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Patent GB-190722888-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Time Recording Instruments.
Inventor: GUEST CHARLES HENRY
Filed: 1907-10-17
Granted: 1908-10-08
Abstract: 22,888. Guest, C. H. Oct. 17. [Cognate Application No. 4904, A.D. 1908, dated March 4.] Time-checking apparatus for workmen is provided with a tell-tale device for detecting attempts to tamper with the mechanism, more particularly by shaking the clock-work. The clock driving a paper dial is carried in a circular casing with a bayonet-jointed cover, the records being made along the time line a b. The pencil A, carried by the lever B linked to the heavy lever F, records any shaking of the apparatus, stop-pins h, h<1> preventing excessive movement. The time-recording style z, Fig, 11, is operated by an incline e on the bridge N carried by a band L, sliding in grooves in the casing and carrying through a slot therein an external handle for actuation. The spring-controlled locking bolt S is employed as described in Specification No. 25,440, A.D. 1904, and carries the style T which records when the cover is put on, and is lowered to permit removal of the cover by a backward movement of the bridge N and band ; this brings a one-way pawl O, Fig. 10, into engagement with a stud X on the bolt, the forward movement for normal recording causing the pawl to yield over the stud.
Patent GB-190800931-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coffee Roasters.
Filed: 1908-01-14
Granted: 1908-11-19
Abstract: 931. Binko, L., and Phoenix Electric Heating Co. Jan. 14. Roasting coffee.-A coffee roaster is fitted with an electric heater, preferably of the kind described in Specification No. 10,772, A.D. 1903, [Abridgment Class Electric lamps &c.]. The beater c may be made cylindrical and is stationary, being supported at one end by a fixed hollow axle b, through which pass the conductors c', and at the other end on a solid axle b<1>. A perforated drum d is journaled on the axle b, and is driven by a hollow axle k, surrounding the axle b<1> and provided with a handle m or a pulley. Stirrers q are provided, which may also scrape off any beans adhering to the heater c if the internal finely perforated cylinder e is dispensed with. The material is introduced through an opening, which extends the whole length of the cylinder and is closed by a longitudinally sliding door.
Patent GB-190801437-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pneumatically Sealed Jars and the like.
Inventor: DUERR EDWIN OLIVER
Filed: 1908-01-21
Granted: 1908-08-27
Abstract: 1437. Duerr, E. O. Jan. 21. Stoppers, vacuum-closing.-In a pneumatically sealed jar &c., a rubber jointing-ring f of circular section is employed with a jar neck b without a groove for the ring. The lid d is held down during the expulsion of the air by the usual spring c.
Patent GB-190804868-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Rope and Cable Grips for Haulage Purposes.
Inventor: BLEICHERT MAX ADOLF
Filed: 1908-03-03
Granted: 1908-06-11
Abstract: 4868. Bleichert, M. A., and Bleichert, P. M. March 3. Vehicles for rope railways.-In a carrier for ropeways, in which the weight of the load is arranged to tighten the rope grip, the swaying of the hanger c relatively to the trolly b on gradients is limited by adjustable stops g on the trolly or on the hanger in such a manner as to cause the haulage rope to be gripped more tightly on steep gradients. Spring stops may be used in place of the rigid stops shown.
Patent GB-190812118-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ventilating Apparatus for Cooling & Purifying the Air.
Inventor: BALE PATRICK ISAAC
Filed: 1908-06-04
Granted: 1909-02-18
Abstract: 12,118. Bale, P. I. June 4. Forced ventilation.-Relates to apparatus of the type in which dust is separated from air by highpressure water jets arranged at the head of a cylindrical chamber and in which the purified air rises through a series of water-disentangling diaphragms arranged in a jacket surrounding the chamber. A pipe A is mounted centrally of a jacket B by means of a removable cover D and the inwardly-inclined extensions of feet C. Highpressure water is supplied through a pipe H, furnished wich a strainer, to an apertured ring or involute F. The water jets induce an air current along a trunk X. The washed and cooled air is freed from excess moisture in ascending through a nest of inclined wire-gauze strainers M' .. M<5>, arranged in the annular space between the tube A and the jacket B. Distance-pieces N' ... N<3> which space the strainers serve also as handles to facilitate ready removal. The water and dust are carried off by a drain-pipe K. In the form shown in Fig. 4, the tube A is surmounted by a grid Q for wool sorting, a central jet R of disinfecting- fluid being provided.
Patent GB-190812515-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Compressors of the Centrifugal Type.
Filed: 1908-06-10
Granted: 1909-04-15
Abstract: 12,515. British Thomson-Houston Co., [General Electric Co.]. June 10. Elastic-fluid turbines.-The amount of energy supplied to the motor driving a centrifugal compressor is reduced when the pressure of the fluid delivered by the compressor increases beyond a predetermined point. This arrangement gives the compressor an opportunity of overcoming a choke on its delivery side, as for instance in a cupola. On the occurrence of a choke, the volume delivered increases, and the speed and pressure increase, but the governor remains inactive until the speed becomes abnormal. Figs. 1 and 2 show a fan 7 directly driven by a steam turbine 12 in a casing 13. The steam supply is adjusted for normal working by a valve 21, and the valve 17 in front of the nozzles remains fully open until, on the attainment of abnormal speed the governor on the end of the shaft 6 acts to close it through a bellcrank lever 26. The motion of the governor weight arms 22 is opposed by a spring, the lever 26 being connected by a rod 25 to a block 24 at the loose end. The inward movement of the weights 30 is limited by stops 29. An emergency stop-valve 19 is also provided. The fan 7 is surrounded by a ring of stationary diffuser blades 9.
Patent GB-190815822-A (GB)
Title: A Candle Holder for Engineers, Shipbuilders, Boilermakers and the like.
Inventor: MCCONNELL JOHN
Filed: 1908-07-25
Granted: 1909-04-22
Abstract: 15,822. McConnell, J. July 25. Candle-holders.-A candle-holder for the use of shipbuilders, engineers, &c. comprises a circular clip or spring portion adapted to be attached to a flange plate, deck beam, or other projecting part of a building or ship, and a candle socket adjustable to assume a vertical position at whatever angle the appliance is placed. The clip is formed from a length of flat steel strip 1 having a longitudinal groove 2 extending near to the ends 3, which are curved outwards and form the gripping-part of the clip as in Fig. 2. The part 4 has one end bent to form a candle socket 5, and the other a U-shaped spring 6 secured to the part 1 by means of a bolt 7 and nut 8, so that the socket can be rotated about the bolt and the bolt pushed along the slot 2 in the clip 1. A spiral spring 9 may be placed between the sides of the U spring and around the bolt 7.
Patent GB-190816908-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Mounting Sliding Doors and the like.
Inventor: THEYSKENS ALPHONSE
Filed: 1908-08-11
Granted: 1909-08-11
Abstract: 16,908. Theyskens, A. Jan. 30, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Doors, tramcar ; doors, carriage.-Sliding doors 1 for railway carriages, ships, &c. are hung from rails 4, 5 mounted on extension arms 2, 3, and sliding between pairs of balls 7, 8 and 9, 10 which roll between pairs of rails 11, 13 and 12, 14 carried by the door frame. The e rails are V-shaped in section and have end stops 19, at a distance apart equal to one half the travel of the door plus the diameter of a ball. The upper rails 13 are movably mounted on the frame and are pressed downwards on the balls 8 by springs 15, 16.
Patent GB-190820235-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means of Controlling the Inlet and Egress of Vapour and Gases in Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: CLEGG WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1908-09-26
Granted: 1909-06-17
Abstract: 20,235. Clegg, W. H. Sept. 26. Gas and like engines.-The distribution of the motive fluid is effected by a rotary valve mounted concentrically between the piston and cylinder. In the four-stroke-cycle engine shown, a rotary valve a having a single port f, which coincides with. inlet and exhaust ports h, g in the cylinder wall, is driven by gearing d, q from a countershaft e. Inclined or other suitably-arranged packing-rings are provided on the exterior of the valve to which a' slight reciprocating motion is imparted to prevent unequal wear of the cylinder walls. This movement is controlled by oil or other fluid supplied to the-underside of the flange k by a pump n which draws its supply from the crank chamber. The return movement of the valve is effected by the pressure of the combustion gases on its top face, ports s permitting the escape of the fluid from the underside of the flange k to the crank chamber.
Patent GB-190821676-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spring Arrangements for Vehicles.
Inventor: ROSEMEYER JULIUS
Filed: 1908-10-13
Granted: 1909-09-02
Abstract: 21,676. Roseme er, J. Oct. 13. Springs.-In vehicle bearing-springs, especially adapted for automobiles and of the type in which the vibrations of the main spring are suppressed by the action of a counter spring, the ends of the main spring l are connected to double-armed levers h, which are pivoted to the vehicle frame at f, gand connected at their opposite ends to a counter-spring p. This form is particularly applicable to rear axles which are provided with chain-stay or similar connexions, as in chain-driven vehicles. In the case of rear axles not provided with such connexions, and in front axles, a double lever is provided only at one end of the springs, the opposite ends of the springs being connected directly to the vehicle frame. In one form applicable to front axles, the two springs are arranged parallel to each other.
Patent GB-190822562-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electric Distributing Stations.
Filed: 1908-10-23
Granted: 1909-05-06
Abstract: 22,562. Voigt & Haeffner Akt.-Ges. Nov. 1, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907. Switches. - The single switches of an electric distributing-station, such as is used in mining, are placed in a common oil-bath in such a manner that the circuit breaking points of each switch are arranged next to each other in one plane, so that the corresponding poles may be transversely connected by bus-bars within the oil-bath. With three-pole switches as shown, the cables are brought in below the apparatus, the three connexions being separated in flat junction boxes d. The switches are arranged side by side in a common oil-bath a, the circuit-breaking points b of each switch being placed in one straight line, and the corresponding poles being connected to the bus-bar c. Partitions of wood or similar material may be used as shown in Fig. 1.
Patent GB-190825227-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fire-grates for Kitchen, and like Ranges.
Inventor: RHODES ALBERT
Filed: 1908-11-24
Granted: 1909-11-18
Abstract: 25,227. Rhodes, A. Nov. 24. Grates.-A kitchen-range fire-grate is adjusted vertically by worm and rack-and-pinion gearing, and is convertible into an open-fronted barless fire. A frame, partly shown in Figs. 3 and 8, is formed of two vertical side bars g, an horizontal front piece g<5>, and two backwardly-extending horizontal side arms g<2>, g<3>, one of which is shown in Fig. 3, and the other in Fig. 8, secured to the front piece g<5> by screws n<2>. Side, front, and bottom grates are fitted upon the frame so that the whole can be raised or lowered bodily by means of the rack- and-pinion and worm gearing m, q, r. The frame being in place, the bottom grate k is placed upon the two horizontal side arms g', g<3>, and the side grates or cheeks f<1> are put in place by slipping their front edges behind flanges g<4>, Figs. 3, 5, and 8, on the vertical side-bars g, and their bottom edges between the lugs k<1>, k<2>, at the sides of the bottom grate k. The front grate is supported upon the bottom grate k, its upper edge coming between lugs g<1> on the side bars g. Between the horizontal arms g<2>, g<3> and the corners of the frame g are the bearings of the shaft m, at the ends of which are pinions engaging with the racks b<1> at the sides of the ash-pit. When the shaft m is rotated by means of the worm gearing q, r, the pinions ride up or down the racks b<1>, and thus raise or lower the grate. The front grate may consist of two hit-and-miss gratings h<1>, h<2>, Fig. 5, and may be supported in an inclined position, showing a half-open fire, by stops at the outer ends of flanges s attached to the side of bars g.
Patent GB-190825715-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device for use in the Process of Scouring or Brightening Needles, Knitting Pins, Toilet Pins and the like.
Inventor: HUNT CHARLES
Filed: 1908-11-28
Granted: 1909-09-23
Abstract: 25,715. Hunt, C., Wright, J. B., and Wright, G., [trading as Wright Bros.]. Nov. 28. Pins, dress and like.-Relates to apparatus for scouring and polishing pins and the like, of the type in which the pins are rolled up with emery powder and soap in strips of canvas and then passed under heavy reciprocating rollers, and consists in rolling the canvas around a rod with specially-formed ends. The rod B is constructed with ends A of conoidal form, the cones being formed with steps a<1> and enlargements a<2> to prevent the pin-points from being deflected outwards, during rolling, and penetrating the canvas ; a groove a<3> is provided to enable the canvas to be tied around the core.
Patent GB-190902507-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Ventilating Devices for Footwear.
Inventor: CONTE ANDRES
IPC: A43B7/06
Filed: 1909-02-02
Granted: 1909-09-23
Abstract: 2507. Conte, A. Feb. 2. Ventilating.- A flexible tube 2 of coiled wire &c. communicates with the outer air through an eyeleted aperture 4 above the counter stiffener, and with the interior of the boot &c. through a single aperture 6 at the heel, the latter means cf communication forming the characteristic feature of the invention. The air is sucked in and expelled, as with known devices, by the movement of the foot in walking.
Patent GB-190911201-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process of and Apparatus for use in Distributing Electricity.
Inventor: LUCAS ERNEST WHEELDON
IPC: H05B37/02
Filed: 1909-05-12
Granted: 1910-05-12
Abstract: 11,201. Lucas, E. W., and Walmsley, W. May 12. Rotary distributors and interrupters.-A mechanical interrupter and distributor consists of a number of insulating disks D, mounted upon a revolving shaft A, which also carries a commutator C, each conducting segment of which. is connected to one of the disks D. Current is fed through the brush E, commutator C, and disks D, and thence to a number of external circuits through brushes G engaging the disks D. The switch may be employed in a lighting-system provided with lamps of a lower voltage than the supply. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specification 23,870/08.
Patent GB-190912735-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Piston-valves.
Inventor: BOWERS CHARLES
Filed: 1909-05-29
Granted: 1909-09-23
Abstract: 12,735. Bowers, C. May 29. Piston packing.-A packing for piston valves, specially applicable to locomotives, comprises one or more divided spring rings b, c with tapered ends r to receive a wedge-piece d, which is forced outwards to expand the rings b, c by one or more springs f. The rings b, c and wedge d are formed with lips q to engage a closed limiting-ring g, which is of channel section and preferably of brass or other metal having a relatively high coefficient of expansion. The packing is secured between the fixed and movable flanges a, m respectively keyed on the shaft i. Fluid may be admitted behind the packing through apertures t. To prevent the rotation of the packing-rings, set-screws s or stop-pins engage slots D in the rings.
Patent GB-190913772-A (GB)
Title: Improved Manufacture of Waterproof Fabrics.
Inventor: LAVERGNE ANDRE
Filed: 1909-06-11
Granted: 1910-02-24
Abstract: 13,772. Lavergne, A. June 12, 1908, [Convention date]. Fabrics coated successively with adhesive and powdered materials.-Fabrics are waterproofed by applying a thin layer of rubber and then a layer of powdered cork. The cork may be applied by means of vibrating sieves, after which the fabric passes into a box containing a revolving brush, which removes the excess of cork. The fabric is then calendered and vulcanized. The Specification in the original form, as open to inspection under Section 91 (3) (a), states also that after the application of the cork, the fabric passes below a ruler whereby the thickness of the layer is regulated, and is vulcanized by submitting it to the action of vapours of chloride of sulphur on both faces at a temperature of about 40‹ C. This subject - matter does not appear in the Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-190915188-A (GB)
Title: A Pneumatic Bolt for Doors and the like.
Inventor: EDWARDS ALFRED NEVILLE
IPC: E05B51/02
Filed: 1909-06-29
Granted: 1910-01-13
Abstract: 15,188. Edwards, A. N. June 29. Pneumatically-operated fastenings.-The bolt e is in the form of a tubular piston and is actuated directly by pneumatic pressure from a switchpump a, the knob b of which creates a pressure or a vacuum according as it is pressed in or pulled out.
Patent GB-190915470-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Indicating the Length of Fabric Woven by a Loom.
Inventor: ROCA FERMIN
IPC: D03J1/20
Filed: 1909-07-02
Granted: 1910-01-27
Abstract: 15,470. Roca, F. July 2. Counters with reducing-gear.-In a counter for indicating the length of fabric woven by a loom, three toothed wheels of equal diameter, but with a different number of teeth, gear with a wheel on the winding-roller ; the centre wheel is provided with two pointers which indicate, on scales carried by the outer wheels, the length of fabric woven. A wheel attached to the winding-roller spindle gears with the three wheels a, b, c, of which the wheel a has the same number of teeth as the wheel on the winding-spindle, the wheel b one tooth less, and the wheel c one tooth more. To the hub of the wheel b, two pointers d, e are attached to give indications on the scales on the side of the wheels a, c, so that when the pointer d has completed one revolution the pointer e will point to the "1" graduation on the wheel c. Zeroizing-mechanism.-The wheels are held in place by a key-plate h which, when pushed up, can be slid along the shaft g, allowing the wheels to be moved out of gear and turned by hand to the zero position.
Patent GB-190923872-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Slide Valves for Motive Power Engines.
Inventor: PRESTON WALTER REUBEN
Filed: 1909-10-18
Granted: 1910-10-13
Abstract: 23,872. Preston, W. R., and Deeley, R. M. Oct. 18. Slide valves. - The heads of a piston valve, constructed to release the pressure due to priming, consist of upper and lower D-shaped valve portions i, d, which are pressed apart by springs m and are connected to the valve-rod a by encircling yokes c. The upper portions i are provided with depending rims k, which engage the projecting webs l of bosses f formed on the lower valve portions. The upper and lower spaces of the heads are separated by flexible diaphragms r arranged between the bosses and plates q secured thereto by bolts p. The springs m are engaged by the bolt-heads and ribs o on the upper-valve portions. Live steam enters the lower spaces, and the upper spaces 2 and the hollow spaces in the bosses f communicate with the exhaust.
Patent GB-190926574-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electromagnetic Couplings.
Inventor: VERNEY JOSEPH
IPC: H02K49/02
Filed: 1909-11-16
Granted: 1910-05-05
Abstract: 26,574. Verney, J. Nov. 16, 1908, [Convention date]. Brakes, arrangement and disposition of; controlling different functions by same handle or lever. - In Fig. 4 arrangements are shown whereby an electro-magnetic clutch in a motorvehicle transmission gear or the like is made to act as a brake. The clutch comprises a magnetic pole-ring a driven from the prime-mover shaft, and acting on magnetic drums on the road axles r<1>, r<2>. Depression of the pedal 10 first disengages the usual friction clutch 7 and then locks the pole-ring a by means of a brakeblock 16. The magnetizing-current of the polering, which meanwhile has been interrupted by a switch (not shown), is then re-established through the contacts 12 so that the drums on the road axles are braked electro-magnetically.
Patent GB-191005611-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rims for Pneumatic Tyres.
Inventor: PLACE VICTOR
IPC: B60C15/028
Filed: 1910-03-07
Granted: 1910-10-27
Abstract: 5611. Place, V., and Chapon, R. March 5, 1909, [Convention date]. Tyre attachments to rims.-A detachable rim consists of two flanged rings A, A<1> held together by means of segments S, S<1>, S<2> S<3> secured at the abutments by radial bolts which project from plates D, D<1>, D2, D<3> engaging the tyre beads B, B<1>. A rubbered fabric strip T is fitted between the edges of the rings A, A'.
Patent GB-191005787-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Loose Leaf Binders.
Inventor: DAWSON JAMES CLIFFORD
IPC: B42F13/30
Filed: 1910-03-08
Granted: 1910-12-08
Abstract: 5787. Dawson, J. C. March 8. Post files; covers.- Relates to loose - leaf binders of the kind comprising a pair of opposed clamping-plates of substantially L-shaped cross - section, blocks fixed to each of these plates and projecting beyond the outer surface thereof, and telescoping posts having their members fixed within such blocks and projecting beyond the inner faces of the plates. The clamping-plates 11 are rolled backwards at the top longitudinal margin 27, and the lower edge 28 is folded backwards. A covering of cemented leather or fabric 26 may abut against the parts 27, 28, or may project thereunder as shown in Fig. 2.
Patent GB-191006055-A (GB)
Title: Improved Heat, Sound and Moisture-proof Lining or Facing Block for Buildings.
Inventor: TETZNER ARNO
IPC: E04B2/02
Filed: 1910-03-10
Granted: 1910-09-01
Abstract: 6055. Tetzner, A. March 10. Slabs. - Hollow insulating facing or lining blocks or slabs of earthenware, cement, concrete, artificial stone, &c. are filled in with cork, sand, brick - dust, or other insulating material. Specification 14,528/08 is referred to.
Patent GB-191007321-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Clamps.
Inventor: JENSEN PETER
IPC: B25B5/10
Filed: 1910-03-23
Granted: 1910-10-13
Abstract: 7321. Jensen, P. March 23. Clamps are provided with the nut 4 carrying the clamp screw 5, mounted by trunnions 4<1> in an L-shaped bracket 2 which is clamped in,position by a screw 3. The nut 4 is preferably spherical, and allows the screw 5 to be used in various angular positions.
Patent GB-191007466-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Flour and Process for Making the same.
Inventor: HERENDEEN CHARLES
IPC: A21D6/00
Filed: 1910-03-24
Granted: 1911-01-19
Abstract: 7466. Herendeen, C. March 24, Conditioning flour; flour, breaking starch granules in; flake or sheet products, obtaining. -Flour for mixing with a larger quantity of ordinary flour to improve its moisture-absorbing power is prepared by first subjecting ordinary flour, meal, or grits to the action of steam for about 30 seconds to disrupt the starch cells. The moistened material is then flaked between cold rolls and, if not sufficiently dry, subjected to a blast of air. The flakes are then ground. From 5 to 25 per cent of this flour is added to ordinary flour. The treatment is applied to wheat, corn, rye, &c. Specification 1444/09 is referred to.
Patent GB-191013279-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Cartridge for Firing under Water.
IPC: F42D5/05
Filed: 1910-06-01
Granted: 1910-10-20
Abstract: 13,279. Metcalfe, D. J., and Curtis's & Harvey. June 1. Blasting - cartridges.- Relates to cartridges for submarine work, especially to cartridges containing non - gelatinous explosives, and has for its object the prevention of accidents due to the explosion of misfired cartridges. For this purpose, the cartridge b is provided with a tube a filled with plaster of paris or other material that will admit water after a given time to render the explosive useless.