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Patent GB-190804257-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrical Ignition Devices for Internal Combustion Engines.
Filed: 1908-02-25
Granted: 1908-08-06
Abstract: 4257. Bosch, R., [Firm of]. Nov. 6, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. [Patent of Addition to No. 4137, A.D. 1908.] Gas and like engines, igniting in. The trembler 3, condenser 7, ignition coil 2, and distributing-switch 14 described in Specification No. 4137, A.D. 1908, for the ignition system of an internal-combustion engine are assembled together in a metal cylindrical casing, Fig. 1, on which a push-button 5 is also mounted. The trembler, condenser, and coil are connected to one part a of the distributing-switch, these four parts being turned as a whole by a knob c ; or they may be fixed in the casing, the other part b of the switch being revoluble. The core a<1>, Fig. 5, of the ignition coil is formed of shuttleshaped laminated iron, and has sheet-iron segmental pole-pieces c<1>. The trembler spring e, Fig. 9, is pressed against an adjusting-screw f by a spring d, the contact-screw g being carried by a casting k insulated from the trembler spring. The pushbutton, Figs. 11 and 12, can be moved axially and turned, a pin-and-slot device holding the button down when desired.
Patent GB-190804492-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Producer Gas Plants.
Inventor: BLAKELEY WILLIAM
Filed: 1908-02-28
Granted: 1909-01-14
Abstract: 4492. Blakeley, W. Feb. 28. Scrubbers; producers.-In a producer-gas plant, the top of the scrubber A is provided with a water-lute B to act as an expansion box or regulator, and the lid C facilitates inspection of the interior of the scrubber.
Patent GB-190804616-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Workmen's and like Time Recorders.
Inventor: JENNINGS ANDREW RAWSON
Filed: 1908-02-29
Granted: 1908-08-13
Abstract: 4616. Jennings, A. R. Feb. 29. Time-checking apparatus for workmen is provided with means for printing a special symbol during irregular or special times, the means being either controlled or directly actuated by the clock. Fig. 1 shows an apparatus in which the times are printed on the paper E by a hammer D, an ink ribbon A, and time-wheels C, as in the Bundy recorder. By the side of the time-wheels and on the same spindle is mounted a disk F having a projection G, by means of which a star &c. is printed on the paper. The projection may be moved away from or to the ribbon by means of a link H connected to the clock mechanism as follows. The forked extremity of a lever P coupled to the link H is rocked to and fro as the star-wheel J is rotated by means of pins M upon a twenty-four hour wheel N in the clock train. the associated lever and pawl O, K, and a ratchet-wheel L fast to the star-wheel. This mechanism may also set a tilting device by which the impression disk is moved when the machine is next used. Electric coils may be employed to operate the impression lever. To enable the symbol to be printed in a special colour, a two-colour ribbon may be employed.
Patent GB-190806591-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Propulsion of Boats, Torpedoes, and other Vessels.
Inventor: VALDA ALEXANDER HARRIS
Filed: 1908-03-25
Granted: 1909-03-25
Abstract: 6591. Valda, A. H. March 25. Gas or explosive-vapour engines.-In a system of ship propulsion wherein a mixture of air and petrol are exploded in a tube beneath the surface of the water and having one closed end, the air is supplied by a compressor cylinder 1 the piston of which is connected to the piston of a double-acting power cylinder 2. Some of the air compressed in the upper end of the cylinder 1 passes into a cylinder 32 and raises the piston 33 and a slide 28 which is connected with the valves controlling the exhaust ports 22, 23 with the inlet valves 24, by means of levers and wipers and also with the electric ignition devices. A valve controlling the communication between the cylinder 32 and the atmosphere is operated by means of a projection on the slide 28. Air under pressure may also be admitted above the piston 33. Air compressed in the cylinder 1 is used for spraying the fuel and also for charging the cylinder 2.
Patent GB-190815229-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Air Pumps.
Inventor: BEVIS RESTAL RATSEY
Filed: 1908-07-18
Granted: 1909-07-19
Abstract: 15,229. Bevis, R. R., and Gibson, J. H. July 18. Air-pumps, steam-engine and lilce.-In air-pumps for the separate removal of air and water from the condenser, the air passes down a pipe 18 to ports 15 in the pump barrel 1 ; these parts are uncovered when the bucket 6 is at the bottom end of its stroke, and the water passes down a pipe 16 and through a foot valve 5 to the space below the bucket, which is dished to provide a water seal for the valves 7. The water and air do not therefore mingle to any great extent until they are both above the bucket, thus avoiding excessive frothing; they are delivered together through head valves 9, the water escaping down a pipe 22 and the air up a pipe 21. The valves 9 are mounted in a cupped cover 8 forming a water seal. A curved deflector plate 19 is arranged over the inlet end of the air pipe 18 in the condenser 17, to prevent the entry of water and vapour.
Patent GB-190820251-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Pen for Recording Apparatus.
Inventor: EDWARDS FREDERICK HENRY
Filed: 1908-09-26
Granted: 1909-08-05
Abstract: 20,251. Edwards, F. H., and Berring- ton, R. Sept. 26. Pens for recording-apparatus are formed of an open-topped trough-shaped pen portion a, pointed and split at one end b and closed at the other end by a plate c, provided with clips &c. whereby it may be attached to the recording-apparatus. At the rear of the plate c is an ink reservoir d, a hole being provided in the plate c to permit ink to flow to the point b. Around the trough a is wound a wire helix g to increase the capillary attraction, the forward end h of the helix being pointed or flattened and bent downwards to lie along the pointed blade of the pen. To the top of the helix g is fixed a bracket i having a screw-threaded hole whereby the helix can be adjusted longinidinally along the trough a by a screwed pin j turning in a hole in the plate c, the pin being fixed from longitudinal motion by a collar k and a head l. Instead of the helix g, a corrugated, ribbed, or slotted shell of metal, fabric, &c. may be arranged around the trough a, the shell being preferably attached to the plate c and adapted to be slid along the trough a directly by hand ; the ink reservoir in this case is simply an extension of the trough a. The helix or the shell may be rigidly fixed to the trough a. A spatula, brush, &c, is employed to feed the ink over the helix or the shell.
Patent GB-190824144-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bedsteads and other Articles of Furniture.
Inventor: ADIE FREDERICK CHARLES
Filed: 1908-11-10
Granted: 1909-06-10
Abstract: 24,144. Adie, F. C., and Blackmore, A. E. Nov. 10. Bedsteads &c.-Dovetail joints for bedsteads and other furniture, in which two vertically separated dovetail connexions are employed, are formed with both a projecting and a socket portion on each of the interlocking members of the joint. In the form shown in Fig. 3, a base-plate a, attached to or cast on the pillar c of a bedstead, is provided with a recess a<1> and a projection a', which engage a corresponding projection b<1> and recess b<2> of a casting b on the side bar d. In the form shown in Figs. 8 and 12, the socket and projection of the lower dovetail are in a plane at rightangles to the plane of the upper dovetail, and are formed in or on projections b<3>, a<3>. The fitting a may be secured by a bolt and screws. In the form shown in Fig. 16, the plate a is shaped to fit the two inner sides of the pillar c, and the projection a<2> thereon is formed on the face a<3> of the plate.
Patent GB-190906114-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Pharmaceutical Compound for use in Medicine and Pharmacy.
Inventor: RANSOME MARY
IPC: A61K33/04
Filed: 1909-03-15
Granted: 1910-01-20
Abstract: 6114. Ransome, M. March 15. Medicines for internal use.-A preparation for internal use consists of sodium sulphocarbolate and one, two, or all of the following : lactose, maltose, and sucrose. The ingredients are mixed in a grinding and mixing machine, heated or not.
Patent GB-190906682-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Combined Baths and Sinks and Combined Baths and Lavatories.
Inventor: CAMBELL MARY EWART
IPC: A47K4/00
Filed: 1909-03-20
Granted: 1909-12-23
Abstract: 6682. Cambell, M. E. March 20. Baths fitted with lavatory basins and sinks.-A frame A with cross-plates C bearing rollers R is bolted to the rim of a bath for the reception of a sink or lavatory basin the waste-pipe K of which passes into a pipe J connected to an aperture G or G1 in the frame. Part of the frame A is hinged at E to the fixed part A. When the bath is required for use, the sink or basin is turned over the rollers about the waste-pipe as centre, transversely to the bath, whereupon the part A1 may be folded back.
Patent GB-190906874-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Leather Rolling Machines.
Inventor: SCHMIDT FRIEDRICH AUGUST
IPC: C14B1/30
Filed: 1909-03-22
Granted: 1910-03-22
Abstract: 6874. Schmidt, F. A. March 22. Rolling. - The bearings of' leather - rolling machines are supported by wedges, the adjustment of which enables the rollers to be set for various thicknesses of leather. As applied to the lower roll, the bearing-blocks u, Fig. 1, rest on wedges k, which are mounted in the standards b and may be drawn together or separated by a single screwed shaft having right and left handed screws engaging the wedges at o. The obtuse ends of the wedges may be towards the same side of the mill, in which case the screw-threads are similar. In the form shown in Fig. 3, the upper blocks u are adjustable, being supported by springs f and pressed down by the inverted wedges k and screw-shaft o. The wedges may take the form of oblique slots which are formed inside the blocks k, these being of rectangular section; the pressure is conveyed to the bearings by protruding rods which carry, at their upper ends, rollers in contact with the oblique slots. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specifications 14,582/87 and 23,350/99, [both in Class 138, Washing &c.].
Patent GB-190907627-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Safety Devices for Ironing Machines and the like.
Inventor: FOLEY JAMES ARTHUR
IPC: D06F67/04
Filed: 1909-03-30
Granted: 1909-12-16
Abstract: 7627. Foley, J. A. March 30. Guards, controlling.-An automatic safetyfeed device for ironing and calendering machines comprises a trip-plate a, which is pivoted to the strike-bar and connected with the guard-plate and has an inclined slot b to receive a bolt on the treadle-arm. The bolt normally rests in the upturned portion c, but is freed therefrom when the plate a is tilted by the actuation of the guard, so that the strikebar is liberated and reverses or stops the machine.
Patent GB-190908566-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Locks.
Inventor: KERTESZ IZIDOR
IPC: E05B15/04
Filed: 1909-04-08
Granted: 1909-11-04
Abstract: 8566. KertÚsz, I. April 9, 1908, [Convention date]. Latches, sliding.-The latch bolt b is operated by a two-part follower, one part d of which acts directly on the pin l of the bolt, but is mounted loosely on the spindle, while the other part c is adapted to move with the spindle and is provided with projections c, l<1>, which allow it a limited free movement. In withdrawing the bolt, the handle moves the part c of the follower until the projection c comes into contact with the part d, after which the continued movement of the handle actuates the part d and the bolt. The spring g returns the part c to its normal position. The part c of the follower is recessed so that it surrounds the part d as shown in Fig. 5.
Patent GB-190911099-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Apparatus for Estimating the Specific Gravity of Liquids.
Inventor: MACDOUGALD GEORGE DUNCAN
IPC: G01N9/12
Filed: 1909-05-11
Granted: 1910-04-28
Abstract: 11,099. Macdougald, G. D. May 11. Specific-gravity estimating-apparatus. - The specific-gravity of small quantities of substances is determined by introducing a sample into standard solutions of known and different densities until a solution is found in which the substance remains in suspension. The liquid to be tested may be introduced by a pipette h below the surface of the standard solutions contained in the tubes b. The stock bottles e serve for replenishing the tubes b. The pipette is formed with thin walls and a bent end, and, according to the Provisional Specification, may be constructed wholly or partly of silver, or platinum.
Patent GB-190914261-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Air Supply for Explosion Engines.
Inventor: BUSK EDWARD TESHMAKER
IPC: F02D9/00
Filed: 1909-06-17
Granted: 1909-11-18
Abstract: 14,261. Busk, E. T. June 17. Cylinders, pipes for. - An " impe- " der " long in the direction of flow of the air, is placed in the air inlet, the object being to ensure a mixture of uniform strength for all or only between predetermined limits of engine speeds. The impeder may consist of a coiled metal strip A having its convolutions spaced by wires or strips B, of a perforated metal plate, or of a number of small tubes. The strip A may be corrugated.
Patent GB-190914262-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Paper Feed Devices for Typewriters.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
IPC: B41J13/054
Filed: 1909-06-17
Granted: 1910-01-13
Abstract: 14,262. Boult, A. J., [Spiro, C.]. June 17. Sheet feeding and guiding arrangements ; platen scales.-Relates to the feed-roll holder and to means whereby the paperfeed devices and the platen scale maybe manipulated for billing. The feed-roll holder C carries rolls C<2>, C<3> arranged with the inner ends opposite the ends of an upper roll C<1>, and the holder is mounted universally on a single support D' so that the holder may be self-adjusting for varying thicknesses of paper. The holder is formed with a ball C' seated in a recess in the support D<1> which is loose on a shaft D and is pressed upwards by a spring D'. A shaft E<1> is provided with an arm E<3> connected by a link F to an arm on the shaft D which is provided with a pin in contact with the inner side of support D'. The shaft El is provided with handles E, E' which when swung forward cause the pin on the shaft D to depress the support D<1> so that the holder C may drop into the position shown in Fig. 6 to leave a space between the holder and the platen B for the insertion of the sheets. In billing it may be necessary to deal with a wide record-sheet which remains on the platen while a number of narrow bills are filled in, and for this purpose the record is held by fingers G, G<6>, and the bill is held by a device such as the holder C. The finger G is pivoted by ears on the frame and on the shaft D, and is pressed against the platen by a spring G<5>. A slide F<Î> is mounted on the frame and is arranged with one end near the arm E<3>, and is formed at the other end with a lug F<1> which engages the finger G. The finger G<6> is of the same construction as the finger G, and is engaged by a slide F<2> haviog its rear end arranged near an arm E<4> on the shaft E<1>. When the handle E or E<2> is swung to the rear, the slides F, F<2> are advanced, and the fingers G, G<6> are swung away from the platen to permit insertion of the record-sheet. When the bill is the same size as the record the same devices are used, the bill then overlying the fingers G, G<6>. The handles may be locked in the front or the rear position by means of a pivoted stop J<2>. The paper-scale H is pivoted at the ends and carries a link H<4> having a pin-andslot connexion H<5> with the end of the handle E<2>, so that, when the handles are moved forwards to release the apron C, the scale H is raised clear of the paper. The slot H<5> permits raising of the scale by hand without disturbance of the apron. In a modification, the scale may be operated from the shaft D. The apron C may be formed with an extension to replace the usual stationary guide K of the Bar-lock machine.
Patent GB-190915422-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Flying Machines.
Inventor: DYBERG ERIK REINHOLD GOTTFRID
IPC: B64C27/04
Filed: 1909-07-01
Granted: 1910-02-10
Abstract: 15,422. Dyberg, E. R. G. July 1. Screw and like propellers.-An aerial machine is raised by a pair of oppositely rotating propellers d, e constructed of a series of ribs f covered with webbing and hinged to the shafts b, c so as to fold down as shown when at rest. Their upward and downward movement is limited by stops, constituted in the latter case by rings h.
Patent GB-190921250-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pneumatic and like Tyres and Appurtenances for use therein.
Inventor: ELLIS WILLIAM CRAVEN
IPC: B60B9/22
Filed: 1909-09-17
Granted: 1910-06-16
Abstract: 21,250. Ellis, W. C. Sept. 17. No Patent granted (Scaling fee not paid). Jackets and covers; tread bands, projections, and surfaces.-In tyres of the type in which an air-tube or other elastic cushion is enclosed by two annular flexible side walls d of india-rubber, leather, &c. and a flexible segmental rim g; each segment of the rim is provided with a detachable tread-block of india-rubber, wood, or other material. In the form shown, the treadblocks are driven between in-turned flanges s on the rim segments, and secured by transverse pins t; and each block comprises three recessed square parts. u connected by narrow parts v. The inner beads of the side walls are held in the flanges of the wheel rim by security-bolts r, and the outer beads are held in flanges on the flexible rim by similar wedgebolts o, the nuts p. of which are recessed in, the tread blocks. In another form, the outer edges of the side walls are secured to inwardly-projecting flanges on the rim segments by short bolts passing through them, and through correspondingly-flanged plates arranged inside the rim segments. The rim segments are hinged together, and a band m of leather &c. is placed inside the segments to prevent water &c. from entering the tyre. Plates of brass, aluminium, &c. may be applied to the band m opposite the hinges of the rim segments.
Patent GB-190929614-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Wheels for Motor Cars, Bicycles and the like.
Inventor: BELL THOMAS LAWSON
IPC: B60C27/16
Filed: 1909-12-17
Granted: 1910-10-06
Abstract: 29,614. Bell, T. L. Der Spring wheels with continuous outer rigid ring and pneumatic cushions.-A pneumatic tyre e is surrounded by a metal hoop a of approximately semicircular crosssection, secured in position by inflation of the tyre, and further secured by cement if desired, which has a peripheral channel, preferably dovetailed and provided with one detachable side if desired, carrying a rubber tread b, which may be provided with two or more embedded wires. The inner surface of the hoop is formed with ribs c or projections to prevent it from creeping on the tyre, and the sides of the channel have tooth-like projections to prevent the wheel from skidding. The rubber tread may be in two circumferential parts, and may. be prevented from creeping in the channel by ribs thereon.
Patent GB-190929948-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Inverted Incandescent Gas Mantles.
Inventor: NEMEROVSKY JOSEPH MARKS
Filed: 1909-06-16
Granted: 1910-03-24
Abstract: 29,948. Nemerovsky, J. M., Everett, L. C., and Nemerovsky, F. June 16. Mantles.-To prevent an inverted mantle from breaking away from its ring or support A, a band a<1> of cotton, celluloid or other combustible material is placed around the groove in the ring. The mantle B is then placed in position and tied with asbestos thread. When the mantle is burnt off, a slight space is left between the mantle and the part of the ring to which it is secured.
Patent GB-191000954-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Egg-beaters and Twirling-sticks.
Inventor: WEBER PAUL
IPC: A47J43/07
Filed: 1910-01-13
Granted: 1910-10-27
Abstract: 954. Weber, P. Jan. 13. Egg-beaters.-A hollow egg-beater or twirling-stick comprises a stellate head mounted on a stick rotated by hand. A socket a is integral with or attached to the head, and is slipped over the stick, on which it is held in position either by a knob on the end of the stick or by a nail passing through the socket and a reduced part f, Fig. 3, of the stick.
Patent GB-191010280-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lifting Jacks.
Inventor: AUSTIN HERBERT
IPC: B66F3/02
Filed: 1910-04-27
Granted: 1910-11-24
Abstract: 10,280. Austin, H. April 27. Jacks.-The rack of a rack - and - pinion lifting-jack is released for rough adjustment, without disengaging the rack - engaging pinion from the operating - mechanism. Fig. 1 shows the invention applied to a jack with a worm drive. The driving - mechanism is enclosed in a casing pivoted at a to the standard. By raising the operating worm shaft E<1>, the casing is rotated to free the pinion C from the rack without releasing the worm from the worm-wheel.
Patent GB-191018600-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Semaphore Signalling Apparatus.
Inventor: COOMBS JAMES WILLIAMS
IPC: G08B5/00
Filed: 1910-08-06
Granted: 1911-05-11
Abstract: 18,600. Coombs, J. W. Aug. 6. Semaphore signals.- Relates to a device for semaphore signalling in which the semaphore arms and the handles are connected by sprocket-wheels and chains. Two semaphore arms a<1>, a<2> are mounted on sleeves on a spindle b at the top of a post c, each arm having a sprocket-wheel fixed to it. Another spindle carries a handle/' and a sprocket-wheel, and a sleeve rotating freely on the spindle carries a second sprocket - wheel and a handle f<2>. The lower sprocket - wheels are connected to the upper ones by chains joined by rods or wires fitted with tightening-links m<2> to take up the wear, and are arranged so that the corresponding handles and arms are always parallel, an indicator disk k showing the position of the handles. The post is provided with a miniature arm s pivoted in a slot-way and projecting horizontally to show when and in what direction signalling is taking place. The post is rotatably mounted in a block o, and is supported by a ring q embracing a boss p on the post.
Patent GB-191019447-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Safety Guards for Pressing Machinery.
Inventor: ADAMS ADAM
IPC: F16P3/04
Filed: 1910-08-19
Granted: 1911-08-10
Abstract: 19,447. Adams, A. Aug. 19. Moulding. - In a reciprocating semi-dry brickpressing machine, a verically moving bolt E, Fig. 1, actuated by the ram for the purpose of locking a guard-plate A, serves also to indicate the position of the ram by means of a geared pointer G. The workman can thus avoid putting on too much pressure.