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Patent GB-190905207-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Valve-gear and Reversing Mechanism.
Inventor: RIEDEL FRIEDRICH
IPC: F01L29/06
Filed: 1909-03-03
Granted: 1909-08-05
Abstract: 5207. Riedel, F. March 3. Cam gears.-In a cam gear, pairs of cams, arranged on a disk which rotates in a plane perpendicular to the direction of lift of the valves, are simultaneously caused to operate the valves. As shown in Fig. 1, the spindle 11 of the upper inlet valve 12 terminates in a yoke 10, which is guided in the bracket 14 to prevent rotation, and is fitted with balls 5 bearing on cams 3 on a disk rotated by the shaft 1. The lower inlet valve 9 is carried on a sleeve 8, attached to a yoke 7 fitted with balls 4. For varying the charge, the cams may be inclined radially and adjusted to and from the shaft 1 by governing- devices; or the cams may be fixed and the balls adjustable radially of the operating-shaft. The lower valve is prevented from turning by means of a pin 13 on the yoke 7 sliding in the bracket 14. Figs. 5 and 6 show a modified arrangement with reversing-mechanism. The plate 16 carries two sets of cams 17, 18, the pins 21, 26 of the ball-feet 6 engaging in inclined slots 22 in the reversing-disk 23, which is loosely mounted on the shaft 1. The disk 23 is adjusted by a handwheel and a rack-and-worm device 27, 28. Similarly, the reversal may be effected by adjustment of the cams 17, 18 instead of the ball-feet. The cams for the exhaust valves are of uniform width.
Patent GB-190911910-A (GB)
Title: Improved Drainer for Dishes and the like.
Inventor: GRIMWADE LEONARD LUMSDEN
IPC: A47G19/00
Filed: 1909-05-20
Granted: 1909-12-23
Abstract: 11,910. Grimwade, L. L. May 20. Soap holders.-The perforations E in draining-slabs for soap dishes &c. are countersunk at the lower face of the slab so that they may be cleaned by merely wiping a cloth across them. The slab may be formed with supporting-feet G on its underside ; and the upper surface of the slab is ribbed or grooved.
Patent GB-190912775-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Airships.
Inventor: SCHUETTE JOHANN
IPC: B64B1/58
Filed: 1909-05-29
Granted: 1910-03-03
Abstract: 12,775. Sch³tte, J. May 29. Aerostats.-In order to lessen the resistance to motion of air-ships, the two end portions A, B of the balloon are formed of surfaces generated by the revolution of a conic section, the lengths a b, c d being such that the square of the length a b is equal to the product of the length c d and the sum of the lengths a b, c d. A cylindrical portion C may be interposed between the two end portions, or may be dispensed with.
Patent GB-190914947-A (GB)
Title: Improved Rotary Grate for Gas Producers.
IPC: C10J3/34
Filed: 1909-06-26
Granted: 1909-09-16
Abstract: 14,947. Gutehoffnungsh³tte, Aktienverein f³r Bergbau und H³ttenbetrieb. Sept. 30, 1908, [Convention date]. Grates.-The central stepped portion h and the outer ash-trough a of the grate of a gas-producer are rotated in opposite directions. The trough is driven through a toothed ring b, and drives through rings c, f and pinions d the support g on which the grating h is mounted eccentrically.
Patent GB-190926477-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Catoptric Apparatus for Lighthouses and the like.
IPC: F21V7/04
Filed: 1909-11-15
Granted: 1910-05-26
Abstract: 26,477. Rey, J. A., and Chance Bros. & Co. Nov. 15. L i g h t h o u s e lamps.-A single source of light is used in conjunction with two or m o r e segmental reflectors, which may be regarded as cut from an ordinary reflector by one or more planes passing through, or parallel to, the axis. Fig. 4 shows a source a and two half-reflectors b, b<1> arranged to give two equal beams 180 degrees apart. The axes of the reflectors may be slightly inclined to the horizontal. Fig. 8 shows in plan an arrangement giving two beams separated by an angle of 90 degrees. Fig. 12 shows in plan an arrangement of three quarter-reflectors b, b<1>, b<2> to give three equal beams, the reflectors b, b<1> being above the plane of the source, and the reflector b<2> below.
Patent GB-190927742-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Light-projecting Apparatus.
Inventor: FINETTI ARCHIMEDE
IPC: G03B23/10
Filed: 1909-11-29
Granted: 1910-11-10
Abstract: 27,742. Finetti, A., and Tischer, H. Nov. 29. Optical projection apparatus &c. - An advertising - apparatus is adapted to project simultaneously on to a screen or the like a n advertisement and a device for attracting attention to it which occupies a field distinct from that occupied by the advertisement. Means are provided for changing the advertisement and also for stopping the apparatus and extinguishing the illuminant at a predetermined time. As shown in Fig. 1, the motor 13 drives, through worm-gearing, a shaft 14 having a spur-wheel 16 mounted upon it, which drives a shaft 11. The shaft 11 carries a cam 12, which intermittently causes spring contacts 9 to complete the circuits of an electro-magnet 3, causing its armature 4 to oscillate and rotate intermittently a removablymounted disk 1, provided with pins 6, which are engaged by a pawl 5 on the armature, and carrying transparent advertisements 2. The shaft 11 drives a vertical shaft 19, which drives, in opposite or the same directions, a pair of removable sleeves 21, 22 arranged on either side of an advertisement 2 and carrying disks 23, 24 with centrally-arranged patterns 226, as shown in Fig. 16. Alternatively, the advertisements may be placed in the centre, the patterns being arranged in annular form on the disks. The motor circuit is normally completed by a spring- arm, carried by a spindle 41 and bearing on the terminals 40, which is held in position by a detent 36 engaging an arm 37 on the spindle 41. The shaft 14 drives a train of pin-wheels 32, 32<1>, and, at a predetermined time, an arm 33, carried by the last wheel of the train, operates the detent 34, causing it to release the arm 37. Thereupon the spindle 41 rotates by spring action to break the motor circuit and close the gas-cock 31. The time at which this operation occurs can be varied by adjusting a disk 42. In modifications, an alarm-clock mechanism is used for determining the period of operation. The rotation of the spindle which is used for winding the alarm simultaneously breaks the motor circuit and cuts off the gas or breaks the circuit of a Nernst or other electric lamp. Several modified devices in which the disk 1 is intermittently rotated and a shutter for cutting off the light is operated by arms carried by toothed wheels are described. The advertisements may be carried by a film, instead of by a rotatable disk, and they may be projected upon the clouds or any suitable surface.
Patent GB-190929591-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tipping Wagons.
IPC: B61D9/02
Filed: 1909-12-17
Granted: 1910-12-15
Abstract: 29,591. Midland Railway Carriage and Wagon Co., and Currall, J. S. Dec. 17. Tip-wagons; doors, wagon.-In tip-wagons operated by compressed air to effect tipping towards either side, the tipping-cylinders are used in combination with cylinders which directly actuate mechanism for locking the body in position and indirectly the wagon doors, and with or without cylinder-operated devices for gripping the rails while the wagon is tipping. The various cylinders of each wagon are connected up in series so that first the gripping-cylinders, then the locking- cylinders, and finally the tipping- cylinders are operated. Means may be provided for isolating any number of wagons. Two large tipping- cylinders may be used, but preferably two pairs of smaller cylinders are employed the cylinders C, C<1> of each pair being connected to the body on opposite sides of the centre-line. The side plates D of the wagon are hinged about trunnions on the ends of the body by means of cranked connexions B, so that the plates swing clear of the upper corners of the body when opened. The plate on the discharging side is automatically opened by a rod E connected to one of a pair of jointed arms F on the underframe. The locking-cylinders G are arranged vertically and their piston-rods are connected directly to blocks g<2> which engage centrally disposed recesses g<3> in members g<4> on the body. The edges of the block g<2> are rounded, and chamfered approaches are made on each side of the recesses g<3> to facilitate re-engagement after tipping. The crossheads supporting the blocks g<2> are connected by rods g<5> to levers on short rocking crossstuds g<6> which have slotted arms g<7> engaging the longer arms of levers g<8> extending to the sides of the vehicle. The other arms of the levers g<8> project through holes in longitudinal rods g<9> on the sides of the body so that movements of the locking-cylinder crossbeads cause the rods g<9> to slide and bring hooks g<10> formed on them into or out of engagement with pins, studs, or bars g<11> on the doors D. Two pairs of gripping-cylinders H, horizontally disposed, are used, each pair acting on a common rod h<1>, Fig. 5, which is connected to a three-armed lever h<3>, h<4>, h<5>. The arms h<4>, h<5> are connected by links to members of lazy-tongs grippers h<7> which are lowered to grip the rail on the side opposite to that on which discharge is to take place.
Patent GB-190929903-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Rotary Pumps, Rotary Engines and the like.
Inventor: BEARD WILLIAM ARTHUR
Filed: 1909-12-21
Granted: 1910-04-28
Abstract: 29,903. Beard, W. A. Dec. 21. Movable-abutment type. - In a rotary-abutment type of engine in which two abutment drums b, c are provided to prevent back-flow between the outlet and inlet ports h, the drums are driven by gear teeth on the pistondrum a. This internal gearing is preferably of the type described in Specification 19,164/09.
Patent GB-190930516-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Automatic Coupling for Connecting Continuously Rotating Parts with Intermittently Rotating Parts.
IPC: F16H27/10
Filed: 1909-12-30
Granted: 1910-04-14
Abstract: 30,516. Deutsche Post-und Eiseabahn- Verkehrswesen Akt.-Ges. (Dapag- Efubag). Oct. 15, [Convention date]. Clutches, claw.-Relates to pivoted-pawl clutches in which a continuously rotating driving - part intermittently drives a driven part in such a manner that it rotates for one revolution and then stops during one revolution of the driving-part. The driving-part b has a notch h adapted to engage an arm on a pawl pivoted on the driven disk c. At the end of one revolution, a projection l on the end of the arm i of the pawl engages a projection m on a lever e turning on a fixed pivot, and swings the arm i<1> out of the path of the notch h, so that the disk c comes to rest. Before the end of the next revolution, a stop d on the part b strikes the lever e, which disengages the pawl so that it is pressed by the spring k into position to engage the notch h at the end of the revolution.
Patent GB-191003116-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Surveying Apparatus.
Inventor: PATERSON HENRY
IPC: G01C17/12
Filed: 1910-02-08
Granted: 1910-09-01
Abstract: 3116. Paterson, H., [Paterson, F. W.]. Feb. 8. Surveying-instruments. - A megaphone, collapsible or otherwise, is combined with a compass and a device for indicating the bearings of points, and angles of depression or elevation, the megaphone serving as a stand for the compass &c. A graduated disk 2 is screwed on to a flanged member 3 adapted to be screwed on to the megaphone mouthpiece, and between the parts 2, 3 is mounted a revolving arm 5, having sights 9, 10, and a fixed arm 4 having mounted on it a compass 6 provided with a fore-sight for use with a sight 7 on the other end of the arm 4. The arm 5 is weighted and provided with an index-mark 11 so that the instrument can be used for determining angles of elevation &c. For night marching, the compass is provided with a luminous card and an adjustable index bar 12, a luminous disk 8 being provided on the other end of the bar 4.
Patent GB-191004894-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Floating Explosive Mines.
Inventor: LERNET ALEXANDER
IPC: F42B22/18
Filed: 1910-02-26
Granted: 1910-12-31
Abstract: 4894. Lernet, A. March 12, 1909, [Convention date]. Mines, marine.-Consists in improvements on mines of the kind that are maintained at a certain depth by means of (1) screw propellers actuated by the flow of water past the mine, and (2) an hydrostatic device adapted to throw the screw propellers into gear with the cable drum if the mine rises and out of gear if the mine sinks. According to the invention, two hydrostatic devices t, u, Fig. 2, are provided, one t for unlocking a wheel y, Figs. 1 and 2, when the mine rises, and allowing the propellers a to wind the cable drum p to lower the mine, and one u for unclutching the cable drum from the operating-gear and allowing the drum to unwind and the mine to rise by its own buoyancy. The hydrostatic devices are made to store energy during the first part of their action, and to have that energy returned to them during the second part of the action, so as to accelerate the same. Thus, as shown in Fig. 4, the spring-controlled pistons 13, 14 of rocking cylinders 15, 16 are pivoted to the stem 12 of the hydrostatic plate u. In order to prevent the entrance of refuse into the hydrostatic device, and to minimize the effect of rapid changes of pressure due, for example, to waves or to explosions in the neighbourhood, the water chamber of the device has a restricted inlet 23, Figs. 4 and 6, provided with a finely perforated plate 24 and a filter comprising a plate 26 between layers 25 of filter-cloth, and a non - return valve 27 is provided for the outlet. Several propellers a, Fig. 1, are used, and they operate through a one-way coupling c, so that the stopping of one propeller by sea-weed or other object will not affect the action of the others. Preferably an accumulator of energy is inserted between the propellers and the drum, for example a spring motor is used to drive the drum and the propellers wind the spring up whenever they are actuated by the flow of water.
Patent GB-191012361-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Safety Feeding-devices for Calenders, Mangles, and the like.
Inventor: BRIERLEY JOHN
IPC: D06F45/16
Filed: 1910-05-21
Granted: 1911-01-19
Abstract: 12,361. Brierley, J., Melling, S., and Fogg, T. May 21. Guards.-A stationary nip guard for calendering, mangling, and like machines is constructed of an openwork character, so that the passage of the material up to the nip can be kept under observation. In the form shown, the guard consists of two horizontal bars a connected by spaced bars b. Other similar forms are described, and instead of the bars b netting may be employed. The guard may be detachably held in position by set-screws h, the ends of the bars a resting on a plate g attached to a fixed plate d by a bolt and rib. In another method of mounting the guard, sliding bolts at the ends of the bars a engage holes in the framing.
Patent GB-191017878-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Determining the Quality of Eggs.
Inventor: MUNRO DONALD
IPC: G01N33/08
Filed: 1910-07-27
Granted: 1911-01-12
Abstract: 17,878. Munro, D. July 27. Eggs, testing.- Relates to devices of the kind in which a closed casing containing a light is provided with an orifice in the top in which an egg rests while mirrors inside the casing reflect the light upwards through, the egg and a number of mirrors are arranged behind the egg-supporting surface. The invention consists of such an arrangement in which only two mirrors 7 are fixed at an angle behind the egg, which is illuminated by a light 8 placed directly below it.
Patent GB-191018103-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fluid Pressure Apparatus for Ringing Bells.
Inventor: HARTMANN GEORG
IPC: G10K1/34
Filed: 1910-07-29
Granted: 1911-03-02
Abstract: 18,103. Hartmann, G. July 31, 1909, [Convention date]. Bell-operating mechanism, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic.-In a machine for ringing bells, fluid pressure is regulated by mechanism connected to the bell to drive the bell during a part only of the operating swing and independently of the amplitude of the swing. The fluid pressure actuates a. piston 10 and rack 9 engaging a wheel 6 attached to a disk which carries pawls 7. These pawls drive a wheel 8 connected to the bell pulley 3, and are held out of engagement by a stop 12 when the fluid supply has been cut off, the cylinder opened to the air, and the piston has reached its lowest point. The valve 5 is intermittently actuated by a lever 18 coacting with a lever 19 and disks 16, 21, frictionally coupled together. The disk 16 is driven by gear-wheels 13, 14 connected to the bell pulley 3, and has a shoulder-piece 30, which, at one swing, presses the lever 19 outwards, and on its return engages a catch 17 to release the lever 19. The disk 21 has an L- shaped slot 32 engaged by a pin 33 on the lever 18, which is coupled by a spring 27 to the lever 19 and has an abutment 26 pressing against the lever 19 when the pin 33 is not locked to'the slot 32. During the return swing, the lever 18 is locked and the lever 19 pressed and held outwards; but with the forward swing, the lever 18 is unlocked and moved outwards by the spring 27 to turn on the fluid supply until the lever 19 is released and moves inwards with the lever 18 which cuts off the fluid supply.
Patent GB-191020934-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Pump for Raising Liquids.
Inventor: POORE GRAYDON
IPC: F04F1/16
Filed: 1910-09-08
Granted: 1911-05-25
Abstract: 20,934. Poore, G. Sept. 8. Direct air-pressure apparatus, automatic.-In apparatus of the kind in which the momentum previously imparted to the liquid is utilized to cause fresh liquid to be drawn into a reservoir and delivered, the necessary energy is imparted by suddenly heating, by electricity, a quantity of air under pressure. In the form shown, the vessel B, which is provided with a suction pipe C having a non-return valve D and a delivery pipe E, is attached to the heating-vessel A containing a heater N and a baffle 0 to confine the radiant heat in the chamber A. The float H, acting through levers, closes the switch M energizing the heater N, which causes the compressed air in the chambers A to expand and forces the water up the pipe E. The fall of the float H opens the switch M, and the momentum of the water causes more water to be drawn through the valve D. When the momentum of the water is exhausted, the air is cooled by a jet of water drawn through the pipe T, and the water rises in the chamber B, repeating the cycle. To make up for any loss of air, a small quantity is sucked into the chamber A through a valve (not shown) every time the pressure falls below atmospheric. The switch may be worked by a manometer instead of by a float.
Patent GB-191023123-A (GB)
Title: A Mechanical Method of Treatment of Feed Water to Boilers for Prevention of Incrustation, Corrosion or Pitting.
Inventor: HAYTHORPE CHARLES
IPC: B01D17/06
Filed: 1910-10-06
Granted: 1911-09-14
Abstract: 23,123. Haythorpe, C. Oct. 6. Incrustation and corrosion, preventing.- Feed-water is passed in a case A through carbon H separated by perforated plates E of zinc or of an alloy of zinc and aluminium or of other suitable metal or alloy. The water is thus filtered and subjected to the action of a galvanic couple.
Patent GB-191023584-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Firebars.
Inventor: PETERS ROBERT
IPC: F23H17/12
Filed: 1910-10-11
Granted: 1911-08-31
Abstract: 23,584. Peters, R. Oct. 11. Fire-bars.-A fire-bar is constructed with a central member A and two side members a, a<1> all connected by transverse members a<2>, a<3>, preferably in staggered relation, thus affording large air spaces. End lugs A<1>, A<2> are provided and they project laterally to serve as distance - pieces. The intermediate distancepieces are formed with semicircular air spaces a<6>. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specification 9423/88,
Patent GB-191025413-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Fastening Devices for Corsets and other like Garments.
Inventor: HAHN ROBERT MAXIMILIAN
IPC: A41F1/04
Filed: 1910-11-01
Granted: 1911-04-20
Abstract: 25,413. Hahn, R. M. Nov. 1. Metal-strip or busk fastenings. - Secured to one edge of a corset is a metal strip a having sockets b, provided at its centre with a hinged plate c having a hole h. To the other edge of the corset is attached a strip d, the ends of which are adapted to engage in the sockets b and be secured therein by the hole h in the plate c engaging a notch in a stud g on the strip d. In the modification shown in Fig. 8, the strip a is provided with four sockets b which are engaged by a pair of spring strips d, d<X> and secured by a hook j, pivoted to the strips d, d<X>, engaging the head of a stud i secured to the 'strip a. Instead of the ends of one strip engaging in sockets, the strip a may be provided with studs which are engaged in open or keyhole slots by bending the strips.
Patent GB-191025916-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Coin Counting Machines.
Inventor: BURDICK CHARLES LAURENCE
IPC: G07D9/04
Filed: 1910-11-08
Granted: 1911-11-02
Abstract: 25,916. Burdick, C. L. Nov. 8. [Cognate Application, 3401/11.] Counters for checks, coins, &c. - An apparatus for counting coins of various denominations and for registeri n g the total value thereof, comprises means for moving the coins past a registering- mechanism, which is thereby actuated by an amount depending on the value or diameter of the coin, and means also for registering the number of coins in each denomination passed through the machine. A stop mechanism is provided for arresting the machine after a predetermined sum of money has been counted. T h e coins, which may be led to a hopper 1 by means of a conveyer belt and pulley, are carried forward singly by the apertures 10 in a disk 9 rotated through a friction clutch 17, 18 from the handle 16, or driven through pulleys 6, 15 from a source of motive power. The disk 9 delivers the coins to a receiving-disk 21, which is rotated at a greater speed than the disk 9, and is provided with pins or rollers 26 which carry the coins past a lever 28. The amount of rotation imparted to the lever 28 depends on t h e diameter of the coin, and is transmitted by sectors 35, 36 and a pawl 38 to a ratchetwheel 39 and pointer 41. Variations in the size of the coins in one denomination are c o mpensated for by means of spring detents 43, which are adapted to engage notches on the indicating-dial 42. A pointer 67 projecting over the edge of the dial 42 indicates the value of each individual coin counted. The coins may be delivered to bags, which can be fastened to a shoot 30, and when the predetermined number has been delivered further rotation of the disk 21 is prevented by a stop 60, which is released to engage the teeth on the disk 21 when a trigger 56 is moved out of engagement therewith by means of lugs 53 upon each half-revolution of a toothed disk 48. The disk 48 is rotated by means of a tooth 47 on the spindle 37, and is adapted to actuate a counter 45 for the higher units of value. By using a varying number of lugs, the machine can be arrested after any given sum has been counted, and the stop 60 can be restored to normal position by means of a lever 62. Should a part only of a coin be required to fill the bag with the desired amount, as indicated by the position of the pointer 67, that amount can be taken from the hopper and placed in the bag, and to ensure the correct result in the succeeding operation, the lever 68 is operated to actuate the counter to the same extent. To register the number of coins in each denomination, the lever 28 is provided with an arm 72 having a swing- ing bar 73 adapted to ride over the ratchetwheels of a number of counters. The bar 73 is mounted on swinging arms 75, which are pivoted to a travelling carriage 74. This arrangement is such that only the last ratchet-wheel over which the pawl 85 on the bar 73 has passed is actuated thereby, i.e., while the bar is swinging from the dotted to the full-line position, as shown in Fig. 10.