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Patent GB-190808974-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Locks.
Inventor: WALKER JOHN
Filed: 1908-04-24
Granted: 1909-01-28
Abstract: 8974. Walker, J. April 24. Locks, key.-In a lock for loose-leaf books, temporary binders, files, albums, &c., having two end plates e, f with one or more serrated pillars c, d, latch bolts a, b are pressed by springs p, o to engage the pillars, and are released by key-operated lever-controlled locking-bolts m, n. The pillars c, d contain springs g, h compressed by cross-pins k One pair of pillars d may be wholly disengaged.
Patent GB-190823806-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to a Process for Transforming Alcohol for the purpose of Using it as Fuel.
Inventor: MAUGER NESTOR
Filed: 1908-11-06
Granted: 1909-01-28
Abstract: 23,806. Mauger, N. Nov. 6. Spirits for lighting, heating, and motive-power purposes.-Alcohol is converted into a mixture of ether, alcohol, water, and triethyl phosphine, forming a fuel for heating or lighting or for an internalcombustion engine, by passing it into a mixture of sulphuric acid, alcohol, and a solution of white phosphorus, which is kept boiling in a retort at from 120‹-130‹ C., the fuel being condensed. A small amount of a one-per-cent solution of white phosphorus in castor oil may be added to the fuel to prevent rusting in the engine. A mixture of 600 grams of alcohol, 1000 grams of commercial sulphuric acid, and 1 gram of phosphorus, dissolved in 100 c.c. of chloroform is sufficient for treating from 70-90 litres of alcohol, which may be the distillate extracted from beet. The proportion of triethyl phosphine in the fuel must not be greater than ten per cent.
Patent GB-190825068-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Attachment of certain kinds of Toe-clips to Cycle Pedals.
Inventor: SMITH ALFRED
Filed: 1908-11-21
Granted: 1909-07-29
Abstract: 25,068. Smith, A. Nov. 21. Straps and bands. -Relates to means for attaching toe-clips of the band or bow typeto cycle pedals. The spring metal bow a is covered with leather a<2>, and its ends a<3> are pierced with holes a<4>. The ends of the bow are each connected to the end plates c<2>, c<3> of the pedal by a metal piece d, formed with a hook d<2> adapted to engage one of the holes a<4>, and with a flat portion d<4> which abuts against the bow a above the pedal end plate. A lever clip e, sliding on the end of the bow, is passed over the flat portion d', and grips it tightly between the bow and the lever.
Patent GB-190825955-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Magnetic Blow-outs for Electric Switches.
Inventor: ZWEIGBERGK THORSTEN VON
Filed: 1908-12-01
Granted: 1909-10-07
Abstract: 25,955. Zweigbergk, T. von. Dec. 1. Switches.-A magnetic blow-out is constructed with a divided arc chamber and contacts extending into both divisions, so as to form two long arcs which are broken by one and the same blow-out coil. The dividing partition p, of insulating- material, is placed, as shown in Figs. 1 and 2, parallel to the flanges e of the blow-out coil c, thus forming, along with insulating-plates f, g, two flat chambers extending away from the contacts a, b. The fixed contact a is electrically connected to a metallic plate q, the end of which lies in one of the two chambers, and a similar plate r with the end lying in the other chamber is connected to the line through 'the blow-out coil c. Resistances k, m may be connected to the blowout coil, as described in Specification No. 25,954, A.D. 1908. A curved metallic bar s is mounted with its horns lying one in each of the chambers, so that the arc formed on separating the contacts a and b, which is first forced between the plates q, r, afterwards breaks into two, one passing between the plates q and the upper horn of the bar s, the other between the plate r and the lower horn. A " bye-pass " arc is also formed and quickly blown out after the manner described in the Specification already referred to. The two main arcs travel on opposite sides of the partition p until they are blown out. Figs. 3 and 4 show the invention adapted to a known form of blow-out with a circular metallic shield, which causes both the arcs, after separation, to extend completely round it before being blown out.
Patent GB-190900785-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Watches or Clocks.
IPC: G03B21/06
Filed: 1909-01-12
Granted: 1909-08-19
Abstract: 785. Loebl, A., and British Ever Ready Electrical Co. Jan. 12. Illuminating, means for.-In apparatus for projecting an image of the dial of a watch or clock upon a ceiling or the like, by means of a lens and a mirror, the mirror I is placed, for compactness, next to the dial under the adjustably-mounted lens B. Tubular lamp-holders E are fixed externally to the lantern, which has a door B<2> at the back provided with a watchholding device, Fig. 3. This comprises two slotted bent metal strips C, which slide between guides and are held by the head of a screw passing through the slots. The strips carry gripping-claws C<5>, and are drawn together by springs C'. The base of the apparatus contains a battery G.
Patent GB-190902244-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Operating Facing Point Guard Bars on Railways.
Inventor: WILLIAMS LLEWELLYN WYNN
IPC: B61L11/04
Filed: 1909-01-30
Granted: 1909-10-21
Abstract: 2244. Williams, L. W., and Williams. D. D. Jan. 30. Safety and locking bars are arranged to be lifted by double inclined planes, being provided with rollers, which, when the bars are moved longitudioally by cabin connexions, raise or lower the bar. The T-shaped locking-bar 1 has rollers 2 mounted on a pin 3, .one on each side of the web 4, and these rollers run on double-inclined plates 5, 6 supported on standards 8 secured to the sleeper 9, the plates having flanges 10 to guide the rollers. The devices are spaced at intervals along the bar 1 which, at the end planes, is provided with a lug 12 which carries a roller 11, working under the plates 5, 6 to prevent the web 4 from springing out of the spaces 7. The inclined planes may alternatively be formed from one slotted piece provided with flanges as before ; or the double inclined plane may be formed integral with a railway chair.
Patent GB-190903631-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tobacco-pipes, Cigar Holders and the like.
Inventor: THORNTON ALFRED AUGUSTUS
IPC: A24F1/00
Filed: 1909-02-13
Granted: 1909-12-02
Abstract: 3631. Thornton, A. A., [Cesure et Cie]. Feb. 13. Tobacco pipes, cigar holders, &c.-An extension 10 of the mouthpiece passes through a stem 2 formed integral with the bowl 1, the stem being formed with a number of interconnected longitudinal passages 4. A nicotine receptacle 13 is screwed on to the extremity of the mouthpiece extension, as shown. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specifications 6030/93 and 1093/98
Patent GB-190909530-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Door Holders.
Inventor: MOORE BERTRAM
IPC: E05C17/52
Filed: 1909-04-22
Granted: 1910-04-21
Abstract: 9530. Moore, B. April 22. Door-holders.-A door-holder comprises a spring- influenced double catch adapted to engage a recess in the bottom of the door and also behind the door, and can be released only from behind the door. As shown, the catch consists of a spring d secured to a slotted plate b arranged over a recess in the floor, the spring d being provided with two jaws e, f, separated by a U-shaped recess g. The jaw e is rounded to permit the door, when opened to the required position, to depress the spring d. On further movement of the door, the spring rises, and the door is held fast by the engagement of the jaw e in a recess i on the door and of an abutment piece l on the door with the recess g. The catch is released only by depressing the jaw f by the foot ; and the jaw f is behind the door to prevent accidental depression of it. The catch may be locked by a padlock which is passed through a hole n in the jaw f. The catch may be used for holding a door in closed position.
Patent GB-190909930-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spectacles.
Inventor: BAIN ALEX HARTWELL
IPC: G02C1/08
Filed: 1909-04-27
Granted: 1909-07-08
Abstract: 9930. Bain, A. H., and Newbold, H. April 27. Spectacles.-Relates to spectacles in which the inclination of the lenses relatively to the sides of the frame can be adjusted. The sides are each jointed to a sleeve turning upon and securing together the eye-wire lugs. In the construction shown in Fig. 2, the side e is connected by an ordinary joint h to an internally screwthreaded sleeve i, which is screwed upon the externally screw-threaded lugs b of the eye-wire a. In another construction, shown in Fig. 3, the sleeve i, to which the side is jointed, is fitted over the plain eye-wire lugs k and secured by screw l received in a threaded tube formed by the lugs.
Patent GB-190910562-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of and Means for Separating Liquids from Gases or Vapours by Centrifugal Action.
Inventor: MURRIETA CRISTOBAL DE
IPC: B04B5/08
Filed: 1909-05-04
Granted: 1910-06-16
Abstract: 10,562. Murrieta, C. de, and Tully, C. B. Nov. 4. Separators for gaseous substances.-Relates to apparatus for freeing gases from liquids &c. by throwing them against baffles &c. by means of a centrifugal fan. The fan A consists of a flat conical disk with a strengthening-rim a, and it throws the gases &c. against rods such as K, baffles such as L, or cooling-devices as shown in Fig. 5. The passage from the fan to the baffles &c. may be formed with a trumpet-shapet section as shown at e, Fig. 4. The rods K and baffles L may be attached to sector-shaped plates M, N, covering an annular opening in the casing E and removably secured in position by bolts or by springs O. Or the rods K may be attached to top and bottom plates k<1>, k<2>, Fig. 4, which can be.dropped in through a sector-shaped opening in the casing E and pushed round into position. The cooling-device shown in Fig. 5 consists of pipes P with closed lower ends and inner pipes R through which water circulates as shown. The gases after passing the rods K or baffles L pass under an annular plate g, the outlet H opening from the space beyond the plate g.
Patent GB-190910953-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Umbrella Frames.
IPC: A45B19/10
Filed: 1909-05-08
Granted: 1909-11-18
Abstract: 10,953. Marks, E. C. R., [Rose, J.]. May 8. Ribs.-The hinged ribs of umbrellas, such as are described in Specification 407/09, are made with the extended part 1 terminating in an outwardly - bent and bifurcated end 5, which frictionally retains the other part 2 in its open position by means of projections 4.
Patent GB-190911647-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ships.
Inventor: SOLIANI NABOR
IPC: B63B3/10
Filed: 1909-05-17
Granted: 1910-04-28
Abstract: 11,647. Soliani, N. May 17. Warships; bulkheads; decks; magazines.-In warships, the longitudinal bulkheads and bottom platforms, used to protect the vital parts, are corrugated, and their overlapping ends supported by stiffeners, means being provided for keeping the riveted joints water-tight when strained by submarine explosions. As shown in horizontal section in Fig. 2, the protective bulkhead A, also shown with the platform B in Fig. 1, comprises a number of strong steel corrugated plates. The overlapping portions are riveted together and strengthened by stiffeners C. Outside the steel plating is a wood lining D, and, encasing this lining, are layers of canvas treated with white or red lead or sheets of felt or india-rubber held in place by a lining of zinc or galvanized steel secured to the wood lining. The space between the bulkhead and inner skin G may be filled with coal and flooded with water. In Fig. 3, the protective deck J is sloped at J<1> and meets the bulkhead A, which is curved so as to be continuous with the platform B. In the modification shown in Fig. 6, a space is left between the corrugated plate A and the flat plate A<2>, the space A<3> being filled with pitch, resin, tallow, congealed oils, or a plastic composition. Congealed oils &c. may fill the space H existing between the platform and the inner skin G. The congealed oils are useful for preventing leakage around magazines which require to be kept cool, and may form a reserve of liquid fuel, if required.
Patent GB-190923230-A (GB)
Title: A New Disinfectant and the Method of Producing the same.
Filed: 1909-10-11
Granted: 1910-10-11
Abstract: 23,230. Heyl & Co., Geb. June 30, [Convention date] Cresol cresol-sulphonic acid.-A disinfectant &c. consisting essentially of a mixture of cresolsulphonic acid and aluminium sulphate is prepared by digesting cresol, which has previously been treated by steam distillation with copper-acetate solution to remove phenol, with a mixture of aluminium sulphate and sulphuric acid. Free acid remaining is neutralized by the addition of aluminium iron oxide.
Patent GB-191002161-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Arrangement for Measuring the Length of Wire and the like.
IPC: G01B5/04
Filed: 1909-04-20
Granted: 1910-04-20
Abstract: 2161. Watson, G., and Houghton & Co., W. D. April, 20, 1909. Measuring. - In an apparatus for measuring the length of wire &c., a counting-device p is mounted on the top of the central shaft of the swift that receives the wire. The actuating-wheel t of the counter engages the rim of the swift, and is driven by friction as the swift rotates while the wire is being wound.
Patent GB-191004068-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Jet Pumps or like Apparatus.
IPC: F04F5/46
Filed: 1910-02-18
Granted: 1910-12-08
Abstract: 4068. Soc. Anon. pour l'Exploitation des ProcÚdÚs Westinghouse-Leblanc. Feb. 4, [Convention date]. Nozzles.-The motive fluid in jet and like pumps is projected through a series of nozzles arranged in concentric zones in successive planes, so that the delivery orifices of the nozzles are farther from the entrance to the diffuser, the nearer the axes of the nozzles are to the axis of the group of nozzles. Specification 1077/07 is referred to Figs. 1 and 2 show a series of twenty-seven nozzles arranged in this way, namely, a circle of three nozzles a<1>, a circle of nine nozzles a<2>, and a circle of fifteen nozzles a<3>. These three sets of nozzles disembogue in the planes 1-1, 2-2, 3-3, the plane 1-1 which contains the central orifices being farthest from the entrance to the diffuser A. The invention may be applied to any jet apparatus.
Patent GB-191005483-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Shoe Fastenings.
Inventor: STEMMLER ERNST
IPC: A44B19/22
Filed: 1910-03-04
Granted: 1910-09-22
Abstract: 5483. Stemmler, E. March 4. Sliding - clasp fastenings.-The meeting edges of a boot or shoe are provided with flexible strips 5 having at intervals studs 6 which move in slots 7 in a strip 1 and retain it at a distance from the strip 5. The strips are drawn together by slides 2 secured to a flexible strip 3, and the slides are retained in position by a securing-device 11. In the modifications shown in Figs. 4 and 5, the guide-strips 1, 5 and the connecting-member 6 are made by suitably bending a length of wire to form closed loops lying closely together.
Patent GB-191006062-A (GB)
Title: Egg Hatching Apparatus.
Inventor: BACHMANN WALTER
IPC: A01K41/00
Filed: 1910-03-10
Granted: 1910-06-23
Abstract: 6062. Bachmann, W. March 10. Hatching-appliances.-The egg trays i in the chamber h are separated by air passages r. The upper edges of the walls of the trays i are lower than the top of the eggs, which rest upon rotatable endless bands p supported by bolsters o. The chamber h is movable vertically towards the heating-body by a weight-controlled lever u connected to the chamber h by rods s fixed to its underside. Fixed to the lever u is an armature v' which is attracted by an electro-magnet v on the oscillation of the latter from a thermostat x inserted in a water-bath w in a tray i.
Patent GB-191006878-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for Minimising the Oscillatory Movements of Ships or other Oscillating Bodies.
IPC: B63B39/04
Filed: 1910-03-18
Granted: 1911-02-02
Abstract: 6878. Swan, Hunter, & Wigham Richardson, and Wurl, M. March 18. [Addition to 731/08.] Gyroscopic apparatus.-In the form in which the trunnions a are supported in floating bearings b, the trunnions move against the yielding spring-controlled plungers S<2> to operate a bandbrake d, which is arranged normally to clear the gyroscope. The braking action thus produced regulates the couples produced by the apparatus, and maintains them within predetermined limits.
Patent GB-191007930-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Oars, Sculls or Paddles.
Inventor: HORNBY HENRY BOYDEN
IPC: B63H16/04
Filed: 1910-04-01
Granted: 1911-01-05
Abstract: 7930. Hornby, H. B. April 1. Oars.-The blade a is cut out on the flat separate from the shaft b, which is in two parts or solid with a longitudinal saw-cut c. The blade is passed up the saw-cut and the oar is steamed or pressed to the required shape, the parts being then united by rivets d.
Patent GB-191011928-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Discharging Coal, or other Material, from Barges.
Inventor: SANBORN EDWARD HALL
IPC: B63B27/22
Filed: 1910-05-13
Granted: 1910-11-03
Abstract: 11,928. Sanborn, E. H. May 13. Storage chambers, emptying from below.-In a vessel in which coal &c. carried in bulk in a series of bins B is discharged on to one or more longitudinal conveyers D arranged beneath the bins, these conveyers are arranged to deliver to a bin or casing G through which passes transversely the buckets e of an endless elevator E, which raises the material to the top of a vertical structure H whence it is deposited into a universally-adjustable telescopic shoot I<1>.
Patent GB-191014588-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of Obtaining Rapidly Varying Electric Currents.
Inventor: MORRIS JOHN TURNER
IPC: H03B11/08
Filed: 1910-06-16
Granted: 1911-06-16
Abstract: 14,588. Morris, J. T., Ellis, R. M., and Murphy, F. June 16. Converting alternating and direct currents.- Direct current is converted to alternating by causing an arc, subjected to the influence of a magnetic field, to pass over a number of electrodes, so connected that the current flows through windings of a transformer in opposite directions alternately. Two copper or other suitable conductors e, f, Fig. 4, are mounted inside a gas-tight box a on a slate or other insulating-support g. The conductors e, fare each formed with a number of teeth i, k, bent downwards and upwards respectively, so that their outer ends lie in the same plane, and so placed that the teeth of each conductor nearly fill the spaces in the other. An annular conductor d, preferably of carbon, surrounds the teeth of the conductors e, f. The conductors e, f are connected together by a choking-coil l, Fig. 1, and one terminal of a source of direct current is connected to a point between the ends of this coil, the other terminal being connected to the electrode d. A permanet or electromagnet (not shown) arranged preferably coaxially with the conductors, produces a field causing an arc, started between the electrode d and one of the teeth, to rotate, thus rapidly reversing the flux linked with the choking-coil l, and hence inducing an alternating current in a neighbouring coil n. Condensers and inductance coils may be connected in circuit; and the number of conductors e, f may be increased. The box a may be filled with any desired gas at any pressure.
Patent GB-191017899-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Apparatus for the Separation of Solids from Liquids.
Inventor: MADELEY JAMES WELBY
IPC: B01D21/00
Filed: 1910-07-27
Granted: 1910-12-08
Abstract: 17,899. Madeley, J. W., [Richards, E. P.]. July 27. Intercepting-tanks; traps; silt and sludge boxes.- Apparatus for separating solid matter from flowing liquid, shown as used in connexion with a siphon trap 5 in a drain, comprises a receptacle 2 fitted with an imperforate diaphragm 7 bulged at its lower end to act as a current deflector. The solid matter is deposited below and on the inlet side of the diaphragm. Liquid escapes through a " telltale " hole 10 when the inlet side of the receptacle is full of solid matter. An aperture 9 allows the liquid at the top to escape when the receptacle is removed, and when the receptacle is replaced any liquid or solid matter collected in the pit is forced into the receptacle through the same aperture.
Patent GB-191021240-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Electricity Meters according to the Ferraris Principle.
Inventor: STRELOW MAX
IPC: G01R11/36
Filed: 1909-09-10
Granted: 1911-09-12
Abstract: 21,240. Strelow, M. Sept. 10, 1909, [Convention date]. Induction motor meters, power meters.-The shunt magnet for an energy meter or power meter has a magnetic shunt 1, Fig. 1, parallel with the disk and a pole c, arranged so that the useful field cutting the disk is widely spread and may therefore be weak. The pole c may be a separate part, as shown in Fig. 5, fixed to the shunt magnet, the pole being either laminated 'or made in one piece of sheet iron. The field produced by the series magnet is not deflected by the pole c. The Specification as open to inspection under Section 91 (3) (a) comprises also magnets having narrow poles, and also the form shown in Fig. 9<a>. This subject-matter does not appear in the Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-191025422-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Lamps for Taxi-cabs and other Vehicles.
Inventor: GOODWIN FELIX
IPC: F21S13/00
Filed: 1910-11-02
Granted: 1911-08-17
Abstract: 25,422. Goodwin, F., [trading as Wyncott & Son], and Corns, G. B. Nov. 2. ' Engaged ' and like indicators.-The lamp of a taxicab or other vehicle bears an indicator " for hire," which may be covered by a shutter. The shutter d is normally held by a catch e' against an adjacent side of the lamp, but is moved about the axis c by the fingerpiece j to cover the front a of the lamp. It is then held by the catch c. Otherwise the shutter itself may be provided with the indication, and it may be moved out of use against the bottom of the lamp instead of the side. Flanges h are provided, between which the shutter fits.
Patent GB-191025430-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Atmospheric Engines.
Inventor: RICHARDSON HENRY
IPC: F02G3/02
Filed: 1910-11-02
Granted: 1911-09-07
Abstract: 25,430. Richardson, H. Nov. 2. Combustion-product engines.-An atmospheric engine comprises two cylinders with pistons connected to cranks at 120 degrees. Flame is drawn into one cylinder through a valve 14, but is prevented from entering the other by foraminous material 21. On the closing of the valve 14, a vacuum is created in the two cylinders by their pistons moving outwards together and by condensation. The pistons being returned by atmospheric pressure, and the cooled products of combustion being expelled past the exhaust valve 23.
Patent GB-191026760-A (GB)
Title: Elastic Suspension,Device for Motor Cars and other Vehicles.
Inventor: PAGLIANO FRANCESCO
IPC: B60G11/14
Filed: 1910-11-17
Granted: 1911-05-11
Abstract: 26,760. Pagliano, F. Dec. 4, 1909, [Convention date]. Springs, arrangement of.-In vehicles of the kind in which springs are interposed between the axle ends 3 and the main part 1 of the axle, the axle ends are each fixed to a forked bracket 4, the ends of which are socketed so as to slide on a vertical pin 5 attached to the axle 1. When applied to a non - steering wheel, the vertical pin 5 no longer acts as a pivot and need not be of circular section.
Patent GB-191029009-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Gas-meters.
Inventor: WIBBERLEY RALPH
IPC: G01F3/30
Filed: 1910-12-14
Granted: 1911-09-21
Abstract: 29,009. Wibberley, R. Dec. 14. Gas meters.-A valve for running off water from a wet gas meter comprises a preferably globular head d held on to its seat by a spring f. An external screw-cap g protects the valve. To run off water, the cap g is removed and the valve lifted by the finger or by a shorter screw-cap having an outlet.