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Patent GB-190807743-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Draught Regulating or Controlling Devices for Open Ranges and the like
Inventor: ARMSTRONG WILLIAM NICHOLAS
Filed: 1908-04-07
Granted: 1909-03-25
Abstract: 7743. Armstrong, W. N. April 7. Dampers; hoods.-An open range or fire A is provided with an adjustable eliding semicircular hood E for regulating the draught through a flue C which leads to the chimney. The base of the chimney is otherwise closed by a plate D. The hood E is provided with a lug &c. E<2> to prevent its being drawn out too far, and with a knob or handle E'. The flue U may be secured by lugs &c. to the fire-place back, and fits over the hood. The apparatus may be constructed of cast and sheet iron. According to the Provisional Specification, the hood may be otherwise than semicircular in shape and it may be actuated by providing in it a small hole into which a poker &c. may be inserted, or by other means ; or the hood may be made in two or more parts, and these may be of different sizes ; or it may be made of thin sheet metal with a wired edge, the ends of the wire being turned up to prevent it from being drawn out, and the flue may be constructed as a part of the brick flue, or the cast-iron covings.
Patent GB-190807788-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Metallic Windows:
Inventor: RUTH JOHN FRANCIS
Filed: 1908-04-08
Granted: 1908-09-03
Abstract: 7788. Ruth, J. F. April 8. Windows.-Metallic window frames are provided with stops 6, 20, the space between the stops being varied by adjusting the stop 20 by means of a screw bolt 24, which engages a plate 26 movable in slots 19 in a channel 18 in the jamb Both stops are bent to form tongues 7, 22 projecting towards the jamb 1 and holding the auxiliary jamb 27, which is adjusted by means of a bolt 38 connecting the ends of hooked metal pieces 33, 34, which engage the flanges 31 of the auxiliary jamb. The sashes are formed of sheet metal, the sides being formed with projecting ribs 13, and vertical flanges 10, 15 which travel in the space between the adjustable jamb and the outside stops, rollers 12, 17 being provided on the sash stiles to lessen friction. The meeting-rail of the lower sash, Fig. 2, is formed with a depressed face 42, and projecting portions 43, 44, whereas the meeting-rail of the upper sash has a depressed portion 45, a receding portion 46, and projecting portions 47, 48, so that an air space 49 is formed between the rails. In a modification, the auxiliary jamb is made without the parting-bead and is not adjustable, while the rollers can be replaced by antifriction strips on the ribs 13 of the sash stiles bearing against an antifriction strip on the jamb.
Patent GB-190813671-A (GB)
Title: A Galvanic Element of the Bunsen Type.
Inventor: HEINTZ KARL
Filed: 1908-06-27
Granted: 1909-05-27
Abstract: 13,671. Heintz, K. June 27. Primary batteries.-In a battery of the Bunsen type, the depolarizer consists of nitric acid dissolved in sulphuric acid of 30 per cent or more concentration, this solution being strengthened when necessary by the addition of a mixture of about equal parts by .weight of concentrated sulphuric and nitric acids. A carbon diaphragm is employed, and the exciting-liquid is a neutral solution of zinc or iron sulphate according as zinc or iron is the dissolving metal. With these materials, the battery may remain assembled when not working without waste of soluble metal.
Patent GB-190823831-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Cutters, particularly adapted for use in Shoe Manufacture.
Inventor: GEFFERS HERMANN
Filed: 1908-11-06
Granted: 1909-01-07
Abstract: 23,831. Geffers, H. Aug. 14, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Cutting-machines for leather.-In a cutting-out press knife for boot uppers &c., the marking-device is formed in the cutting-edge itself instead of being attached near the cutting-edge, and takes the form of grooves c in the side of the cutter b. The cutout blank thus has indentations in the edge, which are outside the sewing edge and therefore invisible in the finished boot.
Patent GB-190826145-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Lighting Arrangements for Dressing Tables, Mirrors and the like Articles.
Inventor: ASHLEY EDWARD MOLYNEUX
Filed: 1908-12-03
Granted: 1909-09-16
Abstract: 26,145. Ashley, E. M. Dec. 3. Lamp and gas brackets.-Electric lamps Care supported upon a mirror, dressing-table, or like article without casting shadows upon the user, by means of a plate A attached to the top of the mirror &c. at the back. A switch is provided. [Reference has been directed under Section 7 of Patents &c. Act, 1907, to Specifications No. 3883, A.D. 1883, No. 2831, A.D. 1895, and No. 9146, A.D. 1904, [Abridgment Class Electric lamps &c.].]
Patent GB-190827366-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Holding the Shells or Cases of Cartridges.
Inventor: RANSFORD ROBERT BOLTON
Filed: 1908-12-16
Granted: 1909-02-25
Abstract: 27,366. Ransford, R. B., [Stillwell, H. A.]. Dec. 16. Cartridge-loading machines. - Cartridge-holders are made up of a number of leaves a, b, c, d, e forming, when assembled, a number of holes f which are closed at the bottom by plugs p. The leaves and the plugs are mounted on guides r, r' secured to cross-bars s, s<1>; the middle leaves b, c, d are shorter than the end ones a, e, and are held by side bars b<1>, c<1>, d' ; this arrangement permits the parts to be easily disassenbled. The leaf e has slotted arms k in engagement with pins b<3> &c. on the side bars, and the leaf a has similar slotted arms h in engagement with similar pins b<2> &c. The leaf a is fixed to the frame g ; and the leaf e carries a stirrup i in engagement with a cam l, pivotally mounted on the frame g, by means of which the leaves can be opened out and closed. The frame g is preferably pivoted at j on a bracket n, and stops u, u<1> and t, t<1> are provided to enable the holder to be swung upside down to facilitate the removal of the cartridges after loading. This holder is mainly intended to be mounted on the turntable of a cartridge-loading machine.
Patent GB-190827798-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Corn Cribs.
Inventor: WYHE JOHN WILLIAM VAN
Filed: 1908-12-21
Granted: 1909-03-04
Abstract: 27,798. Wylie, J. W. van. Jan. 11, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Lifting - jacks.- An adjustable roof F for a hay or corn shed is raised or lowered by means of screws L mounted in brackets m, which are supported on the shed uprights by bolts n. The roof when adjusted is supported by pins passed through holes f in the uprights. The nuts on the screws L have arms r for taking under the eaves. The lower lug o of each bracket m is divided to form a stay 01.
Patent GB-190902808-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Speed Indicator.
Inventor: DICKSON WILLIAM KENNEDY-LAURIE
IPC: G01P3/36
Filed: 1909-02-05
Granted: 1910-01-06
Abstract: 2808. Dickson, W K.-L Feb. 5. Index hands, actuating. In a speed indicator the longitudinal movement of a spindle f, controlled by an adjustable spring j, is converted into the rotary movement of an index hand by the following means. The spindle has a conical end, against which one end of a pivoted 'ever l presses laterally, the other end of the lever being forked to engage a pin upon the pointer, which is thus displaced against the action of a spring n.
Patent GB-190905913-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Receptacles for Containing Inflammable Substances.
IPC: B65D25/38
Filed: 1909-03-11
Granted: 1909-07-08
Abstract: 5913. Reckitt & Sons, and Willatt, W. H. March 11. Bottles &c., non- fillable. - Refilling of abottlefor liquid polish is rendered difficult by the provision of a diaphragm B pierced with a small hole b. Any liquid introduced collects on the diaphragm B and obstructs the exit of air through the hole b.
Patent GB-190907080-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Humidifying and Cleansing Air and Controlling its Temperature.
Inventor: LAKE HAROLD WILLIAMSON
IPC: F24F6/06
Filed: 1909-03-24
Granted: 1910-03-24
Abstract: 7080. Lake, H. W., [Gosline, D. P.]. March 24. Moistening. - Relates to air conditioning or humidifying apparatus, in which the air is moistened, cooled, dried, or heated, according to varying requirements, of the type in which the air is drawn by a fan through a duct provided with water-breaking surfaces and thereby brought into contact with a fine spray. The invention is characterized by the form and arrangement of the water-breaking surfaces, the arrangement of the water-supply, the arrangement of a coil through which an attemperating-liquid is passed, and the provision of a jacket whereby the conditioned air may be mixed with an adjustable amount of unconditioned air before leaving the duct. The invention is described as an apparatus adapted to be suspended from a ceiling by means of hangers A and having its operative parts secured to a rigid framework comprising vertical rods C connected at the top and bottom by spiders A<1>, C' respectively, upper and lower ring members C<3>, m' held apart by channel-bars C<2>, which partly surround the rods, and a third spider F, which is clamped to the rods. The spiders are provided with bearings for a vertical shaft B upon which are clamped water-breakers D, D", D<15> consisting of radial ribs, and air-and-water mixers d ... d<5> consisting of segments of disks which are arranged to break joint as shown in Fig. 6. A fan K draws or propels the air through the casing. Liquid is supplied to the various water-breakers by a pipe E having branches e provided with controlling-valves e'. The casing Q is preferably made in two or more sections which are removable separately. To admit a regulated amount of outside.air to the conditioned air, the jacket P is provided with inlet ports controlled by a slide P', and the casing with ports p<1>. The apparatus further comprises two sets of air deflectors G, J, upon which excess of moisture is deposited, an upper deflector and diffuser L, an annular air chamber M<2>, which is stated to prevent condensation in this locality, a drip pan N removably secured by thumb-screws and provided with a deflector n<1> above the air inlet n, and a set of lower inclined deflectors M<4>. The provision of the coil through which an attemperating-liquid is circulated is described in a modification which also differs from the apparatus shown in the following particulars. The casing Q is made of less height than the jacket P so as to leave an annular space which forms the equivalent of the ports p<1>; the space between the diffuser L and chamber M<2> is enclosed by an annular perforated wall provided with vertical radiating ribs ; the set of deflectors G are dispensed with ; and the number of deflectors M<4> is diminished.
Patent GB-190908006-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with the Toe-clips of Pedals for Bicycles and the like.
Inventor: FRANKENBURG HYMAN
IPC: B62M3/08
Filed: 1909-04-03
Granted: 1910-03-17
Abstract: 8006. Frankenburg, H. April 3. Pedals.-Relates to toe-clips of the flat lowspring type, such as are referred to in Specification 17,262/07, and consists in the combination with such toe-clips of means for attaching them to the pedal, comprising brackets or clips a, which are mounted on the spindle i, passing through the rubber foot-rest d, and are provided with a curved face h to engage the boss of the pedal. The toe-clips may be secured to the brackets by means of studs k passing through holes in the upwardly-projecting arms of the brackets ; several holes may be provided for the purpose of adjustment, and the studs may be held in position by pivoted spring clips n or by nuts. The holes and the shoulders of the stud may be made square so that the toe-clip is held in a vertical position. In a modification the ends of the toe-clip are bent into hooks to engage slots cut in the brackets. In the case of rat-trap pedals, the brackets are secured to the end-plates of the pedal by bolts.
Patent GB-190916940-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Manufacture of Steel.
Inventor: HESKETT THOMAS JAMES
IPC: C21C5/56
Filed: 1909-07-20
Granted: 1910-08-22
Abstract: 16,940. Heskett, T. J. July 20. Converters; cast - iron and scrap processes.- In the combined converter and cupola furnace described in Specification 21,123/97, a bath or well C is provided at the bottom of the cupola A to correct irregular melting of the iron or steel and to enable a uniform metal to be supplied to the converter B, the bath C being furnished with tuyeres similar to those of the converter. If necessary, carbon may be. added in the converter to make up any deficiency. Additional air tuyeres may be placed above the steel bath in the converter B to burn the carbonic oxide and so maintain the temperature.
Patent GB-190919620-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Band Sawing Apparatus.
IPC: B28D1/08
Filed: 1909-08-26
Granted: 1910-08-26
Abstract: 19,620. Anderson & Co., G., and Grice, A. G. Aug. 26. Sawing.-In band sawing-machinery for stone &c., the saw i at each end passes round two or more horizontal pulleys f, and, if required, round a series of rollers h. The pulleys f are slidably mounted on driving-shafts g, and the saw is fed to its work by racks and pinions or by screws driven through bevel-gearing r, s, chains, and sprocket-wheels, and engaging nuts in carriages c on the pulley-bearing brackets e. The pulleys f may be adjustable in the brackets to vary the distance between the two sides of the saw. Tightening-gear may be provided.
Patent GB-190920252-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Attachment of Pumps or Tyre Inflators to Cycles or the like.
Inventor: REECE ALFRED
IPC: B62J11/02
Filed: 1909-09-04
Granted: 1910-03-31
Abstract: 20,252. Reece, A. Sept. 4. Inflators, carrying and securing. - In clip fittings of the type in which the pump is held between two pegs at its extremities, instead of the usual spring-pressed pin, the upper clip c, Fig. 1, is screw-threaded or fitted with a screw-threaded collar c<1> into which screws a pin c<2> provided with either a smaller extremity which screws into the nipple e of the pump, or a coned extremity which engages the nipple. The screw pin may be operated by an upper head c<3>, Fig. 1, or by a milled flange c<3>, Fig. 6, situated as shown; and in the latter arrangement, the screw pin may be locked by a nut g, or by providing the upper end of the pin with a fixed collar.
Patent GB-190924388-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Receiving Messages by Wireless Telegraphy or Telephony.
IPC: H04B1/06
Filed: 1909-10-23
Granted: 1910-09-01
Abstract: 24,388. British Radio Telegraph and Telephone Co., and Balsillie, J. G. Oct. 23. Drawings to Specification. Regulating transformers.-The regulation of a transformer used for wireless signalling is effected by rotating the secondary coil, which is wound on a drum placed within the primary coil, relatively to the latter.
Patent GB-190928313-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tin Openers.
Inventor: MEYER GEORG
Filed: 1909-12-04
Granted: 1910-05-26
Abstract: 28,313. Meyer, G., and Franceschetti, A. Dec. 4. Opening by cutting. - A tinopener comprises a frame 1, Fig. 2, adapted to be secured to a table &c. by means of a set-screw 2, and having a bent and twisted upper end 3, in which a spindle 4 is adjustably secured by a set-screw 5. The lower end of the spindle is formed as a point 6, and has mounted thereon an arm 7, Fig. 1, of which the end is formed as a handle, and which has a knife 11 adjustably secured in a slot 9 by a nut 10, the arm 7 being held in position by a nut 8. The tin is clamped on a frame 12 between jaws 13, which are adjusted by a screw 14 operated by a handle 15. The spindle 4 is so adjusted that the point 6 pierces the centre of the tin, and the knife 11 its outer edge, whereupon, by turning the arm 7, the greater part of a circle is cut in the end of the tin.
Patent GB-191002554-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Sound Recording and Reproducing Instruments.
Inventor: MORTON JOSEPHINE
Filed: 1910-02-01
Granted: 1910-05-05
Abstract: 2554. Morton, J. Feb. 1. Sound-modifying appliances; cases.-An enclosed gramophone has the trumpet b arranged vertically with its mouth flared to conform to the shape of the top of the cabinet, and directed downwards as shown. The sound-emission openings are protected by silk - covered fretwork. A sound-deflector board d m is hinged at n, and other sound - exits are silk covered.
Patent GB-191014238-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with the Humidifying of Air in Factories, Workshops and the like.
Inventor: BRIGHT DAVID MUSSON
IPC: F24F6/06
Filed: 1910-12-13
Granted: 1911-07-13
Abstract: 14,238. Bright, D. M. Dec. 13. Aerated sprayers.- A spray-producer for humidifying air comprises a central movable air - tube, the end of which forms a valve to the surrounding liquidchamber. Fig. 2 shows the sprayer in which the compressed air is led from the pipe a' to the passages at the end of the valve portion c<5>, which seats upon the face c<6> at the outlet of the water-chamber c<2>. The air-tube c' is raised or lowered by rack-andpinion gear f, e<7>. Figs. 3 and 4 show a modification in which the air-tube is raised and lowered by a screwed spindle h, and the pipe a<1> is connected to a casing g<2>, in which may be fitted a valve.
Patent GB-191014675-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Setting Stones Employed in Jewellery.
Inventor: CHAUMET JEAN BAPTISTE
IPC: A44C17/04
Filed: 1910-06-17
Granted: 1911-01-12
Abstract: 14,675. Chaumet, J. B. June 17. Mounting and setting gems.-In a n arrangement for setting stones in jewellery, according to which the stone may be set without heating any of the parts, the stone a is divided into two or more portions and fitted into a metallic ring b, which has internal projections 1 adapted to engage the parts of the stone. One or more wedges c press and hold the portions of the stone in position, and a small ring d, Fig. 10, may cover and be riveted to each wedge. The setting may be ornamented before the stone is put into place.
Patent GB-191016819-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Supplying Combustible Charges to Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: HENDERSON GUY CHRISTOPHER CONW
Filed: 1910-07-14
Granted: 1911-07-14
Abstract: 16,819. Henderson, G. C. C. July 14. Vaporizers, external.-Exhaust pipes A, A' lead to chambers D, D' containing the vaporizing-tubes F, F<1> made in the form of flattened ellipses. The chambers D, D<1> are connected by a chamber L through which passes a pipe M which conveys the explosive mixture to the vaporizing-tubes. Throttte-valves E, E<1> control the flow of mixture to the inlet pipes B, B<1>, and of air through the ports J, J'. Doors N, N' permit heating by blow-lamps at starting.
Patent GB-191016920-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Printing Machines.
Inventor: MIDDLESWORTH CHARLES VAN
IPC: B41F23/06
Filed: 1910-07-15
Granted: 1911-07-17
Abstract: 16,920. Middlesworth, C. V. July 15. Rotary machines.-To prevent blurring during the ordinary printing of prints &c., and to ensure correct register of superimposed prints, the gear-wheel of one of the cylinders of a printing- couple is yieldingly connected to the cylinder so that, when displaced from its normal relative position in either direction during the impression, it is returned by springs to the normal position after the impression. The gears 43, Figs. 1 and 5, of the impression cylinder are connected to the cylinder by four loose bolts 58, which pass through slots 59, and serve to prevent lateral movement of the wheels. The gears 43 are also each connected to the cylinder by means of two diametrically opposite bolts, which pass through the ends of the cylinder and are provided with square heads 61 which pass through slots 69 in the gear-wheel. Each head 61 is arranged between two shoulders 68 on the gear, and two plates 66, which embrace a bolt 63 provided with a spring 67 and head 64 and a nut 65, press against the head and tend to keep the gear in proper position. If the gear is displaced, one of the heads 66 is moved away from the shoulder 68, but, when the cylinders are out of printing position, the plate 66 moves back to its normal position and returns the gear also. The cylinders may be fitted with bearing-surfaces, one of which consists of an expansible split ring, arranged between the printing and impression cylinders, such as is described in Specification 13,846/11. As shown in Fig. 5, a cylindrical surface at the end of an impression cylinder 3 rotates in contact with a split ring 54, which is mounted on a conical surface 49, Fig. 4, freely mounted on a sleeve 45 secured to the shaft of the printing-cylinder, and kept in place by a ring 47. The ring 54 may be expanded or contracted by moving it axially of the shaft by means of a screwed ring 52 provided with a series of holes 53 for receiving an actuating-tool.
Patent GB-191018868-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Signalling Systems.
IPC: B61L23/16
Filed: 1910-08-10
Granted: 1911-09-11
Abstract: 18,868. British Thomson-Houston Co., [General Electric Co.]. Aug. 10. Electrical systems, automatic. -Relates to alternating-current block signal systems having signals arranged to indicate danger, caution, and clear, either by home and distant or threeposition signals, and more particularly to systems such as described in Specification 11,074/04, and consists in providing all the track relays with double windings, the windings not connected to the track differing in phase in the two relays of each block so that a train in one block, by controlling the phase of the track current in the block in the rear, causes the actuation of one only, or both relays of the rear block. The transformer connexions of adjacent sections are also reversed to prevent operation of the signal by leakage currents. The rails, Fig. 1, are divided into blocks A', A<2> by insulated joints, and each block is provided with a pair of induction relays, one winding of the relays being connected to the track and the other to the secondary of one of a pair of transformers fed from the two-phase generator B, which secondaries also provide the operating current for the home and distant signals F, G, F', G', F<2>, G', and are connected to the rails through impedances E, E<1>, E'. A switch f operated by the home signal, is provided in the distant-signal circuit, while another switch f<1>, also operated by the home signal, connects contacts f<2>, f<3> or f<3>, f<4> to control the phase of the track current in the block in the rear. A train in section A<2> short-circuits relays D<4>, D', and puts signals G<2>, F<2> to danger; the switch f<1> then connects contacts f<2>, f<3> to pass current from transformer C<4> into the rails of section A<1>. This current is arranged to operate the relay D<2> only which then lifts its contact to operate the home signal F'. The switch f<1> is thereby moved to connect contacts f<3>, f<4>, thus putting the secondary of the transformer C<3> into circuit with rails A. This current, which differs 90 degrees in phase from that of transformers C<2>, C', operates both relays D, D' and causes the distant signal G to clear, the signal F having been cleared by the train in section A<1>. Three-position signals may be substituted, while the system may be supplied from a three-phase generator with a three-phase, two-phase or T-connexion. Small transformers may also be inserted between the secondaries of the main transformers, and the track, so that the same main transformers may be employed for a number of tracks without interconnexion. Further, the system may be modified for use with divided blocks or cut sections, in which two sections constitute a block. In this case, the rear sections of each block have no signal mechanisms controlling the phase, so this is accomplished from the relays of the advance sections, and the rear relay contacts are arranged to produce the same circuit changes as the signal mechanism.