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Patent GB-190713265-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Controlling Alternating Current Motors and in Controllers therefor.
Filed: 1907-06-07
Granted: 1907-10-17
Abstract: 13,265. Allgemeine Elektricitõts-Ges. June 8, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Motors, controlling.-Alternating-current commutator machines having power transformers and exciter transformers, with regulating-switches in the secondary circuit of the main transformer and in the primary circuit of the exciter transformer, are controlled by a controller adapted to vary simultaneously the ratio of the transformation of both main and exciter transformers. The main transformer t<1>, Fig. 3, and the exciter transformer t<2> supply current to the motor a, which has shortcircuited brushes and a stator s, the switches b, c, d, Fig. 1, varying the line-potential at the motor terminals and the switches e, f varying simultaneously the ratio of the transformers t<1>, t<2>. Fine graduations of the potential supplied to the motor are obtained by combinations of one of the set of switches b, c, d with either of the switches e, f. When a higher starting potential is required, the ends of the leads carrying the switches e, f are interchanged at their connexion with the transformer t<2>. An automatic controller of the drum type is employed to perform the switching operations. The operating-handle, Fig. 3. rotates the cam l and, engaging the arm m<1> which carries a roller m, causes a partial rotation of the toothed segment m<4>, which transmits the motion to the drum. The drum carries contacts e,f, and the connexions shown are similar to those shown diagrammatically in Fig. 1, with the interchanged connexions at the transformer t<2>. A spring i is situated at the lower end of the drum shaft and is maintained in the wound position by a catch h and released by an electro-magnet, excited in shunt with the stator or rotor. When the motor is being started, the switch e is in circuit giving certain ratios to the transformers t<1>, t<2>. As the motor speeds up, the solenoid releases the catch and the spring i brings the drum around to the initial position in which the switch f is in circuit, giving different transformer ratios. When the controller handle is returned to its off ' position, the cam engages the roller m and rotates the drum switch to its initial position, where it is retained by the catch, at the same time storing energy in the spring i. In a modification, Fig. 4, the electro-magnet g is excited by a shunt from the armature, and, attracting a switch arm u, changes the ratio of the exciter transformer only, the stator potential being regulated by a resistance n. When the switch arm n is brought to the zero position, the projection o upon it serves to put the switch u in the starting position. Two motors with armatures connected in parallel at starting and in series at running may be controlled in this manner.
Patent GB-190716904-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Umbrellas.
Inventor: WILLIS PERCY RICHARD JULIUS
Filed: 1907-07-24
Granted: 1908-05-28
Abstract: 16,904. Willis, P. R. J., [Ranson, A. V.]. July 24. Telescopic umbrellas. - The umbrella is formed with a telescopic stick and ribs. The stick consists of two parts 2, 3, Fig. 3, sliding one within the other and held in extended position by a spring catch 9. To the end of the part 3 is secured a ferrule 4 on which slides a handle 6. Bayonet slots at opposite ends of the ferrule 4 are engaged by pins 8 at opposite ends of the handle 6 to hold the handle in extended or closed position. The ribs are each in two parts 15, 17, Fig. 1, sliding one upon the other, the part 17 passing through a collar 16 attached to the part 15 which is preferably channel-shaped. To the part 17 is attached a band 18 which slides upon the part 15 and is provided with a spring clip 20 which presses upon the part 15. A spreader 19 is pivoted at one end to the band 18 and at the other to a runner 12, which is engaged by a spring catch 10.
Patent GB-190718727-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Show or Shop Counter Cases suitable for Storing, Displaying, and Serving Tobacco.
Inventor: SALISBURY BENJAMIN CHARLES
Filed: 1907-08-20
Granted: 1907-09-19
Abstract: 18,727. Salisbury, B. C. Aug. 20. Contents, viewing; fittings, internal.-A show or shop counter case, suitable for storing and displaying tobacco, is substantially of the form shown to admit of the top being used as a counter. It is made of wood lined with metal, and is provided with a door, and with glass plates A, C ; vertical glass partitions held in place by light moulded fillets may also be provided. The base may have a moulded projection on which descriptive tablets or labels can be affixed.
Patent GB-190722120-A (GB)
Title: Improved Quantity-regulating Device for Rotary Fluid Compressors.
Inventor: HUGUENIN ALBERT
Filed: 1907-10-07
Granted: 1908-05-14
Abstract: 22,120. Huguenin, A. Oct. 7. Centrifugal pumps.-The diffuser blades of a centrifugal pump are so mounted that they can be adjusted to suit the quantity of fluid to be delivered. The outer ends of the blades b pass through slots in pivot pins f, and the inner ends are furnished with projections d fitting in holes in the ring e ; by turning this ring the inclination of the blades can be adjusted as shown by the dotted lines.
Patent GB-190725442-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Radial Drilling Machines.
Inventor: STOREY WILLIAM
Filed: 1907-11-16
Granted: 1908-11-05
Abstract: 25,442. Storey, W. Nov. 16. Drilling.-A radial-arm drilling - machine has the arm itself mounted in horizontal guides and the tool-holder fixed at the end or other convenient position on it. The radial arm is made up of two side bars d, d', held together at the back end by a plate e and at the front by a plate f which carries the turret tool-holder g, said arm being slidably mounted on a saddle 8 which is capable of vertical motion on the slide 9 formed upon a rotatable sleeve c on the standard a. The arm is traversed by means of a screw' q, which is mounted in bearings r, r' on the bar d and works in a nut s fixed to the saddle 8 ; the screw is rotated in either direction through a pinion t, the direction of rotation being controlled by a handle 5, or by a hand - wheel w through bevel cogs, y, z. The tool-holder may be mounted upon one side or upon the top, bottom, or between the slides d, d<1>, but in the case shown it is mounted in slides k upon the plate f and is adjusted vertically by means of a wheel 2 which operates a rack 3 on the slide plate 4. The turret tool-holder g is capable of rotation so as to bring any of the tools j, j<1>, j<2>, j<3> into operative position, and is counterbalanced by a weight m.
Patent GB-190727129-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Oxyhydrogen-burner with Adjustable Injector-nozzle.
Filed: 1907-12-07
Granted: 1908-02-13
Abstract: 27,129. Sauerstoff-Fabrik Berlin Ges. March 18, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Oxyhydrogen and like lamps. - In an oxyhydrogen-burner with adjustable oxygen nozzle, the combustible gas is conducted to the mixing- chamber through a number of tubes, which are provided with a plug-cock, by means of which the openings to the tubes can be closed altogether, and opened separately one after the other. The combustible gas passes by the pipe 9, chamber 11, and opening 13 into the plug-cock 12, which communicates by a trapezium-shaped opening 14 with a number of openings 15 arranged spirally round the cock-body 10, these openings forming the ends of the tubes 16 leading to the mixing-chamber 17. The development of the cock and the cock-body, Fig. 4, shows how these openings 15 may be closed altogether and opened separately one after. the other. A spring 18 retains the cock in its various positions.
Patent GB-190805022-A (GB)
Title: Improved Arrangement of Steam Jet Water Lifters for Raising Water into the Feed Tanks of Steam Motor Vehicles and the like.
Inventor: WHITE THOMAS HENRY
Filed: 1908-01-01
Granted: 1908-10-29
Abstract: 5022. White, T. H. Jan. 1. Vacuum apparatus.-Water is raised into the feed-tank 5 or other tank of steam motor-wagons, traction engines, &c., by exhausting the tank by a steam ejector 3, which discharges into the atmosphere. Direct contact of steam with the water is thus avoided.
Patent GB-190806465-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Feeding Paper or the like in Sheets to Printing, Ruling, and Folding Machines, Calenders and the like.
Inventor: COLLIS ALFRED
Filed: 1908-03-23
Granted: 1909-03-23
Abstract: 6465. Collis, A. March 23. Feeding sheets.-In a machine for pneumatically separating sheets from a pile and feeding them to printing and like machines, the pile is placed on a table 19 raised to keep the top of the pile at a constant level by screws 28, actuated by cam-operated ratchet mechanism controlled by a feeler resting on the pile. The top sheet is separated by telescopic suction tubes 3 carried by nipples on a tube 1, rotated intermittently by a clutch 7 and chain 31. The clutch 7 comprises a member having four inclined jaws 7<1>, Fig. 5, mounted loosely on the tube 1 and driven continuously by the chain 31. Pivoted to the tube 1 is an arm 33, adapted to engage the jaws 7<1> when permitted to do so by a lever 32, which is moved at intervals to the position 32<1> by a rod 23 actuated by a suitable cam. The tube 1 is raised to remove each sheet by cams on a shaft 25, and is lowered by springs, the driving-chain being kept taut by mounting the driving-pinion 36 on a swinging arm 36'. In front of the pile are a series of blast nozzles 13, and a series of presserfeet which descend on the pile after the removal of the top sheet. The blast nozzles 13 are carried by a shaft 12, which may be lifted out of the brackets 16 and placed in brackets 17 to give access to the pile table. The separated sheet is carried round by the suckers and delivered between tape rollers 34 on the tube 1 and drop rollers 4, the latter rollers being raised and lowered by a cam-on the tube 1. The sheet is then conveyed to the machine by tapes 21, 22, by grippers on endless chains, or by other suitable means. The tape-wheels 34 may - be fixed on the tube 1, but preferably are loose thereon and driven at a greater speed than the sucker, so that the sheets may be separated as they are conveyed to the machine. Fig. 6 shows a telescopic sucker 29, which as it takes a sheet is caused to slide up the tube 3 by the internal vacuum, thereby actuating grippers 46 by means of a link 44 ; these grippers serve to hold the sheet against a sector 47.
Patent GB-190808745-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Sound Reproducing Machines.
Filed: 1908-04-21
Granted: 1908-10-08
Abstract: 8745. Marks, E. C. R., [Lindstr÷m Ges. C.]. April 21. Gramophones.- The tone-arm a has brackets d carrying rollers c bearing against the inner surface of the tube b, which is an extension of the horn or a connexion between the horn and the tone-arm.
Patent GB-190816181-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Collapsible or Folding Infant Carriages.
Inventor: FLEISCHMANN RICHARD
Filed: 1908-07-30
Granted: 1908-10-15
Abstract: 16,181. Fleischmann, R. July 30. Hooks.-In a folding babycarriage, the ends of the wheel-axle are secured in the slotted ends of the shafts a by hooks h consisting of two parts h<1>, h<2>, the ends of which tend to spring apart so that they are held fast in the slot j when turned into the position shown by dotted lines.
Patent GB-190820647-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Overhead Conductors for Electric Railways and Tramways.
Inventor: ORMSTON JAMES
Filed: 1908-10-01
Granted: 1909-09-09
Abstract: 2 0 , 6 4 7. Ormston, J., and Charlton, W. E. Oct. 1. [Cognate Application No. 6534, A.D. 1909, dated March 18.] Electric railways and tramways on the overheadconductor system. Conductors.-A places where it may be required to reveree the direction of the cars, an off set portion or section parallel to the track for some distance is provided in the conductor whereby the trolly pole is carried out at right-angles to the vehicle, so that when the vehicle is reversed the trolly pole assumes a trailing position. Fig. 1 shows one form of the arrangement with a fixed off-set conductor b, while Fig. 2 shows a modified arrangement in which the part b is adapted to move parallel to the track so as to adjust itself automatically to the varying lengths of trolly poles. The movable section b is free to slide in brackets o which can slide on the sections p of the conductor. The brackets o are normally maintained against stops by the springs s, and are also adapted to act as frogs for carrying the collector from the wires p to the part b, and vice versa.
Patent GB-190901906-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Contrivance for Filtering Waste Beer or Stout.
Inventor: KENDRICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1909-01-26
Granted: 1909-05-27
Abstract: 1906. Kendrick, W. Jan. 26. Beer pumps; waste liquid, catching and returning.-Waste beer or stout, such as drippings from beer engines and the dregs from casks, is collected, after passage through a strainer b and filter g, in a receiver h, from which it is drawn through a non-return valve m to be mixed in small quantities in the pipe i with fresh liquor drawn from the casks through branches i<2>, and delivered to the beer engines through branches i<1>. A float valve j prevents the entrance of air when the receiver h is empty.
Patent GB-190912006-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Paper Feeding Mechanism for Typewriters.
Inventor: ANDERSON NILS HJALMAR
IPC: B41J13/036
Filed: 1909-05-21
Granted: 1910-05-19
Abstract: 12,006. Anderson, N. H. May 22, 1908, [Convention date]. Sheet-feeding arrangements.-Relates to means for supporting and releasing the paper feed-rollers. The platen-roll 6 (not shown in Figs. 1 and 3) is mounted in the end parts 4, 5 of the platenframe 2 and is provided with a fixed impression surface 8. The feed-rollers 20 are each mounted in a bracket 14 consisting of aide arms 16 connected by a sleeve 17, the sleeves 17 being journaled on rods 12, 13 and spaced apart by tubes 15. To provide for detachment of the rollers, the roller-shafts 21 are mounted in slots 22 in the arms 16. The rollers are held against the platen by a spring 23 which engages an arm 18 on each of the sleeves 17. To equalize the pressure of the feed-rollers on the platen-roll 6, the spring 23 is secured to a bracket 24 pivoted at 26 to the frame 2, also the spring 23 is formed with tines 27 of equal length, each of which engages one of the arms 18. The rollers 20 are released by means of a longitudinally sliding bar 28 having parts 30 which cam up the arms 18 and move the rollers into the position shown in Fig. 5. The bar 28 is moved by means of a finger 36 pivoted at 37 and formed with a cam-end 38 which engages a roller 40 on the bar. The bar is guided on the framebar 2 and held against rattling by a bracket 32 engaging a slot 31 in the bar and provided with a holding-down spring 33. The bar is returned to normal position by a spring 34, but may be locked in its outer position, with the rollers released, by means of a locking-notch 42 on the cam part of the finger 36.
Patent GB-190922408-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Suspension of Railway and Tramway Vehicle Trucks.
Inventor: ANGER JOHN EDWARD
IPC: B61F5/38
Filed: 1909-10-01
Granted: 1910-09-22
Abstract: 22,408. Anger, J. E. Oct. 1. Axle-trucks; springs, arrangement of.-To permit lateral movement of the axles when traversing curves, the spring seats are cast on a voke which straddles the axle-boxes in such a way as to allow lateral play between the yoke and the axle-boxes. The yoke A is mounted to rock upon the axle-box B, and carries the springs H which support the side frames D, a space R being left between the yoke and the horns C of the side frames for vertical play. Springs J, N may be interposed between the side frame D and the car frame K. The underframe K is strengthened by truss rods O, P secured to posts I, which pass through the spring seats G and side frame D and are provided with shoulders abutting against the rods 0, P, and the frame K.
Patent GB-190922852-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Seats for Aeroplanes and other Aerial Machines, Automobiles, Motor Cycles and other uses.
Inventor: BROOKS JOHN BOULTBEE
IPC: B60N2/68
Filed: 1909-10-07
Granted: 1910-09-15
Abstract: 22,852. Brooks, J. B., and Holt, J. Oct. 7. Seats.-A strong and light seat for aeroplanes and other aerial machines, automobiles, motor-cycles, motor launches, &c., comprises strip - metal members set edgeways to the loads and continued above the back and sides of the frame c to support the back - rest d. A shaped seatleather is secured to the humped front c<5> of the frame and round the back b, being left free at the sides. The central bars c<3>, c<4> of the frame care secured to a block or frame f mounted upon the seat pillar g, and may be reinforced by radiating stays c<6>, c<8>, also continued to support the back-rest d. The connexion between the outside of the frame and the radial stays may be by means of pairs of angle-pieces e', e<2>, as shown.
Patent GB-191003206-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Indigoid Colouring Matters of the Anthracene Series.
IPC: C09B7/00
Filed: 1910-02-09
Granted: 1910-09-22
Abstract: 3206. Kalle & Co. Feb. 17, 1909, [Convention date]. Samples furnished. Indigoid dyes.-Vat dyes are obtained by condensing 1-anthrol, or a substitution product thereof, or 1 : 5- or 1 : 8-dioxyanthracene, with an alpha-isatin derivative, such as alpha-isatinanilide, or derivatives of such compounds substituted in the benzene nucleus, or with 2-dihalogen-3-oxy-1-thionaphthene.
Patent GB-191004846-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Lubricating and other Cans for Containers.
Inventor: SMITH ALFRED
IPC: F16N3/04
Filed: 1910-02-26
Granted: 1911-01-19
Abstract: 4846. Smith, A., and Ankrett, F. G. Feb. 26. Tubes or cont a i n e r s, collapsible. - A can, squirt, or container for oil and other liquids is provided with means for holding the cap of the spout or the filling-plug when not in use. A tubular socket e fixed in the can a is made of such a size as to receive a n d hold frictionally a collar c<2> formed on the cap c. The pin c<3>, which is secured to the cap, is gripped by spring strips e<5> within the socket e. The filling- plug d may have a similar collar adapted to fit into the socket e. It is stated in the Provisional Specification that the device is applicable to collapsible tubes for holding cement, colours, ointment, &c.
Patent GB-191005452-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electric Arc Lamps.
IPC: H05B31/00
Filed: 1910-03-04
Granted: 1911-01-12
Abstract: 5452. Siemens - Schuckertwerke Ges. March 9, 1909, [Convention date]. A r c lamps; electrodes. - P o w d e r s, liquids, or gases are supplied to maintain a uniform arc between electrodes, the distance between which is regulated. The powder may be carbon, with or without salts. A hollow upper electrode may be attached to a solenoidcore c and carry a funnel d and a pawl e, which rotates a wheel h for feeding powder d. Alternatively, the funnel d and a feedtube may be stationary, the e l e c t r o d e carrying only a finger, which can tilt a switch arm and so open a short-circuit about an electro-magnet. This electro-magnet operates a ratchet-wheel and feed-screw, or a hammer which taps a funnel containing the powder and provided with a regulating - valve. Alternatively, the feed-tube may deliver the powder from one side on to the positive lower electrode or a receiving- cup, or into a hopper formed in an economizer round the upper electrode ; or the powder may be fed through the lower electrode. With inclined electrodes, a receptacle may be placed just above the economizer, or the electrodes may be hollow. The powder may be sprayed or blown into the arc. When a fluid is to be supplied to the arc, the electrode or relay electro-magnet actuates a cock in a pipe leading from a storage receptacle. The electrodes may be of consumable or non-consumable material. The upper electrode may be of copper, or of a bad conductor lined with metal. The lower electrode is broad and is made with a flat or concave top ; or, if of consumable material, it is coated with copper so as to burn to the same shape. A striker is employed to bridge over the powder on the electrodes. Specifications 4432/77, 211/79, and 6345/02 are referred to.
Patent GB-191006124-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Alternating Current Commutator Electric Motors.
IPC: H02K27/06
Filed: 1910-03-11
Granted: 1910-09-08
Abstract: 6124. Siemens Bros. Dynamo Works, [Siemens-Schuckertwerke]. March 11. Drawings to Specification. Alternating-current commutator machines.-To reduce the starting current of alternating-current commutator motors which are started as repulsion motors having short-circuited brushes and run as induction motors with short-circuited armature windings, the armatures are provided with chord windings the length of the chord being preferably chosen according to the number of rotor phases under induction motor conditions. For example, with a three-phase short-circuited connexion, the chord winding should subtend an angle equal to two-thirds of the pole-pitch. A number of brushsets may be provided, as described in Specification 19,889/08.
Patent GB-191007579-A (GB)
Title: Variable Speed Gear.
Inventor: COX JOHN SEWELL
IPC: F16H15/44
Filed: 1910-03-29
Granted: 1911-03-29
Abstract: 7579. Cox, J. S. March 29. Variable-speed friction gearing comprises fixed and movable cones 9, 11 with curved contours so as to be capable of a relative rolling motion to vary the velocity-ratio. The cone 11 is secured to a shaft 15, which is mounted in a frame 13, and is connected by a universally-jointed shaft 18 to a driven shaft 6. The frame 13 is connected to an operating-arm 14 by a pivot 12 situated at the centre of curvature of the rolling gear edge of the cone 11. The arm 14, which embraces the gear cones, is pivoted at its lower forked ends to a bar 10 situated at the centre of curvature of the upper contour line of the cone 9. As the arm 14 is operated, the frame 13 is constrained to the proper movement by connecting-links 23 pivoted at fixed points 25, and by fixed guide-rods 26. The bar 10 may be moved upwards to separate the cones by links 20 and a lever 21, which is normally kept thrust down by a spring 22.
Patent GB-191011448-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Mechanical Fire-alarm Appliances for Schools and the like.
Inventor: MATTHEW JAMES
IPC: G10K1/08
Filed: 1910-05-09
Granted: 1911-01-19
Abstract: 11,448. Matthew, J., and Oakes, M. May 9. Bell and gong signals.-A mechanical bell apparatus for giving an alarm of fire in schools or the like is constructed so that the operation of the bell on one floor of the building rings the bells on the other floors also. The operating- handle is connected through a crank to a rod C, which works in guides D and has a slot in which rests the hammer H. The hammer works between stops P, thus vibrating the spring end O and hammer head L. The cords T leading to the other hammers are connected on opposite sides of the point of support N.
Patent GB-191017811-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Buckles of Belts for Personal Wear.
Inventor: MARTIN PATRICK ALPHONSUS
IPC: A44B11/24
Filed: 1910-07-27
Granted: 1911-05-18
Abstract: 17,811. Martin, P. A. July 27. Buckles.-Relates to buckle fastenings of the type in which the keeper loop for retaining the free end of the belt or the like is combined with the buckle frame. The keeper loop is formed of a leather strap f, which is passed through eyes e formed on the buckle frame a and has its overlapping ends secured by sewing or riveting.