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Patent GB-190624551-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Conveyors.
Filed: 1906-11-02
Granted: 1907-10-31
Abstract: 24.551. Marks, E. C. R., [Ashford, J.]. Nov. 2. Loading.-In apparatus in which skips, buckets, wagons, &c. run on overhead or ground wires or rails, mechanism operated and controlled from a continuously running member is provided whereby the skip &c. is automatically stopped, filled with a measured quantity of material, and re-started. As shown in Fig. 1, the skip a is transported along the rail c and is disconnected from the hauling-rope, as it approaches the loading-station, in the manner described in Specification No. 24,550, A.D. 1906. The skip is brought to rest beneath the loading- hopper m by a pivoted stop 26 upon a hinged section f of rail sustained by a catch h, and at the same time engages one arm 14 of a bell-crank lever, the other arm of which is connected by links 11 to a verticil shaft 10. The arrival of the skip causes the shaft 10 to be rocked and to move, by an arm 7, a roller 3 into engagement with a cam 2, continuously rotated from the hauling cable through a shaft y. A spring connexion is provided in the linkage as the cam may be in such position that the roller cannot immediately engage it. The hopper m terminates in a shoot e pivoted at n and normally closed by a plate o. The roller 3 is carried by a pivoted weighted lever connected by a link 21 to one arm 22 of a bell-crank lever, the other arm 23 of which is connected to the plate o and is also linked to a crank 24 integral with the shaft n of the shoot e. When the cam and roller are in operation, the shoot e is tilted up and the plate o is withdrawn into the position shown in dotted lines, so as to discharge the contents into the skip, a curved shield q integral with the shoot being simultaneously moved to close the hopper mouth. The cam 2 is formed to engage both sides of the roller 3 and, after a time sufficient for the discharge, acts to restore the shoot e to the position shown in full lines. During this movement, the shoot engages a knuckle-jointed tappet r on the end of a lever s, which acts through links u, v to withdraw the catch h and allow the hinged section f to fall into alinement with the inclined delivery rail c. Fig. 4, an arm 30 connected to the section f simultaneously raising the stop 26. A catch 31 may be provided to prevent the. stop 26 from rising, and may be withdrawn by a link 32 at the same time as the catch h. When the skip has passed away, the arm 14 is restored by a spring into the path of the skips, and the roller 3 is withdrawn from the cam. A locking-device for preventing the roller from coming out of contact with the cam, such as is described in Specification No. 24,550, A.D. 1906, is preferably provided. The apparatus may be permanently fixed or mounted on wheels and moved to any desired point, in which case, it is preferably arranged in a loop or branch of the main track. The apparatus, the details of which may be replaced by analogous mechanisms, can be adapted to any system of haulage in which a skip or wagon can be disengaged from the propelling-mechanism as it approaches the loading point.
Patent GB-190625798-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gates for Protecting the Films of Kinetoscopes.
Inventor: BORIES LEON LIPMAN
Filed: 1906-11-15
Granted: 1907-04-04
Abstract: 25,798. Borles, L. L. Nov. 15,1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Kinematographs.-In order to prevent the film from becoming ignited when the driving-mechanism stops, the aperture at which they are illuminated is closed by a gate 2 which is turned on its. hinges by a ball governor 8 operated from the fly-wheel 11 or other part of the driving - mechanism. The governor sleeve 5 is connected by a crank 4 and a lever 3 to one of the gate hinges. A spring 15, arranged so as to draw the bearing 13 inwards, is provided for taking up irregularities in the driving- wheel.
Patent GB-190625984-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wave-propelled or Current Motors
Inventor: SNEE WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-11-16
Granted: 1907-05-02
Abstract: 25,984. Snee, W. Nov. 16. Impact-wheels.-Comprises a wave and current actuated turbine. A bed-plate 2 is bolted to a suitable foundation 1 at the bottom of a lake or river having a pronounced current. The vertical shaft 7 has a collar 9 which rests on a ball bearing consisting of a sleeve cap 8 and a number of balls arranged in a groove in the top part of the base 6. On the cap 8 and rigidly attached to the shaft is an annular wheel 11, and at the top of the shaft is a similar wheel. Connecting these wheels are radially-arranged vertical blades 12, and outside these blades is another set of blades 18, which are arranged at an obtuse angle to the inner set. Suitable standards 4 support a top plate 14 having a bearing for the shaft. Connecting the plate 14 and the bed-plate is a series of deflecting-blades 17 arranged similarly to the blades 18. By this construction the waves or current entering from any direction always rotate the shaft 7 in one direction.
Patent GB-190700663-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Combined Epicyclic Reversible Gear and Thrust Block.
Filed: 1907-01-10
Granted: 1908-04-10
Abstract: 663. Sharer & Young, Sharer, A. F., and Heasman, H. J. Jan. 10. Thrust bearings; adjusting for wear. - An epicyclic reversing - gear suitable for motor-boat propulsion is arranged with one of its members forming part of a thrust bearing. This member, an internally-toothed ring D', is secured to a sleevepart D<2> enveloping the projecting end d of the driving - shaft X and secured to the propeller shaft by a coupling O<3>. The part D<2> is formed with external ribs D<4> for communicating the thrust of the propeller to either of two halves M, L of a thrust bearing, for forward and d reversed running respectively. The part-bearings M, L are recessed to receive a split flange N. Distance-pieces G are inserted between the flange N and a casing A secured to the boat frame &c. to adjust the parts M, L to compensate for wear.
Patent GB-190700886-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Engines.
Inventor: FRIEND JOHN EDWARD
Filed: 1907-01-12
Granted: 1907-04-18
Abstract: 886. Friend, J. E. Jan. 12. Movable-abutment type, with hinged abutment. A rotary steam-engine of the movable-abutment type has a rectangular piston 25 formed integrally with a disk 24 mounted on a shaft 23, which is supported by bearings 5, 6 formed integrally with the cylinder 1 and cover and also by vertically and horizontally adjustable bearings 29, 30. The disk is packed by pieces 17, 28, while the piston is packed by L-shaped strip 54, 55 held in position by a cover-plate 58 and pressed outward by springs, the top strip being prevented from moving too far by pins engaging with slotted holes. A rocking abutment 31 situated in a cavity 33 in the casing is keyed on a shaft 32, which is carried by a closed bearing 67 and a stuffing-box 68. A packing-strip 34 is pressed by a spring 77 on the cylindrical top of the abutment, while the sides are packed by strips pressed outward either by springs or steam pressure. The shaft 32 is rocked by a grooved cam 37 carried by the main shaft acting through a rod 35, which is pivoted at 36 and has at its upper end a slot 84 engaging with a roller 85 on a crank 38. The steam distribution is controlled by a cylindrical valve 43 which permits steam to flow through passages 49,50, depending on the direction of rotation, to the working chamber, and thence through the opposite passage to exhaust through a port 51 and jacket 103. The valve is rocked by an eccentric 46 acting through a rod 47 connected to a slotted and notched quadrant 45 carried by the valve spindle by a spring catch controlled by a handle. The direction of rotation and cut-off can be varied by moving the handle 95 along the quadrant. Three pistons may be employed instead of one as described, to obtain a better balance. The engine is lubricated by the disk revolving in an oil bath, the oil being introduced through holes in the casing closed by plugs 104, 105.
Patent GB-190701432-A (GB)
Title: A Balanced Electro-mechanical Tractor Equipment Alternately or Simultaneously Receiving or Generating its Driving Power.
Inventor: FERON ALBERT
Filed: 1907-01-19
Granted: 1907-08-15
Abstract: 1432. Feron, A. Jan. 20, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Distributing.-Relates to a device whereby an electric tramcar or like vehicle is enabled to traverse portions of the track where no current is available, and consists in arranging on the shaft of the ordinary driving-electromotor an explosion engine, and a dynamo working either as generator or motor, and connected to a buffer battery of accumulators. The Figure shows the electric connexions. On the shaft 3 of the explosion engine are mounted the main electromotor 1 in connexion with the outside supply, and a dynamo 2 in connexion with the buffer battery 4. When the outside current fails, gas is admitted to the cylinders of the explosion engine, which then propels the vehicle. If the power of the explosion engine or of the electromotor is insufficient to maintain the normal speed, it is aided by current from the battery working the dynamo 2 as a motor. When going downhill, the vehicle is braked by the dynamo 2 which supplies current to the battery. When the vehicle is being driven by the main electromotor, it is assisted on an upward gradient by the explosion engine, which is brought into action automatically on a reduction of speed.
Patent GB-190702144-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Litharge.
Inventor: HUMFREY WILLIAM AUGUSTUS
Filed: 1907-01-28
Granted: 1907-12-05
Abstract: 2144. Humfrey, W. A. Jan. 28. Furnaces for lead compounds; discharging.- Molten litharge delivered by the opening b from the cupelling hearth a meets a blast from a nozzle c. The litharge is projected against the watercooled plate r and falls into a hupper, wagon, or spiral conveyers. The nozzle can be adjusted by means of a lever m, Fig. 2, by a vertical adjustment of the front bar k and an horizontal movement of the nozzle itself. The nozzle may have an expanded end, provided with an horizontal slit i, Figs. 3 and 4. The front of the furnace is cased in at o, conveniently with sheet-iron work. The casing is connected by a pipe n with a fan for the removal of any fumes, and is provided with a door p opposite the furnace door q.
Patent GB-190703703-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Packing Boxes for Collapsible Metal Tubes.
Inventor: WOODS EDWIN JOHN
Filed: 1907-02-14
Granted: 1907-11-21
Abstract: 3703. Woods, E. J. Feb. 14. Boxes for collapsible tubes or containers; fittings, internal.-One or more rows of collapsible metal tubes are supported by their ends in a box, or in the trays of boxes, in such a manner that they are out of contact with the top and bottom of the box or tray. The bottoms of the tubes are inserted into grooves d, and the heads or caps rest in V-shaped notches e<2>, being held in place by ringed strips f secured by elastic cords g.
Patent GB-190705243-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Suction Apparatus for the Cleaning of Upholstered Furniture, Carpets, Wall-coverings, and the like.
Inventor: SKIBSTED OVE DE FINE
Filed: 1907-03-04
Granted: 1907-08-08
Abstract: 5243. Skibsted, O. de F. March 4. Fixed-abutment type, piston having outwardlysliding vanes. A rotary exhauster for use in a vacuum cleaning - apparatus consists of a casing A, Figs. 1 and 2, provided with an inclined inlet H and a diagonal grating outlet F. An eccentrically mounted drum B, carrying spring- pressed vanes C, rotates in the casing and makes contact with it at a point situated between the inlet and outlet ports. Portions of the drum adjacent to the vanes are cut away as shown at I, so that in the case of a piece of rag &c. entering the casing it will enter a recess, thereby avoiding stoppage of the machine. A port D is arranged in the side of the casing and is covered by the drum except during the passing of the recesses L Oil, or soap and water, is supplied as a lubricant through the port D. A modification is described in which three vanes are used and the ports arranged differently. The tips of the vanes may be provided with small supplementary sliding vanes for clearing obstructions. A suitable plant is shown in Fig. 4 comprising an exhauster b coupled to an electric motor a mounted upon a portable trolly f, a switch i, a suction nozzle d, and a contact-plug g.
Patent GB-190710784-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Camphene and By-products.
Inventor: ELLIS REGINALD EATON
Filed: 1907-05-08
Granted: 1908-01-02
Abstract: 10,784. Ellis, R. E., [Chemische Fabrik vorm. Sandoz] May 8. Camphene is prepared by heating pinene hydrochloride to a relatively high temperature under pressure, with alkalies in presence of glycerine, mannite, dextrin, beet sugar, glucose, starch, or other higher alcohols or carbohydrates, or by similarly heating the pinene hydrochloride with alkalineearth oxide after the latter have been rendered soluble by means of the higher alcohols or carbohydrates. The carbohydrates are totally or partly converted into salts, the most valuable of which are lactates. In an example, lime water, beet sugar, and pinene hydrochloride are heated in an autoclave to 170 C. for about twelve hours. Camphene free from chlorine can be distilled off, and, after precipitation of the lime with sulphuric acid, zinc lactate can be obtained by saturating with zinc carbonate and crystallizing.
Patent GB-190715213-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Polishing Soaps
Inventor: MCLAY JOSEPH CORRIE STRUTHERS
Filed: 1907-07-02
Granted: 1908-03-12
Abstract: 15,213. McLay, J. C. S. July 2. Soaps.-A polishing-soap is made by mixing the waste carbonate of lime known as "soap ash," obtained in preparing alkaline lyes, with soap, saltpetre, and ammonia. For rough polishing, siliceous matter may be added.
Patent GB-190718119-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Glazing.
Inventor: HASSART EMIL FERDINAND
Filed: 1907-08-09
Granted: 1908-09-09
Abstract: 18,119. Hassart, E. F. Aug. 9. Corrugating.-Lead capping for glazing bars is preferably made from strips having central and side ribs. The capping is pressed d o w over the bar by a pair of bevelled rollers k, and two pairs of profile rollers m, n, and the flanges are pressed down on the glass by a pair of inclined grooved or plain vertical rollers o. The profile rollers are carried by levers s, which are pivoted on a shaft t and are adjustable by screws and nuts p, r.
Patent GB-190721410-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Optical Indicators for Determining the Speed of Engines and Machinery.
Inventor: HOPKINSON BERTRAM
Filed: 1907-09-26
Granted: 1908-09-28
Abstract: 21,410. Hopkinson, B., and Thring, L. G. P. Sept. 26. Speed indicators; dyna mometers; indicating by optical devices.-In a speed indicator. the centrifugal movement of a rotating weight is measured by the rotation of a mirror attached thereto ; this rotation is indicated by a beam of light which is reflected upon a scale. To a collar B upon the rotating shaft A is fixed a frame in which the spindle E of the mirror D is pivoted. As the shaft rotates, the weight F adjustable upon the screw F<1> tends to move outwards and tilt the mirror against the control of an adjustable spring G. In modifications, the spindle is clamped and is twisted by the movement of the mirror, whereby a controlling-spring may be dispensed with ; for this purpose the spindle is cut away at the ends into a cruciform or flat shape. Fig. 8 shows a form in which the spring G, parallel to the axis of the shaft, carries both the weight and the mirror. In order to obtain a movement of the mirror proportional to the speed, an elastic wire is stretched across the frame, so as to pass transversely over the screw F<1>. Light from a source L is reflected from the revolving mirrors, Fig. 9, and passes through a long horizontal slit o in a graduated opaque screen O. Behind this is an observing screen P having three slits a<1>, b<1>, c' each in line with the direction in which one of the mirrors casts its reflected beam through the main slit. The arrangement for observing the positions of the mirrors may be applied by dynamometers of the kind described in Specification No. 13,448, A.D. 1906.
Patent GB-190721423-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with the Heating of Mangling, Ironing and Pressing Rollers.
Inventor: LLEWELLYN DAVID
Filed: 1907-09-27
Granted: 1908-09-10
Abstract: 21,423. Llewellyn, D. Oct. 28. Drawings to Specification. Rollers and drums; casting.-Rollers and drums are made by swaging or otherwise reducing down the ends of solid drawn metal tube. The rollers may have two hollow journals or one hollow journal and one solid journal. The roller may be turned down in a lathe, polished, and afterwards blued, or it may be plated, coated, or covered with aluminium or other non-rusting metal or alloy. A covering of aluminium may be cast round the roller by perforating the roller, filling it with sand, and making rivet - shaped recesses in the sand through the holes, after which molten metal is poured round the roller in a mould, the rivetshaped pieces securing the covering to the roller.
Patent GB-190722018-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Distributing Materials on to Road Surface for the Prevention of Dust and other Purposes.
Inventor: HINES JOHN
Filed: 1907-10-05
Granted: 1908-09-24
Abstract: 22,018. Hines, J. Oct. 5. Gravel, sand, &c., scattering.-Relates to apparatus for distributing materials on to roads for the prevention of dust, and for other purposes. The materials are contained in a receptacle A provided with sloping walls so that the bucket conveyers B, driven from the road wheel C and arranged within troughs D, will work through as small a distance as possible with the whole weight of material upon them. At the front of the vehicle is provided an inclined distributing-plate E built up of a number of radial parts having grooves, so that if necessary only the central part may distribute the materials. The plate E may also be reciprocated and one or other of the conveyers may be silenced. In a modification, a band conveyer having ribs is provided.
Patent GB-190726488-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Metal Planing Machines.
Inventor: CHORLTON ALAN ERNEST LEOFRIC
Filed: 1907-11-30
Granted: 1908-09-24
Abstract: 26,488. Chorlton, A. E. L., and Adams, E. Nov. 30. Planing.-To overcome the shock and momentum consequent on the reversal of the table of a planing- machine at high speeds, the toothed wheel on the driving-shaft has its hub a and rim b made in two separate parts. Cylindrical holes c are cut out for the reception of rubber cushions d parallel to the axis and through which pass the securing-bolts f. Lateral motion is prevented by means of two annular rings e, which also prevent the rubber cushions from falling out. Specification No. 440, A.D. 1862, [Abridgment Class Mechanism &c.], is referred to.
Patent GB-190800015-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Machines for Assembling Parts of Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1908-01-01
Granted: 1908-12-31
Abstract: 15. Boult, A. J.. [United Shoe Machinery Co.]. Jan. 1. Uppers.-Relates to assembling-machines, particularly to the machine described in Specification No. 20,010, A.D. 1905, and consists in means for ensuring that the shoe will be more accurately presented to the fastening - means without any substantial skill on the part of the operator, while, at the same time, the sides of the shoe upper are subjected to a wiping action. The last is supported on a pin 16, Fig. 1. eccentrically arranged upon a lateral extension 18 of a two-part pivoted spindle 14, which has a certain amount of play both laterally and about its own axis, and may be adjusted in length by a knurled sleeve 20. The lower face of this sleeve is engaged by pivoted slotted lever 22, which is actuated by a spring- controlled rod 24 from a cam on the main shaft 3. The operator arranges a roughty-assembled shoe on the pin 16, and then moves it backwards between two adjustable pads or rests 32, carried by pivoted levers 30, which are geared together at 36 and are normally pressed inwards by springs. The pads 32 adjust the shoe laterally with relation to the locking-mechanism, and also exercise a wiping effect on the sides of the upper. Further backward movement then brings the back of the shoe into engagement with a V-shaped positioning-gauge 48 pivoted to a spring-pressed block 46, which is mounted on a stud carried by an extension 42 of a rest 8 at the forward end of the stem 6 described in the above Specification. A spring-pressed pin holds the gauge 48 up against the rest 8. The shoe is forced backwards against the rest 8, and, while this is taking place, a wiper 68, Fig. 1, presses the margin of the upper at the back of the last down on to the sole. This wiper is secured to a cam-actuated carrier as in the above Specification, below a presser,foot 66. The operator then depresses a treadle to start the machine, causing the rod 24 to be elevated to produce an increased upward pressure of the shoe against the wiper 68, which is next moved forwards to subject the edge of the upper to an increased pressure. A tack is next driven into the rear face of the last through the rest 8, and preferably this is so arranged that the tack is driven to one side of the back seam of the shoe. A second tack is then driven through the upper and counter into the insole, as described in the above-mentioned Specification.
Patent GB-190801503-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electricity Meters.
Filed: 1908-01-22
Granted: 1908-11-12
Abstract: 1503. Chamberlain & Hookham, and Holden, S. H. Jan. 22. Energy and quantity meters. - Two or more meters have a common field system, and are connected in the same circuit so as to give independent registrations and thus act as a check on one another. In the form shown, two armatures A, B with commutators G, H revolve in the magnetic field produced by coils K, their rotation being retarded by separate brake magnets E, F acting on disks C, D and their revolutions being registered on separate trains L, M. The magnetic field may be produced by a permanent magnet; or by a single coil, with or without iron ; or by a straight copper bar, in which case each spindle has two armatures arranged astatically. The invention may be applied to pendulum, oscillating, and other forms of meter.
Patent GB-190801837-A (GB)
Title: Improved Hollow Axle for Motor Vehicles.
Inventor: RUMPLER EDMUND
Filed: 1908-01-27
Granted: 1908-05-14
Abstract: 1837. Rumpler, E. Jan. 28, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Motor road vehicles.-Hollow axles of quadrangular section are adapted to support the bearings for the vertical pivots of the deflectable axles of the steering-wheels, and the non-steering driving-wheels. In the form of front axle shown in Fig. 1, the bearing-box b for the vertical pivots is made of a diameter equal to the full inside width of the tube, and is formed with shoulders on which the upper and lower horizontal walls rest. The box is soldered or welded to the two vertical walls of the tube. In the construction of non- steering axle shown in Fig. 5, the end of the quadrangular axle a is swaged tapering to receive the axle end h, serving for the support of the wheel f. In modifications, the end of the axle is swaged circular so as to support the wheel directly or by means of ao inserted end. The vertical side walls may be pressed inwards throughout a portion of their length.
Patent GB-190809169-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Golf Clubs.
Inventor: WAITE FRED
Filed: 1908-04-28
Granted: 1909-01-14
Abstract: 9169. Waite, F. April 28. Golf.-Metal-headed golf clubs are adapted for use either as " irons " or putters by providing the socket 1 with a circular eye 2, Figs. 1 and 2, and pivoting therein a plate 4 to which a second plate 5 is attached by rivets 6. Notches 7, 8 are made in the eye 2 to engage a spring bolt 9, so that by revolving the shaft into the position shown by dotted lines, the club may be used as an " iron " or as a putter, according to which of the striking- faces 4, 5 is brought into position. In a modification, Fig. 4, the shaft is situated at the end of the club head.