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Patent GB-190726651-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relatingto Reducing or Pressure Regulating Valves for Steam Engine's and the like.
Inventor: ROUX HENRI
Filed: 1907-12-02
Granted: 1908-07-30
Abstract: 26,651. Roux, H., and Homsy, F. H. Dec. 2. Pressure-regulating valves.-In a pressure-regulating valve, steam is admitted by a pipe d between a disk valve c having a seating b and a balancing piston c<2> supplied with steam by a pipe u connected through a pipe f to the engine side of the valve. The valve is oscillated through a pin-and-slot mechanism h<1>, r by a spring-controlled plunger A actuated by steam supplied by the pipe f. The springs p<3> act on a cross-bar p guided by rods p<1> secured to a fixed bar p<2> and attached to a framed l carried by the plunger through an adjusting- screw o; backward rotation of the screw is normally prevented by a pawl q<1> engaging a ratchetwheel q. A spring t<1> is arranged between the.end of a rod i connected to the plunger. h and a bracket t, to cushion the movements of the plunger.
Patent GB-190728105-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Loading Apparatus for Ordnance.
Inventor: DAWSON ARTHUR TREVOR
Filed: 1907-12-20
Granted: 1908-12-17
Abstract: 28,105. Dawson, A. T., and Horne, J. Dec. 20. Loading - appliances.- Relates to apparatus of the kind described in Specification No. 18,442, A.D. 1904, in which the rammer is carried by the loading-cage, and consists in actuating a rammer of the flexible-chain type by hydraulic mechanism independent of that used for operating the cage, although both sets of mechanism are interconnected. Fig. 1 is a sectional side elevation showing the loading-cage B, the rammer D, and the hydraulic presses C, E, F. Fig. 2 is a rear end elevation of the cage and rammer. The cage B, by means of the press C and hoisting-rope c, is made to travel to and from the gun level on the rails B<1>. The presses E, F acting through ropes e, f, serve to move the rammer D forwards and rearwards respectively, the ropes being wound in opposite directions round a drum D3 carried by a shaft D<2> mounted on the loading-cage. When changes in the elevation of the gun occur, the cage.is kept in its proper position by compensating-gear, which consists in attaching the pulley c<2> to the cradle, and the pulleys c', c<3> to the gun platform, so that relative movement may take place between the pulleys, which serves to keep the cage opposite the breech but does not affect the position of the rammer. The fixed' sheaves of the rammer presses E, F are attached to a movable cross-head C<2>, which is acted upon by the rams of the lifting and auxiliary presses C, C<1>, the latter press serving to keep the rope c taut when the cage is in its lowest position. The valve G, which controls the lifting - press C, is moved by a lever g, which interlocks with the lever h of the valve H governing the rammer presses E, F, in such a way that a bolt h<2> may move in a bolt g<3> when the lever g is in the raise' position, but is prevented from so moving when lever g is in the lower' position. The pressure pipe x is directly connected to the valves G, H, which communicate with the exhaust pipe y through a tank J. The rammer can only be operated when the cage is in its highest position, for then a stop a<4> engages a lever b<7> and withdraws a bolt b<5> from a recess in the rammer chain, and the cage cannot be lowered until the rammer is fully retracted, for only then is a bolt b<9> withdrawn from a recess b<10> in the arm A<2>. Fig. 9 shows a modification, in which the rammer is operated by an hydraulic or other motor k carried by the slide A<2>, a clutch k<1>, k<2> serving to connect the shaft of the motor with the gearing k<3>, k<5>, k<6>, k<7> for operating the rammer sprocket shaft D<2>. Specification No 9415, A.D. 1899, is referred to.
Patent GB-190728176-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fire Extincteurs.
Filed: 1907-12-21
Granted: 1908-03-05
Abstract: 28,176. Bradborn, W., and Rose Hose Co., W. Dec. 21. Extincteurs. - In an extincteur of the type in which the stopper of the acid bottle falls and allows the acid to escape on inversion of the apparatus, the carrier for supporting the acid bottle C is fixed to, and is removable with the cap E of the extincteur, and comprises two rods H, H<1> supporting a tray F, and a rod J supporting a spring clip G, Figs. 1 and 2, which embraces the neck of the acid bottle. To facilitate the withdrawal of the bottle C from the carrier, the tray F is preferably made to tilt to a limited extent about pivots K. The stopper L is internally cylindrical, so as to be capable of sliding on the cylindrical neck of the acid bottle by its own weight, and is provided with a ring of perforations M, which, on inversion of the extincteur, pass below the edge of the bottle neck and allow acid to escape. A ridge or bead D is formed inside the casing of the extincteur near the top, to indicate the height to which the casing should be filled.
Patent GB-190800794-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Vapour Burners and Vapour Burner Stoves.
Inventor: GRAETZ MAX
Filed: 1908-01-13
Granted: 1908-09-10
Abstract: 794. Graetz, M. Jan. 13. Atmospheric vapour burners; vaporizing-apparatus.-The head of an atmospheric vapour burner, Figs. 1 and 2, for use with oil cooking and like stoves, and of the type in which the oil is vaporized in a chamber c provided with a dished flange n heated by auxiliary flames, is provided with vertical slots k and circular openings m, preferably inclined, for the main and auxiliary flames respectively. A liquid-fuel pan s, Fig. 6, fed with alcohol &c. from the exterior of the stove by means of an inclined tray u, and attached to the stove by brackets t, is provided beneath each burner for primarily heating the same. Oil from the reservoir passes by U-shaped pipes b, d, Figs. 1 and 2, through the chamber c, to the burner nozzle e. The issuing vapour mixed with air is led by a pipe f and chamber l to the flame outlets. The space between the inner cover g and the mixing tube f serves to protect this tube f. In a modification, the orifices m are drilled at the lower ends of all the main flame slots k, instead of between them, as shown in Fig. 2. In a further modification, the holes m are drilled at the lower ends of alternate flame slots k only. The. burner cap comprises a cup-shaped portion h and a cover i. The oil reservoir o, to the bottom of which are attached the burner supply pipes a, is provided at the top with an air-pump p.
Patent GB-190808054-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Moistening or Treatment with Liquids of Cotton in connection with Breaking or Preparing Machines
Inventor: RATCLIFFE JOSEPH
Filed: 1908-04-11
Granted: 1909-03-18
Abstract: 8054. Ratcliffe, J. April 11. Lubricating fibres; openers. - The travelling lattice 2, which conveys cotton from the cylinder 1 of a breaking or preparing machine, is provided with a number of hinged flaps 7, which lie flat against the lattice on its ascending side, but when passing over the roller 10 fall outwards by gravity, and in doing so sever the layer of cotton. The side of the layer moistened with soapy mixture from a trough 3 is thereby caused to fall against the dry side of the next layer.
Patent GB-190808414-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Alternating Current Motors of the Commutator Type.
Filed: 1908-04-15
Granted: 1908-07-23
Abstract: 8414. Allgemeine Elektricitõts Ges. April 17, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Motors, alternating-current.-An increased series characteristic is imparted to alternating - current commutator motors having the armature or exciting-transformer therefor connected in series with the stator and fed by the line potential or a part of the stator potential, as described in Specification No. 13,284, A.D. 1904, by the inclusion of a resistance in the shunt circuit. Fig. 1 shows a motor of the type described in Specifi cation No. 23,288, A.D. 1902, in which the resistance r is included in the tapping-lead b between the supply transformer a and the junction of the stator coil p and the exciting - brushes of the rotor. Thus, by adjusting the resistance r, the relation of the main series currant and that in the shunt circuit c, d, r, b can be adjusted. In the form shown in Fig. 2, a series transformer t is used, and the resistance connexion is made either to the exciting-brush or to a point on the transformer, as shown. In an alternative form, the winding p itself forms the transformer, the resistance r being placed in series with the portion of it that is in parallel with the exciting-brushes. The resistance may be increased at starting, and cut down as the speed rises.
Patent GB-190812896-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water Heaters
Inventor: ALLMAN DAVID WILLIAM
Filed: 1908-06-16
Granted: 1908-11-19
Abstract: 12,896. Allman, D. W. June 16. Gas burners.-A water-heater is heated bv a gas burner, supplied with air from a chamber underneath it. The supply of air is regulated by closing inlets in the sides of the chamber by means of a ring.
Patent GB-190816537-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Fastening for Necklaces, Bracelets, and the like.
Inventor: PAUL W HOFFMAN
Filed: 1908-08-05
Abstract: 16,537. Hoffman, P. W. Aug. 7, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Void. [Published under Patents &c. Act, 1907.] Jewellery fastenings.-The ordinary fastening for bracelets, necklaces, chains, &c. has, in addition to the usual snap d engaging a slot b in the box portion a, an extra fastener in the form of notches e in the spring c, which are adapted to co-operate with the projections h of the T-shaped slot f in the end of the box portion. Should the first fastener become unintentionally disengaged, the fastening will be held by the second device.
Patent GB-190817086-A (GB)
Title: Improved System of Weighing Apparatus and Construction of Weights for Weighing Machines and Scales.
Inventor: FELL WILLIAM
Filed: 1908-08-14
Granted: 1909-08-12
Abstract: 17,086. Fell, W. Aug. 14. Weights; weights, methods of using.- Weights for use with any ordinary balance are arranged in a pile. Each weight E is provided at the top with a perforated lug O, and at the bottom with a recess R and sliding pin F by which it can be connected with the weight below. A pile of large weights stands on the base H, and a pile of small ones on a stand J. The top large weight A is fixed to a bow n which hangs from the hook B at the end of the balance beam; the top small weight N is attached directly to the hook B. According to the Provisional Specification, a hook device is used in place of the pins F to connect the weights.
Patent GB-190824899-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Carburettor for Air Gas.
Inventor: WORSNOP CHARLES HENRY
Filed: 1908-11-19
Granted: 1909-11-18
Abstract: 24,899. Worsnop, C. H. Nov. 19. Carburetting.-A carburettor for making air gas for burning in lamps comprises a casing divided into three superposed compartments A, B, C. The compartment C contains compressed air, or a clock - work or electric motor driving a fan M which forces air into the compartment B, wherein are arranged a cone K with a slight dent D in the top, and an inverted cone N. The compartment A contains petrol or other spirit which is allowed to drop, under the control of a tap T, on to the top of the cone K and spread itself down the sides where it meets the rising air current. The carburetted air passes out at G. Any spirit that has not evaporated may be withdrawn at L.
Patent GB-190900269-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Extracting Gold and Silver from Crushed Ore and Ore Slimes, and Means therefor.
Inventor: CROSSE ANDREW FREDERICK
IPC: C22B11/08
Filed: 1909-01-05
Granted: 1909-08-19
Abstract: 269. Crosse, A. F. Jan. 5. By aÙrating ascending column. - In a process for the extraction of gold and silver, an airlift pump is used for circulating the mixture of slimes and solvent solution. Solution and slimes flow by pipes 9 and 14, respectively, to the well 12 of the pump. Compressed air from a nozzle 21 forces the mixture up a lift pipe 20 to a launder 26, which directs it back to the settling-vessel. A ballfloat valve, in an enlargement of the upper end of the well 12, may regulate the air supply in accordance with the head of liquid in the well.
Patent GB-190913294-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to a Process for Rendering Inactive the Ferments in Vegetable and Animal Organisms and Means for Effecting same.
Inventor: PERROT EMILE
IPC: A61L2/00
Filed: 1909-06-07
Granted: 1910-06-02
Abstract: 13,294. Perrot, E., and Goris, A. June 7. Preserving animal and vegetable substances.- Fermentation in animal and vegetable organisms, such as insects, butterflies, plants, &c., is checked or prevented by rendering the enzymes &c. inactive by subjecting the material to the action of the vapour of methyl, ethyl, or like alcohol, chloroform, acetone, ether, or similar liquid boiling below 100‹ C., in a vessel heated to prevent condensation. Suitable apparatus comprises an autoclave having a stand &c. a for the material treated, a basin b for the alcohol &c., a cover c for deflecting drippings and to prevent overheating of the material, a vent, a pressure gauge, a jacket k for vaporizing the alcohol &c., and a jacket j for preventing condensation thereof. The jackets j, k may be replaced by a water-jacket to which steam is supplied or by a single steam-jacket, and the alcohol &c. may be supplied to the autoclave in the form of vapour.
Patent GB-190914313-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture and Production of a New Double Compound of Zinc Hydrosulphite-sodium Sulphite.
Inventor: NEWTON PHILIP ARTHUR
IPC: C01D5/14
Filed: 1909-06-18
Granted: 1910-06-09
Abstract: 14,313. Newton, P. A., [Farbenfabriken vorm. F. Bayer & Co.]. June 18. Sodium sulphite ; zinc hyposulphite.-A salt of the formula 2 ZnS2O4,Na2 SO3, which is very stable and sparingly soluble in water, is produced by adding to a solution of zinc hyposulphite eitber solid or dissolved sodium bisulphite, and heating gently. Specification 9360/03 is referred to.
Patent GB-190916600-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Puttees or similar or other Bandages.
Inventor: LUPTON OLIVER
IPC: A43D11/14
Filed: 1909-07-16
Granted: 1910-03-10
Abstract: 16,600. Lupton, O. July 16. Limb binders.-A curved puttee or other bandage, Fig. 3, is made from a straight strip of material by winding the strip in a dry state round a cone A, Fig. 1, to which heat is applied by means of steam, gas, &c., passed through a pipe C, greater tension being applied to one edge than to the other during the winding. One or more cones B may be added, pressure being applied by the adjustable spring S. The cone A may be rotated by hand, or by gearing F, G and a pulley and strap E thrown into or out of operation by a clutch and lever D. Specification 12,699/09 is referred to.
Patent GB-190921411-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Artificial Fishing Baits, Toys, Ornaments and the like Articles.
Inventor: WADHAM PERCY FRANK
IPC: A01K85/16
Filed: 1910-03-18
Granted: 1911-02-23
Abstract: 21,411. Wadham, P. F. March 18, 1910. Balls.-Relates to a process for making artrficial articles such as fishing-bait, toys, animals, jewellery, and ornaments. Two complete righthand half models and two complete left-hand half models of the article are pressed out from sheet celluloid or the like by suitable dies, suitable colouring matter is then deposited on the concave surfaces of one right-hand and one left-hand half model and covered by gold or silver leaf to give the first colourings an iridescent effect, the counterpart halves are then cemented together to protect the colouring, and finally the two complete halves are cemented together to form the complete object. The articles may be made of single right-hand and left-hand models coloured as above described and cemented together, and mercury or other suitable substance may be injected into the complete hollow model to take the place of the gold or silver leaf.
Patent GB-190923853-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Device for Washing Prints and the like.
Inventor: ROUNDS WASHINGTON GEORGE
IPC: G03D3/02
Filed: 1909-10-18
Granted: 1910-03-03
Abstract: 23,853. Rounds, W. G. Oct. 18. Washing-tanks.-A print-washer is fitted with means, such as a central conoidal member 19, Fig. 2, and an internally-corrugated feedmember B, to obtain vortex currents as illustrated in the drawing. The surface of the washer is corrugated to prevent the prints from sticking to the sides. The conoidal fitting may be integral with the washer, or it may be a separate fitting, which can then be used with any open container. A smooth cap 12 fits on the top of the conoidal member, and the internal corrugations of the feed-member B results in tangential jets of water. The upper edge of the washer is cut with several notches 10 for overflow. To keep the prints from the feedmember B, this has a conoidal flange 17, cr alternatively it has a series of perforations near the bottom, through which jets of water issue and clear the surface of any adhering prints.
Patent GB-190924156-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Self-threading Loom Shuttles having Automatic Thread Cutting or Parting Mechanism Combined therewith.
Inventor: HOLLINGWORTH EDWARD
IPC: D03J5/24
Filed: 1909-10-21
Granted: 1910-08-04
Abstract: 24,156. Hollingworth, E., [Crompton & Knowles Loom Works]. Oct. 21. Shuttles; weft-replenishing mechanism; weft, cutting. - In a shuttle for weft - replenishing looms, having a threadcutting device of the type described in Specification 5033/09, a lever 6, Fig. 4, provided with an eye 6<1> and a slot 6<2>, is pivoted between projections 4<1> extending from a block 4. An arm 6<3> of the lever, extends through an opening in a bolt 7 having a cam-shaped head 7<2>. Normally, the weft, in unwinding, has a circular movement which keeps it away from the cutting-device, and a wire loop 9 supports it. When, however, the first-wound layers of weft, which were wound in the reverse direction to the remainder, are reached, the weft has a circular movement in the opposite direction and passes up the slot 6<2> into the eye 6<1>, so that, when next the bolt 7 is depressed by a trip on the handrail or shuttle box, it is severed by the sharpened edge of one of the projections 4<1>. The automatic threading - device used in the shuttle consists of a top plate 10, Fig. 1, with a curved edge and horn 10<2>, a vertical plate 10<1>, Fig. 6, with an inclined edge 10<3> and an open eye 10<b>, and a second vertical plate 10<c> with an undercut portion 10<c1>.
Patent GB-190925668-A (GB)
Title: A Method of, and Means for, Operating Electrical Switches or other Devices on Three-wire Systems.
Inventor: FERNIE FREDERICK
IPC: H01H47/00
Filed: 1909-11-06
Granted: 1910-11-07
Abstract: 25,668. Fernie, F. Nov. 6. Actuating valves and cocks.-In an arrangement for electrically controlling gas or water valves at a distance by means of a three-wire system, the valve is operated by a ratchet device 20, 21 operated from the armature of the electro-n agnet 11 through a counterweighted lever, as shown.
Patent GB-190925936-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Mariners' Compass.
Inventor: WHYTE WILLIAM DAVID
IPC: G01C17/00
Filed: 1909-11-10
Granted: 1910-09-22
Abstract: 25,936. Whyte, W. D. Nov. 10. Mariners' compasses.-A quadrantal corrector 6 is arranged to be raised and lowered by means of a screw 9 working in a tubular guide 8 in a lower chamber 5, the soft iron bar or wires 15 forming the corrector being carried in a non- magnetic tube supported on a bracket 12 moving without turning on the spindle. The corrector may consist of balls mounted on screwed or plain spindles and adapted to move towards or away from one another simultaneously. Correctors for the semicircular error may also be fitted in the binnacle. An additional chamber 18 contains oil to damp oscillation.
Patent GB-191002277-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Magnetic Compasses.
Inventor: DOBBIE JOHN CLARK
Filed: 1910-01-29
Granted: 1910-05-19
Abstract: 2277. Dobbie, J. C. Jan. 29. Mariners' compasses.-The oscillations of compass bowls are damped by means of cords e, f, which pass over pulleys and support weights k, l, sliding in guide-tubes m, n. The cords are attached at diametrically opposite points of the bowl, and similar cords may be attached to the gimbal ring b in a plane at right-angles to those attached to the bowl.
Patent GB-191011858-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Flush Bolts.
Inventor: GORDON JAMES
IPC: E05C1/04
Filed: 1910-11-08
Granted: 1911-06-15
Abstract: 11,858. Gordon, J. Nov. 8. Sliding bolts. - In a flush bolt of the kind in which the thumb - piece is pivoted to the sliding part of the bolt, so that it may be turned at right-angles to the bolt and thus provide a better grip, the thumbpiece a is loosely pivoted to the part b fixed to the sliding plate c so that the piece a may be turned either inwards or downwards from the operative position shown in Fig. 5. This enables the bolt to be used either at the top or bottom of a door &c.
Patent GB-191019212-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Stuffing Boxes.
Inventor: SHORT WALTER CURTISS
IPC: F16J15/24
Filed: 1910-08-16
Granted: 1910-12-08
Abstract: 19,212. Short, W. C. Aug. 16. Packing, non-metallic; packing, facilitating insertion or extraction of.-Yielding non-metallic packing 5 is pressed on to the rod by a casing consisting of segments 13, 14, pressed axially by the gland 8, and formed with bevelled surfaces engaging similar surfaces 10, 12, in the stuffing-box. The segments 13 have flat inner surfaces and the segments 14 have curved inner surfaces, and fill the spaces between the segments 13. Springs 17 contained in bosses 16 act on the segments 14 through pins 18, and tend to relieve the pressure of the casing on the packing and to withdraw the parts 14 when the gland is screwed back.
Patent GB-191021742-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Friction Gearing.
Inventor: DILL THOMAS CLARK
IPC: F16H13/02
Filed: 1910-09-19
Granted: 1911-02-09
Abstract: 21,742. Dill, T. C. Sept. 19. Friction gearing.-In friction gearing of the type in which the edges of a number of disks 4 on one shaft are engaged by disks 3, the disks 4 have radial or other slots carrying pairs of rollers 6 acting to decrease frictional resistance during relative movement between the disks 3, 4. A ring 7 retains the rollers. In the modification shown in Figs. 5 and 8, balls 9 forming the antifriction surfaces engage opposite sides of rollers 10 pivoted in the disks 4.
Patent GB-191025878-A (GB)
Title: Machine for Cancelling the Stamps on Mail Matter and Post-marking the same.
Inventor: HADDAN HERBERT JOHN
IPC: B41K3/12
Filed: 1910-11-07
Granted: 1911-06-29
Abstract: 25,878. Haddan, R. J., [Universal Stamping Machine Co.]. Nov. 7. Pile supports for sheet feeds; sheet separators; delivery apparatus. - A postmarking - machine comprises the following features: (1) A readily renewable travelling belt carrying the letters piled on edge, and a separator roller adjustably attached to a spring-controlled guide for separating the remaining letters from the foremost one. (2) A delivery stop held in its adjusted position by a spring detent. (1) The belt 10 runs on rollers pivoted at their outer ends on centres carried. by uprights 28, which carry the fence 12, and are hinged at their base so that, by removing pins 29, they can be turned down to allow the belt to be easily removed. The supports for the rear drum are both carried by a pivoted bar 32 to allow tensioning of the band 10. The letters are pushed by the band 10 between the fence 8 and the feed-rollers 13, 14, all but the foremost being held back by the separator roll 15, which is driven through a cardan shaft in the reverse direction to the roll 14, and is mounted adjustably on the spring-pressed pivoted guide 9, through which it projects to a greater or less extent. (2) The stacker 22 presses the letters against a bent stop 24, which slides in a bracket 87 carrying a spring detent engaging notches in the underside of the stop.