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Patent GB-190808755-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Striking Plates and Attachments for Silencing Doors, Gates, and the like.
Inventor: LAMBERT ARTHUR WRENN
Filed: 1908-04-22
Granted: 1908-12-31
Abstract: 8755. Lambert, A. W. April 22. Door checks.-To deaden the closing and rebound action of a door, gate, &c., the bolt D is adapted to engage with a spring plate F, on either side of which buffer devices L, M are arranged. As the door rebounds from the buffer or check B attached to the door post C, the bolt D contacts with a buffer J attached to the inner side of the spring plate.
Patent GB-190809848-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Stiffeners for Bands, Collars, Ruches, and the like
Inventor: KLAAR GEORG
Filed: 1908-05-06
Granted: 1908-09-03
Abstract: 9848. K l a a r, G. May 6. [Patent of Addition to No. 3917, A.D. 1906.] Stays or stiffeners. - The supports described in Specification No. 3917, A.D. 1906, for collars, bands, ruches, &c., are made longitudinally adjustable. In the form shown, the two end plates b for receiving the pins d are adapted to slide in the central guide-frame e, and are adjustably secured therein by studs &c. on the parts b engaging in slots h, g in the part e.
Patent GB-190810121-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Dynamo-electric Machines of the Commutator Type.
Filed: 1908-05-09
Granted: 1908-07-09
Abstract: 10,121. Allgemeine Elektricitõts-Ges. Sept. 30, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Motor control systems.-Consists in an improvement in regulating alternating-current commutator machines as described in Specification No. 7293, A.D. 1903, [Abridgment Class Dynamo-electric generators &c.], in which the ratio of the transformer which excites the series windings is varied. By the present invention, at high speeds the ratio is raised to such a degree that the working potential of the motor may be lowered. The transformer t<2>, which feeds the exciting-winding e, is connected in series with the working-winding s. The secondary side of the ma.n transformer t' is tapped to switches i, h, g, k, l, and the switching is successively effected as follows :-k, g; k, i ; L, g ; l, i; and l h. Hence, at the transition from the fourth step to the fifth, the ratio of the transformer t<2> is raised, while the total secondary potential of the transformer t<1> is diminished.
Patent GB-190814328-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Railways on the Conduit System.
Inventor: ANGLE ANDREW HUGHES
Filed: 1908-07-06
Granted: 1909-04-08
Abstract: 14,328. Angle, A. H. July 6. Electric railways on a conduit system in which the normally 'dead' sectional conductors are mounted on springs and adapted to close the slot of the conduit, and, on the passage of the collectors, the conductors are depressed and become energized by engaging with live' contacts. Conductors; conduits.-The conduit is carried by the usual sleepers, and its upper surface is arranged to be slightly higher than the treads of the rails, so that the collectors may pass over them at the crossings. The conduit comprises a trough portion 4, Figs. 4 and 7, in which a pair of flanged members 6 are supported as shown, so as to form a slot normally closed by the spring-pressed sectional conductors 9. The sections are insulated from the conduit sides by the insulated-material. 13, and are provided with depending pieces 22 adapted to contact with the studs 19 when the collectors engage the conductors. The studs are connected to the feeder 14 and, to avoid breakage or shock, are mounted on springs 20. In the modified construc tion, shown in Figs. 8 and 9, the conduit sections are insulated from each other at C, and the conductor sections mounted on the springs K carried by brackets N' from the top pieces G. The conductor sections are retained in their correct longitudinal position by means of links Q connected to the plates R.
Patent GB-190817772-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus to Disinfect the Telephone Speaking Tube
Inventor: MACKENZIE JOHN WILLIAM
Filed: 1908-08-24
Granted: 1908-12-03
Abstract: 17,772. Mackenzie, J. W., [Telephon Disinfectoren Ges.]. Aug. 24. Telephones.-The operation of hanging-up a telephone after use causes a box containing disinfecting-material to close over the mouthpiece of the instrument. In the ordinary type of instrument, movement of the hook-switch on hanging-up the receiver effects the covering of the mouthpiece by the disinfecting-box; the removal of the box may be similarly effected when the receiver is lifted off the switch, or the box may be simply removed by hand. When used with the desk-telephone type of instrument, the box is fixed in such a position that when the telephone is hung up the box will cover the mouthpiece. In the modification shown in Fig. 3, the motion of the hook-switch is communicated to the rotably-mounted disinfecting-box 12 by means of the string 10. This box 12 is provided with a lid 15 which opens by gravity when the box is rotated into contact with the mouthpiece, but closes and prevents waste of the disinfectant when the box falls on the removal of the receiver. The disinfecting-box shown in Fig. 8 must be rotated away from the mouthpiece by hand until caught by a latch 34. When the receiver is hung up, the string 10 connected to the hook-switch withdraws the latch 34, whereupon the box falls so as to cover the mouthpiece. Fig. 6 shows a modification in which the disinfecting-box provided with an opening 19 is fixed over the mouthpiece. When the receiver is taken down, the spring-held shutter 20, which normally closes this aperture, opens to permit of conversation.
Patent GB-190819326-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Counting Articles.
Inventor: ELLIOTT CHARLES FREDERICK
Filed: 1908-09-15
Granted: 1909-07-15
Abstract: 19,326. Elliott, C. F. Sept. 15. Counting - apparatus.- Relates to a scoop for taking up a definite number of small articles from bulk. It is formed with two perforated plates, the upper one a being fixed and the lower one b being movable by a lever c attached to the upper plate, so that when it is introduced into the articles in bulk, for example, seeds to be made up into packets, one of the articles is retained in each of the perforations of the plate a, which are normally closed by the spring-controlled plate b. On the depression of the lever c by the thumb, the perforations in the plate bare brought into register with those in the plate a, and the counted batch of articles falls tbrough into the conduit d, and passes thence through the hollow handle d' into a suitable receptacle. The number in each batch counted can be varied by adjusting the sliding back f of the tray. The scoop may be operated mechanically, a counting-apparatus being added.
Patent GB-190819605-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Banjoes.
Inventor: JOHN GOMER
Filed: 1908-09-18
Granted: 1908-11-12
Abstract: 19,605. John, G. Sept. 18. Banjoes.-In a mechanical plucking-device for banjoes, and like instruments, a bar 1 provided with a back piece 2 supported by ribs 3, and with slots at its ends, is attached by forked clamps to the body of the instrument in a position inclined to the direction of the strings. Four keys such as 18 are provided, one tring being manipulated by the thumb in the usual manner. The extremities 19 of the keys 18, which are made of bone, ivory, ebony, or wood, are cut off at rightangles or obliquely to their axes and may be provided with ferrules. One or more leather or metal plates 4 may be fastened by screws 16 to the bar 1, and the keys 18 pass through apertures in the plate 4 and bar 1, the apertures in the latter being inclined to the vertical. When depressed, the keys rotate about a wire 12 which passes through slots 20 in them and is fixed in the ribs 3. Spiral springs 23, which bear against the bar 1, return the keys to the normal position, a cushion 13, or a rubber ring surrounding the key being provided to deaden the noise. Bands or strips of rubber or the like 24 connect the keys to the back piece 2. In Fig. VIII. each key is attached to a blade spring 37 mounted on an independent carriage which may be adjusted along the bar 30 and clamped in position by means of a set-screw.
Patent GB-190824254-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Combined Forcing Frame and Light for use more particularly in Intensive Cultivation.
Inventor: LOVIBOND JOSEPH WILLIAMS
Filed: 1908-11-11
Granted: 1909-06-03
Abstract: 24,254. Lovibond, J. W. Nov. 11. Frames for plants.-A detachable forcing-frame comprises side members A and end members B, C connected by metal loops c passed through mortises in the sides A and secured by wedges D. The sides are slotted to receive intermediate rails g, end movement of which is prevented by means of bent metal clips f. This latter connexion may be applied to the sides and ends instead of the loops and wedges. The upper edges of the sides are stepped, and the rails are rabbeted to receive loose panes which abut at the sides and overlap at the ends. The panes are prevented from sliding by means of clips K, and any or all the panes may be held partly open by turn-buttons L for ventilation.
Patent GB-190824770-A (GB)
Title: A Pile Lighthouse or the like Containing an Automatic Tide Gauge or the like.
Inventor: MUNRO DONALD JOHN
Filed: 1908-11-18
Granted: 1909-11-18
Abstract: 24,770. Munro, D. J. Nov. 18.' Signals, lamp and indicator or visible.-A tide gauge fitted to a pile lighthouse or the like comprises a float A which rises and falls with the tide in a perforated tube B closed at its upper end, a drum E rotated by a chain passing over it to a counterweight C, and shades or covers G raised and lowered in guides G<1>, G<2> by means of a chain F on the drum E to cover and uncover lights H, J and coloured disks K, K<1> to indicate the height of the tide by night and. by day. The chain F passes over a pulley L, which operates through bevel gearing M and a worm M<1> an arm N carrying red and green glasses P, P<1> which are moved alternately in front of a lamp as the tide rises and falls.
Patent GB-190901076-A (GB)
Title: An Auxiliary Spring Pressed Frame for Sliding Windows of Vehicles.
Inventor: SCHALLER CARL
IPC: B60J1/16
Filed: 1909-01-15
Granted: 1909-08-26
Abstract: 1076. Schaller, C. Jan. 31,1908, [Convention date]. Vehicle windows. -Relates to auxiliary draught-preventing frames, which are hinged or otherwise connected d to the window frame and are pressed against the sliding sashes by means of springs. The auxiliary frame f is constructed entirely of metal and is provided around its outside with recesses or hollows in which packing- material g is held by ribs b, with or without the aid of screws.
Patent GB-190904652-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Single Phase Alternating Current Electric Commutator Motors.
IPC: H02K27/04
Filed: 1909-02-25
Granted: 1909-04-08
Abstract: 4652. Maschinenfabrik Oerlikon. Feb. 26,1908, [Convention date]. Alternating-current commutator machines ; commutating-poles.-In the regulation of alternating- current commutator motors, having commutating- pole windings excited by a voltage which is reduced as the speed of the motor increases, the motor is supplied with current from a transformer having a secondary winding divided up into large and small sections, and the connexions are so arranged that the electromotive force of a large section is used to increase or reduce the electromotive force that excites the commutating-field. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, the transformer 1 has a primary winding 2 and a secondary winding consisting of the coils 3 ... 6, which may be connected to the motor 7 by switches 8 ... 12. The commutating-winding 16 of the motor is connected to a special transformer 13 through an auxiliary transformer 15. At starting, the switches 10, 11 only are closed. The motor is then fed from the coil 5, and the winding 16 is fed from the transformer 13 acting in conjunction with the coil 6. The switches 9, 8 are then successively closed after opening switches 10, 9. The next controlling position consists in opening the switches 8,11 and then closing the switches 10, 12, whereupon the motor is fed from the coils 5, 6, while the winding 16 is supplied only from the transformer 13. The last controlling positions are obtained by closing the switches 9, 8 after opening the switches 10, 9, as before. In a modification, the transformer 13 is replaced by an extra secondary coil on the transformer 1, and the coil 6 is divided into two parts, which may assist or oppose the extra secondary coil communicating with the commutating-winding. One example of this arrangement is shown in Fig. 3, in which the extra coil 17 is connected directly to the winding 16, and the coil 6 is tapped at an intermediate point.
Patent GB-190904908-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: AUST KONRAD
IPC: F02M67/14
Filed: 1909-02-27
Granted: 1909-08-26
Abstract: 4908. Aust, K. March 2, 1908, [Convention date]. Cylinders receiving liquid fuel.-In engines of the Diesel and Haselwander types and of the Trinkler type described in Specification 22,574/03, in order that the first part of a charge of fuel, when it is injected by air under pressure, may be rich, a by-pass is provided for a small part of the fuel, such fuel being admitted to the valve nozzle below the atomizer. The fuel is supplied by a duct c, and a small part passes by a passage f to the space below the atomizer, the rest passing the non-return valve g through the port d to the valve chamber a, and being blown through the atomizer e, when the valve h is opened, by air from the passage b. Modifications are shown in which the two fuel supplies are taken from separate pumps, and in which, in the case of an horizontal nozzle, the fuel valve is dispensed with. Two fuels may be used, the more volatile being injected first.
Patent GB-190905632-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Whistle or Sounding Apparatus Actuating Mechanism.
Inventor: BRUCE WILLIAM JOSEPH WILLETT
Filed: 1909-03-09
Granted: 1910-03-09
Abstract: 5632. Bruce, W. J. W. March 9. Draining off water of condensation from valves and cocks.-A valve b for whistles, sirens, or the like, of the type opened by the steam pressure on a piston d, is automatically drained through a passage m by a valve i normally kept open by a spring l, but which is closed during operation of the whistle &c., by the steam flowing from the supply e<1> when the main valve b is open. A passage n drains the cylinder g. The pilot valve that admits steam to the cylinder g is operated by hand by means of a cord attached to a lever, or electro-magnetically at predetermined intervals by means of a solenoid controlled by a rotary switch, the core also being connected to the before-mentioned lever.
Patent GB-190907250-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Metal Folders for use in connection with the Dry-mounting of Photographic Prints or the like.
Inventor: MORGAN GEORGE WILSON
IPC: G03D15/04
Filed: 1909-03-26
Granted: 1910-02-17
Abstract: 7250. Alexander, W., Morgan, R. M., and Bisset, P. S., [executors of Morgan, G. W.]. March 26. [Cognate Application, 11,872/09.] Sheet-registering devices.-The construction of metal folders for dry-mounting photo prints such as are described in Specification 3737/08, [Class 98, Photography], is modified to improve the means for registering the mounts. For registering the mounts, a parallel ruler J is provided with a perpendicular sliding arm J<1>, and is mounted to move diagonally to the rulings K. In order to hold the edge J in position, the link G is formed as an arched spring. Alternatively, the straight edge may move in diagonal slots in the plate B.
Patent GB-190907865-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of the Working Plates of Hulling, Shelling, Grinding or Crushing Machines.
Inventor: JACKSON JAMES GEORGE
Filed: 1909-04-02
Granted: 1910-03-24
Abstract: 7865. Jackson, J. G. April 2. Hulling, husking, and decorticating. - The working plates of hulling, shelling, grinding and crushing machines are formed separately from the parts adapted to carry them, and are composed of an ordinary composition reinforced by sheets b of expanded metal or wire - gauze. The composition is attached to the plates d, by bolts c, the gauze &c. being depressed around the bolts to make contact with the plates. Instead of this depression, washers may be ins e r t e d between the gauze &c. and the plates; or a framework a consisting of concentric rings, which may be joined by radial arms, may be employed. This framework may be undercut to assist in holding the composition, which is moulded on the gauze &c., bolts, and framework or washers. The composition may become coarser towards the centre of the plate, and plates of different grades may be made interchangeable. The plates may be moulded to any required form.
Patent GB-190908578-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Propellers.
Inventor: JONES OSWALD CHARLES
IPC: B64C11/00
Filed: 1909-04-08
Granted: 1909-12-16
Abstract: 8578. Jones, O. C. April 8. Paddle-wheels.-A propeller comprises a frame adapted to be rotated around an axis at rightangles to the direction of motion of a flying- machine or other vessel. Fig. 1 shows a side elevation of the propeller. Mounted to slide in slots b in the side members of the frame a, is a blade c. As the frame rotates with its shaft, a cam, or, as shown, a spring f, fixed at one end to the machine and at the other end to the blade, causes the blade to slide in the frame and act in a manner similar to a feathering propeller. In the modification shown in f r o n t elevation in Fig. 6, the blade c is reciprocated by pneumatic or gaseous pressure. The blade carries a cylinder 1 flitted with hollow pistonrods m, the two rods being connected by a piston n, Fig. 8, within which is a rotary valve q fitted on a rod r, on the ends of which are star-wheels s adapted to contact with studs on the machine. The compressed air &c. is supplied, through a pipe k and hollow trunnions h, to a tubular frame g. The ends and sides of the rotating blade may be closed.
Patent GB-190912859-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Starting Mechanism for Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: HILTON ROLAND CURTIS
IPC: F02N1/02
Filed: 1909-06-01
Granted: 1909-11-04
Abstract: 12,859. Hilton, R. C., and Draper, G. O. June 1. Turning-gear.-In starting-mechanism for the engines of automobiles, boats, &c. such as that described in Specification 7955/98, 13,557/06, and 22,445/07, the intermediate shaft 3 between the crank-shaft 4 and the handle 1 is swivelled to the ratchet sleeve 5 so that the two can turn but not move in an axial direction relatively to each other. Pawls 8 in a fixed collar prevent the sleeve from turning backwards. A transverse pin 11 on the handle engages an inclined slot 13 in the sleeve when the ratchet clutch 14 on its face engages the intermediate shaft. The faces of the clutch teeth are slightly inclined to facilitate their disengagement by a premature explosion, and the pin 11 turns in an annular groove in the sleeve at the end of the slot 13 when the handle is not in use.
Patent GB-190914298-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Detachable Heels for Boots, Shoes or the like.
Inventor: FORBES OSWALD VERNON
IPC: A43B21/42
Filed: 1908-12-11
Granted: 1909-11-04
Abstract: 14,298. Forbes, O. V. Dec. 11, 1908. [Addition to 25,404/08.] Protectors, securing.-Detachable heels of the type described in the parent Specification have the detachable portion made in two or more sections, such as a, a<1>, Fig. 2, so that any one or more of such sections can be renewed when required. When the heel is made of rubber, a better quality can thus be used for the parts most subject to wear. The heels may also be provided with a fixed or revoluble heel protector of rubber, leather, &c. As shown in Fig. 4, the protector e is fixed to or formed integral with a rotatable truncated conical plug c, which is slidden into an undercut groove in the heel and is held therein by the removable part A of the heel, the latter being fixed in position by a screw f or other means. The protector may also be recessed into the face of the heel. The leather or other parts may be made or treated as described in Specification 26,935/08.
Patent GB-190919603-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Electric Telegraphs.
Filed: 1909-08-26
Granted: 1909-12-02
Abstract: 19,603. Siemens Bros. & Co., and Grimston, G. S. Aug. 26. Switches.-In a rotary transmitting-switch P for an order telegraph, of the type described in Specification 6557/05, the outer divided contact-ring has six segments, three of which serve merely as bearing- surfaces, and are not connected with the line. By this means, only ten out of twelve possible combinations are utilized. Specifications 26,686/04 and 23,997/05 are also referred to.
Patent GB-190921865-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Resilient Wheels for Motor Cars and other Vehicles.
Inventor: BARBOUR THOMAS
IPC: B60B9/20
Filed: 1909-09-25
Granted: 1910-07-28
Abstract: 21,865. Barbour, T., and Orr, A. Sept. 25. Spring wheels with sectional outer guided members. - Rigid rim segments 1 are mounted on pistons 2, which slide in cylinders 3 communicating with a common air-chamber 4 around the hub. The pistons are connected by links 6, or by a combination of links and bell-crank levers, with a ring 7 mounted on ball bearings in order to distribute the load over the wheel. The hub chamber is formed by detachable plates and a ring 5 into which the cylinders are screwed. An outer ring 10 also supports the cylinders. Tyre blocks 13 bridge the spaces between the segments, which rest on a segmental ring 16 connected thereto by pins and slots 17.
Patent GB-190924458-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Apparatus for Distilling Volatilizable Solids and for Drawing Off Gases in vacuo.
Inventor: SIMPSON WILLIAM SPEIRS
IPC: B01D7/00
Filed: 1909-10-25
Granted: 1910-10-25
Abstract: 24,458. Simpson, W. S. Oct. 25. Drawings to Specification. Spectroscopes.-Apparatus for the distillation " in vacuo " of the volatilizable elements contained in solid substances is provided with means for examining spectroscopically the gases being evolved.
Patent GB-190929292-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Minimizing or Preventing Gun Muzzle Flames and Back-flashing.
Inventor: HALE FREDERICK MARTEN
IPC: F42B5/16
Filed: 1909-12-15
Granted: 1911-03-15
Abstract: 29,292. Hale, F. M. Dec. 15. [Cognate Application, 1310/10.] Gun cartridges.-To prevent muzzle flame and back-flashing, solid flame-quenching material is placed in the gun, for example, in the explosive charge, instead of being incorporated with the explosive, or instead of being in liquid form, as heretofore. The solid flame-quenching material c, Fig. 1, may be contained in a paper or silk wrapper d, and may be placed in the midst of the elements of the charge b, or in holes g, Fig. 4, in the elements e of the charge.
Patent GB-191000992-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Sowing-machines.
Inventor: MEISSNER WILHELM
IPC: A01C7/04
Filed: 1910-01-14
Granted: 1910-05-05
Abstract: 992. Meissner, W. Jan. 14. Seed distributors.-The seeds are delivered from a seed box a by a conveyer c and channels e, f to a conveyer g provided with a single row of cavities h for single seeds. Guide-plates p direct the seeds towards the cavities h, and skim plates q remove all grains not in the cavities. The grains are delivered to a tube l of such a diameter to accommodate single grains only. In a modification, the grains are removed directly from a hopper by an inclined conveyer provided with several rows of cavities:
Patent GB-191004313-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Toy Gas Guns.
Inventor: FRANKLIN WILLIAM SUDDARDS
IPC: F41C3/04
Filed: 1910-02-21
Granted: 1910-08-25
Abstract: 4313. Franklin, W. S. Feb. 21. Guns. - Relates to a toy gas gun in which, as described in Specification 7171/07, a mixture of air and gas is exploded by means of a spark. According to the present invention, the spark is produced by means of a manually-operated needle 20, Fig. 3, or 27, Fig. 5, adapted respectively to be inserted through the breech block of the gun to make contact with a plate 19, Fig. 3, to complete an electric circuit, or to scratch a block 24, Fig. 5, of carborundum, flint, &c. To enhance the effect of the explosion, the gun barrel 6 is made of glass or other transparent material.