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Patent GB-190902733-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Circuit Interrupters to take the Place of a Fuse in Electric Lighting and Power Installations.
Inventor: SPAGNOLETTI JAMES ERNEST
IPC: H01H73/34
Filed: 1909-02-04
Granted: 1910-02-03
Abstract: 2733. Spagnoletti, J. E. Feb. 4. Automatic circuit-breakers.- An automatic circuit-breaker, intended to replace the ordinary fusible cut-out, comprises a movable member 10, composed of insulating-material, which is held in the closed position, with its contacts 12, 13, which are connected by fuse wire 14, engaging contacts 8, 9 upon the fixed member, by pivoted catch 5, forming the armature of an overload magnet 3. The movable member 10 is shown pivoted to the terminal contact 9 by means of a pin 30, Fig. 5, upon the blade 13, engaging with slots in the inturned end of the contact-clip 9 ; the back of this member is engaged by a roller 19<a> upon a pivoted lever, the heavy handle 23 of which projects outside the casing so that the switch may be closed by hand. By its position the handle indicates whether the switch is closed or open. The overload magnet 3, which is held to the base by its yoke 4, has a core 26 screwed into the yoke and adjustable so that the latch 5 will be raised at predetermined overloads indicated by a pointer attached to the core ; when the latch is raised, a spring 24 opens the switch which may be closed again, only if the overload is removed. The fuse 14 is arranged to break the circuit only if the electro-magnetic device fails to act.
Patent GB-190903524-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Wheels and Pulleys and the like.
Inventor: SMITH MAURICE WILLIAM
IPC: F16F15/315
Filed: 1909-02-12
Granted: 1910-02-14
Abstract: 3524. Smith, M. W. Feb. 12. Spokes, securing and adjusting.-The hubs of wheels, pulleys, &c. consist of two opposing plates a, each having projections c forming dovetailed recesses d for the correspondinglyshaped ends of the spokes e. The projections c are tapered so as to exert a wedging action on the spokes, the inner ends of which rest against a flange g. In divided pulleys, each half-plate is provided with a flange i forming sockets for the two half-spokes e.
Patent GB-190903715-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Resilient Wheels.
Inventor: WARD HUBERT HERRICK
IPC: B60B9/06
Filed: 1909-02-15
Granted: 1909-05-06
Abstract: 3715. Ward, H. H. Feb. 15. [Addition to 8234/06.] Drawings to Specification. Connexions and attachments applicable generally for tensile and compressive springs; helical springs.- Tension springs are described arranged transversely in a spring wheel in a similar way to that described in Specification 3714/09.
Patent GB-190906424-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Producing but very Slightly Damped Electrical Oscillations.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
IPC: H01T9/00
Filed: 1909-03-17
Granted: 1909-11-25
Abstract: 6424. Thompson, W. P., [Ges. f³r Drahtlose Telegraphic]. March 17. Spark-gap apparatus.-The electrodes or the sparking-surfaces of the electrodes of parallelplate spark-gaps used for the production of electric oscillations are made of a good heatconducting material such as copper, silver, or their alloys. The electrodes are separated by an insulating-washer e, Fig. 4, which also prevents the access of air to the spark-gap. In order to make the sparking-path annular, the central portions of the electrodes may be removed, as indicated at h, Fig. 4, and when they are of large area the electrodes may be made as rings a, Fig. 6. When spark-gaps of this type are used in series by being built up one above the other, the heat may be removed from them by radiation from the plates k, Fig. 10, or by water or other fluid cooling. The exciting-current may be alternating.
Patent GB-190906798-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Speed Indicators for Motor Vehicles.
Inventor: WILFORD ROBERT CRONE
IPC: G01P1/10
Filed: 1909-03-22
Granted: 1909-07-22
Abstract: 6798. Wilford, R. C. March 22. C e n t r i f u g a l speed indicators; particular - s p e e d alarms. - On the moving sleeve of a centrifugal governor m a r e mounted strikers g<1>, g<2> adapted to contact with projections h<1>, h<2> formed on the interior of a bell j. The bell is mounted on the upper screwed portion i<1> of the fixed spindle i so that it rises up the spindle when struck. The bell spindle may be mounted at t h e side of the governor, and the bell may be divided into two parts and provided with projections on the outside.
Patent GB-190913009-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Range-indicating and Sighting Apparatus for Ordnance.
Filed: 1909-06-03
Granted: 1910-06-02
Abstract: 13,009. Beardmore & Co., W., and Bremberg, A. June 3. Sights.-Relates to range-indicating and sighting apparatus for ordnance, of the type in which a pointer, operated from a distance, traverses a dial on the gun to indicate the range, and to the method of connecting the range-indicating and sighting mechanism. According to the present invention, the casing A, Fig. 3, carrying the usual mechanism B for operating the pointer B', and also carrying the dial C, is so mounted as to be rotatable, a fixed zero D<1>, Fig. 1, is provided, and the dial and casing are so interconnected to the sighting-mechanism that, after the pointer has been moved from a distance to indicate any given range, the dial, casing, and pointer may be rotated by hand to bring the pointer again into line with a fixed zero, the sights then being correctly set for the range indicated. The casing A is carried on a boss A', which is mounted on a bracket A<2> carried in turn by a bracket A' fixed to the mounting. By means of a hand-wheel C', skew gearing C<5>, C<4>, and worm gearing C<2>, C', the boss A', dial C, pointer B', and casing A may be rotated ; the sighting-mechanism being operated at the same time by means of worm gearing C<8>, C<9> on the shaft C<3>. The dial C has scales engraved upon both sides, and the pointer B' and zero pointer D<1> are constructed so as to be read from either side of the gun. The zero pointer may be made adjustable to compensate for wear of the gun &c.
Patent GB-190917321-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Reversible Propellers Controlled by Tiller.
Inventor: BEAVIS WALTER BOWERS
IPC: B63H3/04
Filed: 1909-07-26
Granted: 1910-07-07
Abstract: 17,321. Beavis, W. B., and Pearse, R. F. July 26. Screw propellers.-Comprises means for feathering screw propellers by tilting the tiller in a vertical plane. The propeller blades a are mounted in a two-part boss b, the forward portion of the boss being secured to, and adapted to slide on, the shaft c. Foot-pieces a<1> on the blades a engage slots in the shaft c, and feather the blades when the boss is moved along the shaft. A bolt d, by which the boss b is moved, is provided with an eye and is reciprocated by a link connected to the lower end of the post upon which the rudder is pivoted The post itself is pivoted at the lower rudder pintle and is guided at its upper end by a curved spigot.
Patent GB-190918596-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Medicinal Products for Introduction into the Intestines.
Inventor: GIRAL GABRIEL
IPC: A61K9/20
Filed: 1909-08-12
Granted: 1910-03-17
Abstract: 18,596. Giral, G. Aug. 12. Medicines for internal use; coatings and envelopes for medicines.-Agar-agar or other material that swells on contact with liquid is made up in tablet form and enclosed in an envelope of material, such as keratine, insoluble in stomach juices but soluble in intestine juices. Drugs, organisms, disinfectant, or lubricating- substances, for instance, cascara, bile extract, or lactic ferment, may be added to the agaragar or like substances. The tablet may have a final coating of chocolate, sugar, &c.
Patent GB-190920331-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Spindles of Spinning and Roving Machines.
Inventor: LESLIE JAMES CONSTABLE
IPC: D01H7/04
Filed: 1909-09-06
Granted: 1910-10-06
Abstract: 20,331. Leslie, J. C. Sept. 6. Spindle apparatus.-The spindles of spinning and roving machines are supported in antifriction bearings arranged between the flyer and the wharl, so that their lower ends are clear of the frame. The spindle 2 carries cones 4<a>, 5<a> which engage with balls in races formed or fixed in a plain tube 1 fixed to the rail 3. One of the cones is fixed and the other removable, and when a jockey cylinder is not used, one or both of the cones are yieldingly held against the balls by a spring 10 arranged between an adjustable cover 9 and an internal split tapered part 8 of the cone which slides on the spindle. The spring is of sufficient strength to counterbalance the weight of the spindle and the downward or upward pull of the driving-band. The recess 12 in the underside of the wharl 11 is engaged by one of a series of removable non-rotatory pins 13, fixed in a swing rail 14 pivoted at 15 so that each pin or set of pins can be swung away from the spindle, which can then be lowered and removed; or the pins may be carried on a slide. The pins are for the purpose of hanging the bands on, when they are thrown off their wharls, or when the ends of new bands are being fastened together. In a modification, the spindle projects through the wharl and enters a cup in the swing rail. The lifting-rail 16 is guided by slides 17, 18 on the fixed rail 3 and swing rail 14 respectively.
Patent GB-190920781-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with the Flushing of Water Closets.
Inventor: JONES ROBERT FRANKLIN
IPC: E03D1/22
Filed: 1909-09-11
Granted: 1910-04-28
Abstract: 20,781. Jones, R. F., and Nelson, F. A. Sept. 11. Seat-action water-waste preventers; valve-discharge water-waste preventers.-The seat 19 is counterbalanced by weights 22 which, when the seat is pulled down for use, strike against and raise a weight 18 and a spindle 16. When the seat rises, the weight 18 falls, and the broad end 16<a> of the rod 16 strikes a tilting lever 12, 13, which knocks a float valve 4 off its seat by means of a rod 10, causing the closet to be flushed. The valve 4 is contained in an enlargement in the flush pipe 2.
Patent GB-190922844-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Table Croquet.
Inventor: JOHNSON ALFRED JOSEPH
IPC: A63F7/06
Filed: 1909-10-07
Granted: 1910-08-11
Abstract: 22,844. Johnson, A. J. Oct. 7. Table games.-Hoops for use in table croquet are made of springy metal, and the ends are bent at right-angles to the side limbs 2 and formed into spikes 6. To fix the hoops, the side limbs are pressed together slightly and placed against the cloth. On releasing the hoop, the elasticity of the metal forces the spikes into the cloth and holds the hoop in place. In a modification, the hoop is formed by bending wire; or the spikes may be formed on separate plates which are secured to the lower ends of the side limbs.
Patent GB-190923683-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Centrifugal Governors for Motive Power Engines.
Inventor: HARGREAVES FRANK
IPC: G05D13/00
Filed: 1909-10-16
Granted: 1910-07-07
Abstract: 23,683. Hargreaves, F., and Hudson, J. G. Oct. 16. Centrifugal governors.-A saltatory motion is given to the parts of a governor, which is thereby rendered more sensitive, by rotating or oscillating unbalanced masses L, a diaphragm or piston subject to rapidly-fluctuating pressure, or a mass vibrated electrically; or the governor may be driven at a fluctuating speed. The weights L mounted on the lever K are driven by bevel-gearing A, E.
Patent GB-190926868-A (GB)
Title: Process for the Simultaneous Manufacture of Suboxides of Manganese Intended to be used as a Stimulant Manure for Agricultural Purposes.
IPC: C05D9/02
Filed: 1909-11-19
Granted: 1910-02-24
Abstract: 26,868. Mines de ManganÞse de Las Cabesses. Nov. 21, 1908, [Convention date]. Manganese oxides.-A stimulant manure consisting of a mixture of three oxides of manganese, MnO, Mn3O4, and Mn2O3, is obtained by heating MnO2, either mixed with powdered carbon or in the presence of a suitable reducing-gas to a temperature of between 800 and 1200‹ C. A hearth furnace or a retort is used, and the temperature at the end of the operation is raised to about 1250‹ C.
Patent GB-190928593-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Typewriting Machines.
Inventor: FAIRWEATHER WALLACE
IPC: B41J11/04
Filed: 1909-12-07
Granted: 1910-12-01
Abstract: 28,593. Fairweather, W., [Underwood Typewriter Co.]. Dec. 7. Feeding webs.-The paper-feed rollers of typewriters are made from a composition of the kind described in Specifications 3119/72, [Class 70, Indiarubber &c.], and 8892/97, [Class 120, Spinning], consisting of granulated or finely divided cork and sufficient plastic material such as rubber to bind the particles of cork together. The cork particles 4 are preferably from one-sixteenth to one-eighth of an inch in diameter, and the bulk of the rubber 5 may be from one-fourth to one-third of the bulk of the cork. The rollers are made by mixing the cork with a soft rubber compound and then forcing the mixture through a tubing-machine. The tube is vulcanized and mounted on a core 2, and is then ground to its proper diameter. The grinding leaves the cork particles protruding above the rubber, so that the roller has a roughened or pebbled contour, and the entire gripping-surface of the roller consists of cork. The rubber does not "bloom" as readily as in the case when the shell of the roller is made entirely from rubber and such "bloom" as occurs is confined to the interstices between the cork particles and does not glaze the surface of the roller. The roller is not affected by waxed stencil sheets.
Patent GB-191000148-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Concrete and like Structures.
Inventor: KRAFT EMILE
IPC: E04B7/12
Filed: 1910-01-03
Granted: 1910-11-03
Abstract: 148. Kraft, E., and Kraft, X., [trading as Kraft & Weber]. Jan. 3. Reinforced-blockwork buildings. -Relates to floors and roofs of the type formed of hollow blocks supported by concrete beams cast in situ. The blocks b, preferably reinforced by wires c, are laid on temporary centering with the plain sides in contact but separated at the open ends; rods h, secured at their ends, may then be laid between the blocks, and the wires c twisted around them, and concrete g is filled in between the blocks so as to form tenons in the cavities a. Entire buildings may be formed in this manner.
Patent GB-191001449-A (GB)
Title: Improved Toy Flying-machine.
Inventor: BARTH RICHARD
IPC: A63H29/18
Filed: 1910-01-19
Granted: 1910-10-20
Abstract: 1449. Barth, R. Jan. 19. Toy flying-machines. - A toy flying-machine has planes d, e individually detachable, so that the machine may be used as a monoplane or biplane at will. The inclination of the planes from front to rear can be altered by means of steps f. At the rear of the machine is a heightrudder g and a direction-rudder h. The propeller c is at the front end, and the driving- power is a stretched elastic cord. The planes d, e may be disposed parallel one to the other, or either may be curved at will by rotating rods k which connect their extremities. The toy may also be provided with a central fin i.
Patent GB-191002083-A (GB)
Title: Method of and Means for Preventing Unmeasured Quantities of Fluids from Passing the Meters.
IPC: G01F15/02
Filed: 1910-01-27
Granted: 1910-12-01
Abstract: 2083. Akt.-Ges. vorm. H. Meinecke. Jan. 28, 1909, [Convention date]. Starting.-To prevent the passage of unmeasured fluid in a meter, a variable resistance is placed between the main and the service pipe for closing the main until the pressure in the service pipe is reduced to a point where the main pressure balances the maximum resistance and then causes the resistance to diminish and permit a sudden rush of fluid to the meter. Fig. 1 shows one form of the apparatus in which the valve g between the main and the service pipe is acted upon by a slotted lever b weighted by a rolling weight p. When the weight p is in the outward position, the resistance to the passage of the fluid is great, but as the fluid pressure decreases in the service pipe, the valve and the lever are raised so that the weight slides to the other end of the slot, and the resistance diminishes, thus allowing a sudden opening of the valve. In a modification, shown in Fig. 2, the valve casing is fitted with a sliding weight h, which is almost completely balanced by the fluid pressure in the main by the passage of the pressure fluid through a slot f into the chamber i. The valve v is weighted and operated similarly to the valve g in Fig. 1.
Patent GB-191005345-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Paper Perforating Devices for use in connection with Files for Documents and other Papers.
IPC: B26F1/36
Filed: 1910-03-03
Granted: 1910-09-08
Abstract: 5345. Lamson Paragon Supply Co., and Evans, J. M. March 3. Reciprocating punch machines; selective punching-machines.-Apparatus for use in connexion with filing papers comprises a series of punches adapted to be collectively or selectively operated. In the construction shown, spring- supported punches 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 are slidably mounted in a frame 9, the punches 4, 6, 8 being secured to a cross-bar 11, while the others are loosely mounted, and adapted to be engaged, when it is desired to operate them, by adjustable screws 16 on the cross-bar 11. The cross-bar is reciprocated by the oscillation of a handle 12.
Patent GB-191015052-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Fire Screens and Blowers also adapted for use as a Pedestal for Supporting Jardinieres and other Articles.
Inventor: MENZIES RUTH
IPC: A47G5/04
Filed: 1910-06-22
Granted: 1911-04-06
Abstract: 15,052. Menzies, R. June 22. Flower-stands.-A device which may be used alternatively as a fire-screen, a blower or a draught-inducer, and a pedestal for supporting a jardiniÞre, statue, &c., comprises a number of plates a, a<1> hinged or otherwise connected together so that they may slide over or fold on to one another. The middle and outer plates a are formed with curved feet d and curved or hinged tops c. The plates a<1> may slide in grooves f in the end plates, and may have windows e through which the fire may be observed. To form a screen, the outer plates are moved over the plates a<1>, handles h being provided. When the device is folded to form a pedestal, the outer plates may be fastened together by a bolt g or the like, and the device is inverted so that the parts d may carry a plate or collar on which an article may be supported.
Patent GB-191015504-A (GB)
Title: A Process for the Manufacture of Fruit Wine.
Inventor: STUCKRAD HANS VON
IPC: C12G1/06
Filed: 1910-06-28
Granted: 1911-07-28
Abstract: 15,504. Stuckrad, H. von. June 28. Materials and compositions for making beverages.-In preparing sparkling wines from the juice of oranges, tangarines, pineapples, or other fruit, fruit acid, such as citric acid, is added to the juice to obtain an acidity corresponding to that in wine prepared from grapes. The fruit juice is diluted with water mixed with invert sugar, and the fruit acid is added either before or after fermentation. After the wine has been stored, alcohol, water, and fruit acid may be added.
Patent GB-191017651-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Nut Locks.
Inventor: GREER JACKSON KILLIAN
IPC: F16B39/06
Filed: 1910-07-25
Granted: 1910-10-27
Abstract: 17,651. Greer, J. K. July 25. Locking nuts.-A nut 5 for railway rail joints &c. is locked upon its bolt 1 by a nut 9, formed with ratchet-teeth 8, Fig. 3, engaging similar teeth on the nut 5. The nut 9 has left-handed threads engaging a divided sleeve 16 which is screwed on to the bolt 1. A wedge 19 driven into a groove 4 in the bolt, and into the division in the sleeve 16, has a yielding key 20 which binds against the threads of the nut 9 and locks that nut to the bolt. The ratchet-teeth 8 are provided with yielding arms 11, which engage the teeth on the nut 5 if it is not desirable to bring the actual teeth on the two nuts into contact.
Patent GB-191021474-A (GB)
Title: Improvement relating to Tobacco-pipes.
Inventor: ORLIK LOUIS
IPC: A24F1/00
Filed: 1910-09-15
Granted: 1911-08-17
Abstract: 21,474. Orlik, L., and Orlik, A. Sept. 15. Tobacco pipes. - A porous carbon tube cr lining d, having a comparatively small bore d', is provided in tobacco pipes. It is preferably so shaped that either end may be fitted into the extension b<1> of the mouthpiece. It is cleaned by being held in a flame, and also, if desired, by means of hydrochloric or other acid.
Patent GB-191023610-A (GB)
Title: A Remedy for the Treatment of Ringworm.
Inventor: WILSON WALTER TYLER
IPC: A61K33/34
Filed: 1910-10-12
Granted: 1911-02-09
Abstract: 23,610. Wilson, W. T. Oct. 12. Lotions.-A lotion for the treatment of ring- worm consists of vinegar and green copperas.
Patent GB-191024407-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Apparatus for Superheating Steam.
Inventor: BOLTON ANDREW
IPC: F22G7/02
Filed: 1910-10-21
Granted: 1911-06-21
Abstract: 24,407. Bolton, A. Oct. 21. Field-tube superheaters; fire-tubes, arrangements of superheating-tubes in. -Relates to superheaters of the kind in which Field-tubes are supported within the ends of the fire-tubes of a boiler and are connected to headers divided into compartments for causing the steam to circulate through the tubes in series. In the superheater shown in Figs. 1 and 2, Field-tubes h inserted in the fire-tubes open into headers d each divided by a partition g into two compartrnents e, f. Saturated steam from the steampipe i passes through one set of headers and tubes, and then is conducted bv conduits k to a second set. In a modification, Fig. 3, each header is divided into three compartments e, f, p. The steam flows downwards in series through the tubes connected to the compartments, and passes finally through tubes n to the outlet-pipe o.
Patent GB-191024779-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Art of Projecting Pictures in their Natural Colours.
Inventor: OLIVER WILLIAM EDWARD
IPC: G03B33/00
Filed: 1910-10-25
Granted: 1911-10-19
Abstract: 24,779. Oliver, W. E. Oct. 25. Kinematograph apparatus. - Relates to the projection of moving pictures in colours by the method in which the film has three views arranged laterally for each pose with the appropriate colour screen for each view. The light from the central view 1<b> passes straight through the lens 6b while that from the side views 1<a>, 1<c> is deflected by pairs of reflectors 8<a>, 8<b> and 8<c>, 8<d> made of polished metal and placed immediately in front of the film, and passes through lenses 6<a>, 6<c>. To obtain equality of distances between the three views and their respective lenses, the s i d e lenses are adapted to move in grooves 32 and also to swing about pivots 33, a fine racking adjustment being obtained by the screw 26. By suitable adjustment of these lenses, the three coloured pictures on the screen 20 can be exactly superposed.
Patent GB-191025891-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Kitchen and other Ranges, Stoves and the like.
Inventor: PULLAN ALBERT ERNEST
IPC: F23H17/06
Filed: 1910-11-08
Granted: 1911-09-21
Abstract: 25,891. Fullan, A. E. Nov. 8. Grates. - The front D is vertically movable in side grooves A, and is supported by pawls E or the like engaging teeth B in the grooves. The pawls E have extensions e engaged by projections G', G<2> on a member G rocked by a key or the like to disengage alternately each pawl from the teeth D when the grate front is to be moved. Alternatively, the extensions may overlap so that both may be lifted together by a poker. A fall-bar H may be detachably pivoted in slots in vertical extensions of the front, and have lugs at the back at each end, or a longitudinal rib H<2>, and lugs J, K to support it horizontally, as shown, or vertically. A plate L having projections L<1> engaging slotted lugs M at the ends of a cross-stay A<2>, prevents the fall of cinders &c. between the front bars C and the stay A<2>, the plate may project between the bars.