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Patent GB-190804746-A (GB)
Title: Exhaust Steam Turbine with One or Several Live Steam Turbines to be Arranged in Front of the same.
Filed: 1908-03-02
Granted: 1908-07-16
Abstract: 4746. Brown, Eoveri, et Cie, Akt.-Ges. Oct. 14, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Elastic-fluid turbines. - Relates to a steam-turbine plant in which one or more live steam turbines for overload driving are arranged in front of a low-pressure turbine normally driven by the exhaust from the main high-pressure turbines, and consists in the provision of inlet valves operated through a fluid relay by a speed governor. The turbine a, Fig. 1, is normally driven by the exhaust from the main turbine (not shown). This exhaust steam passes along a pipe p, and through a check valve q and governor-controlled throttle valve d, to the turbine a. The valve d is connected to a piston f, subjected to a downward pressure by a spring h and to an upward pressure by fluid flowing in through a pipe o and out through a pipe n. The governor k actuates a valve m which more or less throttles the fluid flowing through the pipe o, thereby varying the pressure beneath the pistonf and consequently controlling the valve d. Live steam for the turbine b passes through a similar valve e controlled by the same fluid as the valve d. The spring controlling the valve e is stronger than that controlling the valve d. The device acts in the following manner :-At normal load, the governor causes the pressure of the valve-actuating fluid to be so low as to be unable to lift the valve e. The turbine b is consequently cut out of action altogether. When an overload occurs which is beyond the capacity of the ordinary turbines, the governor causes the valve e to be raised, and live steam passes to the turbine b and exhausts into the turbine a. In a modification, provision is made so that in the case of a further overload, the force of a still stronger spring for an inlet valve belonging to a second turbine r, Fig. 3, is overcome.
Patent GB-190805701-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Flushing Apparatus for Closets
Inventor: STICKDORN ROBERT
Filed: 1908-03-13
Granted: 1908-06-25
Abstract: 5701. Stickdorn, R. March 13. [Patent of Addition to No. 26,759, A.D. 1906.] Water-waste preventers, valve-discharge. Relates to a modification of the apparatus described in Specification No. 26.759, A.D. 1906, the special counter-pressure cylinder therein described being dispensed with. When the handle 12 is depressed, the differential pistons 13, 14 are raised, allowing water from the service pipe 6 to pass through the hollow stem 29 into the closed cistern 2, the outlet of which is closed by the piston 13. When the pressure in the cistern equals that in the service pipe, the pistons fall and allow the contents of the cistern to pass to the basin. A separate pipe may be provided for filling the cistern instead of the hollow stem 29. An airinlet valve may be provided.
Patent GB-190814867-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Electric Incandescent Lamp Filaments.
Filed: 1908-07-13
Granted: 1909-03-04
Abstract: 14,867. British Thomson-Houston Co., [General Electric Co.]. July 13. Incandescent lamps. - Carbon filaments of the kind known as " metallized," having an outer shell with a positive temperature-resistance coefficient, are made from roughened base filaments, which are flashed in a hydrocarbon vapour, and strongly heated to "metallize" them, in a known manner. The base filaments are first heated to a very high temperature in a graphite tube, and are roughened by oxidization on the surface, by momentarily flashing them in air, for instance by means f an automatic device such as a spur on a rotary shaft, which by depressing a contact-making spring at each revolution, subjects the filaments momentarily to a high-pressure current. This treatment secures the adherence of the subsequently applied coating to the base filaments.
Patent GB-190815429-A (GB)
Title: Music Leaf Turners.
Inventor: HILDEBRANDT AUGUST PHILIPP
Filed: 1908-07-21
Granted: 1909-03-18
Abstract: 15,429. Hildebrandt, A. P. July 21. Leaf-turners.-A leaf-turner comprises a series of spring-mounted arms D, connected to disks E on a spindle F supported by a casing C and released in succession by a pneumatically-operated release mechanism. The casing C is supported by an ordinary music-stand, the book being retained on the latter by a cord B. The leaf-holding clasps K<1> are connected to the arms D by rods K, I and adjustable sleeves J, H. The disks E are mounted loosely on the shaft, and are connected thereto by springs G, which pass through eyes E' on the disks and are attached to the arms D by eyes G<2>. The release mechanism comprises a series of cranked arms L, pivoted on a spindle L<2> and engaging cam-edges E<2> on the disks E. The levers L are released in succession by a tripping- arm N carried by a collar N', slidably mounted on a keyed shaft 0 and also carrying arms R, N<2>. Secured to the shaft at one end is a sleeve P, to which is attached a spring Q secured to the collar N' and tending to draw it towards the sleeve P. A light aluminium plate O<2> is connected to the shaft 0 by means of rods O<1>, P', and is adapted to be moved so as to operate the levers N, L by a plunger U<1> situated in a casing U connected by a tube V to a bulb V<1>. The rod R projects upwards between two shafts S, S<1>, on each of which is mounted a series of pins S<2>, S<3>, the two sets overlapping. The shafts carry meshed spur-wheels T, T<1> at their ends, one wheel being connected by a link T' to an operating-rod T<3>. On the first operation of the pneumatic bulb, the rod R passes from contact with a pin S<3> into contact with a pin S', and on release of the pressure drops back into contact with the succeeding pin S<3> in readiness for a second operation. In order to return the trip-lever N to the initial position, the pins S<2>, S<3> are turned up out of the way by manipulating the handle T<3>, and the collar N<1> is then moved along by means of the rod N<2>.
Patent GB-190820679-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Distance-timing Recorders.
Inventor: PHELP JOHN AWBERY
Filed: 1908-10-01
Granted: 1909-06-17
Abstract: 20,679. Phelp, J. A. Oct. 1. Speed indicators; registering observations by instruments.-In a speed recorder for vehicles or ships in which a vehicle-operate punch or pricker makes a record upon a clock-rotated disk divided radially and concentrically, a cam moves the punch radially into the adjacent concentric space at the completion of every revolution of the disk. The punch l, Fig. 1, mounted in a holder m is operated by a hammer p intermittently actuated by the vehicle through mechanical or electrical means, and the holder m is allowed to move radially inwards by means of a cam v driven from the clock-work through a ratchet-wheel 2 and a pawl mounted upon the toothed wheel y. A rod s attached to the holder m is pressed by means of a spring against the cam v. A pointer 6 indicates upon a dial 7 which of the steps of the cam the rod s is engaged with. In re setting the cam by means of a button 5, the rod s and holder m are raised by a lever 8 actuated by turning a button 12, to which is attached a spring-controlled arm 11 engaging with a pin 15 upon a link 10. The clock-work has two winding-arbors e, and a button 25 is provided for actuating a suitable device for stopping and starting the clock-work. In a modification, shown in Fig. 3, a disk 16 with projections 17 is employed to move the rod s and punch-bolder m radially outwards at the completion of every revolution of the record-disk k, and the holder is maintained in position by means of a rack 19 and pawl 20. This pawl can be disengaged for resetting by turning the knob 22. The record-disk may be rotated at different speeds.
Patent GB-190825149-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Clocks.
Inventor: WALKER FRED HOWARD
Filed: 1908-11-23
Granted: 1909-09-09
Abstract: 25,149. Walker, F. H. Nov. 23. Striking-mechanism.-An 'electric striking mechanism is controlled by three sets of contacts, at one of which the circuit is made and broken by the oscillation of the pendulum. A little before the hour, an arm 16 or an arbor 15 having been raised by a cam 18, a rod 20 fixed to the same arbor presses on a weighted lever 38 which bears the gathering-pallet 11, and the rack 10. thereupon falls to a position determined by the hour-snail 9. At the same time, the contact-spring 13 is released from a pin 12 on the rack, and the contact B is closed. The detent 22 is applied to the rack when the arm 16 falls down the cliff of the cam 18. Precisely at the hour, the small cam 29 allows the arms 27, 25 to turn and permit the second contact C to close. The circuit is then completed at the contact A at each double swing of the pendulum. The armature 31 of the electromagnet 30 is thus periodically attracted, and may strike a bell directly, or, preferably, by rocking the arms 33, 34 on an arbor 35, may close a subsidiary circuit at contacts 36 to operate one or more singlestroke bells. The weighted lever 38 which carries the gathering-pallet is pivoted on a lever 37 fixed to the arbor 35, and the rack is therefore gathered at each stroke of the armature until the pin 12 presses on the contact-spring 13 and stops the striking by breaking the circuit. The snail 9 is preferably mounted on an arbor 40 carrying a twelve-rayed star-wheel, which is moved hourly by a pin 43 on the minute-arbor.
Patent GB-190827340-A (GB)
Title: Silencer for Explosion Engines.
Inventor: GRANDSAGNE PIERRE AJASSON DE
Filed: 1908-12-16
Granted: 1909-06-03
Abstract: 27,340. Grandsagne, P. A. de. Jan. 2, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Exhaust-silencers.-Fig. 1 shows a silencer comprising a cylinder a fixed to the exhaust pipe c and having a sliding connexion with the movable cylinder b controlled by the spring f. The rush of the exhaust gas forces the. cylinder b outwards until the perforations d, e coincide and allow the exhaust to escape. In the modified form of apparatus shown in Fig. 2, the exhaust entering the conical chamber h forces the valve i outwards in the guides k so that the gas escapes at the annular orifice between the conical surfaces.
Patent GB-190828118-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of and Means for Operating Theatrical Curtains "Cloths" and the like.
Inventor: WARD GEORGE HERBERT
Filed: 1908-12-24
Granted: 1909-05-13
Abstract: 28,118. Ward, G. H., and Ward, J. R. Dec. 24. Theatrical appliances.-Cloths or pieces of scenery are connected to counterweights by cords passing over pulleys in the ordinary way, and are moved by ropes D and winding-drums E, controlled by the state manager, in such a manner that they can be raised independently or simultaneously, or released and allowed to fall by gravity, or be retained in any desired position by brakes controlled by links, levers, and cords i leading to a series of levers within reach of the manager. Each winding-drum is mounted on an independent spindle 0 which is carried by a pair of arms N, pivoted on a spindle M mounted in a casing L, and carries a friction wheel which is normally held away from a friction wheel J on the main driving-shaft I by bell-crank levers Q and a spring R. The friction wheels are brought into action by springs P, weaker than the springs R, when the stage manager pulls hand levers which are connected to the corresponding levers Q by cords h. When a cloth is fully raised, a cross-piece C, which slides on guide-wires band is attached to the ropes B, D from the cloth and winding-drum, strikes a weighted trip lever Y engaging with the lever Q, and the friction wheels are automatically disengaged. The cloth is prevented from falling by the operating lever engaging with a pin X on the winding-drum. Fig. 4 shows a method of connecting the ropes B to the cross-piece C by eye-bolts c, adjustable by nuts e. In a modification shown in Fig. 9, the rope is secured by a cleat k and a clamp l. The shaft I is preferably driven by an electromotor controlled from the stage by a switch, and carries a friction wheel J for each cloth. The casings L may be bolted to a floor in the flies, or they may be movable sideways on rails to bring them opposite to the cloths.
Patent GB-190900169-A (GB)
Title: Improvement relating to the Process for Obtaining Silk Fibroin, Albumin and the like.
Inventor: CARL RUDOLF BAUMANN
Filed: 1909-01-04
Abstract: 169. Baumann, C. R., and Diesser, G. G. Sept. 15, 1908, [Convention date]. Void. [Published under Section 91 of the Act.] [Addition to 25,522/08.] Albumens ; casein. - Formic acid is used as a solvent of skin-fibroin from parts of animals, and of albumen, casein, glue, gelatine, isinglass, and other albuminous substances. The albuminous solutions, after evaporation, yield films &c., the brittleness of which may be reduced by addition of glycerine, camphor, shellac, "traganth," agaragar, gelatine, tannin, &c., to the original solution. With the formic-acid solutions of albuminous bodies may be mixed formic-acid solutions of the substances used to increase the elasticity of the films &c. Artificial silk may be produced by allowing the albumen solution to evaporate.
Patent GB-190908687-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Aerial Machines.
Inventor: GOLDMAN LOUIS BEAUCLERC
IPC: B64C39/00
Filed: 1909-04-13
Granted: 1910-04-13
Abstract: 8687. Goldman, L. B. April 13. [Cognate Application, 19405/09.] Aerial machines without aerostats; planes, construction a n d arrangement of; c a r s ; steering and balancing.-In an aerial machine in which the planes are mounted to rotate freely a b o u t the body of the machine to preserve transverse equilibrium during flight, the body is formed of a closed structure comprising a front hemispherical part, a rear conical part, and a central cylindrical p a r t about which t h e planes rotate. The invention is shown applied to the biplane type of machine, but is applicable also to monoplanes or multiplanes. The planes P<1>, P', Fig. 4, are curved rearwards in plan, and are pivoted on bars H<1>, H<2> carried by the frame C. A central vertical plane P<3> is fixed to the frame C, and an adjustable or fixed horizontal plane R, Fig. 6, is secured to the rear of the body. The inclination of the planes P', P<2> is adjusted before flight by rods C<2>, which are locked in position by a spring bolt. A rear rudder R, slotted to pass over the plane R', is adjusted by a lever L. The frame C is mounted on trunnions T', T<2>, formed on a ring Z mounted on ball bearings around the central part of the body B. The body B and the frame C can be adjusted relatively to one another for longitudinal balance, and are secured together by a thumbscrew 1 on an arm Z' secured to the ring Z engaging with a slotted quadrant c<1> on the frame C. An endless cord G<1> is attached to the uppermost point of the body B, and passes around pulleys S' on the extremities of the planes. The pulleys S<2> are connected to pulleys S', around which is passed an endless cord G<2> attached to a weight W<3>. When the planes tilt laterally, the weight W<3> is moved by the cords to aid in restoring equilibrium. The body B, Fig. 6, of the machine is formed of a hemispherical head B<1>, a cylindrical part B'. and a conical rear part B<3>. The body is formed of flanged rings F4, connected together by stays and covered in with metal plates. Transparent panels are inserted at F<7>, and doors may be provided. A hollow tube V extends the whole length of the body, and contains fore and aft balance weights W<2>, W<1>, which are adjusted by cords and handwheels V<1>. The hand-wheels are provided with a spring pawl for locking them after adjustment. According to the Provisional Specification, the body may be capable of rotating between pairs of grooved wheels carried by the upper and lower planes. Propelling.-The machine is propelled by oppositely-rotating propellers X<1>, X<2>, Fig. 4, situated behind the planes and driven by chains from geared sprocket-wheels M', M<3>. The wheel M' is driven from a pinion M' secured to the motor shaft. Shock of landing, deadening.-The machine is provided with spring-mounted wheels O<3>, O<2>, projecting through slots in landing-skids U, and arranged so that the springs 5 yield on landing to allow the skids to bear the weight of the machine. Wheels O<5> are fitted to the extremities of the lower planes P'.
Patent GB-190908984-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Calculating Machines.
Inventor: LAYTON EDWIN JAMES
Filed: 1909-04-15
Granted: 1910-04-14
Abstract: 8984. Layton, E J., [trading as Layton, C. & E.]. April 15. Multiplying and dividing apparatus.-In calculating-machines of the Thomas type, described in Specification 13,504/51, an additional reversing- handle for changing the machine from addition or multiplication to subtraction or division is provided at the right-hand side of the machine, as shown in Fig. 2 at H. The ordinary reversing-handle F may also be retained, being connected through a link F<2> and lever F<3> to the same shaft F<4> as the handle H.
Patent GB-190909371-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Interchangeable Bushing for Bearings.
IPC: F16C33/06
Filed: 1909-04-20
Granted: 1910-01-20
Abstract: 9371. Watson, G., and Houghton & Co., W. D. April 20. Machines for making.-A renewable bushing for taking the wear of the spindle and the bobbin in a flyer frame, comprises a cylindrical bush d formed with an end plate e, which lies against the inside of the frame a and takes end thrusts of the bobbin b. The plate e may have flanges f, Fig. 3, fitting over the edges of the frame a.
Patent GB-190909996-A (GB)
Title: Improved Joint for Tramway or Railway Rails and the like.
Inventor: BROCK FREDERICK WILLIE
IPC: E01B11/06
Filed: 1909-04-27
Granted: 1910-01-27
Abstract: 9996. Brock, F. W. April 27. Rail joints.-Links or rings passed through the webs of adjoining rail ends secure the slotted plates which are passed through the links on each side of the rails and are tightened by one or two wedges driven in between the plates. The plates may be arranged to join different sections of rail or to set one rail above or below the other, and may be in two parts. The wedge may be locked by a setscrew in a link or by a nut and thread on the smaller end. The outer faces of the plates may be corrugated.
Patent GB-190912023-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Metal Matrices for Typographical Composing Machines and in the Method of Making them.
Inventor: POLLEN ARTHUR HUNGERFORD
IPC: B41B5/02
Filed: 1909-05-21
Granted: 1910-05-19
Abstract: 12,023. Pollen, A. H., [Mergenthaler Setzmaschinen-Fabrik Ges.]. May 21. Matrices for type-bar making machines are hardened by hammering the material throughout its area, or only at the part in which the formative cavity is to be punched. A row of matrix blanks a, Fig. 2, is passed through a hammering-mill g, of which the hammer face is adapted to produce the desired number of indentions e at the points to be occupied by the formative cavities. In a modification, the matrices are formed with projections which are hammered down flush with the edges, depressions being subsequently hammered in the edges if desired. According to another method, the strip h, Fig. 5, from which the matrix blanks are punched, has on one or both sides a ribf, which is hammered down.
Patent GB-190912603-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Chimney Cowl.
Inventor: TEMPLETON JOHN
IPC: F23L17/10
Filed: 1909-05-28
Granted: 1910-02-24
Abstract: 12,603. Templeton, J. May 28. Chimney a n d ventilating - shaft tops. - A winddirected cowl h is mounted on relatively long counter weighted arms k, pivoted about the middle of their length on a gimbal ring j.
Patent GB-190913075-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Audibly Indicating the Speed of Motor Cars and other Vehicles.
Inventor: WILLIAMS SIDNEY JAMES
IPC: B60Q1/54
Filed: 1909-06-03
Granted: 1909-12-02
Abstract: 13,075. Williams, S. J. June 3. Centrifugal speed indicators; particular-speed alarms.-A rotating body 2 tends, owing to centrifugal force, to assume a vertical position and to move, along the spindle 1, a sleeve 3 coupled to a collar 5, attached to a disk 6, until the disk 6 touches a tongue-piece 7 on a bar 8. The disk 6 has one or more cam-faces to operate the bar 8, which is pivoted on a pin 9 and is moved against a spring 10. The other end of the bar carries a piece 12, which strikes the gong 14. The casing enclosing the apparatus may be made in three portions 15, 16, 17. As the speed diminishes, the disk is returned to its initial position by a spring 19.
Patent GB-190914691-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Combined Folding Leg and Locking Lever for Tables, Seats, Chairs and the like.
Inventor: BEDWELL ERNEST
Filed: 1909-06-23
Granted: 1910-05-26
Abstract: 14,691. Bedwell, E. June 23. Folding seats.-A folding leg for cbairs, seats, &c. is pivoted in a recess in a block C secured to the underside of the seat &c., and is held in either the erect or folded positions by a notched catch D, which is pivoted to the block C and, in the erect position, engages a notch J in the leg. In the folded position, the catch is turned to a position over the leg. One pair of legs H is pivoted as shown in Fig. 3 so as to rest upon the others B, Fig. 5, when folded. According to the Provisional Specification, the legs may be connected by a top cross-rail secured by a catch as above described.
Patent GB-190915999-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rims for Vehicle Wheels.
Inventor: LOBDELL ELWOOD JAMES
IPC: B60B5/04
Filed: 1909-07-08
Granted: 1909-12-16
Abstract: 15,999. Lobdell, E. J. July 8. Spokes, sccuring. -A metal - reinforced wooden rim for the wheels of bicycles, sulkies, a n d other light vehicles, is formed with spoke recesses 12 having enlarged seatings 6 for the s p o k e nipples, into which t h e metal of the rim 2 is swaged as shown. The edges of the rim 2 may be rolled over to form beads in the ordinary way, or they may be lapped over the wooden rim as shown.
Patent GB-190917379-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Piercing Mills for Producing Metal Tubes.
Inventor: WIKSTROEM MALCOLM URBAN
IPC: B21B19/04
Filed: 1909-07-26
Granted: 1909-12-23
Abstract: 17,379. Wikstr÷m, M. U. July 26. Rolling tubes.-A tubepiercing mill has platens reciprocating at an angle to the axis of the work ; their inclinations are reversed when their direction of motion is reversed, the work thus having an oscillating motion in the same direction at every stroke of the platens. In the form shown, the platens c, d are reciprocated by cranks a, b and are guided by supporting-rollers, not shown. The e billet f, which is carried in a guide, is thus given an oscillating motion and is fed constantly against the mandrel.