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Patent GB-190722681-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Construction of Water Heater or Geyser.
Inventor: FILDES THOMAS STANISLAUS
Filed: 1907-10-15
Granted: 1908-10-15
Abstract: 22,681. Fildes, T. S. Oct. 15. Water-heaters.-A water-jacketed geyser contains one or more dome-like water vessels i, which are connected to the surrounding water-jacket c by horizontal tubes near the bottom extremities of the domes, and either to a water reservoir at the top of the geyser or to horizontal waterway flanges p by vertical tubes j from the tops of the domes. The products of combustion from a gas burner d<1> have to pass under the edges of the domes and through the central openings in the flange p to the flue h. Water supplied by a tap r flows through a funnel m down a flattened waterway l to the bottom of the water jacket c; the hot water overflows into a waterway n, open at the top and closed at the bottom, conveying it to the outlet o.
Patent GB-190723932-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Rims for Wheels and Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: SMITH WILLIAM THOMAS
Filed: 1907-10-30
Granted: 1908-10-29
Abstract: 23,932. Smith, W. T. Oct. 30. Bending.-Rims for 'vehicle wheels, hoops, &c. are stretched to truly circular shape and size on a metal block. In one form, the block B, Fig. 2, is in segments, and is held between a cover-plate C and a flange a<1> on a base-plate A having a tapered surface a to receive the segments. In another form, Fig. 4, the taper block B has slots d' in which slide flanged arms d, adjusted by a screw E. for supporting and forcing-off the rim. In another form, Fig. 5, the block B has two segments hinged at b<1>, and a taper block F which can be withdrawn to allow the segments to close together. The block B may be stepped, cylindrical, or taper as before.
Patent GB-190724271-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Attaching and Detaching Pneumatic or other Tyres to the Rims or Wheels of Vehicle Wheels
Inventor: PRUST DAVID ANDREW
Filed: 1907-11-02
Granted: 1908-05-07
Abstract: 24,271. Prust, D.A. Nov. 2. Felloes or rims.-Circumferentially divided rims for pneumatic and like tyres are held together by clips C which fit recesses D in the rim flanges. The clips are formed with deep bases Ca to engage with the felloe and prevent creeping when fitted to a detachable tyre-carrying rim. The clips or the divided rim may have attachments to permit the rim to be used as a spare wheel.
Patent GB-190726595-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stoppers for Tubes of Steam Boilers & the like.
Inventor: HARRINGTON FRANCIS THOMAS
Filed: 1907-12-02
Granted: 1908-02-27
Abstract: 26,595. Harrington, F., and Jennings, F. G. Dec. 2. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Stopping pipes and tubes.-A d e v i c e for stopping pipes comprises a tube A provided with end disks B, B' which carry soft-metal packing- rings C, C<1> ; bearing against these rings are two dished steel washers D, D<1> carried by a bolt E passing through the tube A. When the nut F is tightened up, the dished washers flatten and press the packing - rings outwards, thereby stopping the pipe at each end.
Patent GB-190728344-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Foodwarmers, and in Lamps therefor.
Inventor: PHILLIPSON BURTON RICHARD
Filed: 1907-12-24
Granted: 1908-05-28
Abstract: 28,344. Phillipson, B. R. Dec, 24. Oil stoves u s e d also for lighting , air supply. - In a food - warmer the lower part c of the metal flue, which conducts the hot gases from the lamp to the article heated, is movably arranged so that the light from the lamp may be obscured, if desired. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 2, the lower part of the flue telescopes over the upper fixed portion cc. When in the down position, it rests in a tray f; when raised, it is held in position by a wire catch a which engages a stirrup b. The part c may be guided by means of a tube d, attached thereto, which slides on the rod e. Alternatively, the movable portion of the flue may be formed as a pair of doors q, Fig. 4, hinged upon two metal brackets, the upper one of which is shown at n. The doors may be geared together by toothed gearing p to effect simultaneous opening or closing of the doors. The dotted line m m shows the position of the heated vessel which rests upon studs or ribs above an opening in the upper part k, to which is connected the fixed part cc of the metal flue. The arrows show the direction of the air current through the apparatus. As shown, the upper part k may be connected to the lamp bracket h by a back piece j, when the apparatus may be hung on a wall. If desired, the piece may be replaced by uprights. The lamp is generally provided with an ordinary glass chimney in addition to the metal flue, but may be used without one when a chimneyless burner is employed.
Patent GB-190801336-A (GB)
Title: Improved Locking Mechanism for Differential Gear.
Inventor: GARRETT FRANK
Filed: 1908-01-20
Granted: 1908-10-08
Abstract: 1336. Garrett, F., and Schmach, E. Jan. 20. Traction engines. -Relates to appliances providing means whereby the driver of a traction engine may lock the differential g e a r without leaving the footplate. Fig. 1 shows a section through the differential gearing. The driving spurwheel c carries a loose ring a operated by a lever l, which can be locked in either of two positions. When in the position shown, projections d on the ring a engage with notches in bevelpinions h carried by the spur-wheel, and prevent the pinions from rotating. The bevel-wheels. i, i<1>, which are connected to the road wheels and gear with the bevel - pinions, can thus be still rotated together by the spur-wheel and pinions, but are prevented from independent rotation.
Patent GB-190802137-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Nose-bags and the Suspension thereof.
Inventor: BEST LEONARD CHARLES
Filed: 1908-01-30
Granted: 1909-01-28
Abstract: 2137. Best, L. C. Jan. 30. Nosebags.-Relates to nosebags and the suspension thereof, of the type described in Specification No. 5522, A.D. 1900. Fig. 1 shows one method of suspending the nosebag A by means of straps E, passing over a guide F attached to the bridle and connected to opposite ends of an equalizing-bar G by buckles H. From the centre of the bar G extends a strap J constituting a flexible connexion between the bar and a ring or hook K secured to any fixed point on the harness. This arrangement is such that the nosebag remains horizontal when the horse turns his head to one side. In place of the bar G, the straps may pass round a roller N, journaled in a bracket O connected to the harness by a hook P, the joint Q being constructed to permit motion in two planes at right-angles to each other. The guide F may be of the form shown in Figs. 1 or 6, or as shown in front and back view in Figs. 5 and 4. Fig. 2 shows the nosebag, which is made of flexible material and is designed to close and contain the suspending-straps &c. The frame B is bent at B' to leave the necessary space to allow this to be done. A ring L and loop M serve to close and suspend the nosebag.
Patent GB-190805496-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Grinding or Regrinding Straight Machine Knives.
Inventor: KRAUSS GEORG
Filed: 1908-03-11
Granted: 1908-12-31
Abstract: 5496. Krauss, G. March 11. Cutting-machines fo paper and pasteboard.-The straight knives used in paper and pasteboard cutting-machines are operated upon by an horizontal grindstone carried in a frame which is slid by hand along horizontal guide-bars parallel to the plane of the edge required. The koife h, Fig. 1, is clamped on the plate k by jaws i. The plate k is carried by pivots, situated in a line immediately under the knife edge and adjustable in vertical slides, and is supported by a screw v and a lever k<4> so that the angle at which the knife edge is presented to the grindstone may be varied. The grindstone f is adjusted vertically by screws b, is driven by an electromotor e, and is supported by a frame d, which slides along horizontal guide-bars c, the frame being movable within limits in any direction in a horizontal plane. The grindstone may be driven in any suitable way, for example by a flexible shaft and horizontal driving-pulley, or by an elastic belt and vertical driving-pulley, or by a jockey pulley on a counterbalanced lever. Fig. 6 shows an arrangement by which the grindstone f is driven by treadle mechanism. When the knife is to be merely re-sharpened, a block grinder mounted in a frame provided with handles may be rested on the guide-bars and rubbed over the knife edge.
Patent GB-190805557-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Certain Kinds of Cigarette, Cigar, Card, and like Cases or Holders.
Filed: 1908-03-12
Granted: 1908-06-04
Abstract: 5557. Zimmerman, J. U., and Zimmerman, A. & J. March 12. Cigar and cigarette cases.-The hinge pin e, of twisted strip metal, which tends to close the case, acts also on the flaps d, which hold the contents in place. The ends of the pins e are fixed in the end hinge-pieces a<5>, c<2> of the case, preferably by plugs f, g, and pass loosely through the central hinge-pieces of the case and non-rotatably through the hinge-pieces d<2> of the flaps d.
Patent GB-190814008-A (GB)
Title: An Astronomical Compass and Time Indicator.
Inventor: REEVES EDWARD AYEARST
Filed: 1908-07-01
Granted: 1909-07-01
Abstract: 14,008. Reaves, E. A. July 1. [Cognate Application No. 14,523, A.D. 1908, dated July 8.] Bearings, determining. - Relates to an astronomical compass and time - indicator which comprises in co-operative combination a declination and time dial a, and an azimuth and altitude dial b (shown on a smaller scale) ; there is combined therewith a sight-rule or alidade h and a weight z. The declination dial a is adjustable relatively to the frame c, the frame c being weighted at z so that it assumes the position with its North-South line vertical during an observation. In order to ascertain true North, the North or South pole of the declination dial a is set to an angle equal to the local latitude above the horizon line of the altitude and azimuth dial. The two dials a, b are clamped together. The instrument is then grasped by the handle l, the clamping-nut k being loose, and the sun or star sighted along the sight rule, h which is then fixed in its adjusted position by tightening the nut k. The horizontal or latitude-like line on the azimuth dial b indicated by a convenient arrow or pointer 1 on the sight-rule h is then followed across until it intersects the declination line of the particular star, or of the sun, shown on the declination dial a. By following the longitude-like line passing through this point of intersection on the azimuth dial b, the azimuth of true bearing is found, and by following the longitude-like line on dial a the time is read off. Having thus found the true bearing, the object end of the sight rule h is set to the bearing or angle, counting round the circumference of the original dial with the zenith on the North point. It is then clamped at this point, and, with the dials more or less horizontal, the star or sun previously observed is alined with the sight-rule. The line joining the zenith on the azimuth dial with the centre pivot then indicates the true North-South line. The time reading mentioned above gives apparent time, and provision for ascertaining mean time at any moment may be made by arranging a Table of Equation of Time on the rear face of the dial a. There may also be a circular scale on the rear face of the dial a, graduated so that by the co-operation of the pointer p with this scale, it is possible to ascertain mean time from the hour angle of a star.
Patent GB-190817245-A (GB)
Title: A Machine or Device for Automatically Measuring the Time Required by Cements or Mortars in Setting or by any Material in Solidifying or Hardening.
Inventor: WOODCOCK EDWIN JOHN
Filed: 1908-08-17
Granted: 1909-05-20
Abstract: 17,245. Woodcock, E. J. Aug. 17. Testing cement &c.-The time taken by cement, mortar, or any other similar materials to set hard is determined by an apparatus in which one or more weighted needles O are let fall periodically, by means of a suitable connexion with the striking- gear of clock-work, upon the substance contained in a mould placed upon a table A. This table is rotated intermittently by the same clock-work, and the needles may be arranged to make impressions at different distances from the centre of the mould, that is, in concentric circular paths. The number of impressions made by one needle multiplied by the known interval occurring between any two impressions gives the time required. The temperature and the degree of humidity may be controlled during the experiment by suitable means.
Patent GB-190820399-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Reinforcing Devices for Concrete Structures.
Inventor: SIMPSON JOHN THOMAS
Filed: 1908-09-28
Granted: 1909-02-18
Abstract: 20,399. Simpson, J. T. Sept. 28. Slabs, reinforced. An expanded metal truss for reinforcing concrete slabs is formed from a triple bulbed bar of which the central bulb is smaller than the others and is slotted at intervals as at c<2>, Fig. 3, the slots also extending along the webs as shown ; near the centre of the span the slots c<3> in one of the webs are longitudinal only. The ends d of the central bulb and webs are cut away, and one of the outer bars is separated with the integral portions of the central bulb, forming diagonal shear members as shown in Fig. 1. The truss may be connected to the beams a<2> by bending over the end g of the top bar, or otherwise, and several trusses may be connected side by side. The bulbs may have any shape in cross-section.
Patent GB-190824441-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Apparatus for Aerial Machines.
Inventor: CLOUD JOHN WILLS
Filed: 1908-11-13
Granted: 1909-11-15
Abstract: 24,441. Cloud, J. W. Nov. 13. Gas and like engines.-An engine for an aerial machine is arranged with pairs of cylinders having the combustion cham-. bers of each pair in communication, and the cylinders drive two parallel crank-shafts geared together so as to rotate in opposite directions at the same speed, the moving parts and gearing being arranged so that their reactions are counterbalanced. In the form shown in Fig. 1, two sets of cylinders 1 ... 4, 6 ... 9 of the four-stroke-cycle type are arranged to drive parallel crank-shafts 5, 10 connected together by gear-wheels 11, 12. The shafts 5, 10 drive the shafts 23, 27 of the propellers through gear-wheels 25 31, 29, 28. The combustion chambers of each pair of cylinders are connected by a pipe 15, and the exhaust ports of the cylinders on each side lead into common discharge pipes 21, 22, which deliver the exhaust gases in a similar direction so that no resultant couple arises. The rotary momentum of the crank-shaft 5, gear-wheel 25, and the other parts rotating therewith is made equal to the rotary momentum of the other shaft 10 and its connected parts and, as the shafts 5, 10 rotate in opposite directions at the same speed, there will be no resultant forces set up when the direction of the axis of the rotating parts is changed. In place of mounting the propellers on co-axial shafts, they may be mounted directly on the crank-shafts or on shafts arranged symmetrically of the motor and connected by gear chains to the crank-shafts 5, 10. Where only two cylinders are employed, these may be of the ordinary double-acting steam-engine type. In this case each reciprocating part is balanced by the weights arranged opposite the cranks and located symmetrically on each side of the centre line of the cylinder in order to avoid any want of balance on an axis at right-angles . to the crank-shaft. Specification No. 15,822, A.D. 1897, is referred to.
Patent GB-190900212-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Combined Rubbish-burning and Clinker-treating Furnace.
Inventor: STEIN HEINRICH
IPC: F23J1/00
Filed: 1909-01-04
Granted: 1909-08-19
Abstract: 212. Stein, H. May 9, 1908, [Convention date]. Refuse-consuming furnaces.-A combined rubbishburning and clinker-treating furnace, the waste heat from which is utilized for heating a steamboiler, comprises a grate a, on which rubbish is burnt and from which clinker is pushed down a sloping surface b to a blast furnace c. The gases of combustion pass through the combustion chamber e to the boiler. The slag is run off from the blast furnace into a water vessel f, from which it is removed by a screw conveyer g. A flux and coke are introduced to the blast furnace through the opening d.
Patent GB-190900416-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Voltage Regulation of Alternators and Alternating Current Systems.
Inventor: MORRIS DAVID KING
IPC: H02K19/36
Filed: 1909-01-07
Granted: 1909-12-31
Abstract: 416. Morris, D. K., and Lister, G. A. Jan. 7. Drawings to Specification. Reactances, iron-cored.-The winding is formed of copper tubing through which cooling-water circulates. To avoid electrolyiie action, the inside of the tube is coated with insulating-varnish. To avoid conduction along the water stream at the ends of the winding, a length of insulating-tubing, such as rubber, is employed.
Patent GB-190901321-A (GB)
Title: Improved Firing Mechanism for Torpedo-tubes.
Inventor: JONES ALBERT EDWARD
IPC: F41F3/08
Filed: 1909-01-19
Granted: 1910-01-19
Abstract: 1321. Jones, A. E. Jan. 19. Launching torpedoes. -Relates to ejecting- tubes and consists in arranging the whole of the firing-mechanism within the ejecting-tube. The tube comprises two sections, one of which has an internal diameter equal to the external diameter of the torpedo, and the other b, Fig. 2, has a larger internal diameter. Ribs c, Fig. 4, in the section b support the torpedo, the upper rib having the usual sliding-groove d to receive the guide e on the torpedo. The firing-lever is connected by a spindle and an arm to a sliding rod i which carries a pin q engaging a cam-groove r in a sliding bolt s passing in front of the projection e, and which also carries two projections k engaging camsurfaces m, shown separately in Fig. 6, on a sleeve n; this sleeve is rotatably mounted in bearings p and carries a starting-lever o cooperating with the air-controlling lever j of the torpedo. In operation, the opening of the breech moves the rod i, by means not shown, into the position shown in Figs. 2 and 4. To fire the torpedo, the rod i is drawn backwards, thus withdrawing the bolt s and lowering the lever o into the position o<1> in front of the aircontrolling lever j. Compressed air ejects the torpedo in known manner. A bolt similar to the bolt s may replace the lever o.
Patent GB-190902070-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Outfits for use in Cleaning Boots and the like.
Inventor: BLAND ARTHUR
IPC: A47L23/04
Filed: 1909-01-28
Granted: 1910-01-20
Abstract: 2070. Bland, A. Jan. 28. Brushes combined with pads and tins; brush sheaths.-In a boot-cleaning outfit, a stock C carrying a pad 4 and two sets of bristles 1, 2 is formed with rims 3, 5 separated by a bead 6. When the appliance is not required, a pair of metal shields are adapted to be placed over the bristles and pad and abut against the bead. One shield A is recessed to receive a polish tin 10, which is held in place by a pair of inclined projections 13 on the shield. The tin has a perforated bottom 14, through which the polish may be forced by passing the finger through a hole in the lid, and pressing upon a disk 17 laid on the top of the polish.
Patent GB-190903395-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Production of Chlorine Gas.
Inventor: BARTELT FRITZ WILLIAM
IPC: C01B7/00
Filed: 1909-02-11
Granted: 1910-01-06
Abstract: 3395. Bartelt, F. W. Feb. 11. Chlorine is generated in small quantities bv dropping water at intervals upon a known mixture o f bleaching- powder and a dry acid metal salt, such as sodium bi-sulphate. Dry acid crystals may be used instead of the acid salt. The generating - apparatus may be arranged with an inlet so that, in drawing off the chlorine, it is mixed with other vapour or gas, such as atmospheric air, which mixture forms a useful bleaching-mixture. The generating- chamber a of the apparatus is closed by a removable bottom b, which carries the reaction material in a movable tray, and by a plug or stopper k fitting, and rotating, in its neck f. The stopper k carries a receptacle l, from which the water can pass through an inclined passage n and a drip-pipe j, containing porous material such as sponge o, when the stopper k is turned into the proper position. From the drip-pipe j. the water drips into the mouth of a trapped liquid passage i in the neck f and passes into the vessel a. When the stopper k is turned into position for the water to drop, a transverse passage m is turned into alinement with an outlet pipe g connected to a suction device, and also, if air is required to dilute the chlorine, with a hole h.
Patent GB-190905484-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Closet Seat Cover for Boxed in Closets.
Inventor: KATZ ALBERT
IPC: A47K13/00
Filed: 1909-03-06
Granted: 1909-04-08
Abstract: 5484. Katz, A. March 6. Closet-seat lids.-The seat lids of cased-in closets are fitted with a secondary lid or cover 5 containing a dish 7 perforated at 8. The cover 5 is hinged to the main lid 3 at 4, and, when the closet is to be used as a urinal, is turned down upon the seat 1<a>; the cover projects at the front as shown. Specification 11,251/93 is referred to.
Patent GB-190906752-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electrical Generating Sets Driven by Wind or like Fluctuating Power.
Inventor: CHILDS JOSEPH GERSHOM
IPC: H02P9/00
Filed: 1909-03-20
Granted: 1910-03-21
Abstract: 6752. Childs, J. G., and Hill, T. S. March 20. E l e c t r o - m a g n e t i c switches for cutting in or out sections of a field regulator, consist of a pivoted armature adapted to be attracted by a wound iron core and to fall back by gravity against an adjustable contact. The armature 5, pivoted to the yoke 6, normally rests against an adjustable contact 7 which is preferably renewable or may be provided with a carbon break. A screw 8 is provided to adjust the travel of the armature.
Patent GB-190907505-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Driving Pulleys.
Inventor: HARRISON GEORGE
IPC: F16H55/38
Filed: 1909-03-29
Granted: 1909-10-28
Abstract: 7505. Harrison, G., [National Brake and Clutch Co.]. March 29. Pulleys. - Pulleys are provided with a covering of 'fiberoid,' leatherboard, &c. c, sufficiently plastic when wet to be moulded to the required shape on the pulley or on a mandrel, but firm enough when dry to be drilled to form sockets into which sections of cork d are inserted under compression. The cork inserts project slightly above the surface of the covering c, which may be riveted or otherwise secured to the rim b.
Patent GB-190909376-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Radial and like Turbines.
IPC: F01D5/02
Filed: 1909-04-20
Granted: 1909-10-14
Abstract: 9376. Aktiebolaget Ljungstr÷ms Angturbin. April 30, 1908, [Convention date]. Rotors.-Relates to radial-flow turbine rotors of the kind comprising several concentric annular parts connected by axial connexions to avoid distortion due to unequal heating, and consists in making the connexions flexible. A rotor disk is provided with annular grooves d, Fig. 1, which divide the rotor into sections b<1>, b<2>, b<3>, b<4>. The portions c between each pair of grooves form flexible axial connexions between the rotor sections. In a modification, the sections b<2>, b<3>, Fig. 2, are connected by a flexible ring attached by screws. Between the sections b<1>, b<2> the connexion consists of two annular projections, the ends of which are welded together at f. In a further modification, Fig. 3, the connexions consist of bolts.
Patent GB-190909576-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Postal and the like Envelopes.
Inventor: JENKINS FREDERICK CYRIL
IPC: B65D27/36
Filed: 1909-04-22
Granted: 1909-07-29
Abstract: 9576. Jenkins, F. C. April 22. Envelopes.-One of the flaps b of an envelope to be used unsealed is provided at its free end with an opening-tag e, preferably consisting of a turned - back prolongation of the flap, but which may consist of an attached label, tape, string, &c.