Improved Combined Rotary Blower and Pressure Regulator.

... 14,984. Thorp, T. July 15. Pressure-regulating valves.-In a rotary blower of the outwardly-sliding vane type, the passage to the delivery pipe is controlled by valves 11, 12, mounted on a stem 13, the axial position of which is dependent upon the pressure on a diaphragm 10. A spring 37 of the kind described in Specification No. 5791, A.D. 1905, is arranged to compensate for variations in the pressure exerted by the diaphragm on account of its stretch. A dash-pot is formed by a plate piston 39 working in a cylindrical cover 38, which may be attached to the casing 14 by a bayonet joint.

Improvements in or connected with Antipulsators for Gas Conduits.

... 15,697. Thorp, T. Aug. 1. Pressure-regulating valves.-Relates to antipulsators used for regulating the flow and pressure of gas in pipes, and consists in providing means for allowing small variations of pressure without operating the valve, and means for ensuring a slow and gradual operation of the valve when the variations exceed certain limits. These regulations are intended for use with the gas-meters described in Specification No. 20,214, A.D. 1901, [Abridgment Class Gas distribution], or for regulating the gas supply to gas engines, or for other purposes. The compensating-chamber consists of a cylinder 1, Fig. 1, closed at one or both ends by flexible diaphragms 2, 3 stiffened by plates 9, 10, and backed by covers 6, 7. The .diaphragms are drawn inwards by springs 23, 24 of the kind described in Specification No. 5791, A.D. 1905, the pull of the springs decreasing as the diaphragms move outwards, thereby compensating for the increasing inward pressure of the diaphragms themselves.

A New and Improved Gas Pressure Recording Apparatus.

15,211. Thorp, T., and Marsh, T. G. Aug. 27. Pressure gauges.-A flexible chamber A similar to that of an aneroid barometer moves a tracer D over a drum B, which is rotated by clockwork and ascends or descends on a coarse-pitched screw F. The tracing-hand d<1>, pivoted to the free end of the arm d over the sensitive chamber a, is gently pressed towards the record drum by means of a spring finger d<2> with a roller d<3> bearing against the casing C. The clockwork train ends in a wheel which can be put into or out of gear with a long pinion g, which is always in gear with a wheel E at the bottom of the record drum. This wheel is loose upon the screw pillar F, but has attached to it a sleeve e which encloses the thread when the drum is in its lower position. One or more radial sockets e<1> at the bottom of this sleeve hold rollers e<2> on ball bearings, which engage the thread. Two adjustable clips e<3> fixed to the projecting rim e<4> of the wheel E partly brake the wheel, and prevent it from acting upon the clock movement.

Improved Method of Ventilating Rooms.

20,849. Thorp, T., and Marsh, T. G. Oct. 3. Forced ventilation.-Relates to a method of distributing fresh air through gas pipes and burners, and is particularly applicable to rooms lit by incandescent gas lights supplied with gas under pressure. The gas normally passes through a pipe 1 and three-way cock 2 to a rotary blower 4, which supplies it to a pipe 5 leading to the burners. When air for ventilation is to be supplied, the three-way cock is put into connexion with a pipe 6 and the gas supply is simultaneously cut off. In another arrangement, air is supplied by a blower to a pipe 8 connected by a union-piece 16 with the gas-delivery pipe 5. The pipes 1, 8 are both furnished with cocks 9, 7 provided with sectors 10, 11 so that both cocks cannot be turned on simultaneously.

Improvements in Apparatus for the Production of Acetylene from Calcium Carbide and Water.

2454. Thorp, T. Jan. 31. Acetylene.-Relates to improvements in and connected with the generator described in Specification No. 19,823, A.D. 1897, and consists of means for facilitating access to the admission valve without first emptying the gas holder and generator, for regulating the admission of carbide to the generator, and for filtering or washing the gas. The middle chamber k containing the feeding-valve b can be completely cut off from the generating- vessel i by a valve k<2> which is operated from the exterior, whereby the valve b can be adjusted from the outside through the manhole k' without interfering with the generator or holder. The sliding valve b as it moves rubs against one or more ribbed rubber discs a<1> mounted upon a horizontal axis a, whereby the carbide is shifted within the neck of the hopper. The valve is operated by the bell d as in the former case, but the rod d' and bell crank d' in this case move a rod e to which is attached a tube f, having at its end a depending arm f<1> which carries a stud h having a nut h<1> at its outer end. Engaging with the stud is the forked end c<1> of a bell-crank lever, the short arm c of which normally holds the valve b against movement. Within the tube f is a spring-controlled piston-rod g connected by a rod g<2> to the valve h. When the rod d<1> falls and actuates the lever d<2>, the tube f is pulled to the right, but the valve b, and therefore the rod f, cannot move, as the valve is held by the arm c. The spring f <2> is therefore compressed. When the nut h<1> reaches the lever arm c', it causes the disengagement of the arm c from the valve, when the spring f<2> suddenly withdraws the valve b. The gas on its way to the holder through the tube m has to pass through the filtering-arrangement shown. This preferably consists of an annular chamber having three horizontal screens l<1>, l<3>, l<4>, between two of ...

Improvements in Apparatus for Mixing Gases.

2452. Thorp, T. Jan. 31. Mixing air and gases.-Relates to apparatus, of the gas-meter type or with spiral vanes, for mixing acetylene or other gas witn air. One apparatus driven by acetylene &c. at a higher pressure drives the apparatus for the air at a lower pressure, and both are connected to a mixing-chamber similar to that described in Specification No. 12,942, A.D. 1896. The ends of the vanes near the discharge end, or the slots in the same, are provided with a number of small holes or slots spread through a space corresponding to the difference in the water levels in the two apparatus.

Improvements in Rotary Gas Meters.

... 2029. Thorp, T. Jan. 28. Meters.-Relates to improvements in rotary gas meters of the kind described in Specification No. 20,214, A.D. 1901. To prevent pulsation of the valve during the flow of gas, a cylindrical chamber d<2>, closed at the bottom, is arranged below the baffle-plate d. The valve-spindle is prolonged, and passes through the bottom of the chamber, a disc b<2> being attached to it inside the chamber, so that the disc and cylinder act as a dash-pot for the valve b. A conical ring a' surrounds the valve seating, and is itself surrounded by an annular chamber a<5>, which communicates by one or more tubes h<6> with the turbine or fanwheel c. These tubes may be arranged to swivel so as to deliver the gas in the most effective direction against the fan-wheel. When the valve first begins to open, the gas passes through holes a<6> in the ring a' into the chamber a<5>, but, when the valve is fully open, it has risen above the edge of the ring. To prevent the over-running of the fan ...

A New and Improved Twin Spring.

... 16,837. Thorp, T. Aug. 11. Door opening and closing apparatus.-A twin spring adapted to offer an uniform resistance throughout the greater part of its stroke is shown in its unstrained state in Fig. 1 and in operation in Fig. 2. It consists of two bent strips, laminated or single, joined together at B and having the ends A, A<1> free to rotate while approaching each other as shown in Fig. 2. The Provisional Specification states that the springs can be applied to carriage windows, doors, and the like.

Improvements in Apparatus for the Combustion of a Mixture of Gas and Air in Enclosed Spaces.

... 25,049. Thorp, T., Thorp, F., and Thorp, H. T. Oct. 28. Atmospheric gas burners; burners, regulating. -Apparatus for regulating simultaneously the supplies of gas and compressed air to burners and of compressed air to the flame, and in which predetermined proportions thereof are maintained, comprises a casing divided into four compartments, namely, gas-inlet, mixing, air-inlet, and air-outlet chambers, and the valves connecting these are operated simultaneously. The device is applicable to calenderrollers, gas - fires, incandescent burners in lanterns, and other burners in enclosed spaces. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, gas passes from a chamber 7, and air from a chamber 9, to the mixing - chamber 8, and the mixture passes by a pipe 15 to the burner. Air also passes from the chamber 9 to a chamber 10, and then by a pipe 16 to the flame. The valves 11, 12, 13 are carried by a common spindle 14. Hit-and-miss valves 19, 20, adjusted by worms 21, 22, are provided on apertured cylinders ...

Improvements in Turbine Wheel Gas Meters.

3140. Thorp, T. July 9, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Dust and the like, excluding.-To preventoily liquids, grit, &c. from entering the bearing of the fan-wheel spindle in a turbine gas meter, such as described in Specification No. 20,214, A.D. 1901, [Abridgment Class Gas distribution], the spindle end rotates in mercury. The hardened steel pivot 12 supporting the fan - wheel passes through an agate or equivalent jewel ring 16 and enters the iron footstep bearing 13, preferably containing a hardened steel or agate plate 14. The pivot rests on a hardened ball 15, and the pivot end and ball are surrounded with mercury.

Improvements in and relating to Apparatus for the Production of Acetylene from Calcium Carbide.

1929. Thorp, T., and Marsh, T. G. Jan. 25. Acetylene.-Crushed carbide is supplied from a shoot d to a hopper c, through a spring door c<3>, by pressing down a piston d<2> or bellows, Fig. 3, mounted in the cover d<1>. From the hopper it passes to an endless band k<1> which is moved forward intermittently and feeds sufficient carbide upon the scoop m to overbalance the weight m'. A measured charge of carbide is thus discharged through the flap-door a<2> into the water. The mechanism for moving the band k<1> consists of a pair of drums k, l<1>, on the axle l of one of which is loosely mounted a pinion i<2>, gearing with a rack i, the other end of which gears with a broad pinion h<1>. With this pinion gears also a rack h, upon a collar in which rests a tube g<4> carrying the bell g<1>. When the bell descends the pinion h<1> is turned as shown by the arrow, lifting the weight h<2> and driving the pinion i<2>. The latter, by means of a pawl i<3>, drives a ratchet-wheel l<2>, fixed to the axle l of the drum l<1>. When the bell is raised by the gas produced, the weight h' restores the racks i and h into position for the next feeding stroke. The generator a is fitted with a glass gauge a<8> provided with collapsable bags n, n<1> which transmit changes of pressure and serve also to prevent escape of gas or water should the glass be broken. The outlet for the sediment is closed by a valve a<5> carried by a float which prevents the water level falling too low. The sediment may be drawn off if sufficient water to raise the float is added before the cock a<7> is opened.

Improvements in Springs.

... 5791. Thorp, T. March 20. Lift valves, springs for. A blade spring oftempered steel or like material, which may be used in connexion with valves, is arranged so that the pressure exerted by it is reduced when the article pressed is moved in a direction opposite to that of the pressure. If such a spring is placed between abutments c, d, Fig. 1, so as to take up the arched position 1, and is pressed downwards at the centre, the upward pressure exerted by the spring will increase and reach a maximum when in the position 2, after which it will decrease, becoming zero when the neutral position 3 is reached. Beyond this position, the spring exerts a downward pressure, which increases to a maximum in the position 4 and then decreases. Hence, if the spring is held in a position 6, intermediate between the positions 2, 3, it will exert an upward pressure which will be reduced if the centre is moved downwards. The application of a spring in this position to an inverted discharge-valve is shown in ...

Improved Coin-freed Apparatus for the Delivery of Newspapers and like Articles.

... 6692. Marsh, T. G., and Thorp, T. March 19. Sale apparatus; storage. -Newspapers or periodicals lie singly on shelves b in a casing having an open front. Delivery mechanism.-An endless band c on four guide-rollers d surrounds the group of shelves and closes the open front of the casing, but contains an aperture formed by a flattened ring h which gives access for the removal of the contents from the interspace whereat it registers. This aperture is moved from shelf to shelf by means of a second endless band operated by a shaft e after prepayment. Coin action.-The preferred arrangement is as follows :-A pair of discs l, l<1> on the shaft e have radial slots to receive coins dropped through a slit in a casing B, and a loose crank n' on the shaft doubles back into the space between the discs so as to press against the coin when turned between stops by the key shown in Fig. 4. An index s<1> shows the correct initial position. Coin-discharging mechanism.-A fixed finger p<2> detaches the used ...

Improvements in or relating to Rotary Meters.

24,832. Thorp, T. Nov. 16. Impulse and reaction meters.-The improvements are in the bearings and gas-tight joints of the meters described in Specifications No. 20,214, A.D. 1901, [Abridgment Class Gas Distribution], and No. 6017, A.D. 1903. The spindle a is supported by a single ball b between two agate plates c, d, held upon elastic washers f, f<1> in metal settings c<1>, d<1>, which serve as the ball race. Lateral movement is prevented by agate rings k at the top and bottom of the spindle. The joints o, o<1>, o<2>, which are made with lamp wick and tallow, are all tightened together by one ring of screws p', in order that all three may be tightened equally. The pressure is transmitted to the joint o through a disc r of felt or some other yielding material.

Improvements in Rotary Gas Meters.

... 9602. Thorp, T. April 27. Meters.- Relates to rotary meters of the kind described in Specification No. 20,214, A.D. 1901, for passing gas in large quantities relatively to their size. The inlet valve at the bottom of the inner chamber, the auxiliary jets acting on the wheel-vanes and the baffle-plates inside the chamber of the meters described in the prior Specification are al! dispensed with. The cylindrical chamber f is prolonged below the bottom of the inner cylinder d and is perforated with fine holes in the projecting part, a perforated horizontal plate l being also arranged at the apex of the cone m in which the chamber h terminates. In the arrangement shown in the right half of Fig. 1, the chamber h is closed by an elliptical or hyperbolical bottom, and two perforated plates n, o may be provided instead of one. A perforated truncated cone p is also arranged between the bottom end of the cylinder d and the bottom q of the casing. In another arrangement, a perforated truncated cone ...

Improved Combined Antipulsator and Pressure Regulator for Gas Mains.

... 12,508. Thorp, T. May 27. Gas meters. - Relates to a combined antipulsator of the kind described in Specification 15,697/05, and gas-pressure regulator as described in Specification 22,134/06. The apparatus is for use in gas mains, the objects being to maintain a constant pressure in the outlet pipe of the regulator, to prevent pulsations in the inlet pipe, and to prevent the pressure in the main from falling below a predetermined amount in the event of an abnormal quantity of gas being required by the gas-consuming plant. Fig. 1 shows the regulator and antipulsator E combined with a gas-meter A. Fig. 2 is a section through the regulator. The casing 1 is closed at its ends by flexible diaphragms 4, 5, which are connected through lostmotion devices to valves 15, 21 in the inlet and outlet pipes 10, 11 respectively. The diaphragms can thus move for a certain distance inwards and outwards without affecting the valves, and a gas-engine, for example, drawing gas from the outlet pipe 11 does ...

Improvements in Apparatus for Equilising the Flow and Pressure in the Suction and Delivery Pipes of Pumps, Blowers and the like.

... 9186. Thorp, T. April 20. Compensating for irregularity of flow.-Comprises apparatus for equalizing the flow and pressure of fluids in the suction and delivery pipes of pumps, blowers, and like machines. For this purpose the suction or delivery pipe is connected to an expansible and contractible chamber, which is caused to expand and contract at a rate equal to that at which the volume sucked in or discharged increases above or decreases below the mean volume during each stroke. The apparatus is applicable to all types of pumps, and is illustrated in Fig. 4 as applied to a Beale's rotary blower. A double cam 19, designed in accordance with the above principle, is mounted on the shaft 1 of the blower, and actuates a piston 5 in the equalizing-chamber 4, of which the upper end is connected to the suction pipe of the blower and the lower end to the delivery pipe. The air pressure acting below the piston 5 keeps the lever 14 in contact with the cam. The lever has an adjustable pivot 5.

Improvements in or connected with Rotary Blowers.

... 29,132. Thorp, T. Dec. 21. Compensating for irregularity of flow; fixed-abutment type having pistons with hinged vanes. A valve chamber, shown in section in Fig. 2, is arranged on the end of the pump chamber as at 18, Fig. 3. The separating partition 5 is provided with ports 23, 25 which communicate respectively with the inlet half 21 and outlet half 22 into which the valve chamber is divided by a partition 20. As the space between the vanes 11, Fig. 4, increases on rotation of the drum, gas is drawn in through the ports 23, but the space is not put into communication with the outlet until it has again decreased sufficiently to bring about the desired compression. The partition 20 carries on the suction side a flap valve 29 loaded by a spring 32 which may be adjusted by the screw 34, and on the delivery side an unloaded flap valve 30. If the pressure in the delivery pipes exceeds a predetermined amount, gas will pass back through the valve 29 to the suction side. If the pump is accidentally ...

Improvements in the Spindle Bearings for Rotary Fluid Meters.

650. Thorp, T. Jan. 10. Step and vertical-shaft bearings.-Relates to footstep bearings immersed in mercury, of the bind described in Specification No. 3140, A.D. 1907, for rotary gas and water meters, such as are described in Specifications No. 20,214, A.D. 1901, [Abridgment Class Gas distribution], and No. 6017, A.D. 1903, and consists in applying to the bearing a cup i with inturned edges, which will hold all the mercury when the meter is tilted or inverted. Passages m, n connect the space above and below the steel or agate ring f, which is immersed in mercury to avoid injury from grit &c, A modification is described in which the bearing-ball e and the ring f are omitted.

Improvements in Resilient or Anti-vibrating Supports or Suspenders for Incandescent Gas Lamps and other Gas Apparatus.

... 25,209. Thorp, T., Thorp, F., and Thorp, H. T. Oct. 31. Anti-vibration devices.-In resilient supports for incandescent lamps, of the kind formed of bent round or flat gas-supply tubes and springs, the spring used is of the kind described in Specification 5791/05, [Class 108, Road vehicles]. The gassupply pipe 3 is connected at its ends to sockets 1, 4 which are joined by a spring 5. The ends of the spring are held in a bow 6 secured to the socket 1, and the centre of the spring is connected to a rod 7, which has a collar 8 sliding in the lower part of the socket 1 and means for connecting it to the socket 4. When used for upright burners, the spring is arranged to press apart the ends of the tube.

Improvements in or relating to Water Meters, Water Motors and Pumps.

... 29,038. Thorp, T. Dec. 20. Piston pumps; bellows and flexible-diaphragm or flexible chamber pumps.-Rolling piston packings such as are described in Specifications No. 16,404, A.D. 1889, and No. 412, A.D. 1901], [Abridgment Class Steam engines], are utilized for controlling the distribution of the liquid in pumps, the packings taking the place of slide valves. Figs. 1 and 2 illustrate one example of the invention as applied to a water meter. The pistons E, F of the pair of cylinders are connected by cranks a<1>, b<1> at rightangles, and are each fitted with three rolling packings e<1>, e<2>, e<3>, f<1>, f<2>, f<3> controlling ports in the cylinders. On either side of the central packing and symmetrically placed between this and the end packings when in mid-position, central ports i, o are formed in each cylinder, the lower one being always in communication with the water inlet i<4> and the upper one with the water outlet o<4>. Ports i<1>, i<2>, o<1>, o<2> are-arranged on either side of the ...

Improvements in and relating to Indicating Mechanism applicable to Meters.

25,008. Thorp, T., Thorp, F., and Thorp, H. T. Nov. 10. Counters giving monetary indications; zeroizing-mechanism. - In indicating or counting mechanism for gas, electric, and like meters in which the cost of the fluid &c. passing through the meter is indicated by a frictionally-driven pointer, the pointer can be reset when desired, but cannot be set forward, by means of a key adapted to engage a short resetting-spindle arranged centrally in the transparent face of the apparatus. The key is inserted in the open end 10 of a hollow spindle 6, Figs. 2 and 4, carried by a gland 2 mounted in the glass and mica face 4, 3 of the apparatus. When the spindle is rotated in the anti-clockwise direction by the key, a pin 7 engages a projection 9 on the pointer 8 and resets the pointer, the zero position being determined by the engagement of the key with a stop 15, Fig. 5. Other means of resetting the pointer may, however, be employed. To remove the key, it is turned in the opposite direction until it strikes the stop, when it may be withdrawn through a slot 16 in the covering-disk 13, Fig. 3. A spring 18 prevents the rotation of the resetting-spindle owing to vibration, and draws a shoulder 20 on the spindle against its seating so as to form a gastight joint. Tampering with the indicating- mechanism may be detected by a gummed or other wafer attached to the disk 13.

Improvements connected with Gas Conduits.

... 2453. Thorp, T. Jan. 31 Mains. - Safety plugs consisting of wire gauze b wound on spools a are placed in the mains near the gas holder and pipes at or near the burners to prevent explosions in acetylene or other gas supplies. The coils of gauze, with or without perforated end discs e, are set in cases c.

Improvements in the Method of and Means for Rendering Photographic and other Pictures of Objects Visible in their Natural or in other Desired Colours.

... 11,466. Thorp, T. June 2. Drawings to Specification. Producing coloured photographs; transparencies. -Relates to a method of producing or exhibiting photographs in colours, natural or otherwise. Three negatives representing the primary colours of the object are taken by means of coloured screens, in the usual way. Upon the surfaces of the transparent positives from these negatives, diffraction gratings are mechanically impressed. The spacing of the gratings in all three cases is equal, but the lines of the gratings are at different angles on the three positives. This has the same effect as a different spacing for each positive. when they are superimposed and viewed with a suitable apparatus. The pictures may be looked at by a stereoscope, or projected on a screen by a magic-lantern.

Improvements in Rotary Water Meters.

6017. Thorp, T. March 16. Counting-apparatus.-In the turbine or vanewheel water meter shown, a box 28 is formed in the outlet chamber 3 of the meter and contains speed-reducing gearing 33 which transmits the motion of the vane wheel to a registering-apparatus 40 in an upper compartment. The spindle 23 of the vane wheel and the spindles of the reducing-gearing, which run in water, are formed with pivots 24 at their upper ends working at their lower ends in jewelled sockets into which pivots 22 fit. The spindle 34 which transmits the rotation from the outlet chamber to the registering-apparatus has a shoulder which fits against a conical washer, kept in place by a conical-ended sleeve 37, and forming a stuffing-box. The spindle is pressed upwards by the water pressure and a spring 45.

Improvements in Valves.

Improved Apparatus for Recording the Percentage of Carbonic Acid and other Gases in Gas Mixtures.

22,896. Thorp, T. Oct. 17. Testing, special apparatus for.-An apparatus for recording the percentage of carbon dioxide and other gases in gas mixtures is provided with two preferably rotary pumps which have the same capacity and are driven at the same speed from a common shaft. One of the pumps draws the gases and delivers them below the surface of the absorbing-liquid, and the other pump draws the residual gas from above the absorbing-liquid, the percentage of gas absorbed being indicated by the diminution of pressure in the gas above the absorbing-liquid by a floating bell or equivalent registering pressureindicator connected to the exhaust-pipe from the absorbing-tank. The pumps may be of the wet gas - meter type, or constructed as shown in the Figure. In the last case the pumps are mounted on a common shaft 7, and each comprises a drum 17 partly immersed in mercury or other liquid in a cylindrical container 1. Helical channels 15, preferably four, are formed on the outer cylindrical surface of the drum, either by helical blades or as rectangular tubes. Gas is passed into the channels by a sealed elbow-pipe 13, which passes into an opening in the end of the drum, into which the channels open. The cylindrical containers 3, 4 are connected by an opening 18. The pump 3 draws the gas from the flue &c., preferably through a cleaner 20, and passes it below the absorbing-liquid, for example caustic potash for absorbing carbon dioxide, in the tank 23. The gas enters the liquid by a fine nozzle, passing centrally through a float or board 24, having a coiled spiral wire 25 on its underside. The unabsorbed gas is exhausted by the pump 4. A pipe 28 connects the exhaust-pipe 26 with a gas-holder 31 having a central cylindrical float 32 and carrying a pencil 34, which indicates on a drum 35 the variations in pressure in the absorbing-tank. The drum may be rotated by clock-work or from the pump shaft. A second indicator 36 may be mounted on the boiler &c. The apparatus ...

Improvements in or relating to Gas Meters.

20,214. Thorp, T. Oct. 10. Meters.-The gas to be measured passes through a cylindrical chamber a, entering through a lightly loaded non-return valve b. At the top of the chamber is mounted a turbine wheel c, with inclined vanes, and below this wheel is a baffle-plate d, the central part of which is solid and supports the wheel spindle. The spindle is preferably supported upon a hardened steel or iridium pivot which enters a jewelled recess in the end of the spindle. Between the centre part of the plate d and the chamber a are formed a number of guide-passages e, either by casting or by fitting with partitions. In the case of large meters and where a back flow of the gas may occur, a liner h<1>, provided with a flange h<4>, is adjustably fitted within the chamber, and has an external flange h<5>, with one or more perforations, fitting against the wall of the chamber. The liner may be adjusted by means or screws. The chamber is placed within a casing provided with an inlet l<1> and an outlet l<2>, suitable partitions being arranged to direct the gas through the chamber. A plate f supports the registering-mechanism, which is operated by the wheel spindle, and a casing n, provided with a glass face, encloses the same. Pillars a' may extend from the plate f to keep the chamber in position in the casing, a leather washer being interposed between the chamber and casing. In operation, should the valve b lift slightly, gas passes between the liner h<1> and the chamber wall and by way of the perforations in the flange h<5> and the passages e, and then impinges on the vanes of the wheel c and causes it to rotate. When the current is larger, the valve b is more fully opened, and the gas passes through the centre of the chamber and by way of the passages e to the wheel. A baffle-plate &c. i is preferably arranged within the chamber to permit the current to be distributed over the whole area of the channels and vanes. A meter ...

Improvements in or relating to Burners for Incandescent Lighting.

... 14,317. Thorp, T. June 21. Incandescent gas burners; air supply. -For use in mills and other places where the burner is liable to become choked by dust and foreign matter, the air inlets b of the burner are enclosed in a gauze or finelyperforated chamber c, to which air under pressure is supplied by a pipe e fitted with a cock f. By means of the cock, air in excess of the quantity required by the burner is supplied to the chamber c and, escaping through the gauze, prevents it from becoming choked. The gauze is thus kept clean, so that if the compressed-air supply fails, air can pass through the gauze to supply the burner in the ordinary way. The chamber c is preferably formed with solid ends d and with an internal baffle g.

Improvements in Apparatus for Supplying Gas on Prepayment.

Improved By-pass for Gas Meters.

... 12,090. Thorp, T. May 22. Gas meters.-In a liquid-seal by-pass for pipe lines leading to and from gas-meters cr other apparatus, the quantity of liquid employed is such that the way to be opened is opened before the way to be closed is closed, and a pump is used for the transfer of the liquid. In the form shown, a casing 1, having a main inlet 8 and a main outlet 14, is divided into three compartments 5, 6, 7, the compartments 5, 7 being connected by a liquid passage 15. Pipes 12, 13 lead respectively to and from a gasmeter or other apparatus. If the liquid is contained, as shown, in the chamber 6, the gas passes through the meter; when the liquid is transferred to the chambers 5, 7, the gas passes direct to the outlet 14. The transfer of liquid in either direction is made by a pump 16 having dip-pipes 17, 18. An external liquid-level gauge may be provided.

Improvements in Gas Governors.

... 22,134. Thorp, T. Oct. 8. Pressure-regulating valves.-A double-beat valve 2, 2b is operated by a flexible diaphragm 3 which is loaded by weights 11 and a spring 28. The spring is of the type described in Specification No. 5791, A.D, 1905, so that its opposition to the upward movement of the diaphragm decreases with that movement, thereby compensating for the increasing resistance due to the stretching of the diaphragm. In the example shown, which is intended for dealing with the hot gases in the " foul main," the diaphragm chamber is separated from the valvebox by a pipe piece 34. Sheets 35, 36 of asbestos are placed on the under surfaces of the diaphragm chamber and pipe piece 34. The diaphragm chamber is open to the atmosphere through a hole 32 in a cover. To enable the valve to be readily withdrawn through the bottom of the casing, the valve spindle is joined to the diaphragm spindle by a sleeve 15, the screw 16 in which may be operated through a hole normally closed by a screw 17 ...

A New and Improved Time Recorder for High Pressure and other Gas Lamps, Stoves and the like.

... 14,287. Thorp, T., Thorp, F., and Thorp, H. T. June 19. Gas meters.-In an apparatus for recording the time during which gas has been used, the flow and cessation of flow of the gas are used to start and stop a clock mechanism. As shown, a disk E on a rod F is lifted by the flow and raises one end of a lever J the other end of which releases the crutch N of the clock escapement and starts the clock. A diaphragm K surrounds the lever J and prevents the escape of gas. A cone G on the rod F prevents the escape of gas should the diaphragm leak. Knife-edges l support the diaphragm and lever against a high pressure of gas.

Improvements in Gas Producing Lamps.

Improvements in or connected with Indexes of Meters for Gaseous Fluids.

... 1541. Thorp, T. Jan. 22. Meters.-In gas meters, particularly those constructed on the turbine or rotary principle, variable-speed mechanism is interposed between the shaft driving the registering-mechanism and the shaft operated by the measuring-wheel or mechanism. The object of this mechanism is to compensate for the varying pressure of the gas, and indicate the volume as it would be if the pressure of the gas were that of the atmosphere. One method of effecting this is shown in Fig. 1, where the spindle 3, driven by the measuring- mechanism, drives a friction disc 4 through bevelwheels on a worm and worm-wheel. The disc 4 is pressed against another disc 10 by a spring 20. The disc 10 is mounted on a sliding shaft 14, and its position is controlled by the position of the flexible boxes 11. The interior of these boxes is connected with the measuring-chamber, so that, if the pressure of the gas increases, they expand, forcing the disc 10 further from the centre of the disc 4, thus making ...

A New and Improved Proportional Valve for the Mixture of Two or more Fluids.

... 5891. Thorp, T., Thorp, F., and Thorp, H. T. March 9. Mixing-valves.-A device for mixing two or more fluids, such as air and gas, in which the proportions and pressure of the mixture may be varied at will, comprises a pair of tapered lift valves H, H<1> rigidly secured to a spindle J, which is provided with a dash-pot K and loaded by a spring M of the kind described in Specification 5791/05, the whole being completely enclosed by a casing. The valves are controlled by the differential pressure on a diaphragm C of the outlet pressure of the mixture and the inlet pressure of one of the fluids. Each inlet may be fitted with an ordinary diaphragmoperated pressure-regulator, either in the same or in a separate casing. In a modification, the pressure on the larger valve member is used to actuate the valve, and a dead weight load is used in addition to the spring load. In another modification, sliding valves mounted on spring- pressed guide-rods are employed, the size of one of the openings in ...

Improvements in Machinery for Finishing the Surfaces of Cotton and other Fabrics.

Improvements in and relating to Incandescent Gas Lamps.

... 8532. Thorp, T., Thorp, r., and Thorp, H. T. April 11. Overhead incandescent lamps. - A chimneyless i n v e r t e d incandescent gas lamp without a secondary air - supply comprises a burner with a heavy body, and a globe or shield having one or more outlets at its upper or lower end or at both. In a form for use with high - pressure gas or air, Fig. 1, the burner a carries a plate c, against which a hinged globe-holder f secures a quartz globe d having outlets at the bottom only. The internal air supply enters between the plate c and the casing e. Fig. 2 shows a form in which the burner is supplied with a gas and air mixture from the service pipe, and the combustion products escape around the upper edge of the globe and by an outlet at the bottom.

Improvements in and connected with the Method of and Apparatus for Treating Acetylene Prior to Combustion.

A New or Improved Optical Instrument for the Detection of Imitation Diamonds.

Improvements in and relating to Rotary Gas Meters.

... 3054. Thorp, T. Feb. 8. Meters.-In rotary gas-meters, especially that described in Specification No. 20,214, A.D. 1901, oily deposits are prevented from impairing the efficiency of the meter by forming the tubular guides 15 under the turbine wheel 9 with shallow annular constrictions 16 at the outlet, and projecting them above the annular plate 13. For the same reason, a sunk channel is formed round the seating 19 of the inlet valve. Drain pipes 17, 20, 24 are provided, trapped by cups or otherwise, the last of which leads from the bottom of the meter casing.

Improvements in and connected with the Prepayment Mechanism of Gas Meters.

Improvements in Gas Pressure Regulators.

18,048. Barrett, S. R., and Thorp, T. Aug. 6. Pressure - regulating valves. - A pistonactuated gas-pressure regulator is provided with oil baths for lubricating the actuating- piston and valve member. The valve member comprises a ported tubular member 6 provided with a cup-leather packing 19 and a flange having a resilient contacting face 20 and is adapted to dip into an oil bath 4 when the valve opens. The actuating-piston which is loaded by an adjustable spring 11 has a depending flange 18, provided with a cup-leather 8 adapted to dip into an annular oil bath 9.

Improvements in and connected with Apparatus for the Production of Actylene from Calcium Carbide and Water.

... 19,823. Thorp, T., and Marsh, T. G. Aug. 28. Acetylene.-The carbide is fed into the water from a hopper b, through an opening a<2> surrounded by bristles a<10> against which fits a valve a<@> pivoted at a<11>. This valve is connected by a rod g<3> with a bell-crank lever h<1> pivoted at h. A rod g<1> carried by the bell g of the gas holder is furnished with a head g<2> which, during the descent of the bell, operates the tail h<2> of the lever h<1>, so as to open the valve a<3>, and permit some carbide to fall into the water. The gas produced raises the bell g and the head g<2> engages the catch h<4> on the lever h<1>, and thereby tilts the lever and closes the valve a<3>. The hopper b is charged through the doors c' and b<1>, which can only be opened alternately. When the lever handle b<3> is lowered the door b<1> is closed. At the same time a bar b<5>, pivoted to the lever b<3>, is raised so that its upper end b<10> comes against a spring-pressed catch d<2>, and a projection b<8> upon ...

Improvements in and connected with Acetylene Generators.

17,840. Thorp, T. Aug. 19. Acetylene.-Apparatus for generating acetylene, in which the water is automatically supplied. Within the lower part of the water tank B in which the gas holder bell E rises and falls, is the horizontal generator A, within which the carbide holder C can be inserted through one end. This end is afterwards closed by the cover a secured in position by clamp screws a<1>. The holder C is shaped so as to allow a space for water beneath and around it, and has hollow partitions c. Water flows from the tank down the tube F, and is directed by a gutter d' to the end of the carbide holder, so as to form a water jacket for the holder, and prevent undue rise of temperature during the production of gas. The water overflows into the carbide chambers successively. To regulate the supply of water, a rod f is attached to the roof of the bell, and is provided with a knob f which, as the bell falls, forces down the spindle g<1> of a valve G, thereby allowing water to pass downwards to the carbide. As the bell rises, a float K, connected by arms g<3>, passing through slots in the tube F, to the disc g<2> of the spindle g', causes the valve to close. The tube F is provided with a three way cock D, connected by a spindle h to an external indicator h<3>, whereby the outlet from the tank B may be closed, or the water allowed to pass to the generator when the valve G is closed, or only when it is open. The evolved gas passes to the holder by tubes e, e<1> and a perforated funnel e<2>. A safety escape pipe i with water seal j is provided. The level of water in the tank is indicated by a gauge b<1>. The generator is provided with a drain cock a' and an air inlet cock a<3>.

Improvements in or relating to Antipulsators or Apparatus for Obtaining a Uniform Rate of Flow of Fluids in Pipes or Closed Conduits.

21,765. Thorp, T. Oct. 26. Pressure - regulating valves; shocks, preventing. - F o r the purpose of obtaining a uniform flow of fluids in pipes where the pressure is subject to variation, as, for example, where gas engines are supplied or exhausters are used or where the production of a gas is intermittent, or in fluid meters, a weighted valve is placed at the inlet to the flow, and the underside of this valve communicates with an extensible chamber. Fig. 1 shows the application to a fluid meter. The valve 5 leading to the meter is provided with a dash-pot 6 and is also weighted by a spring, made and applied as described in Specification No. 5791, A.D. 1905. Below the valve 5 is a channel 13 leading to a bell 11 working in an annular space formed in an enlargement of the channel 2. A liquid seal 10 is formed in the annular space, and the bell 11 is provided with a valve 14. Fig. 3 shows a modification, in which the channels from the meter lead to the inside of a chamber 17, provided with a flexible diaphragm 15, and to the outside of the same, respectively. The, diaphragm is loaded with a spring 22 similar to that used for the valve 5.

Improvements in Recording Instruments.

... 27,683. Thorp, T. Dec. 16. Speed indicators; steam-engine indicators; registering observations by instruments registering small movements.-A recording-device for instruments registering speed, pressure, temperature, currentstrength, and other variable quantities is described, consisting of two sheets of paper clamping between them a black thread guided by the indicating-arm, the outer sheet being transparent. The section, Fig. 3, shows the two endless sheets e, e<1> passing over rollers d, d', f, fed forwards by a clock or otherwise actuated roller c with india-rubber bands c', Fig. 2, bearing on the roller d. The outer sheet is preferably of celluloid film. There are adjustable rollers e<2>, e<3> for taking up the slack, and along the front of the instrument the two sheets pass together between the rollers f, d over a convex steel band l stretched on the pillars l<1> by the screw m. The registering rod or pointer g moves on the rod g', and delivers the endless thread h through an eye g ...

Improvements in the Construction of Variable Capacity Chambers.

25,037. Thorp, T. Nov. 18. Bellows.-Flexible chambers for use as gas compressors, bellows, blowers, and the like are constructed of annular discs a connected together at their margins by pairs of metal rings b, b<1>, &c. held securely by metal clips c, c<1>. One disc of each pair or unit consists of fluidproof cloth or leather india-rubber, or other flexible material.

Improvements in or connected with Coin-freed Mechanism.

Improvements in Rotary Gas Meters.

... 28,343. Thorp, T. Dec. 24, Meters.-In gas-meters of the type described in Specifications No. 20,214, A.D. 1901, and No. 9602, A.D. 1904, wherein guide-passages lead to a fanwheel rotated by the flow of gas, means are introduced for minimizing the deposit of oily matter in the guide-passages, and to facilitate the cleaning of the same. The gas inlet and outlet passages of the meter are separated by an inclined partition 3, having a central cylinder 2 for the passage of the gas. In this central cylinder are placed two concentric cylinders 5, 6, connected by radial webs 8 forming passages for the gas. These webs stop short below the tops of the cylinders, and leave an annular space below the fan-wheel 14. A perforated cylinder extends from the cylinder 5 to the bottom of the casing. The inner cylinder 6 is closed near the top by a plate 11, which supports the lower bearing of the fan-wheel. The registering-index is placed at the front of the meter, and is sealed by mercury in an annular ...

Improvements in and connected with Gas and Vapour Burners.

Improvements in Apparatus for the Production of Heating and Illuminating Gas.

Improvements in Antipulsators for Gas Conduits

... 5194. Thorp, T. March 3. Pressure-regulating valves; check valves.-Relates to anti-pulsators for use in supplying gas to gasengines in connexion with rotary gas-meters of the type described in Specifications No. 20,214, A.D. 1901, and No. 9602, A.D. 1904, [Abridgment Class Gas distribution], the invention being applicable to anti-pulsators constructed, as shown in Fig. 1, with diaphragms 2, 3 connected to springs 4, 5 as described in Specification No. 5791, A.D. 1905. The inlet valve consists of a disk 12, Figs. 1 and 3, which fits upon a seating or merely fills the supply passage, as shown, and the passage 13 is flared so as to give a gradual opening and closing action. The valve spindle is fitted at the top, or at the bottom, as shown, with a dash-pot device, and is provided with a collar 16 and a cap 18 between which the valve may slide on the spindle. When the gas-engine is started, gas is suddenly drawn from the anti-pulsator and the valve rises readily on the spindle against the action ...

Stereoscopic 3D Camera

A stereoscopic 3D camera that utilizes a single set of electronics to power and control two sensor/lens modules. The camera will be optically designed to mimic the human eye, including the ability to converge upon an object of interest while rotating about the nodal point of the lens/sensor module. The system as a whole will be modular and lightweight, with field changeable lens/sensor assemblies. Camera functions are controlled via multiple remote controls allowing multiple operators to simultaneously control their allocated tasks. 1an enclosure;a single lens support system mounted on the enclosure, the single lens support system supporting two lens assemblies, the two lens assemblies mounted on a common track and moveable by a single motor and a single double-threaded screw that moves the two lens assemblies in synchronism with respect to a centerline of the lens support subsystem to maintain the two lens assemblies at substantially equal distances from the centerline;a lens supported by each lens assembly, each lens assembly being pivotable about a respective nodal point to direct each lens towards a target convergence point, each lens focusing an image onto a respective electronic image conversion system, each image conversion system generating a digitized image; andan electronic storage system within the enclosure that stores the digitized images from each image conversion system in a single data storage stream.. A stereoscopic camera system, comprising: The present application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/439,834, filed on Apr. 4, 2012, which claims the benefit of priority under 35 USC §119(e) to U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/471,211, filed on Apr. 4, 2011; to U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/471,689, filed on Apr. 4, 2011; and to U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/472,185, filed on Apr. 5, 2011, which are incorporated herein by reference.1. Field of the InventionThe present invention is in the field of software-based ...

RETRACTABLE TACTILE INTERFACE

A tactile interface including a touch pad and a support, the touch pad being hingedly attached to the support between the extended active position and a retracted inactive position, in which the pad is folded back towards the support wherein the support constitutes a drawer which is movable in a casing between a pulled-out position in which the interface is in the active position and an inserted position in which the interface is in the retracted position. 1. A tactile interface comprising: a touch pad and a support , the touch pad being hingedly fastened on the support between a deployed active position and a retracted inactive position in which the pad is folded back towards the support , wherein the support constitutes a drawer which is movable in a casing between a pulled-out position in which the interface is in the active position and an inserted position in which the interface is in the retracted position , wherein the touch pad comprises a hinge comprising a hinge axis transverse relative to the direction of displacement of the drawer , the tactile interface further comprising a bearing surface for the user's hand , said surface being hingedly fastened relative to the touch pad.2. The tactile interface according to claim 1 , further comprising a button control pad claim 1 , disposed upstream of the touch pad claim 1 , by considering the direction of displacement of the drawer.3. The tactile interface according to claim 1 , comprising releasable means for blocking the touch pad in the deployed position.4. The tactile interface according to claim 3 , comprising at least one member for unlocking the touch pad blocking means.5. (canceled)6. The tactile interface according to claim 1 , wherein the bearing surface comprises an anterior hinge by which said bearing surface is hinged on the touch pad and a posterior end sliding relative to the support.7. The tactile interface according to claim 6 , wherein the bearing surface includes a sensor for detecting the hand ...

CONTROL DEVICE FOR A HUMAN-MACHINE INTERFACE, COMPRISING ELECTROACTIVE ELEMENTS

A control device for a human-machine interface includes a base and a moveable member in the form of a lever or a push element, which can be moved relative to the base. The control device further includes at least one electroactive element positioned between the moveable member and a fixed element of the base. 11213. A control device for a human-machine interface , the control device comprising a mount , a member moveable relative to the mount , and at least one electroactive element ( , ) interposed positioned between the member and a fixed element of the mount , the member being moveably relative to the mount and being one of a handle and a thruster-type member , the at least one electroactive element being configured to control a position of the member.2. The control device according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one electroactive element is configured to detect the position of the member.3. The control device according to claim 1 , wherein the member comprises at least one bipolar magnet claim 1 , the mount comprising a sensor configured to detect a magnetic field emitted by the at least one magnet.4. The control device according to claim 2 , wherein the at least one electroactive element is configured to detect at least one of a rotational displacement and a translational displacement of the at least one magnet.5. The control device according to claim 1 , the member comprising an axis and a radial annular flange ring mounted on the axis claim 1 , first and second electrodes being linked to first and second sides claim 1 , respectively claim 1 , of the flange ring claim 1 , the mount comprising third and fourth electrodes claim 1 , the flange ring being positioned between the third and fourth electrodes claim 1 , the at least one electroactive element comprising a set of electroactive blocks each of the electroactive blocks being positioned between one of (1) the first and third electrodes claim 1 , and (2) the second and fourth electrodes claim 1 , the ...

Gas meter

CONTROL DEVICE FOR MAN-MACHINE INTERFACE WITH ELECTRO-ACTIVE ELEMENTS

Ce dispositif de commande pour interface homme-machine, comprend un socle et organe (2), de type manette ou poussoir, mobile par rapport au socle. Il comporte au moins un élément électro-actif (12, 13) interposé entre la manette et un élément fixe. This control device for human-machine interface, comprises a base and member (2), type handle or pusher, movable relative to the base. It comprises at least one electro-active element (12, 13) interposed between the handle and a fixed element.

CONTROL DEVICE FOR MAN-MACHINE INTERFACE WITH ELECTRO-ACTIVE ELEMENTS

Spring improvements

Retractable tactile interface

The invention relates to a tactile interface (1) comprising a touch pad (3) and a support (2), the touch pad (3) being hingedly attached to the support (2) between an extended active position and a retracted inactive position, in which the pad (3) is folded back towards the support.

Retractable touchscreen interface

Cette interface tactile (1) comprend un pavé tactile (3) et un support (2), le pavé tactile (3) étant fixé de manière articulée sur le support (2) entre une position active déployée et une position inactive escamotée dans laquelle le pavé (3) est rabattu vers le support. Figure pour l’abrégé : Fig 1 This touch interface (1) comprises a touch pad (3) and a support (2), the touch pad (3) being fixed in an articulated manner on the support (2) between a deployed active position and a retracted inactive position in which the pad (3) is folded down towards the support. Figure for abstract: Fig 1

Trifluoromethyl-substituted aliphatic carboxylic acid compounds

Improvements to gas turbine wheels

APPARATUS FOR FASTENING AN APPARATUS IN A RACK AND VISUALIZATION TOUCH APPARATUS EQUIPPED WITH SUCH A FIXING DEVICE

Ce dispositif de fixation d'un appareil dans un rack comprend au moins un premier organe de verrouillage (9) porté par l'appareil et mobile entre une première position de déverrouillage autorisant un déplacement de l'appareil dans le rack et une deuxième position de verrouillage de l'appareil dans le rack dans laquelle le premier organe de verrouillage (9) coopère avec un deuxième organe (10) de verrouillage complémentaire porté par le rack. Le premier organe de verrouillage est relié à une pièce de l'écran de visualisation de l'appareil de manière à venir appliquer ladite pièce contre l'appareil dans ladite position de verrouillage.

Retractable touchscreen interface

Cette interface tactile (1) comprend un pavé tactile (3) et un support (2), le pavé tactile (3) étant fixé de manière articulée sur le support (2) entre une position active déployée et une position inactive escamotée dans laquelle le pavé (3) est rabattu vers le support. Figure pour l’abrégé : Fig 1 This touchscreen interface (1) comprises a touchpad (3) and a support (2), the touchpad (3) being fixed in an articulated manner on the support (2) between an active deployed position and a retracted inactive position in which the pad (3) is folded towards the support. Figure for the abstract: Fig 1

Diamond brazed to a metal

A unitary article that is solid at a temperature in excess of about 1100.ree. C. which includes a diamond, a metal, and a brazing material brazing the diamond and the metal. The brazing material includes a metal carbide adhering to the diamond and a platinum family metal or nickel adhering to the metal. The platinum family metal has dissolved therein carbide forming metal and contains particles of metal carbide. The article is made by depositing a platinum family metal or nickel on a metal melting above the melting point of the platinum family metal or nickel, depositing a carbide forming metal which is soluble in molten platinum family metal or nickel, heating the assembly until platinum family metal or nickel is in a molten state, and cooling the molten platinum family metal or nickel to a solid state. In another embodiment, the article of this invention is made by depositing an alloy of nickel and chromium on a metal melting above the melting point of the alloy, depositing a diamond on the alloy, heating to melt the alloy, and cooling the alloy to a solid state.

Control device for a human-machine interface, comprising electroactive elements

The invention relates to a control device for a human-machine interface, comprising a base and a member (2) in the form of a lever or a push element, which can be moved relative to the base. It comprises at least one electroactive element (12, 13) positioned between the lever and a fixed element.

A New & Improved Enclosed Gas Fire.

28,244. Thorp, F., and Thorp, H. T. Dec. 7. Gas fires.-A gas fire or stove is made so that its interior is completely enclosed, and its front is heated by high-pressure gas flames. The front shown consists of a group of half-round tubes a or like panels of quartz, nickel, or other material heated internally by a high-pressure mixture of gas and air burning at apertures h. The gas and air mixture is supplied by a tube f and perforated branches e, whence the mixture passes through the apertures k in a filling l of non-conducting material, preferably fire-clay, and burns inside the half tubes &c. a. Air is supplied by converging apertures h leading from an air chamber m at the back of the stove, to which the air is supplied by a pipe o. The combustion products pass up the tubes a, and thence through a lagged flue s and vertical flues p, q to the outlet flue r. The tubes &c. a are mounted in a door b. The flues p, q may be otherwise arranged, and the outlet flue may be led through a water-heater. Specification 5891/10, [Class 86, Mixing &c.], is referred to.

APPARATUS FOR FASTENING AN APPARATUS IN A RACK AND VISUALIZATION TOUCH APPARATUS EQUIPPED WITH SUCH A FIXING DEVICE

Fishing-reel oil-cap protector

Seeder and drill

Method for producing wells and strainer shoe for the same

Metal post

Reinigungsmittel zum Entfernen von Flecken aus Stoffen u. dgl.

Improved cleaning dabber

System and method for satellite constellation management and scheduling

A method includes receiving request information obtained from an external user. The request information is associated with a task to be completed by at least one satellite asset among a plurality of satellite assets, where the satellite assets are grouped into a plurality of constellations and each of the constellations is associated with a corresponding scheduler among a plurality of schedulers. The method also includes assigning the task to a queue. The method further includes determining at least one specified scheduler to schedule the task at the at least one satellite asset. In addition, the method includes sending instructions to the at least one specified scheduler for performing the task by the at least one satellite asset.

Steeper

Rotary gas-meter.

Gas and like meter

Farm-automobile.

Box.

Improved cleaning dabber

An Improved Method of and Means for Indicating the Mean Draft of Ships.

Metallic fence post

Als Verschluss fuer eine Flasche oder einen Fluessigkeitsbehaelter ausgebildeter Tupfer

Inferential gas-meter.

System and method for satellite constellation management and scheduling

A method includes receiving (1002) request information obtained from an external user (107). The request information is associated with a task to be completed by at least one satellite asset among a plurality of satellite assets (121-125), where the satellite assets are grouped into a plurality of constellations (131-133) and each of the constellations is associated with a corresponding scheduler among a plurality of schedulers (111-113). The method also includes assigning (1004) the task to a queue (231). The method further includes determining (1006) at least one specified scheduler to schedule the task at the at least one satellite asset. In addition, the method includes sending (1008) instructions to the at least one specified scheduler for performing the task by the at least one satellite asset.

System and method for satellite constellation management and scheduling

A method includes receiving (1002) request information obtained from an external user (107). The request information is associated with a task to be completed by at least one satellite asset among a plurality of satellite assets (121-125), where the satellite assets are grouped into a plurality of constellations (131-133) and each of the constellations is associated with a corresponding scheduler among a plurality of schedulers (111-113). The method also includes assigning (1004) the task to a queue (231). The method further includes determining (1006) at least one specified scheduler to schedule the task at the at least one satellite asset. In addition, the method includes sending (1008) instructions to the at least one specified scheduler for performing the task by the at least one satellite asset.

System and method for satellite constellation management and scheduling

A method includes receiving (1002) request information obtained from an external user (107). The request information is associated with a task to be completed by at least one satellite asset among a plurality of satellite assets (121-125), where the satellite assets are grouped into a plurality of constellations (131-133) and each of the constellations is associated with a corresponding scheduler among a plurality of schedulers (111-113). The method also includes assigning (1004) the task to a queue (231). The method further includes determining (1006) at least one specified scheduler to schedule the task at the at least one satellite asset. In addition, the method includes sending (1008) instructions to the at least one specified scheduler for performing the task by the at least one satellite asset.

Duppeorgan til anbringelse som en kapsel på en væskebeholder.

Improvements in Reciprocating Rotary Engines

13,293. Thorpe, T. S., and Wellington, S. N. June 11. Axial-shaft and reciprocating piston type of engines driven by steam, gas, air, oil, or hydraulic power. Consists in providing the driving-shaft A, Fig. 2, with one or more closed cam paths a, each path containing a ball b reciprocated by a piston and causing the shaft to rotate. As applied to an engine, the driving-shaft q, Fig. 3, has two cam tracks a containing balls b, which are reciprocated by pistons p sliding on guides d, or otherwise prevented from rotating. The pistons are mounted on sleeves c which slide on the driving-shaft, and an arm l on the sleeve actuates a nut which engages with a cam path m on a valve spindle n. The valve spindle is connected to the distributing- valve f of the engine.

Tool jack

Farm automobile

Stabilizing vanadium-containing fuel oils

Retractable tactile interface

A tactile interface including a touch pad and a support, the touch pad being hingedly attached to the support between the extended active position and a retracted inactive position, in which the pad is folded back towards the support wherein the support constitutes a drawer which is movable in a casing between a pulled-out position in which the interface is in the active position and an inserted position in which the interface is in the retracted position.

Moving and raking machine.

Well gravel pack

An Improved Cycle Stand.

5824. Thorpe, T. S., and Frisby, S. C. March 11. Stands.-A cycle stand consists of an arm 1 fixed to a foot 2 and having clips 3, 4, which engage with the bottom stay and saddle stay of the cycle, as shown. The clips may be covered with rubber or other similar material, and may be adjustable along the arm. The stand may be made of metal or of wood. [Reference has been directed under Section 7 of Patents &c. Act, 1907, to Specifications Nos. 12,228 and 21,557, A.D. 1897.]

Apparatus for removing scale and incrustations from tubes, etc.

Liquide de nettoyage ininflammable.

Apparatus for cleaning the interior of tubes

Interface tactile rétractable

Seeding and drilling machine.

Perfectionnements aux appareils pour obtenir une vitesse uniforme d'écoulement dans les conduites à gaz

Baling-press.

Concrete well strainer