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Patent GB-190904550-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Balancing Devices for Centrifugal Pumps and the like.
Inventor: NEWTON PHILIP ARTHUR
IPC: F04D29/04
Filed: 1909-02-24
Granted: 1909-11-11
Abstract: 4550. Newton, P. A., [Worthington, H. R.]. Feb. 24. Balancing.-Relates to devicesfor balancing endthrust in centrifugal pumps and blowers and in turbines. The impeller is so constructed that a constant thrust exists in one direction, and this thrust is balanced by the pressure of fluid from an outside source. The Figure shows an impeller D arranged in a casing A, so that the side chambers 13, 13' are of different radial dimensions. This causes a constant axial thrust in one direction, and this thrust is balanced by the pressure of fluid led by the valve-controlled pipe 19 to a chamber 15 at the rear of the impeller. The fluid leaks past the collar 14 to holes 16 leading into the impeller.
Patent GB-190906793-A (GB)
Title: Process of Making Plates for Printing or Embossing.
Inventor: HARTNETT JOHN
IPC: G03F7/038
Filed: 1909-03-22
Granted: 1909-08-05
Abstract: 6793. Hartnett, J. March 22. Drawings to Specification. Electrotype.-Relates to a photographic method for producing relief surfaces from which blocks, stereotype, or embossing-surfaces are made. The sensitive layer consists of a film of pure rubber dissolved in a suitable solvent and having a small percentage of coal-tar or asphaltum. To obtain electrotypes from the relief obtained on development, a plaster cast is first taken, dipped in boiling linseed or paraffin oil to fill in the pores, and then coated with graphite, and from this the electrotype is made in the usual manner.
Patent GB-190915677-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Balancing Aeroplanes and Airships.
Inventor: TATTERSALL WILLIAM
IPC: B64C1/00
Filed: 1909-07-06
Granted: 1910-06-30
Abstract: 15,677. Tattersall, W. July 6. P l a n e s , arrangement and c o n s t r u c t i o n of; steering and balancing.- The balancing of aerial machines, air-ships, &c. is brought about (1) automatically through the pressure of the air on pivoted planes mounted on the supporting-planes and formed in one piece or in two or more pieces hinged together; and (2) by manual or other power by which the balancing-planes on opposite sides of the machine can be oppositely tilted, or, by rearranging the operating-cords, similarly tilted. The balancing-planes may further be provided with devices which cause them to act quickly in restoring the equilibrium, and springs &c. are used to bring the balancing-planes back to the normal. One form of machine embodying the balancing-devices is shown in Fig. 15, and a balancing-plane is shown to an enlarged scale in plan by Fig. 1 and in front view by Fig. 3. The main plane 1 has a balancing- plane 3 at each side, pivoted about an axis 4 which may be arranged as shown or obliquely. The plane is maintained in a normal position by a spring 5 secured to a fixed point 6. To produce a quick action of each plane 4, an arrangement of subsidiary planes is employed, Fig. 3, carried by the stayed rod 13 and comprising pairs of upper and lower planes as 7, 7<a>, pivoted at 8 and closed by springs 9. When the machine dips at one side, the upper pair of planes 7, 7<a> opens, against the action of the spring 9, and so causes the front edge of the balancing-plane 3, to which the rod 13 is secured, to rise, thus tending to restore the equilibrium of the machine. If one side of the machine rises, the lower pair of subsidiary planes opens and depresses the front edge of the balancing- plane. Small aerostats or parachutes may be used to effect the same result. Fig. 13 shows a balancing- plane formed of hinged sections 36, 37, 38, which are brought successively into operation as shown at 42, 43, 44. Stops 47, 48 may be used with springs 49, 50 to limit the movement of the sections. The rear section 36 is pivoted at 39, and controlled by a spring 45. Auxiliary planes &c. are used with this form of balancing-plane. The front elevator 53 of the machine can be controlled by hand through cords 95, 95<1>. The rudder 55 has a handle 65 which can be operated by wires. A rear plane 54, preferably fixed, may have balancing-planes 59, 60. The balancing-planes at each side of the main planes may be mounted on axles 77, 78, Fig. 22. Levers 79, 80 are mounted on the axes 77, 78, and a cord 81 passing over pulleys as shown is connected to the levers. When the wheel 86 is turned, the balancing-planes are turned in opposite senses. If two cords are used, as 91, 92 and 93, 94, the planes will be tilted in the same sense. Means, such as a clutch, may be used for disconnecting one or both of the levers 79, 80 or the cord 81, so that the balancing-planes may be free to act automatically.
Patent GB-190917225-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Apparatus for Filling Liquids into Bottles, Cans, Jars or other Receptacles.
Inventor: ROBERTS THOMAS
IPC: B67C3/28
Filed: 1909-07-24
Granted: 1910-07-25
Abstract: 17,225. Roberts, T. July 24. Bottling.-Relates to a bottling-apparatus for filling receptacles in different positions. In one form, a valve chamber a with an interchangeable nozzle o is provided with a spring-controlled lift valve k<2> adapted to be operated by a spring- controlled thumb-lever h, and is connected to a source of liquid by a rigid pipe c<2> and a flexible tube c. A handle g is provided for transferring the apparatus from one receptacle to another, and this handle may form the rigid part of the supply pipe. In a modification, the thumb-lever may be carried by a collar adapted to be clamped to the valve chamber, so that the thumb-lever may be set at any required angle to the supply pipe. In a further modification, Fig. 5, the lift valve is dispensed with, and the thumb-lever is adapted to compress the supply pipe to stop the flow. The supply pipe is provided with an air-valve so that it may be drained after the supply from the source is cut off. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specifications 4300/94 and 21,965/97, [both in Class 69, Hydraulic machinery &c.], 2136/00, 12,753/00 and 6922/08, [both in Class 135, Valves &c.], and 10,044/08, [Class 69, Hydraulic machinery &c.]
Patent GB-190917828-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Frame for Stencil Carrying in connection with Stencil Printing Apparatus, or for Holding any Flexible Material.
Inventor: ROBERTS ERNEST FREDERICK
IPC: B41F15/36
Filed: 1909-07-31
Granted: 1910-02-17
Abstract: 17,828. Roberts, E. F., and Rogers, S. E. July 31. Covers.-A frame X for holding stencil or other flexible sheets W detachably, and applicable as a cover for books and files to carry title or contents sheets, is provided with two semi-detached portions L, preferably cut from it, provided with tongues t. To clamp the sheet, the portions L are raised as shown, and the sheet W is put over the frame X but under the parts L, which are then pressed down and firmly hold and stretch the sheet. A number of the frames may be connected together by links l, Fig. 6, fastened to the frame by passing over a flexible arm d secured by a tongue c. In some cases the portions L are completely detachable, or are hinged to the frame X.
Patent GB-190917974-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Reversible Turbines.
Inventor: WILSON JOHN
IPC: F01D1/30
Filed: 1909-08-04
Granted: 1910-06-23
Abstract: 17,974. Wilson, J., and Gregg, A. Aug. 4. Reversing.-Reversible turbines comprise an internally-bladed casing a<1> and an externallybladed drum c, the casing acting as stator and the drum as rotor, or vice versa, according to the direction of rotation required. The drum c is loosely mounted upon the shaft d and carries a sleeve c<1> encircling the shaft. A double friction clutch of the Hele-Shaw type D, F, secures the sleeve c', and consequently the drum c, to the shaft d, or, alternatively, to the clutch casing g<1>. In the same way, the part a<1> carries a sleeve a<2>, which, by means of a double clutch C, E, is secured either to the shaft d or the clutch casing g. A servo-motor m operates all four clutches simultaneously through suitable link-work, so that C, D are engaged and E, F are disengaged, or vice versa. The turbine elements a', c are thus caused to act alternately as rotor and stator. A modified clutch mechanism operated directly by pistons connected to condenser vacuum or atmospheric pressure is described.
Patent GB-190921301-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Devices for Holding and Displaying Cloth and the like.
Inventor: MITCHEM JOHN FOSTER
IPC: A47F7/17
Filed: 1909-09-17
Granted: 1909-12-09
Abstract: 21,301. Mitchem, J. F. Dec. 9. Feeding webs.-Pieces of cloth &c. are rolled on a rigid or flexible base provided with a flap for holdmg the inner end of the cloth, and the outer end of the cloth is secured by a clip &c. In the case of a flexible base, the flap b<1>, Fig. 6, is secured near one end of the base a', and the piece of cloth c<1> held between the flap and base, folded back, and the whole rolled as shown in Fig. 7. With a rigid base a, Fig. 2, the flap is secured and folded back, the free portion of the flap b being sufficiently long to extend once round the tube a. i
Patent GB-190921687-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Carrier or Container for Cotton, Wool, Silk, Linen, Cords, Tapes, and the like.
Inventor: MAYALL SAMUEL OLDHAM
IPC: D05B91/14
Filed: 1909-09-23
Granted: 1910-08-18
Abstract: 21,687. Mayall, S. O. Sept. 23. Bobbin-holders &c.-A holder or container for thread has one or more continuous or peripheral gaps h, Figs. 1 and 5, for the passage of the thread C, and is provided with internal means for allowing the parts of the container to be detached. The parts b, b<1> of the spindle may be screwed together, or one part may be forced into the other or into one part of the container. A sleeve may be provided on the spindle, which may be made hollow. The container may be cylindrical, polygonal, spherical, or of other shape. Spherical containers may be provided with a weight so that they settle in any required position. According to the Provisional Specification, the two parts of the spindle may be connected together by spring-clip action.
Patent GB-190924851-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hydrocarbon Locomotives.
Inventor: LEROUX PIERRE EUGENE
IPC: B61C5/00
Filed: 1909-10-28
Granted: 1910-06-30
Abstract: 24,851. Leroux, P. E., and Cazes, V. L. Oct. 28, 1908, [Convention date]. Overlap joints with inner pipe gripped by packing; overlap joints with screwed spigot; overlap joints with tapered spigot; couplings with union nuts; with valves and cocks. - In a safety hydrocarbon locomotive for use in inflammable surroundings, the fuel is conveyed from the reservoir to the motor through a cock o<4>, Fig. 13, outside the tank, which is so combined with a pipe coupling p, p<2> of the tapered-spigot type, that the cock cannot be opened unless the coupling is closed, or the coupling cannot be disconnected unless the cock is closed. The cock o<4> is closed by screwing in a squared socket o<6> so that the box q<3> is free to rise, allowing the joint p, p<2> to be disconnected, while the socket o<6> cannot be turned until the joint is remade. To fill the reservoir, a screw plug l<4>, Fig. 10, is removed and replaced by the connexion shown in Fig. 12. This is provided with a valve m<2> normally closed by a spring. Screwing up the connexion opens the valves l<7>, m<2>. A flexible tube m<4> conveying fluid to the valve casing m<1> is connected thereto by a stuffing-box joint with union nut as shown.
Patent GB-190927014-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Disc or Sluice Valves and Penstocks.
IPC: F16K3/18
Filed: 1909-11-20
Granted: 1910-11-21
Abstract: 27,014. Stone & Co., J., Wells, A., and Jakeman, G. E. Nov. 20. Sluice gates.-A sluice valve or penstock a, Fig. 3, is held tightly to its seat by means of wedges g, which jam against the guides f when the valve is partially rotated. The valve is raised and lowered by a nut c, and is rotated by the horizontal movement of a screwed spindle h having a collar k surrounding the nut c. In a modification, the spindle h is omitted, the lever b being raised by the nut c and rotated by hand. In another modification, Fig. 7, the spindle b is not screw-threaded, and the valve is both lifted and rotated by hand. In another modification, the spindle b is screw-threaded at its lower end and passes through a nut integral with the valve.
Patent GB-190927082-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Aeroplanes.
Inventor: MURPHY THOMAS CHRISTOPHER
IPC: B64D35/06
Filed: 1909-11-22
Granted: 1910-11-17
Abstract: 27,082. Murphy, T. C., and Bett, J. M. Nov. 22. [Addition to 20,854/09.] Motor power plant.-The propellers of aeroplanes are arranged in line and driven in the same direction, or two such sets of propellers may be mounted abreast, two or more engines being used so that the propellers may be driven singly or in sets by separate engines, or the engines may be clutched together. As shown, two engines 11, 12 are arranged so as to drive the propellers 2, 1 respectively, and are adapted to be coupled by the clutch 15, 18. Where the propellers are arranged abreast, each engine may drive a right and left hand propeller, the propellers on each side being mounted in line.
Patent GB-191001534-A (GB)
Title: Machine for Discharging and Charging Gas Retorts.
Inventor: WEST JOHN
IPC: C10B35/00
Filed: 1910-01-20
Granted: 1911-01-20
Abstract: 1534. West, J. Jan. 20. [Cognate Application, 7344/10.] Charging and discharging.-The ram discharging-machine described in Specification 7288/04, [Class 55, Gas manufacture], is adapted for use for both charging and discharging retorts, or, in the case of stopped or long retorts, for charging only. In operation, coal is fed from a hopper b under the control of a sliding door b<2>, to the front of the ram head d, and is pushed into the retort over a trough or bridge connecting the machine to the retort. The ram head is fitted with extension pieces d' which serve to prevent the coal from buckling up when pushed along the retort. These pieces are curved somewhat to the shape of the retort, and are spaced apart at the top to allow the coal from the hopper to be deposited in front of the ram head. For stopped retorts, the extension pieces are made in telescoping sections, and in all cases a levelling plate d<4> may be provided. The amount of coal fed at each stroke of the ram may be varied by adjusting the vertical distance between the extension piece and the trough to which coal is fed. This is accomplished by raising or lowering the trough and correspondingly adjusting the ram head. The retorts may be charged either by a single stroke or a number of strokes of the ram according to their length, and for very long through retorts, charging may take place from both ends simultaneously. In the latter case, the extension pieces are not necessarily used.
Patent GB-191002072-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Cooling Air or Water, or for Humidifying or Impregnating Air.
IPC: F28C3/06
Filed: 1910-01-27
Granted: 1911-01-19
Abstract: 2072. Heenan & Froude, and Bulgin, W. J. Jan. 27. Supporting bearings.-In an apparatus for cooling air or water or for humidifying or impregnating air, the gear for driving the fan and rotor is supported in a bracket E having horizontal bearings F, G for the fan and rotor shafts, respectively, and a vertical bearing for a shaft h which conveys motion from the fan shaft to the rotor shaft g. An oil-tray K is arranged below the bearing F and around the vertical bearing H so that a high-speed worm on the shaft h rotates in oil.
Patent GB-191002110-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ammunition Wagons.
IPC: F41A9/87
Filed: 1910-01-27
Granted: 1910-08-25
Abstract: 2110. Rheinische Metallwaaren und Maschinenfabrik. Feb. 15, 1909, [Convention date]. Ammunition wagons and limbers.-Consists in providing an ammunition wagon with means for immovably retaining shot-cases in position. The construction is such that the wagon can be separated into parts and carried on the backs of transport animals when the ground is unsuitable for wheeled traffic. Two longitudinal beams b are mounted upon an axle a with interposed rubber buffers x or other springs. Each beam is made in two parts hinged together as shown at d, and is held in extended position by a bolt c. A box frame e, made in two parts, is connected to the beams b by slotted projections f which engage eyes g on the beams and by clips h secured to the beams by bolts i. The bottom of the box e is of armour-plate, and may have hinged side flaps in addition so as to form a shield when the wagon is tilted. The box e has a series of rests m to take the handles n of shot-cases o, each of which is further secured in position by one or more spring caps p. The caps p are carried by pivoted angle-iron arms q, r, the inner ends of which engage one another and are held down by cams u on a lever t acting upon tongues on a cross-bar of the arms q, the lever t being carried by a rod s pivoted to the box e.
Patent GB-191002744-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Manufacture of Chains.
Inventor: MORRIS FRANCIS SANDERS
IPC: B21L7/00
Filed: 1910-08-03
Granted: 1911-09-04
Abstract: 2744. Morris, F. S., Kirke, P. St. G., and Burton, C. Aug. 3. Moulds; clamping moulds. - In casting chains in metal moulds as described in Specification 2075/08, in which the previously formed links are placed in the mould alternately in different parallel planes and the joining links cast through them, these links also are arranged to occupy different parallel planes. The mould is made in six parts, consisting of a stationary part a, a removable upper part c and two pairs of parts f, g, the parts f, g having hinge lugs h, j, working on shafts i, k, which are moved on curved guides n by hand-levers t, through a toggle consisting of arms r and links q. Each part f, g carries also a pin m moving in a curved track o. The links u<1> are placed in position, the mould closed and the metal run in through the pouring gates 1 formed partly in the parts a, c and partly in the blocks f, g, a separate gate being used for each set of links v<1>. The metal enters the moulds at the bottom through runners and passages and displaces the air or gases through the passages 3 of the risers 2 to prevent the formation of flaws or blow holes. The passages are constricted so that after the links are removed the runners and risers may be cut off. The mould, runners and risers are made partly circular and partly angular in section as shown in Fig. 3, so that the metal on cooling will tend to open the mould. The links may be cast in an inclined position and may be formed with thickened ends. The links u<1> may be formed by drop forging or by cutting or pressing out of solid metal and the scrap utilized for casting the links v<1>.
Patent GB-191012365-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stylograph Fountain Pens.
Inventor: PRICE WILLIAM GEORGE
IPC: B43K8/16
Filed: 1910-05-21
Granted: 1911-04-13
Abstract: 12,365. Price, W. G. May 21. Reservoir pens.-In order to clean the nozzle of the pen, the needle is mounted on the end of a rod which passes axially through the body of the pen and out at the other end, a button at the rear end being provided by which the rod may be reciprocated. The reciprocation may be effected by a screw arrangement, as shown at 3, Fig. 6, in which case a nut 4 is provided to limit the rearward motion of the rod; or by a sliding movement as shown in Fig. 8, in which case there is a rubber connecting-piece 11 applied to the part 5<a> of the cap 5. The operating-button, attached to the rod by screwing or otherwise, slides with a nice fit in a cavity 9 in the cap 5.
Patent GB-191015148-A (GB)
Title: Cigar Wrapper.
Inventor: THORBECKE CARL
IPC: A24F15/02
Filed: 1910-06-23
Granted: 1910-10-27
Abstract: 15,148. Thorbecke, C. June 23. Wrappers.-To avoid returning empty cigarboxes to the maker, cigars are packed in a wrapper a, which fits exactly into the disused box b, so that, on tearing the wrapper by the string f, the cigars can be inserted in the box by pressure on a false bottom g without damage or displacement. The wrapper may have flaps at one end and a cover at the other, or a cover at both ends.
Patent GB-191016616-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Bottles to Prevent their being Refilled.
Inventor: BLACK RALEIGH ADELBERT
IPC: B65D49/02
Filed: 1910-07-12
Granted: 1911-01-26
Abstract: 16,616. Black, R. A. July 12. Bottles, non-refillable.-Bottles provided with a fluted valve 11, having a central orifice 12, Fig. 3, closed by a plug 12<1> differ from others of the same type in that the fluted part 11 is longer and the central orifice is tapered.
Patent GB-191024767-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or pertaining to Roller Blinds or Awnings and Means for Raising and Lowering the same.
Inventor: MEYDEN WILLEM CAREL JOHANNES V
IPC: E04F10/06
Filed: 1910-10-25
Granted: 1911-04-27
Abstract: 24,767. Meyden, W. C. J. van der. Oct. 25. Roller blinds.- Blinds 1, either in line or inclined, are connected by universal joints 2 so that they are actuated by a single crank and gearing, or by rods having universal joints.
Patent GB-191026823-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Axle Bearings.
Inventor: HOWELLS JOHN
IPC: F16N7/22
Filed: 1910-11-18
Granted: 1911-08-03
Abstract: 26,823. Howells, J. Nov. 18. Lubricant conveyed by mechanical means.- An axle bearing for colliery trams &c. comprises a casting 1 with a tapered opening 4 to receive a bearing-block 5, which is retained by means of ribs and grooves 9, 10. A lubricating-ring 11, suspended on the axle runs in a groove in the block 4 and dips into an oil trough 3 in the casting 1. Inturned webs 13 prevent the escape of oil when the vehicle is tilted.
Patent GB-191102347-A (GB)
Title: A Method of Cooling Hot Cement Clinkers by Liquids or Gases.
Inventor: JOCHUM PAUL
IPC: C04B7/52
Filed: 1911-01-30
Granted: 1911-06-08
Abstract: 2347. Jochum, P. Jan. 30. Roller mills.-Hot cement clinkers from a kiln are crushed between water-cooled rollers and are simultaneously cooled by spraying with water. The rollers of the crushing-mill may be hollow for the circulation of a cooling-medium, or they may be sprayed with water internally. The material may be further cooled in a conveyer which carries the cement to a store.
Patent GB-191112887-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Finishing or Drying of Glue and the like.
Inventor: SCHIMMEL HERMANN
IPC: C09H9/02
Filed: 1911-05-29
Granted: 1912-03-14
Abstract: 12,887. Schimmel, H. May 31, 1910, [Convention date]. Chambers; air, circulating.- Glue, gelatine, albumen, &c. are dried by being divided into groups set between alternating groups of desiccant in a chamber through which air is circulated, the direction of circulation being reversible. In the apparatus shown, the material is placed on trucks c and the desiccant in portable tanks d; and the chamber in which they are placed is divided by a partition b and has a reversible fan e.
Patent GB-191116962-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electro-magnetic Circuit Breakers.
IPC: H01H29/18
Filed: 1911-07-24
Granted: 1912-02-08
Abstract: 16,962. Compagnie des Compteurs Aron. July 27, 1910, [Convention date]. Mercury swithes; electro-magnetic actuation. -A circuit normally maintained through mercury contained in a closed U-tube 2, Fig. 1, is broken by the raising of a magnetic float 7 under the increased attraction of a solenoid 13 when excessive current flows. The tube is sealed and filled with an inert gas such as hydrogen. The magnetic float is composed of a lower portion of iron and an upper portion of non- magnetic material, and is completely enclosed in a straight glass tube 8. The solenoid is mounted outside of and surrounding the mercury container, and may be connected in series with the circuit-breaking contacts, so that the apparatus shall act as a current-limiting interrupter. A mercury container of the shape shown in Fig. 3 may be used.