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Patent GB-190722352-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Ball or Roller Bearings for Transmission Shafts, particularly Engine Crank Shafts
Inventor: BATEMAN THOMAS
Filed: 1907-10-10
Granted: 1908-09-10
Abstract: 22,352. Bateman, T. Oct. 10. Ball or r o l l e r bearings.-A roller or ball bearing for engine crankshafts, crank-pins, connecting-rods, &c., which is readily placed in position, comprises a hardened collar E made in two halves and secured to the shaft &c. by studs or keys D, D<1>. The collar is formed with end flanges, which are bent over to form retaining-pockets for rollers B, and are provided with holes through which the rollers are inserted alternately from either side. The rollers may be replaced by balls, which are held in a cage H made in two or more sections, as shown in Fig. 5. The outer bearing-track is hardened.
Patent GB-190800430-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Reinforced Concrete.
Inventor: ROBINSON ALBERT JOHNSON
Filed: 1908-01-07
Granted: 1908-09-17
Abstract: 430. Robinson, A. J., Dahlgren, J. B, and Hayden, A. D. Jan. 7 Reinforced concrete; floors; beams.-A metallic truss or reinforcement for concrete, shown applied to a floor, consists of a curved upper member 11, Fig. 1, connected at its ends to a straight lower member 10 and supported by joists 7. Both members are also connected by vertical members 12 having lateral projections 13, on which rest the forked ends of horizontal plates 14, Fig. 2. The members 12 may extend upwards so that the projections 13 and plates 14 are above the curved member 11.
Patent GB-190801432-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Accentuating Device for Automatic Musical Instruments.
Inventor: VOGEL GEORG JOHANNES HENRY
Filed: 1908-01-21
Granted: 1908-07-23
Abstract: 1432. Vogel, G. J. H. Jan. 21. Automatic instruments.-In automatic musical instruments, two apertures are provided in the tracker-board for each note, and the ducts leading from either set can be partially throttled by means of valves which are adapted to be simultaneously operated throughout the whole instrument. Fig. 2 shows apertures 1, 2 provided in the tracker 3 corresponding to one note, and connected through pipes x, x<1> and a common pipe x<2> to the noteactuating pneumatic t. Valves y, y' are adapted to be partially closed by levers s, s<1>, which close corresponding valves throughout the instrument. The tune-sheet is provided with perforations which coincide with either or both of the apertures 1, 2, one set of perforations being for the melody and the other for the accompaniment. Thus by operating the valves y, y', it is possible to emphasise either the melody or the accompaniment throughout the whole range of the instrument. By making the aperture in the tune-sheet equal to the width of both the apertures in the tracker, the notes produced may be made one and a half times or twice as loud as the normal by suitably regulating the valves.
Patent GB-190805938-A (GB)
Title: Rotary Hydraulic Brush
Inventor: LAISNE LEON
Filed: 1908-03-17
Granted: 1908-07-23
Abstract: 5938. Laisne, L. March 20, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Impact - wheels.- In a rotary hydraulic brush, the brush is mounted on an axle b, which may be guided by ball bearings c in the inner shell e, and is provided with a crown of turbine blades f; enclosed between disks k, l. Water enters through a nozzle j and escapes through holes in the disk l into the annular chamber between the casing g and the shell e, and out through radiating nozzles m
Patent GB-190810576-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Appliance for the Examination of the Eye.
Inventor: DAVIDSON FREDERICK NATHANIEL
Filed: 1908-05-15
Granted: 1908-09-17
Abstract: 10,576. Davidson, F. N. May 15. Ophthalmoscopes; optical instruments. - An instrument for use in retinoscopy or for direct illumination of the eye comprises a tube b, carrying an electric lamp d, and adapted to slide in a tube a at the opposite end of which a lens g and metal band h are mounted. For retinoscopy the band h engages with the collar n of the device shown in Fig. 2, which comprises an inclined mirror m mounted on a tube o attached to a metal disk k. Apertures l, l<1> are formed in the mirror and disk. For direct illumination of the eye a device, shown in Fig. 3, comprising rightangled tubes r, r<1>, with an inclined mirror q, is attached to the metal band h.
Patent GB-190815493-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hose Couplings.
Inventor: ANDREWS THOMAS
Filed: 1908-07-21
Granted: 1909-03-04
Abstract: 15,493. Andrews, T. July 21. Sleeve - joints ; hose connecting to other articles.-A hose coupling comprises a body portion 1, threaded internally and formed with a threaded, corrugated, or spirallyserrated tubular core 3 which projects into the end of a flexible pipe 4. The pipe is compressed on to the core by tapered clamping - members 5, pivoted to the core between lugs 7 and kept in position by means of an internally-threaded ring 9 engaging threads 10 formed on the clamping-members. The clamping- members are provided with shoulders 12 forming a space so that the pipe can be drawn on to the core to the full extent. The core may be tapered so as to fit different sizes of pipes. In a modification, the body portion may be provided with a core &c. at each end.
Patent GB-190816866-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Two Cycle Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: LEGROS RENE
Filed: 1908-08-11
Granted: 1909-04-01
Abstract: 16,866. Legros, R. Aug. 11. Gas and like engines. -In a two-stroke-cycle engine a hollow working piston moves over a fixed piston forming a pump, and rotary or reciprocating valves are provided for distributing the combustible mixture in a special manner during working. The movable piston 4 is connected to the crank 5 and slides over the fixed piston or projection 7. On the up-stroke of the piston 4, the rotary distributing-valve 8 puts the carburettor pipe 10 into communication with the pump 9, and on the return stroke the valve opens commnnication between the pumps 9 and the receiver 2, whence the charge enters the cylinder 12 through the port 13, expelling the residual products of combustion through the port 11. The invention may be applied to multi-cylinder engines, in which case a single long distributing-valve 8 provided with ports opposite each cylinder is employed. The distributor 8 is diiven by chain or equivalent gearing 18 from the crank-shaft at half the speed of the latter, and the chain is tensioned by a suitable arrangement. The rotary distributor may be replaced by a piston valve or by a flat slide valve. The valves are worked by cams on the crank-shaft. The receiver 2 is enlarged by a curved hollow cap 3 secured in position by screws as shown. The fixed piston 7 and distributorvalve casing are preferably cast integral with the engine framing as shown in Fig. 1, but each may be made separate and removable. The valve casing may be constructed of bronze, steel, or other suitable metal.
Patent GB-190817666-A (GB)
Title: Improved Weather Guard or Screen for the Protection of Drivers of Motor and Horse Driven Road Vehicles.
Inventor: BRAWN CHARLES
Filed: 1908-08-22
Granted: 1908-11-26
Abstract: 17,666. Brawn, C. Aug. 22. Motor road vehicles.-Folding wind-screens for vehicles are adapted, when out of use, to be raised on folding guide rods or cords and to be stowed beneath the roof. In one form, Figs. 8 and 9, guide-rods 5, pivoted to the roof are provided with sliding lower portions 5<a> adapted to enter sockets 8 in the dash-board 9. The lower leaf of the screen, to which is hinged the upper leaf 1<a>, is provided with forks 12 engaging the guide-rods and pivoted so as to allow the screen to be folded flat against the roof when it is raised. The lower forks 14 can be turned out of engagement with the guide-rods to permit rotation of the screen about the forks 12. The screen is retained in the raised position by engagement with front and rear brackets 11 and by spring hooks 15 which are connected to a releasing-cord 16 passing through the roof of the vehicle. The front bracket 11 also supports the guide-rods when folded. The upper leaf 1<a> is held in position by toothed stayrods 30 adapted to fold flat upon the screen. A deflector 18 of talc or similar material, adjustable in guides 19 on the leaf 1<a>, may be provided. It is maintained in a curved position by struts 21. In a modification, Fig. 10, the screen is carried by cords 22 passing over pulleys 24, 25 and secured to counterweights 26 or springs. The cords are removably fastened to hooks 23 on the dash-board and pass through eyes 29 on the screen.
Patent GB-190826726-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Ammonium Phosphate.
Inventor: CARO NIKODEM
Filed: 1908-12-09
Granted: 1909-07-15
Abstract: 26,726. Caro, N., and Scheele, T. E. Jan. 24, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Ammonium phosphate.-Stable dry ammonium phosphate is prepared by the action of ammonia upon crude phosphoric acid, produced from calcium phosphate and containing free sulphuric acid.
Patent GB-190827461-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Binoculars.
Filed: 1908-12-17
Granted: 1909-08-26
Abstract: 27,461. Busch Akt.-Ges., E. April 7, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Telescopes. - In multi - powered binoculars, simul. taneous adjustment of the lenses 3, 4 forming the eyepieces is effected by the rotation of a screw engaging oppositely - banded screws on spindles e, d, attached to the cross - heads b<2>, b<1> that carry the lenses. The screw c has an extension c<1> formed with a cam-slot t, with which engages a pin t<1>, so that, as it rotates, the screw and the two spindles are also moved axially and as a whole to maintain focal adjustment Specification No. 4339, A.D. 1895, is referred to.
Patent GB-190901644-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Governor Valves for Steam Engines.
Inventor: ISON HENRY HALFORD
IPC: F16K3/26
Filed: 1909-01-22
Granted: 1909-06-10
Abstract: 1644. Ison, H. H., Ison, C. F., Forsyth, E. B., and Ison, L. E., [trading as Ison, J. & E.], and Allsop, C. W. Jan. 22. Sliding tubular valves.-A throttle or governor valve for steam-engines comprises a cylinder c sliding within a ported cylinder b, which is fixed in a transverse partition e in the casing a. The valve is operated by a crank-arm h engaging in a recess i in the inside of the valve c, the shaft g passing through a slot j; or the valve may be operated directly by a spindle k.
Patent GB-190911558-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Centrifugal Pumps.
Inventor: BLOXAM ARTHUR GEORGE
IPC: F04D1/10
Filed: 1909-05-15
Granted: 1909-07-29
Abstract: 11,558. Bloxam, A. G., [Sulzer Geb.]. May 15. Condenser systems.-An apparatus for circulating water for a surface condenser in which the return water-pipe assists the pump when running full, comprises two or more centrifugal-pump impellers arranged in a casing so that they may be worked in series for producing a high pressure or in parallel for delivering a large volume. The valve bringing about the change may be operated automatically. The impellers work in series until the return pipe is filled, and then work in parallel against the reduced pressure. Fig. 1 shows two double-inlet impellers d<1>, d<2> working in series. The controlling- valve g is open, so that fluid from the inlet a passes through the first impeller d' to the chamber f and and then through the second impeller d' to the delivering pipe i. The pressure in the pipe i keeps the valve k closed, and the pressure in the space b<2> keeps the valve l closed. When the valve g is closed, the valves k, open automatically, and the impellers work in parallel. The valve g may be operated automatically by piston r. This piston is actuated by a spring s on one side and by fluid at the pressure of that in the delivery i on the other. When the pressure against which the pump is working falls sufficiently low, the valve g is closed. and the impellers work in parallel.
Patent GB-190913537-A (GB)
Title: An Improved System of Generating and Distributing Heat and Power.
Inventor: KITCHEN JOSEPH MOSES WARD
Filed: 1909-06-09
Granted: 1910-04-07
Abstract: 13,537. Kitchen, J. M. W., and Bernuth, O. von. June 9. Power - generating systems. - Relates to a power, heat, and light generating system in which producer gas is used for obtaining heat and light, and as fuel for a gas engine. The heat obtained in cooling the producer gas, and the heat of the jacket water and exhaust gases of the gas-engine are used to heat water for heating purposes, and for producing and superheating steam which is supplied to a steamengine, the heat of the exhaust of which is used for heating purposes. Heated compressed air is fed to the producer A, which is intended for bituminous and like coals, through a pipe P<3> supplied by a blower O, and exhaust steam is fed through a pipe N<2>. Fuel is fed to the centre of the producer or to the periphery, and the producer gas is led from the periphery through a pipe A<6> or from the centre. The gas passes on its way to the condenser B through a tar-vapour destroyer and water-decomposer A<1> which consists of a chamber with a refractory lining containing a burner A<3>, supplied with producer gas and air, and through a heat interchanger A<2> through which passes in a counter-current direction air, steam, and hot waste gases to the producer. The producer gas then passes through a by-pass valve B<4>, a scrubber C, a blower P to a main P<1>, a furnace E, a gas-engine G, and a reservoir L. The cooling - water of the scrubber is used circuitously, and is pumped through a radiator C<1>, which heats the surrounding air for respiration or combustion. The combustion products of the furnace E are mixed with the gas-engine exhaust and supplied to an economizer D, from which they pass through a pipe N. The condenser and economizer D are provided with water spaces B<1>, B<2>, D<3>, D<5> connected by tubes B', B<4>, through which passes the hot jacket water from the engine. The heated water or steam from the condenser B and the economizer D is supplied to the heating system I<2>, I, or the steam is supplied to an engine J. The steam on its way to the engine may pass through a superheater heated by producer gas. The use of hot feed-water prevents damage to the heating surfaces from condensation of water and sulphur compounds on their exterior. The condenser cooling-water is used in the heating system, or its heat is transferred to air for combustion by being passed through an airheater and water-cooler F. The condensed exhaust steam passes to the hot well C<2>, from which it passes through the radiator C<1>. The steam and gas engines are connected to a countershaft which, drives a dvnamo H, the energy of which is stored in a battery H<1> to supply electricity to buildings &c, for lighting and power purposes. The air heated by the system is drawn through an air conduit M by the exhauster 0, and is forced to various places for combustion, respiration, or accessory heating.
Patent GB-190916161-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Valves for Gas Burners.
Inventor: KOCKEN EMILE
IPC: F23Q3/00
Filed: 1909-07-10
Granted: 1910-03-24
Abstract: 16,161. Kocken, E., and Meeteren, B. T. A. W. van. July 10. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Actuating valves.-A valve for gas burners comprises a lever g which can be rocked on a pivot f either manually by means of a handle m, Fig. 3, or electro-magnetically as shown in Fig. 1, for actuation from a distance. The lever has a bevelled top edge engaging a dropvalve i, which is raised and lowered by rocking the lever.
Patent GB-190917706-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Nozzles or Necks for Vessels.
Inventor: MARLES HENRY
IPC: B65D25/42
Filed: 1909-07-30
Granted: 1910-07-14
Abstract: 17,706. Marles, H. July 30. Spouts. - A nozzle or neck for petrol cans &c. is made in two parts, an upper brass part B provided with a s c r e wthread for the reception of a screw-cap, and a lower funnel-shaped or bell-shaped part A made of tinned iron, which is soldered to the upper part and to the can by means of a flange C. The lower part may be stamped in one piece or made with a seam, and it is provided with an eyelet D, as described in Specification No. 13,894/09, [Class 125 (iii) Stoppers], for a sealing-wire, the eyelet being secured in a recess, as shown.
Patent GB-190918540-A (GB)
Title: Process for Obtaining Lecithin from the Seeds of Leguminous Plants.
Inventor: BUER HEINRICH CARL
IPC: C07F9/10
Filed: 1909-08-11
Granted: 1910-06-09
Abstract: 18,540. Buer, H. C. Aug. 11. Lecithin is obtained by boiling the seeds of leguminous plants with alcohol of 96 per cent. strength, whereby the alkaloids, fat, and lecithin are extracted, evaporating down to about one-fifth of the original bulk, cooling rapidly, and allowing the solution to stand, whereby a precipitate of lecithin and fat is obtained. The precipitate is boiled with more 96 per cent. alcohol to dissolve the lecithin, a little fat also dissolving. On cooling, the fat again separates out, and by decantation and evaporation the lecithin is obtained pure.
Patent GB-190921755-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Seal Locks.
Inventor: VRBSKY CHARLES
IPC: G09F3/03
Filed: 1909-09-23
Granted: 1910-01-27
Abstract: 21,755. Vrbsky, C. Sept. 23. Seals. - The device comprises two parts 10, 11, with interlocking parts 16, 23 and arms 14, 24, which are assembled in such a manner that, when the device is in use, it can be opened only by destroying the arm 14, which is weakened at the point 15 for the purpose. The part 10 carries a boss 16 having a protruding stud 17 with a projection 18, and with a notch 19 and pin 21 for holding a spring 22. The part 11 has a recessed portion 23 for the reception of the boss 16, the stud 17 passing through a keyhole slot 25. When the two parts are engaged and slightly rotated, the spring 22 snaps behind the shoulder 26<a> of the part 23; and, the projection 18 being carried out of the path of the slot 25, complete separation of the parts is prevented. When the arms 14, 24 are inserted through the staple &c. of the door, meter, &c., and closed, the spring 22 engages the second projection 26 and locks the device in position. In the form shown in Fig. 7, the arms are constructed to embrace the nut 28 of a pipe joint, the arm 31 covering one half of the edge and of one face of the nut, and the arm 32 covering the other half of the edge and both faces.
Patent GB-190924257-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Hydraulic Jigs.
Inventor: JEFFREY DAVID
Filed: 1909-10-22
Granted: 1910-10-24
Abstract: 24,257. Jeffrey, D. Oct. 22. [Addition to 830/06.] Jigs.-Relates to jigs for sizing and washing, of the kind described in the parent Specification, and consists in arranging the sizing-screens and washing-screens side by side in two horizontal planes, instead of arranging the screens in vertical series as described in the abovementioned Specification. The material is passed over a series of communicating sizing-screens E, F, G, H, I of successively increasing mesh; and any material that does not pass through the screens drops over the end of the screen I. Washing-screens E<1>, F<2>, G<3>, H<4>, I<5>, each in a separate compartment, are arranged below the sizing-screens. Water is admitted at D<2>, and is caused to pulsate through the screens by means of one or more plungers D arranged in one or a series of chambers N, M, L, K, J. The light material from each compartment passes out at C<1>, and the heavy material at C<2>, the former being removed by a series of extractors W, and the latter, with fine material, by extractors W'.
Patent GB-190924507-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coats, Jackets, and the like.
Inventor: LEVY MAURICE
IPC: A41D27/10
Filed: 1909-10-25
Granted: 1910-06-23
Abstract: 24,507. Levy, Sir M. Oct. 25. Coats, jackets, &c.- The back part A of a garment is cut in one piece with the underpart B of the sleeve, the sleeve part extending from the back part at an angle which conforms with the angle it will assume on the wearer when his arms are raised and extended forward.
Patent GB-190924719-A (GB)
Title: Elastic Tyre for Wheels of all Kinds of Vehicles.
Inventor: GIRAUD JULIEN
IPC: B60C7/14
Filed: 1909-10-27
Granted: 1909-12-02
Abstract: 24,719. Giraud, J. Nov. 4, 1908, [Convention date]. [Addition to 4213/09.] Spring wheels with continuous outer flexible ring. - Relates to non-creeping means for the india-rubber tyre of the spring wheel described in the parent Specification. Bolts 6 carried by the felloe-cheeks 3 pass through apertures 5 in the tyre 1. The apertures are variable in crosssection, and are lined with metal tubes secured to bearing-plates 2 at the sides of the tyre.
Patent GB-190927594-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Handling of Wagons and the like.
Inventor: MURRAY THOMAS ROBERTS
IPC: B61J3/02
Filed: 1909-11-26
Granted: 1910-11-28
Abstract: 27,594. Murray, T. R., and Philip, W. L. Nov. 26. Vehicles, marshalling and manipulating.- Comprises apparatus for passing wagons to a siding which can be used with tipping-frames of the kind in which a tipping-frame is provided at each side of the receiving hopper. The wagons are hauled up an incline by hooks g on an endless chain f, and when released therefrom, run back and are diverted by a switch on to the rails p. The hooks g have imparted to them a simple harmonic motion and are arranged to pick up the wagons only when moving at a low speed.
Patent GB-191000234-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Draught Gauges.
Inventor: FERGUSON WILLIAM DEEBLE
IPC: G01L7/00
Filed: 1910-01-04
Granted: 1911-01-04
Abstract: 234. Ferguson, W. D., and McMurray, T. H. Jan. 4. Piston-andspring pressure gauges. - In a draught gauge, adapted to measure a difference of pressures over a small range, the lower end of a cylinder B communicates with the source of pressure, which may be the ashpit of a steam - generator furnace, while the atmosphere has access to the upper end of the cylinder, above a free - moving piston C composed of two plates of aluminium connected by a rod D. The rod is suspended by a cord F passing over a grooved pulley G upon a hard metal spindle H with pointed ends working in metal or jewelled bearings, the spindle moving until the difference of pressures is counterbalanced by a coiled spring J held by an adjustable member L. The position of the spindle is indicated by a hand K and scale, and there is a manuallyadjustable hand M for marking readings. Alternatively an air-tight casing may be employed, and a second source of pressure may communicate with the upper end of the cylinder; or two cylinders of the open variety may be arranged to rotate the spindle in opposite directions. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specification 2085/77.
Patent GB-191006902-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coin Freed Meter Cash Box.
Inventor: HEADING HARRY JOSEPH
IPC: G08B13/02
Filed: 1910-03-19
Granted: 1911-01-05
Abstract: 6902. Heading, H. J., and Willis, T. March 19. Theft and like alarms. - In order to give warning of attempted fraudulent extraction, the cash-box a of a coin-freed meter is provided with an ordinary alarm mechanism f, the anchor e of which is freed when the box is partly withdrawn. As the box is withdrawn, a plate c on the meter casing engages a pawl b, which is pivoted at j to a lever d, thereby turning that lever about its pivot d<1> so as to permit the shoulder k on the anchor to escape from a recess - i and free the alarm. To permit complete withdrawal of the box, a lever g must be depressed by hand so as to free the pawl b.