. Two pairs of doors may be so operated, the connecting- rod I being arranged between the two sets of doors.
Patent GB-190705281-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Buffers for Railway Vehicles.
Inventor: REES DAVID WILLIAM
Filed: 1907-03-05
Granted: 1907-05-16
Abstract: 5281. Rees, D. W., and Moreton, W. G. March 5. Buffers.-The usual screw-threaded nut provided upon the inner end of a buffer plunger is dispensed with and replaced by an enlargement F formed upon the plunger itself. The plunger is retained in position by a plate I fitting in a recess A3 in the casing A, and by a split ring J. In assembling the parts, the plate I is passed over the enlargement F, after which the plunger is forced inwards so that the two halves of the ring J may be placed upon its smaller portion.
Patent GB-190707926-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Arc Lamps.
Inventor: HATFIELD HENRY STAFFORD
Filed: 1907-04-04
Granted: 1908-03-26
Abstract: 7926. Hatfield, H. S., and Lewis, F. M. April 4. Globes; globe holders.- In an arc lamp, a globe D has ground ends, the upper of which is pressed against the base-plate of the lamp by a flanged tube R engaging the lower end. This tube fits with a little play in a hole in a tubular frame V, which forms part of a device for producing circulation of gas through the globe and is ball-jointed to the top of the lamp casing. In a modification the frame is rigidly attached to the lamp casing, and the flanged tube fits in a hollow piece connected to the frame by a ball joint. In another arrangement, the frame is flexible and the flanged tube is held up by springs attached to the upper part of the lamp. The Provisional Specification mentions the alternative use of a movable upper globe-cap, or of a telescopic joint at the top of the lamp instead of the bottom.
Patent GB-190707957-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Change Speed Gears.
Inventor: BUCH MAX
Filed: 1907-04-05
Granted: 1908-03-12
Abstract: 7957. Buch, M. April 5. Variable-speed gearing.-Relates to speed gear of the kind in which any one of a series of worms in a driving-shaft can be brought into gear with a wormwheel on a driven shaft. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, the driving-shaft d is provided with two right-handed worms b, c, and a left-handed worm A. and the desired worm is brought into gear with the wheel h on the driven shaft by moving the shaft d endways. The worms A, c when not in gear are supported in casings i provided with ball bearings. The wheel h may be declutched from its shaft while the worms are changed. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 2, the worm shaft is carried in ball bearings in a casing i, which can be moved endways to change the gear, the wheel h being movable longitudinally on its shaft to faciiitate the change. The teeth of the wheel h may be at the side instead of on the circumference.
Patent GB-190708936-A (GB)
Title: Devices for Attachment to Upright Incandescent Gas Lamps for Converting them into Inverted Incandescent Gas Lamps
Inventor: COWAN THOMAS WILLIAM
Filed: 1907-04-17
Granted: 1907-06-27
Abstract: 8936. Cowan, T. W. April 17. Incandescent gas lamps.-An upright burner is converted into an inverted one by fitting a chamber A, Figs. 3 and 5, having one or more bent burner tubes B on the upright burner head E, Fig. 3, after removing the mantle rod. The chamber may have a projection a, Fig. 5, for fitting in the mantle-rod socket, and the mantles may be carried on the tubes B, or on a support D, Fig. 3, carried by the burner head E.
Patent GB-190708984-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Electricity Meter.
Inventor: HOOKHAM GEORGE
Filed: 1907-04-18
Granted: 1908-02-20
Abstract: 8984. Hookham, G., and Holden, S. H. April 18. Drawings to Specification. Step and vertical-shaft bearings; supporting or mounting bearings.-To prevent chattering of the spindle of an electricity meter, a non-resilient pivot bearing, such as a disk of leather with a metal eyelet in the centre, is used.
Patent GB-190709394-A (GB)
Title: A Process for the Manufacture of Fire-resisting Porcelain.
Inventor: SCHOEFL ANTON
Filed: 1907-04-23
Granted: 1908-03-26
Abstract: 9394. Sch÷fl, A., Trautmann, F., and Mayor, C., [trading as Trautmann & Mayer]. April 23. Pottery; glazes.-In the production of a porcelain which is fire resisting and proof against changes of temperature, two parts of washed kaolin (preferably such as is obtained from Kaaden), two parts of feldspar, and one part of quartz-sand capable of resisting temperatures of at least 1810- 1830‹ C. (for instance such as is obtained from Gunkenhofen, near Filseck) are mixed together and ground in the dry state. Water is then added in sufficient quantity to enable the mixture to be cast or turned. In casting the porcelain, soda is added to the mixture and is afterwards extracted by leaving the cast article longer in the plaster of paris mould. The formed articles are first slightly fired, and are then fired a second time at a temperature of approximately 1370‹ C. for about twenty-four hours. The character of the porcelain permits of a comparatively rapid cooling of the ware, for instance by a current of air through the open oven. The glaze employed consists of two and a half parts of feldspar, one part of quartz-sand, and one part of washed Kaaden kaolin. In the Provisional Specification, two parts of feldspar are stated to be used in the glaze composition.
Patent GB-190725569-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Heating Buildings and the like.
Inventor: LEES WALTER
IPC: F04F5/48
Filed: 1907-11-19
Granted: 1908-07-30
Abstract: 25,569. Lees, W., Lees, T. W., and Lees, A. Nov. 19. Heating buildings &c. by mixed steam and air. Steam is passed through an injector e into a vertical passage and pipes c, and draws in air through an adjustable valve f, to regulate the temperature independently of the steam pressure. The injector is connected to the return pipe d so that uncondensed steam is re-circulated, and optionally also to an exhaust steam supply d<1>. Non-return valves may be provided to allow escape of small quantities of steam and air for moistening purposes. Fig. 1 shows the application to a pipe system, but a radiator is also described, to be supplied with steam only. The valve f may consist of a hollow perforated plug, which can be screwed into the cap b to expose a varying number of perforations. An outlet g for condensation water is provided.
Patent GB-190727271-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stirrups
Inventor: EBEL KARL FRIEDRICH
Filed: 1907-12-10
Granted: 1908-01-16
Abstract: 27,271. Ebel, K. F. Dec. 10. Stirrups.-The stirrup comprises two equal members a<1>, a<2> hinged together by a pin b round which is a spring d having its ends so placed as to act on the underside of the tread portions of the members a<1> a<2> and keep the stirrup in its normal position. Each member a<1>, a<2> has its own stirrup leather c, c'. When a rider is thrown, the spring d is overcome by the pressure of the foot on the upper part of the stirrup, and the stirrup opens, thus freeing the foot.
Patent GB-190801927-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Open Fire-places.
Inventor: EDWARDS WALTER
Filed: 1908-01-28
Granted: 1908-05-07
Abstract: 1927. Edwards, W. Jan. 28. Fire -places. - To prevent smoking and to radiate heat, a movable metal hood c is supported above an open fire-place, a vertical plate g and a canopy h inwardly curved at the bottom being also used, if desired. The hood c, which is curved forward at the top c<1> and has vertical sides c<2>, has a flange d at the bottom by which it is supported on the top plate band which ensures a space between the hood and the chimney back to receive downdraught. The hood c and the plate g may be lined with fire-brick or cement to increase their heating capacity.
Patent GB-190802516-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Fastening of Spikes or Hooknails in Wooden Sleepers by Means of Dowels.
Filed: 1908-02-04
Granted: 1908-07-02
Abstract: 2516. Marks, E. C. R., [Arnberg, R.]. Feb. 4. Nails ; pins, dowel &c.-A wooden dowel for fastening hook-nails or spikes on wooden sleepers is provided with a bore f for a part of its length, and is driven into a hole in the sleeper with its upper end flush with the surface. The spike &c. is driven through the dowel a ioto the sleeper, as shown in Fig. 3. The dowel is of circular or oval section, and its shank may be flattened on two sides.
Patent GB-190803491-A (GB)
Inventor: GIBBONS FRANCIS JOSEPH JAMES
Filed: 1908-02-15
Granted: 1908-05-07
Abstract: 3491. Gibbons, F. J. J. Feb. 15. Locks, key etc.; latches.-The tail a<2> of the pivoted latch a is engaged by a slot c' of a spring- pressed pivoted lever c. This lever is raised by the end e<1> of a pivoted thumb-lever e when the latter lever is depressed, thereby withdrawing the latch into the lock case. ' From the other side, the door is unlatched by a key which, after arranging the levers g, raises the locking-bolt f and therefore the lever c, which carries a pin c<3> working in the slot f<2> of the locking-bolt, thus withdrawing the latch a. The downward motion of the locking - bolt is limited by a stop d'. The latch is blocked from the thumb-lever side by a pin h passing through a hole c<4> in the lever c, the pin h being carried by a jointed rod h<1> having a feather h<2> working in a slot to prevent the complete withdrawal of the pin. When out of action, the jointed rod is turned down, as shown by the dotted lines in Fig. 1.
Patent GB-190811138-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Controlling the Supply of Gas.
Inventor: KOUMEAS JOHN PERICLIS
Filed: 1908-05-22
Granted: 1908-10-15
Abstract: 11,138. Koumeas, J. P. May 22. Extinguishing gas. -Relates to means f or automatically cutting off a supply of gas when the pressure falls to a certain point, and for maintaining the obstruction when the pressure rises again until the apparatus is reset by hand. Fig. 1 shows the apparatus in a position to stop the flow of gas. The gas pipe 8 leads into a cylinder 1 in which is a piston 13 carrying a valve 10 adapted to block the pipe 8. The piston 13 is pressed upwards by springs 20, the tension of which can beadjusted by screws 16. The piston 13 is also, connected by a rod 11 to the slotted handle 26 of a cock 27 in the pipe 23 by which the gas leaves the cylinder 1, so that, when the piston rises on the pressure of the gas falling and the valve 10 blocks the pipe 8, the cock 27 is also closed. The valve 27 is locked in the closed position by a cam 28 and pawl 43, until the pawl is released by means of a cord 48.
Patent GB-190814421-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mechanical Wastes and Overflows for Baths and the like.
Inventor: BURLEIGH GEORGE HERBERT
Filed: 1908-07-07
Granted: 1908-08-27
Abstract: 14,421. Burleigh, G. H. July 7. Actuating lift valves; strainersfor valves.-Relates to waste valves for baths, lavatory basins, &c. The horizontally moving valve 25 is actuated by a handle 55 through a rod 42, a crank 32 journaled in a bracket 39, and a rod 31. The casing 20 is connected to the vessel 10 by a threaded piece 12, to which a spider-like grating 17 is attached. The grating consists of two concentric rings having radial arms 19 from which pins 16 project. The pins are passed through holes in the piece 12 and riveted over. A spring 29 inside the valve piece 27 is enclosed by a cap-piece 26. Any water in the end A of the casing drains off by a passage 34 and an opening 35 in the valve seat.
Patent GB-190817372-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Riding Spurs.
Inventor: DOLLETSCHECK LUDWIG
Filed: 1908-08-18
Granted: 1908-10-22
Abstract: 17,372. Dolletscheck, L. Feb. 12, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Spurs.-The rowel of a riding-spur is connected to the heel-piece by a neck formed of a helical or blade spring. In Fig. 2 the neck d is shown formed of a helical spring connected to the socketpiece c<1> of the heel-piece and to the socket-piece g of the sheave e. The device is applicable to both ordinary and folding spurs.
Patent GB-190818714-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Razor Stropping Devices
Inventor: KAMPFE OTTO
Filed: 1908-09-07
Granted: 1909-02-04
Abstract: 18,714. Kampfe, O. Sept. 7. Sharpening.-Relates to improvements in the razorstropping devices described in Specification No. 9285, A.D. 1889, No. 16,885, A.D. 1900, and Nos. 14,678 and 18,810, A.D. 1902. The bladeholder f, Fig. 5, is in a plane below a plane_ passing beneath the lower surfaces of the rest bars a<3> so that the slight acute angle between the blade and the strop produces a fine tapering edge to the blade. The frame, which is of wire in one piece, comprises a pivot-centre a, Fig. 1, handle-bars a<1>, finger loops a<2> and rest bars a<3> and a strap e holds the parts together. The blade-holder f, which is preferably at an obtuse angle to the axis of the rod b, is connected to a sleeve on a pinion c on the rod b pivoted at b<1> to the frame, the pinion gearing with a rack d on the strap e and being kept in position by a roller on an arm 5 engaging the underside of the strap.
Patent GB-190819727-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Soldering Lamps.
Inventor: MARTINEZ EUGENE FRANCOIS
Filed: 1908-09-19
Granted: 1908-12-03
Abstract: 19,727. Martinez, E. F. Nov. 26, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Oil supply;, vaporizing-apparatus. - In a vapour lamp for soldering and brazing, the pipe g conducting the petroleum or like liquid fuel to the burner k is connected to a spiral tube d inside the reservoir a, so that, when the lamp is inverted, a little oil is retained in the tube d, and serves to maintain the flame until the lamp is brought into its normal position. The open end e of the tube d is below the point at which the tubes d, g are joined. The burner is started by igniting spirit in a cup r with a central chimney s, and is fitted with screws o, p, which are removed when it is necessary to clean the vaporizer j.
Patent GB-190821669-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Burners for Incandescent Gas Lamps.
Inventor: LECOMTE JEAN MARIE
Filed: 1908-10-13
Granted: 1909-10-13
Abstract: 21,669. Lecomte, J. M., and Roy, M. Oct. 13. Incandescent gas burners ; gas burners, air supply to.-The air-regulator 3 of a burner-tube for incandescent gas lamps is adapted to be locked in position by means of a nut 9 which screws on to the mixing- tube 1,and a flange 5 is provided at the base of the regulator to facilitate its s adjustment. The regulator is also provided with a hood 8, which, as shown, may rest on the regulator, or it may be formed integral with it. Alternatively the hood may rest on a flange provided on the nut 9. In place of the flange 5, the regulator, may be provided with operating-projections or a handle.
Patent GB-190900685-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Skipping-rope Handles.
Inventor: SAPPER CHARLES HICKS
IPC: A63H5/00
Filed: 1909-01-11
Granted: 1909-03-04
Abstract: 685. Sapper, C. H. Jan. 15, 1908, [Convention date]. Combined with skipping-ropes.-The handles of a skipping-rope contain musical boxes which are operated by the swing of the rope. The handle 1 has an enlarged end 8, provided with a plate 6 carrying teeth or vibrators 10. The rope is secured to a crank 12, which turns in a bearing in the end 8 of the handle. A picker 17 is secured to the crank-shaft in contact with the face of the plate 6, and has inclined wings 19. When the rope is in use, one wing of the picker plucks the teeth 10, causing them to give out a 'musical sound.
Patent GB-190907067-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Machinery for Roughing, Shaping and Finishing Stone.
Inventor: BRYNING JAMES EDGAR WILSON
IPC: B28D1/30
Filed: 1909-03-24
Granted: 1909-12-02
Abstract: 7067. Bryning, J. E. W. March 24. Dressing; tools and tool-holders.-In a machine for shaping stone, a vertical shaft 1, driven through bevel-gearing 3, 4, has feathered to it a sleeve 8, which is free to rise and fall. The sleeve carries a circular frame 9, the radial bars 10 of which adjustably carry jaws 11, in which are mounted the blades of tools 12 such as are described in Specification 24,839/05. A wheel 15<a> suitably driven acts through gearing 15, 14<b>, 14<a>, screwed rods 14, and nuts 16 connected to the sleeve 8 through ball bearings 18 to raise or lower the frame 9. The work 21 is mounted on trucks 20. The tools, comprising a few blades separated by distance-pieces 21<a>, are adjusted to the required radius, and the stone is weakened and then roughed out. The stone is then shaped by means of blades comparatively close together and finished by blades forming a solid block as shown in Fig. 4. Abrading-material is supplied.