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Patent GB-190802308-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrically Selecting One of Several Receivers Connected with a Common Conductor.
Filed: 1908-02-01
Granted: 1908-05-21
Abstract: 2308. Siemens & Halske Akt.-Ges. Feb. 11, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Telegraph and telephone calls.-The switch gears of a series of selectors on a single telegraph or other line-wire are all set in operation by a long current impulse, and then a separate number of short current impulses is required for each selector to enable the switch to send a succeeding long impulse through a bell circuit. The first long impulse is required to close a circuit through a damped contact and so to rotate the switch gear through one step by means of an electromagnet and a ratchet-wheel. The short impulses can then complete a circuit through the gear and rotate it, but a final long impulse is required to complete the bell circuit through the damped contact. The receiving-stations e', e<2>, e<3>, e<4> are each provided with a switching-device H<4>, as shown in connexion with the station e<4>. When a key a is depressed for a long period, an armature c is attracted and a circuit is completed through a contact c', brush g<2>, ring k<2>, brush g<3>, and electromagnet i. The attraction of an armature i<1> rotates a disk h and rings k<1>, k<2>, k<3> by means of a ratchetwheel h<1>. The switch gear H<4> then connects a brush g<1> through the rings k<1>, k<3> to the brush g<3>. This connexion enables a short impulse from the key a, which owing to dash-pots f cannot close the contact c<1> to advance the gear H'. The appropriate number of short impulses is sent for the station required, and a brush g<4> being arranged at each station so that a long impulse after the short impulses brings this brush g' into contact with the ring k<2>, the circuit is completed by this long impulse through the brushes g<2>, g<4> and the alarm bell W is rung. A number of short impulses are then sent to set the gear H<4> again in its operating position. In a modification, the circuit through the line l<1> is normally closed, and short breaks of this current are made to rotate a drum till a conducting-strip on it completes a subsidiary circuit through a bell by means of a brush which touches the drum.
Patent GB-190803945-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for the Propulsion of Vessels.
Inventor: SEYFARTH RICHARD
Filed: 1908-02-21
Granted: 1909-01-07
Abstract: 3945. Seyfarth, R. Feb. 21. Propelling by screw propellers.-A screw propeller c of uniform external diameter rotates within a casing d at the stern of the vessel. The blade of the propeller extends to the shaft a at its inner edge, and the casing d constitutes the rear end of a conduit, which extends throughout the length of the vessel or is bifurcated and opens through the sides of the vessel.
Patent GB-190804544-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Automatic or Semi-automatic Weighing or Sack Filling and Weighing Machines.
Filed: 1908-02-28
Granted: 1909-02-04
Abstract: 4544. Simon & Sons, R., and Simon, W. G. Feb. 28. Automatic-feed weighers.-A machine for weighing out definite quantities of such materials as flour and cement has a subsidiary feed-pipe A, Fig. 1, contained in the main feed-pipe B, and a valve-releasing device which permits the sack-ring P to make a dust-tight connexion with the feed-spout T. The shoot B is closed by an inner valve C which when opened by the handle F takes with it an outer valve E. The valve C is held open by a hook H which engages with a hook I pivoted to a bracket K. The outer valve E is held open by a toggle-gear described in Specification No. 23,301, A.D. 1905. The bracket K is keyed to a shaft L and has a tail-piece S which carries a weight R. An extension N of the bracket rests on the sack ring P. The weight of the valves thus presses the sack-ring P downwards. As the material falls into the sack, the sack-ring P descends until the hook I releases the valve C. The weight R then raises the bracket K and allows the sack-ring P to make again a dust-tight connexion with the feed-spout T. The material then dribbles through the pipe A until the ring P descends far enough to trip the toggle-gear and allow the valve E to close.
Patent GB-190808963-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Means for Displaying Animated Pictures or the like.
Inventor: MARE FREDERIC DE
Filed: 1908-04-24
Granted: 1909-04-26
Abstract: 8963. Mare, F. de. April 24, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907.] [Patent of Addition to No. 4829, A.D. 1908.] Kinematographs; optical projection apparatus of the type described in Specification No. 4829, A.D. 1908, is modified by a silvered or other opaque mirror being substituted for the unsilvered glass in which the picture screen is seen by reflection. The screen may be momentarily coloured by using a subsidiary projector.
Patent GB-190810456-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and in the Manufacture of Elastic Tyres for Vehicle Wheels.
Inventor: DORE CHRISTOPHER
Filed: 1908-05-14
Granted: 1909-02-25
Abstract: 10,456. Dore, C. May 14. Bending; wire.-A machine for coiling wire comprises a conical mandrel 1, Fig. 5, rotated by gearing similar to the back gear of a lathe, two threaded dies 2, Fig. 8, partly surrounding the mandrel 1 and bolted to a movable rest 4, and a bobbin 6carryingthewire,sufficient tensionbeing obtained by means of a spring-pressed friction plate 7. The leading end of the wire is wrapped round the mandrel, and by reason of the conical shape of the mandrel a frictional bite is obtained which carries the wire through the dies. A mandrel on which a minor spiral a, Fig. 11, is wound into a major coil A, comprises a series of spaced disks b<2> carrying recessed blades b<3>.
Patent GB-190816285-A (GB)
Title: A Device for Automatically Switching in an Auxiliary Source of Electric Current on Failure of the Main Supply.
Filed: 1908-07-31
Granted: 1909-11-01
Abstract: 16,285. Chloride Electrical Storage Co., and Imbery, A. July 31. Cut-out; switches.-An electric switch for disconnecting a circuit automatically from one source of current, and connecting it to a second source when the first source of current fails, consists of a contact member held in the first position by an electro-magnet against springs or gravity which move it to the second position when the electromagnet fails. In the double-pole switch shown in Figs. 1 and 2, an electro-magnet e holds an armature g<1> against a spring i, and thus prevents a shaft c from rocking under the weight of the contact member. When the current through the electromagnet fails, an arm c<1> is released from a notch d' and the contact member falls, breaking circuit at a, b, and making the new circuit at a<1>, b<1>. Fig. 3 shows a form in which two pivoted arms a released by electro-magnets e are moved by springs to disconnect battery traction-supply leads 1, 2 from booster leads 3, 4, and connect battery lighting- supply leads 5, 6 with a load circuit 7, 8.
Patent GB-190819406-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cyclometers for Bicycles.
Inventor: RUFFIN ALBERT
Filed: 1908-09-15
Granted: 1909-08-26
Abstract: 19,406. Ruffin, A. Oct. 10, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Odometers.-Cyclometers are carried in the interior of a wheel hub which is provided with a window through which the figure drums can be seen. An eccentrically-formed piece c screwed on to the axle a bears a pinion d provided with two sets of teeth. The smaller ring of teeth is engaged by an internally toothed ring e, rotated by a connecting-piece f carried by the hub. The outer teeth of the wheel d engage an internally toothed ring g, which rotates a star-wheel i formed in one with a pinion k engaging with the internal teeth of the units drum.
Patent GB-190821757-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Sparking Plug for Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: WILD MAX
Filed: 1908-10-14
Granted: 1909-04-22
Abstract: 21,757. Wild, M. Oct. 14. Gas and like engines, igoiting in. The electro-magnetic sparking plug is of the type in which the armature turns on its longitudinal axis, and together with the magnet core is arranged in a coil, the armature lying in a recess in the core. The magnet core a is surrounded by the coil b enclosed in the casing c secured by the holder d. The armature l, Fig. 4, fits into a recess in the core a, Fig. 3, and is supported by studs or points m, preferably prismatic in form, arranged in line with the armature spindle g carrying the movable contact i. A spring n is employed to hold the armature in place and to keep the contacts together. The spindle g passes through insulation h. In the modification shown in Figs. 5 and 6, the spring has only one coil which terminates in an arm o provided with a sharp edge p, which bears against the armature l. The other end of the coil may have a similar termination. This ensures freedom of movement of the armature l.
Patent GB-190825318-A (GB)
Title: Process for the Manufacture of Condensation Products of Wood Tar with Formaldehyde.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1908-11-24
Granted: 1909-02-25
Abstract: 25,318. Thompson, W. P., [Lingner, K. A.]. Nov. 24. Formaldehyde compounds.-Wood-tar and formaldehyde are condensed in the presence of condensing-media having an alkaline reaction, for example soda lye. A resinous body results, from which a brown powder is obtained.
Patent GB-190903293-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Fastening or Clamping Stays for Casement Windows and the like.
IPC: E05C17/22
Filed: 1909-02-10
Granted: 1909-05-06
Abstract: 3293. Elsley, Ltd., T., and Gelson, W. H. Feb. 10. Stays.-The hollow stay-bar e is pivoted in the window, and has a slot in its underside through which passes the upper part of a quick-threaded screw c. The screw is revolubly mounted in a plate b on the window frame a, and carries a block d. A nut f with a handle g is mounted on the screw, and, on turning, it rises and clamps the stay between its upper surface and the lower surface of the block d. A pin i may be provided to limit the travel of the nut, and a washer h may be threaded on the screw as shown.
Patent GB-190903912-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Calendering and like Machines.
IPC: D06C15/00
Filed: 1909-02-17
Granted: 1909-11-04
Abstract: 3912. Farmer & Sons, Sir J., [Spenle, J.]. Feb. 17. Calendering and pressing. - T w o outer bowls d, b of heated chilled iron or steel rotate more quickly than two inner bowls c, d of cotton or paper, so that a web of material e passing between the bowls is glazed on both sides; The inner bowls c, d are usually larger than the outer bowls a, b to allow for wear. The bowl a is driven from the main shaft h by spur-wheels f, g, and the bowl b is driven at the same or a different speed through a spur-wheel i. The bowl d is driven through a spur-wheel j from the bowl a, the other bowl c being rotated by frictional contact with the bowl d. The spurwheel k is connected to the bowl d by a coupling of the Oldham type, which permits a slight relative axial movement of the wheel and the bowl in a parallel manner. The spur-wheels for driving the iron or steel bowls and those for driving the cotton or paper bowls are arranged at opposite sides of the machine, and the wheels j, i are adjustably mounted, to be capable of movement for compensating for wear of the cotton or paper bowls. Two pieces of material may be treated simultaneously, one piece passing between the upper metal and paper bowls and the other between the lower metal and paper bowls; or the two pieces of material may be superposed and passed directly between the four bowls. In each of these latter two cases, the material is of course glazed on one side only.
Patent GB-190904609-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Incandescent Gas Burners.
Inventor: DARWIN HARRY
IPC: F23D14/30
Filed: 1909-02-25
Granted: 1910-02-25
Abstract: 4609. Darwin, H. Feb. 25. Incandescent gas burners.-The needle-valve gasregulator formed by the parts a<3>, a<4> is situated just above the air inlets d and communicates with the chamber b<1> by an elongated narrow passage a<5>, and the mixture passes along the tube b and through a series of slots b<3>, h<2> to auxiliary expansion chambers and to the burner head c<1>. Wire-gauze is placed over the air inlets e<1>, and a deflector i is provided to protect the inlets. The rotatable guard j protects the gas fittings.
Patent GB-190912408-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Discharge of the Exhaust Gases from Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: DAY CHARLES
IPC: F01N13/12
Filed: 1909-05-26
Granted: 1910-03-03
Abstract: 12,408. Day, C. May 26. Exhaust gases, discharging. - The exhaust from an internal-combustion engine used on a ship is led into a silencing or other chamber c, whence it is discharged into the sea. To prevent return of water into the cylinder, or to indicate when the exhaust is not being properly discharged, the chamber is connected either to a U-tube f<1> or to a water cylinder g by a pipe f.
Patent GB-190916462-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coin-issuing Apparatus.
Filed: 1909-07-14
Granted: 1910-05-05
Abstract: 16,462. Union Special-Maschinenfabrik Ges. Aug. 12, 1908, [Convention date]. Type-band actions. - In a money-delivering apparatus, the keys 1 adjust an endless recording-band 28 which carries inspection figures which show through an aperture, and printing- types 27<1> so arranged that, when a figure appears through the aperture the corresponding type comes opposite a hammer 27, which is actuated in known manner from the ejecting- lever 6 to press the coin packet against the type. The machine is described as arranged for German coinage, and has separate sets of keys for marks and pfennigs, and corresponding bands 28. Each band passes over a wheel 8 and a pulley 29. The rear ends 14 of the key-bars 2 depress a universal frame 9 pivoted on the shaft 10 of the wheel 8, and so release detents 16 from disks 26<2> on the ends of a spiral rack 26<1>, which is mounted on the shaft 10 and is provided with teeth 26 for engaging the the ends 14. When the disks 26<2> are released, the shaft 10 is driven by toothed segments 22 depressed by springs 24 a n d gravity until the tooth 26 encounters the end 14.
Patent GB-190916742-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Tip-waggons.
IPC: B61D9/02
Filed: 1909-07-17
Granted: 1909-08-19
Abstract: 16,742. Soc. Nouvolle des Etablissements Decauville ainÚ. July 21, 1908, [Convention date]. Tip-wagons.-In order to facilitate loading, the bearers of tip-wagons are constructed to enable the body to be maintained in an intermediate position. A curved bearer a, rolling on rails c, c', has two straight portions 1-2, 3-4, one or other of which is adapted to rest on the rail and maintain the body b in an intermediate position as shown, Curved or angular shoulders 5, 6 on the rails engaging similar shoulders on the bearer prevent lateral displacement during tilting, and a projection d on the bearer, adapted to enter a space f between the rails, prevents displacement when the body is in its vertical position. Pivots a<1>, a<2>, about which the body is tipped, are formed on the bearer a ; or separate pivots may be used at a<1>, a<2> and the bearer cut short at the points 2, 3. The body is automatically locked in its vertical position by hooks g, g<1>.
Patent GB-190918922-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Receiving Apparatus for Wireless Telegraphy.
IPC: H04B1/16
Filed: 1909-08-17
Granted: 1910-08-04
Abstract: 18,922. Marconi, G., and Marconi's Wireless Telegraph Co. Aug. 17. Wireless telegraphy. - In receiving-systems with means for tuning to the wave-train frequency, the local circuit of the detector is inductively coupled to the indicator circuit, and both are tuned to the wave-train frequency. Fig. 2 shows the arrangement of a Fleming valve detector v in this manner, the detector local circuit c<1> i<1> and the telephone circuit i<2> c<2> being loosely coupled and tuned to the same frequency. An intermediate circuit, similarly tuned, may be arranged between the two circuits. Interference from aperiodic discharges &c. may be prevented by the use of two intermediate circuits x, y, Fig. 4, one circuit being tuned to the wave-train frequency and the other being slightly out of tune. The two circuits are coupled to the indicator circuit z in such a way as to have opposing effects on the telephone t. Specification 20,119/07 is referred to.
Patent GB-190923082-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Gas Fires.
Inventor: YATES HARRY JAMES
IPC: F24C3/04
Filed: 1909-10-09
Granted: 1910-08-25
Abstract: 23,082. Yates, H. J. Oct. 9. Gas fires.-The gas supply is heated by heat transmitted through the back brick a to one or more tubes or a chamber b in or near the rear surface of the brick, as shown, and connected to the gas pipes c.
Patent GB-191002263-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Arc Lamps.
Inventor: BLACKWELL HARRY CECIL
IPC: H05B31/00
Filed: 1910-01-29
Granted: 1910-10-27
Abstract: 2263. Blackwell, H. C. Jan. 29. Arc l a m p s. - A solenoid b and its core a are both movable, a n d are e connected together mechanically, for instance by chains or by links c and levers d pivoted to the lamp frame, the joints being made loosely by cotter pins. The c o r e a may surround the upper electrode and carry a clutch k. Adjustable screws n or other stops for the levers may be provided, or adjustable masses adapted to vary the relative weights acting on the coil and core may be employed.
Patent GB-191003202-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Centrifugal Machines and the like.
IPC: B04B9/12
Filed: 1910-02-09
Granted: 1910-12-08
Abstract: 3202. Salenius, A. G. G., and Separator Aktiebolaget Fama. Feb. 9. W o r m - a n d - wheel gearing.- The worm is formed of a spiral spring which may be attached to the spindle by screws at its ends or may engage with a hook 36 on the spindle so that this can run on without the worm.
Patent GB-191004466-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and appertaining to Platinum Clad Metals.
Inventor: ELDRED BYRON E
IPC: B23K20/16
Filed: 1910-02-23
Granted: 1911-01-26
Abstract: 4466. Eldred, B. E. Feb. 23. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Soldering; uniting by fusion. - Platinum is welded to iron, steel, cobalt, nickel, or alloys thereof melting above 900‹ C., for making billets, wire, &c., by producing a thin film of liquid high-melting metal therebetween, which, when molten, wets the surfaces of both pieces, formed either by a surface melting of the iron &c. or by the interposition of a thin layer of copper, silver, or gold, or alloys thereof melting above 900‹ C. In the former process, the iron &c. may be coated on one or both surfaces with platinum sheath, and heat may be applied until superficial fusion takes place on the iron &c. In the latter process, the iron &c. may be dipped in molten copper &c. at a temperature much above its melting-point and then withdrawn into a neutral atmosphere. More copper may then be cast on the coppered surface, the thickness of the layer being reduced by turning &c. The platinum is then united to the coppered surface by heating to a temperature about or above the melting-point of copper. The compound billets may be rolled and drawn into wires, thus hardening the platinum. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specifications 908/90, [Class 82, Metals and alloys], and 19,071/91, [Class 39, Electric lamps &c.].
Patent GB-191008988-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Process of Manufacture of Bases for Electric Lamps.
IPC: H01J9/30
Filed: 1910-04-13
Granted: 1911-04-13
Abstract: 8988. Criggal, J. E., and British Vitrite Works. April 13. Caps, making. Contact-pieces to be held by insulating-material, such as vitrite, are integrally attached to a metal shell by strips b', Fig. 4, or k<1>, Fig. 13, which are cut and bent inwards after the shell has been placed in a holder but before the introduction of the molten vitrite. The strips become embedded in the vitrite. A shell for a bayonet-joint cap is placed in a socket d, Fig. 1, with the lateral studs projecting into grooves d<1>. Square pins e<1> passing through similar holes in the contactpieces are held by a block e which is secured to a plate e<2> by a pin e<3>. A plunger f is forced down on to the contact - pieces and on to a shoulder on the shell while the strips are cut bv punches g<1> operated by a plunger g. The plungers having been retracted, the holder is carried to a device for delivering the molten vitrite, which is then compressed by a plunger having recesses h<1>, Fig. 8<a>, to heap up the vitrite around the lateral studs, and notches h<2> to deliver cooling liquid on to the pins e<1> from longitudinal and cross passages. The completed cap is ejected by a block e<4>, Fig. 1. For a screw cap, the central contact is held by a round pin while the strips are cut and bent by an annular punch; the plunger for compressing the vitrite has converging grooves for delivering the cooling liquid. Specifications 12,739/02 and 14,597/03 are referred to.
Patent GB-191010289-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wheel-locking Appliances for use in connection with Perambulators, Mail-carts, Trolley-cars, Bassinettes, and other Vehicles.
Inventor: PHALP JAMES
IPC: B62B5/04
Filed: 1910-04-27
Granted: 1910-11-10
Abstract: 10,289. Phalp, J. April 27. Locking by positive detents.-Perambulators, mail-carts, trollies, and like vehicles are braked, when the propelling-handle is released, by a spring- actuated tooth which fixes the wheel to the axle. The locking-tooth j<1> passes through a casing a fixed to the axle and, when the vehicle is being propelled, the tooth is held out of engagement with a slotted disk f secured to the wheel. When the handle is released, the spring l causes the tooth j<1> to engage with a slot in the disk f and so lock the wheel and axle together.
Patent GB-191010297-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus applicable to Explosion Motors for Rendering the Exhaust Gases Invisible.
Inventor: KARTHAUS PAUL
IPC: F01N13/04
Filed: 1911-04-27
Granted: 1911-07-27
Abstract: 10,297. Karthaus, P. April 27 Exhaust, dealing with; exhaust - silencers.- The exhaust is rendered invisible by escaping in finely divided form from between pairs of dished metal plates 10, threaded on perforated pipes 9 to which the exhaust is led. The dished plates are held together by a spring 11 or by their own weight. The silencer is arranged either longitudinally or transversely when used on an automobile.
Patent GB-191012894-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Purifiers.
IPC: C10K1/24
Filed: 1910-05-27
Granted: 1911-01-26
Abstract: 12,894. Dempster & Sons, R., and Broadhead, J. W. May 27. Purifiers.-A grid for gas - purifiers is composed of rows of loose bars laid upon crossbars or bearers, the bars of one row overlapping those of the adjoining row to the extent of approximately the width of the bearers, so that the ends of one row form distance - pieces for the next row. Bars of different widths may be used in the same purifier.
Patent GB-191013727-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Cans to Facilitate the Opening thereof.
Inventor: BUSHELL ARTHUR ALBERT
Filed: 1910-06-07
Granted: 1910-09-22
Abstract: 13,727. Bushell, A. A. March 30, [Convention date]. Opening by tearing.-A can is provided with a lid having a U-shaped part 1<a>, Fig. 4, adapted to take over the edge 2 of the tin and a disk portion 1 having a raised and weakened part 3, Figs. 1 and 4. A tearing-ring 6, adapted to be engaged by a key 7 constructed as shown, is held in the groove 4,
Patent GB-191014545-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Feed Water Service Apparatus for Steam Generators.
Inventor: BRUCE WILLIAM JOSEPH WILLETT
IPC: F22D11/06
Filed: 1910-06-16
Granted: 1910-11-03
Abstract: 14,545. Bruce, W. J. W., and Downie, T. June 16. Feed-water, heating. - Feed-water from the condenser is passed through an air-separator and a settling-tank to a feed-pump. Thence it is forced into a heater b situated within the steam-generator. Feed-water from other sourcesis forced into the heater by an auxiliary pump. The heater comprises a central chamber h and a helical channel i. The water passes into the central chamber, overflows through holes h<1>, and, in passing down the channel i, is heated by steam which enters through holes k in the casing. The heated water passes into the gene- 'rator by a pipe j.