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Patent GB-190717475-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electric Circuit Breakers.
Filed: 1907-07-30
Granted: 1908-07-30
Abstract: 17,475. British Thomson-Houston Co., Wedmore, E. B., and Hamlyn, W. P. July 30. [Patent of Addition to No. 27,358, A.D. 1906.] Cut-outs; switches.-In a free-handle electric circuit-breaker of the type described in Specification No. 27,358, A.D. 1906, the projecting-member 19 carried by the contact-brush arm 13 is sloped upwardly as at 20, instead of downwardly; the long arm 30 of the bell-crank tripping lever is bent inwards as at 31, instead of outwards, and the retaining-catch is on the inward side of its pivot 36, instead of being on the outward side. This arrangement permits of the breaker being closed by a downward movement of the handle, and opened either automatically by the armature 39, 40 of tripping the electro-magnet 38 engaging the retaining-catch, or by an upward movement of the handle, in which case a pivoted member 44 on the handle engages the outer end 35 of the retaining- catch. In the switch described, the contact-brush 6 is pivoted on an adjustable eccentric 46 for varying the pressure on the contacts 4, 5, while a current -setting device for adjusting the tripping conditions comprises a counterbalanced armature 39, 40 mounted on the same pivot 36 as the retaining- catch, and an adjusting member 48 which is raised or lowered by a cam 49. When a screw 54 is loosened, a pointer 51 on the cam spindle is moved over a dial 52, causing the cam 49 and rod 48 to set the armature 39 in the desired position. The setting-device is then clamped in position by tightening up the screw 54.
Patent GB-190727321-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Fare Indicators and Registers.
Inventor: ENGEL MAX
Filed: 1907-12-10
Granted: 1908-06-25
Abstract: 27,321. Engel, M. Dec. 10. Fare indicators.-Snap-action of the indicating- disks in fare registers is produced by employing a separate train of wheels, controlled by the distance or time meter, to actuate the indicator. A spring- controlled lever d pivoted at l, is provided with two projections d<l>, d<2>, against the former of which rests a pin e<1> on the wheel e of the actuating-train. When the lever is raised by a cam c, driven by the time or distance mechanism, the pin escapes from the projection d' and is held by the projection d<2>. On the descent of the lever, the pin is liberated and the indicator is actuated.
Patent GB-190800246-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Shirts.
Inventor: COBBETT ARTHUR EDWARD VESEY
Filed: 1908-01-04
Granted: 1908-12-31
Abstract: 246. Cobbett, A. E. V. Jan. 4. Shirt cuffs.-Cuffs a are formed with slots a<2> at their outer edges adapted to engage the wrist-band b<1> of a shirt sleeve b. The sleeve is provided with an opening b<2>, through which project the inside ends in the case of a double cuff, as shown in Fig. 1, and extensions a<3> in the case of a single cuff, as shown in Fig. 4. The wristband is shown as endless, but may be formed with ends and be fitted with a fastening.
Patent GB-190802084-A (GB)
Title: Process for Treating Mussel and other Shells for Brooches and Buttons or other Ornamental Purposes.
Inventor: SMITH JAMES WILLIAM
Filed: 1908-01-29
Granted: 1908-11-05
Abstract: 2084. Smith, J. W. Jan. 29. Branding by heat.-Shells, such as mussel shells, are polished and then decorated by the application of hot irons.
Patent GB-190803888-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Toy Pistols or Guns.
Inventor: PARKINSON BERNARD
Filed: 1908-02-20
Granted: 1908-10-08
Abstract: 3888. Parkinson, B., [trading as Gage's]. Feb. 20. Toy guns.-A toy gun constructed of wire bent to the shape shown is provided with an auxiliary wire or stock F, by means of which the toy may be held for sighting purposes. This auxiliary stock may be of any suitable shape and length.
Patent GB-190808438-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Actuating Mechanism for Coin-freed Meters
Inventor: HIBBERD CHARLES EDWIN
Filed: 1908-04-16
Granted: 1909-05-17
Abstract: 8438. Hibberd, C. E. April 16. Drawings to Specification. Coins, separating.-The prepayment attachment for gas meters described in No. 17,877, A.D. 1905, is simplified, but the coin-sorting mechanism remains unchanged.
Patent GB-190808875-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Flexible Photographic Plates.
Inventor: HANSEN MAX
Filed: 1908-04-23
Granted: 1908-10-29
Abstract: 8875. Hansen, M. April 23. Sensitized plates, films, &c.-A substitute for the ordinary glass plates or celluloid films consists of a flexible transparent base of paper or fabric or other suitable material, and an optically glassy layer consisting of a mass of dextrin, or some kind of glue, resin, varnish, or other similarly diaphanous substance. This layer is of at least the same thickness as the base so as to cause the shadows that arise in printing, owing to the structure of the base, to be effectually diffused by dispersion of light.
Patent GB-190810859-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Tobacco Pipe.
Inventor: BUTT GEORGE MEYRICK
Filed: 1908-05-19
Granted: 1909-03-11
Abstract: 10,859. Butt, G. M. May 19. Tobacco pipes.-In a tobacco pipe of the kind in which the bore from the bowl is connected to the bore leading to the mouthpiece by a sloping transverse bore c, the plug f of the usual kind is furnished with a cleaning-wire h.
Patent GB-190814401-A (GB)
Title: A Combined Telephone and Telautograph Exchange System.
Inventor: RITCHIE FOSTER
Filed: 1908-07-07
Granted: 1909-07-01
Abstract: 14,401. Ritchie, F. July 7. Indicators or annunciators.-In a combined telephone and telautograph exchange system in which a call is given by breaking the line-circuit, a double-catch annunciator is used so that it is not operated when the operator restores the line-circuits. When the line-circuit is completed, the armature b<1> is attracted and the shutter after dropping very slightly is arrested by the upper catch, and is finally released when the line-circuit is broken.
Patent GB-190817243-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hats of Straw, Palmleaf or the like.
Filed: 1908-08-17
Granted: 1909-08-05
Abstract: 17,243. Pearson, H. P., and Pearson's Patents, Ltd. Aug. 17. Straw hats, waterproof.-In the manufacture of hats of straw, palm leaf, &c., there is added to the gelatine stiffening-solution a substance such as a compound formed by combining hydrosulphurous acid, a hydrosulphite, a sulphoxylate, or a bisulphite, with an aldehyde or a ketone, or an aldehyde or ketone derivative or analogue. Owing to the rise of temperature resultant upon the subsequent manufacture of the hat, the added compound decomposes and liberates sulphur compounds which bleach the material of the hat, and an aldehyde or ketone which makes the gelatine partly insoluble and waterproof. The hat may be further waterproofed with nitrocellulose in refined acetone, or, according to the Provisional Specification, by a coating of collodion in amyl acetate as described in Specification No. 5072, A.D. 1906.
Patent GB-190818952-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pressure and Vacuum Gauges.
Inventor: HILL WALTER CHARLES
Filed: 1908-09-09
Granted: 1909-07-01
Abstract: 18,952. Hill, W. C., and Matthes, R. Sept. 9. Pressure and vacuum gauges.-Relates to instruments in which the extension of a corrugated metal tube under pressure is measured, and consists in employing continuous helical corrugations. A central tube within the socket a' provides communication for the fluid pressure with the tube b having helical corrugations c. From the extremity d of this tube, movement is conveyed by the adjustable link-work shown to the sector and pinion k of the indicating-hand m.
Patent GB-190819006-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Preventing Rattling of Window Sashes.
Inventor: BURTON ALFRED CHARLES
Filed: 1908-09-10
Granted: 1909-08-12
Abstract: 19,006. Burton, A. C. Sept. 10. Windows.-Rattling of window sashes is prevented by wedge plates A C, which are pivoted to the sash at B and inserted between the sash-stiles and beads by means of thumb-pieces D.
Patent GB-190819125-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cigar or Cigarette Cases and the like.
Inventor: ZAWICHOWSKI LEOPOLD
Filed: 1908-09-11
Granted: 1909-08-19
Abstract: 19,125. Zawichowski, L. Sept. 11. Cigar and cigarette cases.-The contents of cigar and cigarette cases &c. are pressed forwards by a device comprising strips 2, 20, 21, Fig. 1, spring - hinged together, and are ejected through an opening 3 by a plate 4 when a bolt 5, Fig. 4, is pressed in. The bolt 5 carries a rod 6 provided with a slot, which engages a pin 9 on a lever 7 connected to another lever 11 by a link 8. The plate 4 is carried by a plate enclosed between the false bottom 15 and a plate 14 and connected to the lever 11 by a link 13. When the case is not required for use, the delivery opening is closed by a slide 25, a lever 37 simultaneously moving the rod 6 so that its slot does not engage with the pin 9, so that, when the lever 37 engages the pin 36 to draw in the bolt 5, the ejecting-mechanism is not actuated. The forwarding-device can be held compressed, to enable the case to be filled, by a clamp 39, Fig. 8, on the strip 2 engaging a vertical portion 40 of the false bottom. When the case is closed, its cover depresses one arm of a lever 41 and the other arm lifts the clamp. The lid has an elastic plate to hold the contents in position.
Patent GB-190823830-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Burner Tubes for Inverted Incandescent Pressure Gas Lamps.
Inventor: GRAETZ MAX
Filed: 1908-11-06
Granted: 1909-05-06
Abstract: 23,830. Graetz, M. Nov. 6. Incandescent,gas burners. -The mixing-chamber of an inverted burner is provided at its lower end with an enlarged heating- chamber containing a device for dividing the mixture into thin streams without substantial or sudden alteration iu the direction of flow of the mixture. In one form, the heating-chamber 17, shaped as shown in Fig. 1, is provided with a correspondingly-shaped body 18 secured in position by means of lugs 19 gripped in the beading 20. In a second form, the bulb-shaped heating-chamber 23, Fig. 5, is divided into a number of vertical channels by a spider 22, and the chamber may be corrugated as shown.
Patent GB-190826223-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Starting Governing Electrically Driven Ring Spinning Frames.
Filed: 1908-12-04
Granted: 1909-12-06
Abstract: 26,223. Akt.-Ges. Brown, Boveri, et Cie. Jan. 13, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Switches.-In electrically driven ring spinning- machines, the gear controlling the regulating- resistance in the motor circuit is so arranged that the part controlling the starting and stopping and the mean resistance in the circuit may be operated independently of, and without interfering with, the part controlling the variable regulation. A worm s, which is of such pitch that it actuates the worm-wheel when moved longitudinally, is mounted on a rod a, on which is splined a wheel v operated from the machine. The worm-wheel carriesthe contact finger of a resistance box, and by its oscillation, due to the intermittent rotation of the worm, varies the resistance in the circuit and hence the speed of the motor. By moving the worm shaft longitudinally by the arm k, which is operated by hand or automatically, the contact finger can be moved to any position on the resistance box, so that the mean resistance in the circuit is varied or broken without interfering with the regulation imposed by the wheel v. The wheel v and arm k may be operated by the ratchet shaft of the copping-lever, and tappets operated from the ring rail, as described in Specifications No. 19,626, A.D. 1906, [Abridgment Class Spinning], and No. 7612. A.D. 1908.and No. 7612,
Patent GB-190826908-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cheese Cutting Apparatus.
Inventor: BAGGULEY WILLIAM
Filed: 1908-12-11
Granted: 1909-11-18
Abstract: 26,908. Bagguley, W. Dec. 11. No Patent granted (Sealingfee not paid). Cheese-cutters.-The cutting-wire H is secured at one end and passes around a roller or grooved disk E, and up through a slit in the table A, the free end being secured to a handle J normally supported in a bracket I. A carriage C, carrying the roller E, is movable along guides F and is attached to a spring K which returns it after the cutting-operation. A stop O positions the cheese. [Reference has been directed under Section 7 of Patents &c. Act, 1907, to Specifications No. 13,876, A.D. 1886, No. 25,506, A.D. 1897, No. 6526, A.D. 1904, and No. 3022, A.D. 1908.]
Patent GB-190904582-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Plucking Device for Stringed Instruments.
Inventor: REHBOCK JOHANNES
Filed: 1909-02-24
Granted: 1909-06-10
Abstract: 4582. Rehbock, J. Feb. 25, 1908, [Convention date]. Stringed instruments ; expression, controlling.- A plucking - device for stringed musical instruments, which may be used in conjunction with pneumatic operating-mechanism or the like, comprises a plucker a having a lateral projection band a prolongation v, which is covered at the sides with felt and rests on the string. A pin s projects from the side of the plucker and rests on an inclined guide f, and a spring-pressed pin t, which is adapted to slide in guides o, also normally rests on the inclined guide f. When the sticker d is depressed, the string is plucked by the plucker b, which then moves away from the string, owing to the action of the pin s which slides down the guide f under the pin t. When the key rises, the pin s passes over the pin t, so preventing the plucker from touching the string. The Specification in the original form, as open to inspection under Section 91 (3) (a), comprises also means for varying the loudness of the notes produced by moving the pluckers towards or away from the springs by the operation of a pedal or press lever ; this subject-matter does not appear in the Complete Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-190907376-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Nozzles or Means for Heating Water and other Liquids by Means of Steam.
Inventor: MATTHEWS GEORGE WILLIAM
IPC: F28C3/06
Filed: 1909-03-27
Granted: 1910-02-03
Abstract: 7376. Matthews, G. W. March 27. Heating water.-In a steam nozzle surrounded by a perforated sleeve, such as that described in Specification 4812/02, the perforations are placed opposite the nozzle, and the water that is blown out through the open end of the sleeve receives a rotary motion by means of vanes or other suitable construction in sleeve. The steam-pipe A enters a casing D in a wall E, to which the liquid to be heated has access. The pipe A termmates in a nozzle B, which is surrounded by a sleeve C with perforations C<2> in that part of sleeve which is opposite the steam nozzle. Water enters by the perforations C<2>, is heated by the issuing steam, and emerges with rotary motion from the end of the pipe C, which has helical blades F or an equivalent.
Patent GB-190909633-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Damping Apparatus.
Inventor: SOMMERVILLE CHARLES WILLIAM
IPC: D21G7/00
Filed: 1909-04-23
Granted: 1909-12-23
Abstract: 9633. Sommerville, C. W. April 23. Circulating or passing materials through vats and the like.-In order to secure even diffusion of the spray from an ordinary s p r a y i n gdevice, particularly applicable to paper-making machines, even if some of the jets &c. become inoperative, t h r o u g h choking &c., the jettube &c. is given an end-on oscillating movement. The invention is applicable to other forms of damper, such as the revolving-brush damper. The paper &c. passes over a box C, which has an -open mouth at the top; the water is sprayed on to one lip of this box from a perforabed pipe A, the ends of which are supported in bearings D, and is reflected from this lip on to the travelling web. The pipe A is oscillated in the bearings D in the direction of its length by any suitable device H, G, K, F.
Patent GB-190918267-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Cheese Presses.
Inventor: SIMPSON FRANCIS WILLIAM
IPC: A01J25/15
Filed: 1909-08-07
Granted: 1910-05-19
Abstract: 18,267. Simpson, F. W. Aug. 7. Cheese.-The material is placed in a perforated cylinder a with a loose bottom having feet j, and is surmounted by a pattrass d and block g, between which are arranged spiral springs f surrounding guide-pins e. A curved or /\-shaped handle h, attached to the block g is utilized for applying the pressure in conjunction with yokes l pivoted to a block k, which presses against the bottom of the cylinder and may be inverted when making a larger cheese. Holes are provided in various positions in the handle h for the insertion of pins n, which retain the yokes l in position. In a multiple form, several cylinders without feet are placed in a trough, each pattrass d carries a handle h flattened at the top, and on these rests a block carrying guides e and springs surmounted by a second block provided with a curved or ^-shaped handle. The yokes are attached on each side to an eyelet at the top of a rod, the bent lower end of which enters one of a number of holes in a yoke-piece passing beneath the trough.
Patent GB-190919988-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Amusement Device.
Inventor: CROSS THOMAS WILLIAM JAMES
IPC: A63G1/28
Filed: 1909-09-01
Granted: 1910-06-16
Abstract: 19,988. Cross, T. W. J., Cross, C. G., and Marshall, G. Sept. 1. [Cognate Application, 6529/10.] Roundabouts.-In a roundabout, the cars 1, Fig. 1, consist of aeroplanes and are connected by radiating arms 3 and stays 4 to a lantern 2 fixed at the top of a central rotating shaft 7. Dummy propellers are attached to the cars, which may also be provided either with rudders for vertical steering or means for elevating and depressing the planes. The rods and stays may also be made extensible and controlled by springs, and the cars may be provided with rudders for horizontal steering. Extensions of the arms 3 support a disk 36 carrying an adjustable weight 38 contained within the shaft 7. The weight assists the lifting-force of the planes 9. The stays 4 remain parallel with the arm 3 and maintain the aeroplanes in a vertical position. Instead of using the disk 36, each arm extension may be connected by means of a link to the spindle carrying the weight. The extensions may be connected to the links by springs in order to allow each aeroplane some margin of movement. In a modification, the weight is connected by a rod 58, Fig. 11, to a collar 61 which is linked to a pivoted quadrant 65. The quadrant is geared with a pinion 66 rotated by a worm-shaft 70, on which is mounted a reversing-gear of the standard pattern. The gear is operated by a hand-lever 80, which works in a slot 87 in a link 88 connected to the quadrant 65. Accordingly, when the gear is put into operation, the quadrant is rotated in one direction or the other, and lifts or lowers the aeroplanes until it has travelled sufficiently far for the link 88 to force the lever 80 to its midposition. The quadrant may be replaced by a drum, on which a chain connected with the rod 58 is wound. In a modified method of connecting the cars to the arms 3, the cars may be pivoted so that they swing outwards under centrifugal force, the amount of movement being governed by springs and stops.
Patent GB-190920192-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Processes and Apparatus for the Electrolytic Production of Salt Solutions.
Inventor: GIRTIN THOMAS
IPC: C01G1/00
Filed: 1909-09-03
Granted: 1910-04-28
Abstract: 20,192. Girtin, T. Sept. 3. Metallic salts, caustic soda, and hydrogen, obtaining; electrolytes, treating n o nchemically. - I n apparatus for producing solutions of metallic salts, such as gold chloride, the cathode liquid is circulated from a sealed cathode vessel through a cooling-apparatus by means of the gas evolved. In the arrangement shown, each cathode vessel consists of a porous pot b provided with two pipes h, e, the pipe h leading to a cooling-coil g, and the pipe e leading from a storage vessel f. A vent pipe i allows the gas to be discharged. For producing gold chloride, the electrolyte used is hydrochloric acid, the anode being a gold plate, and the cathode a graphite block. Gold chloride is collected in the outer vessel a, and hydrogen in the porous pots. If a solution of sodium chloride is used as the electrolyte, caustic soda is produced in the porous pots.
Patent GB-190920957-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Life-guards and Obstruction Removers for Motor Propelled Vehicles.
Inventor: WILDIG ELIZABETH
IPC: B60R21/34
Filed: 1909-09-14
Granted: 1910-08-25
Abstract: 20,957. Wildig, E., and Taylor, A. Sept. 14. Obstruction-removers for motor-vehicles. A life guard, shown in operative position in Fig. 4, comprises a frame b pivoted on a shaft c carried from the vehicle axle e by hangers d. The tray is normally raised by means of springs or adjustable weights f, and extends in front of the vehicle wheels. When depressed by an obstacle, the tray is locked down by means of a spring catch i with two notches which engage a slotted extension d<1>. The catch may be released from the driver's seat. The engagement of the projection d<1> with the upper notch of the catch i serves to lock the tray in the raised position. The swing of the tray is limited by projections h on the shaft c engaging slots in the bosses on the arms b. The tray runs on rubber rollers k.
Patent GB-190921710-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: EDWARDS MAURICE
Filed: 1909-09-23
Granted: 1910-05-19
Abstract: 21,710. Edwards. M and Edwards, W. Sept. 23. Two-stroke-cycle engines, having two cylinders in line with a crank chamber between them forming a pump, have longitudinal passages f formed all around in the walls of the cylinder to convey the charge to the combustion chamber. Baffles h on the piston direct the charge away from the alternately-spaced exhaust ports g. According to the Provisional Specification, the two combustion chambers may intercommunicate.
Patent GB-190923192-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stiffened Body Belts.
Inventor: BLACKWELL HARRY LE TISSIER
IPC: A41C1/08
Filed: 1909-10-11
Granted: 1910-04-14
Abstract: 23,192. Blackwell, H. Le T. Feb. 22, [Convention date]. Stiffeners. - A cover for the stiffeners of body belts and corsets is made from tape, with pockets at the ends, and a slit down the centre to facilitate the insertion and removal of the stiffener. Two pieces of tape 12, Fig. 2, are placed so that their edges 13 overlap, and are stitched at 14, 15, 16. The material is doubled as shown in Fig. 3, and sewn at 17, so that, when unfolded as shown in Fig. 4, it has triangular end pockets 18. The edges of the cover are sewn to the belt, corset &c., and additional rows of stitching 19 are made to limit lateral movement of the stiffener 20. To insert the stiffener, one edge of the slit is pulled aside and the stiffener is inserted in one end pocket, the free end being sprung into the other end pocket. Instead of two tapes, only one with a central slit may be used.
Patent GB-191001874-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for the Suspension or Portiere Rods upon Doors.
Inventor: KAPP ROSALIE
IPC: A47H1/03
Filed: 1910-01-25
Granted: 1910-07-28
Abstract: 1874. K a p p, R. Jan. 25. P o r t i Þ r e rods slide in an eye a, and bave an end c turning in a socket e.
Patent GB-191002774-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stanchions for Guard Rails for Ships, Platforms and the like.
Inventor: HOPTHROW JOHN EDWIN
IPC: B63B17/04
Filed: 1910-02-04
Granted: 1910-10-27
Abstract: 2774. Hopthrow, J. E., Hopthrow, J. E. J. P., and Patterson, T. H. Feb. 4. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Stanchions for guardrails for ships, platforms, &c. are formed of two stamped portions a, which are connected together by ferrules e inserted in holes formed in the stamped portions, the edges of the ferrules being clinched as shown at e<1>. The guard-rails are passed through the ferrules. The members a are flanged at the bottom, and the flanges are riveted together to form the foot of the stanchion.