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Patent GB-190706751-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Magnetic Clutches or Brakes.
Inventor: RAVENSHAW HENRY WILLOCK
Filed: 1907-03-20
Granted: 1908-02-06
Abstract: 6751. Ravenshaw, H. W., Middleton, V. G., and Townsend, W. E. March 20. Brakes.-In electro-magnetic clutches and brakes of the type described in Specifications No. 14,517, A.D. 1906, and No. 1781, A.D. 1907, [Abridgment Class Mechanism &c.], the magnetizing- coil surrounds the intermediate e l ements. The coil 9 surrounds the intermediate plates 4, 5, 6, sliding on the boss 3 of the shaft 2, and the plates 10, 11 sliding on the pins 12 secured to the casing 8 and extension piece 14. The keeper 13 slides in the piece 14. A cover 17 excludes dirt. The keeper may be formed in two parts.
Patent GB-190708175-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Devices for Operating the Shutters of Photographic Cameras.
Inventor: GREEFF ALFRED
Filed: 1907-04-08
Granted: 1908-04-02
Abstract: 8175. Greeff, A., and Greeff, R. W. April 8., Shutters.-To release the shutter after a predeterminable interval, the release lever is subjected to releasing force and is retained by a thread connected to a time - fuse. For example, the release lever a is actuated by the spring a<1>, but is retained by the thread e, attached for convenience to a second spring f. A timefuse g is ignited and burns the thread after the predeterminable interval, thus enabling the photographer to include himself in the group.
Patent GB-190710072-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Motor Control Systems.
Filed: 1907-04-30
Granted: 1908-06-01
Abstract: 10,072. British Thomson-Houston Co., [General Electric Co.]. April 30. Motor control systems.-In a motor control system for series-wound motors with divided field windings, specially applicable to the control of electric automobiles, a pair of motors is shifted from series to parallel connexion by successively (1) connecting the halves of the said fields in parallel with each other, (2) shunting each motor by a resistance, (3) breaking the series connexion between the motors and the circuit of one half-field of each motor, (4) connecting the said half-fields in parallel with the resistances, and (5) breaking the circuits of said resistances. The controlling-switch S, Fig. 1, has fourteen contactfingers 1, 2 ... 13, 14, four forward-running positions indicated by the dotted lines a, b, c, d, and two reverse positions indicated by the lines a', b<1>. The half-fields F, F<1> of the motor A and the half -fields F<2>, F<3> of the mot r A<1> are connected to the contacts 1 ... 14, as shown. R, R<1> are resistances, and B the source of current. Figs. 6, 8, 9, 10, and 11 show the connexions at each of the steps respectively enumerated above. The change from series to parallel connexion is effected without opening the motor circuit, and without unbalancing the load on the two motors.
Patent GB-190712741-A (GB)
Title: A Process for Manufacturing a Fertilizer from Atmospheric Nitrogen.
Inventor: ROTH LEONHARD
Filed: 1907-06-01
Granted: 1907-08-08
Abstract: 12,741. Roth, L. June 1. Drawings to Specification. Manures.-A manure containing nitrogen in the form of ammonia is obtained by passing air into a closed receptacle beneath a false bottom of sandstone or other porous material supporting a hot mixture of iron, clay, sand, lime, magnesia, and water. The nitrogen passes through the porous material more rapidly than the oxygen, and ammonia is formed and absorbed. The amount absorbed is increased if sulphuric acid or sulphate of iron is added during the operation to fix the ammmonia or sulphate.
Patent GB-190712909-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bit Holders for Hand Drills
Inventor: RUEGG LOUIS
Filed: 1907-06-04
Granted: 1907-12-05
Abstract: 12,909. Ruegg, L. June 4. Hand-drills; chucks.-A casing with a handstrap 2, Fig. 2, contains bevel driving-gear for a spindle 5 coupled to a socket 4 recessed to fit a triangular-sectioned piece 12, which slides in the socket as controlled by a pin and slot 13 and spring detent 25. The piece 12 is recessed to receive a round drill shank 18 with an enlarged rectangular head 19 engaging a counterpart recess in the part 12.
Patent GB-190714696-A (GB)
Inventor: MACBETH GEORGE
Filed: 1907-06-26
Granted: 1908-05-28
Abstract: 14,696. Macbeth, G. June 26. Tyres, pneumatic etc.; felloes or rims. -In wheels of the kind provided with supplementary tyres to take the weight of the vehicle in case of puncture of the ordinary pneumatic tyre, the supplementary tyres are carried on n plates detachably secured to the wheel. The supplementary tyres b, Fig. 2, are mounted on metal carriers e resting on the rim d. Clamps f with bolts g passing under the felloe engage inwardly projecting flanges on the plates e, and are prevented from creeping by blocks engaging with adjacent spokes and the clamps. One of the flanges of the rim d may be detachable. According to the Provisional Specification, the metal carriers may be fitted on the felloe, and, when detachable rims are used for the ordinary pneumatic tyre, the retaining side flanges may be extended outwardly to carry the supplementary tyres; or the rim itself may be extended outwards on one side, while, at the other side, there is an extended supplementary-rim plate fitted on the side of the felloe.
Patent GB-190724516-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Cheese Cutting Machines.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1907-11-05
Granted: 1908-02-13
Abstract: 24,516. Boult, A. J., [MacLaren Cheese Cutting Machine Co., A. F.]. Nov. 5. Cheese cutters.-A machine for cutting cheese into portions of definite value comprises a knife D carried by a frame C mounted in bearings a, b, and a table E which is rotated as the knife is lifted by means of a lever H carrying an adjustable roller k, which bears against a standard h carried by a spring-controlled spider G provided with pawls engaging with a rack F. The height to which the knife D is raised governs the rotation of the carrier and hence the amount of cheese cut. A pointer t, carried by a bell-crank lever L which is rocked by means of a pin on the lever H, moves over a scale M and indicates the amount cut. The scale M is divided into a series of vertical columns, corresponding to the price of the cheese and divided into equal-value positions. The roller k is adjusted along the lever H according to the total weight of the cheese, and is held by means of a screw m. A balance O carried by a pivoted arm P is provided to verify the amount of cheese cut.
Patent GB-190724909-A (GB)
Title: A Portable Folding Cot or Bed.
Inventor: RAW ANNIE LOUISA
Filed: 1908-02-04
Granted: 1908-11-05
Abstract: 24,909. Raw, A. L. Feb. 4, 1908. Cots.-A folding cot or bed comprises a wooden framework of two cross-bar ends 1 held together by two fixed side bars 5, which also act as stops to limit the splaying of the legs. The textile body of the cot is made up of a main loop 11 with wide hems 12, through which bars 7 secured to the end frames by pins 9 are threaded, and end pieces 13 through the top hems of which tightening-cords 15 are inserted. A support for a canopy may he fitted comprising uprights 16 pivoted to the end frames and joined by a rod 17.
Patent GB-190725338-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Heels for Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: SOUTHALL CHARLES HENRY
Filed: 1907-11-15
Granted: 1908-11-12
Abstract: 25,338. Southall, C. H. Nov. 15. Heels heel protectors. -A thin metal plate b, either circular or heelshaped, is provided with two flanges g, h to form a channel, which is filled in with india-rubber i, leather, or gutta-percha, or with " Cobrite" or "Robertsite," a material used for steam-pipes &c. The inner flange h consists of a number of flexible stampings, which are bent over to hold the india-rubber &c. in position. The protector is secured to the heel by a central screw, or, in the case of a heel-shaped protector, by two screws c, which pass into keyhole slots in the plate b.
Patent GB-190803558-A (GB)
Title: Systems of Laying, Collecting and Removing Dust from Mines.
Inventor: CLIFFORD WILLIAM
Filed: 1908-02-17
Granted: 1908-11-05
Abstract: 3558. Clifford, W. Feb. 17. Laying dust in mines.-In a method of cleaning mines from dust, air currents are caused to pass towards the walls of the passageway, and the dustladen air is then passed through dust-separating means. In the apparatus shown in Fig. 5, nozzles 40, having universal joints, direct jets of compressed air from a reservoir 32 on to the sides, top, and bottom of the passageway. The movement of the nozzles is effected by levers 41 and sliding rods 42 under the control of an operator in a conical chamber 31 in advance of the reservoir. Valves 37 enable the operator to cut off air from the nozzles. A hose-pipe 49 with a pressure regulator is preferably provided so that the operator can breathe pure air from the reservoir. The dust-separator comprises a tubular liquid container 24 having its internal wall perforated and downwardly inclined, leading to a pocket 26 at the bottom of which is a filter 27. A pump 28¢ may return filtered liquid to the container. A pipe 30 from the reservoir 32 produces pressure on the surface of the liquid so that jets are projected into the central passageway of the separator. The conical chamber 31 deflects the ordinary air currents of the mine to the sides of the passage to send the dust-laden air towards the sprays, and a flexible diaphragm 29 ensures that all this air passes through the central passageway. In a smaller form of apparatus, an aircompressor supplying the reservoir 32 is placed in the chamber 31 and operated by hand or power. The dust-collector may be attached to the dustdislodger, or may be placed farther along the passageway. Fig. 9 shows a method of cleaning undercuts, the nozzles being adjusted so that forwardly projected jets sweep the undercut and rearwardly - directed jets carry away the dust. Fig. 10 shows a deflector for use when compressed air is not available, and the ordinary currents of the mine are used alone. A sleeve 54 having a diaphragm 29 secured to its exterior, is attached to a cylinder 52 having a conical deflector 53 which directs the air along the walls of the mine.
Patent GB-190807413-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Milk Churns and Lids or Covers therefor.
Filed: 1908-04-03
Granted: 1909-03-11
Abstract: 7413. Freeth, F. H., and Dairy Outfit Co. April 3. Stoppers.-In milk churns, the neck a, which is preferably of malleable cast-iron, tinned steel, &c., has a grooved ledge c into which the edge g of the cylindrical or slightly-conical flange of the lid fits. The edge of the top of the lid is bent, beaded, or rolled into a flange h, which overlaps the beaded or like edge d of the mouth of the churn. The dished lid has also one or more bars i flush with the top of the lid to facilitate the removal of the lid while allowing the churns to be stored one on top of another.
Patent GB-190807910-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pyrometers or Thermometers of the Thermo-electric or Electrical Resistance Type.
Filed: 1908-04-09
Granted: 1908-06-04
Abstract: 7910. Siemens Bros. & Co., [Siemens & Halske Akt.-Ges.]. April 9. Thermometers and pyrometers.-In a thermometer of the thermo-electric or electric-resistance type, a protective coating of nickel &c. is electrolytically deposited on the enclosing metal tube d, which may be inserted in a suitable metal tube e closed at one end. At the part of the tube e passing through the surface of the bath, the temperature of which is to be measured, a sleeve f held by a screw g may be fixed to withstand the action of slag. The tube d may be bent as shown, so that the upper part of the tube and the terminals are less exposed to vapour from the bath.
Patent GB-190816036-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of Purifying or Cleaning the Sand in Sand Filters and Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: WESSELY ZDENKO RITTER VON
Filed: 1908-07-28
Granted: 1909-01-28
Abstract: 16,036. Wessely, Z. R. von. July 28. Filter beds, cleansing.-To cleanse a filter bed, air or water is forced in alternately through two series of horizontally-perforated pipes a, b, so that the sand around either series is first thrown over the other series and then returned. The impurities are floated away through gutters f and pipes h on admitting additional water by the filtered-water discharge pipes k. The depth of the pipes a, b in the sand is chosen according to the thickness of the layer to be cleansed. For cylindrical beds the pipes a, b are concentric.
Patent GB-190821497-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Balancing and Steering Apparatus for Aerial Machines, Sub-marines and the like.
Inventor: BLERIOT LOUIS
Filed: 1908-02-05
Granted: 1909-04-05
Abstract: 21,497. BlÚriot, L. Oct. 15, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. [Patent of Ad lition to No. 9069, A.D. 1908, dated April 26, 1907.1 Steering and balancing.-In an apparatus for controlling two or more rudders of an aerial machine or submarine boat by a single operating-lever, as described in Specification No. 9069, A.D. 1908, the arms e, g and f, h, Fig. 1, are adjustably connected together, so that, by altering the angles between the arms, the relative sensitiveness of the rudders to movements of the four-armed lever about an horizontal and vertical axis can be varied. In place of mounting the lever on a ball-and-socket joint, a Cardan system, as described in Specification No. 2588, A.D. 1908, may be used in which a ring t connected to an operating-lever j, replaces the fourarmed lever. The cords k, l, m, n, connected to the tillers of the balancing-planes a, b are adjustably attached to points e, f, g, h on the ring, while the ends u<6>, u<7> of a vertical diameter of the ring are connected by cords u<2>, u<3> to the tiller of horizontal steering-planes u. The ring is mounted about an horizontal spindle i<1> on a ring i<2> which is pivoted on a vertical spindle i<3>. The extremities of the spindle i<1> are connected by cords v<3>, v<4> to the tiller of a vertical rudder v<7>. In operation, by turning the ring t about the spindle i<1>, the front planes u and the balancing-planes a, b are all inclined in the same direction, while, by turning the ring about the vertical spindle i<3>, the planes a, b are turned in opposite directions and the rudder v<7> is also operated. In a modified form, the operating-rod j<1> is vertical and fixed to an horizontal disk z, while the operating-cords are guided through a plate x fixed to the frame of the machine. The rod j<1> is mounted by a universal joint on a support w, and may be provided with a seat y for the operator. Owing to the tendency of the operator to keep the rod j<1> vertical, an inclination of the machine operates to cause the rudders to be inclined to restore equilibrium. The rod j<1> may be connected to a pendulum or to a gyrostat for keeping it vertical. The ball-and - socket mounting of the four-armed lever, Fig. 1, permits a rotation of the lever in its own plane, and to allow for a similar movement in the modification shown in Fig. 2, the ring t, to which the operating-cords k, l, m, n are attached, may be mounted in a grooved ring secured to the spindle i<1>. The ends of the cords u<2>, u<3> are secured to the grooved ring instead of to the ring t. In the modification shown in Fig. 4, a similar result can be obtained by making the support w either telescopic or rotatable. The tiller of the rudder v<7> may then be mounted on a sleeve concentric with the rod j<1> in order to be independently operable.
Patent GB-190826206-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Flattening Waste Tin Boxes or like Articles.
Filed: 1908-12-04
Granted: 1909-08-19
Abstract: 26,206. Whittaker, T., and Whittaker & Co., C. Dec. 4. Crushers with vibrating jaws.-Apparatus for crushing or flattening waste buckets, cans, boxes, &c. consists of two jaws or plates b hung on eccentrics i at their upper ends and pivoted at their lower ends to links c, the outer ends c<1> of which are pivoted to blocks d free to move in guides e against the action of springs g. The shafts of the eccentrics i are geared together by toothed wheels l and are driven from a pulley m. The links c may be pivoted directly to the frame f.
Patent GB-190826371-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Methods of Mounting and Manipulating Searchlights or Powerful Headlights.
Inventor: BERESFORD HERBERT JAMES
Filed: 1908-12-05
Granted: 1909-10-28
Abstract: 26,371. Beresford, H. J. Dec. 5. Locomotive head lamps; search-lights; ships' side and masthead lights; carriage lamps; lamp brackets.-Relates to a method of mounting and manipulating search-lights or powerful head-lights for locomotives, motor-cars, ships, &c. whereby the lamp can be tilted about a vertical or horizontal axis by the manipulation of a single handle. The invention is described as applied to a locomotive head lamp, The lamp is mounted in trunnions b in an encircling frame c, which is pivoted to a supporting-bracket d at the top and bottom. The operating-means comprise a short cross shaft nand a co-axial sleeve p, gearing respectively with a shaft r and a sleeve s, which are operated by means of a forked lever 3 pivoted upon a plate 1. To turn the lamp about a vertical axis, the lever 3 is swung on its pivot, causing longitudinal movement of the sleeve s, from which the lamp is rotated by means of a link v, a crank w, a sleeve p, a bevelpinion o, and a mutilated pinion f on the lamp frame c. To turn the lamp about an horizontal axis, the shaft r is rotated by turning the lever 3 and the plate 1 together about an horizontal axis, thereby rotating the shaft n, bevel-pinions m, g, and a pinion k gearing with a quadrant l fixed on the lamp. The operating - lever 3 has a spring plunger 7, Fig. 8, which engages a notch in the plate 1 when the lever is vertical. The plunger 7 is released from the notch by a pawl 8 operated by a grip of the hand. Additional notches may be provided to lock the lever in an inclined position.
Patent GB-190900534-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Combined Magneto and Coil Sparking Mechanism for Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: VANDERVELL CHARLES ANTHONY
IPC: F02P1/08
Filed: 1909-08-09
Granted: 1910-02-24
Abstract: 534. Vandervell, C. A. Aug. 9. Rotary distributors and interrupters.-In sparking- mechanism for internal-combustion engines, of the kind in which magneto and coil ignition operated by a single spark-advance lever is used, and in which means are provided for giving the coil contact-device a differential movement relative to the magneto contact-device in order to compensate for the lag that occurs in the trembler of the coil, the magneto and coil contact-devices are arranged co-axially and relatively adjustable to each other about their axis. The distributor b is adapted to rock about its axle a through an arc z, the movement being effected through a toothed connexion g from the contact casing h, which is rocked by the spark-advance lever k. The casing h contains the magneto contact-breaker. l and the coil contactbreaker m, the latter comprising a spring-pressed carbon brush o adapted to make contact with a segmental contact q on the cover p of the casing. When the casing h is rocked by the lever k, a differential movement is given to the cover by means of pinions r which engage racks t, s on the casing and cover.
Patent GB-190904963-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Manufacture and Production of New Dyestuffs of the Gallocyanine Series.
Inventor: NEWTON PHILIP ARTHUR
IPC: C09B19/00
Filed: 1909-03-01
Granted: 1910-03-01
Abstract: 4963. Newton, P. A., [Farbenfabriken vorm. F. Bayer & Co.]. March 1. [Addition to 20,368/08.] Oxazine dyes.-The gallocyanine obtained from nitrosodiethylaniline and gallic acid is condensed with aromatic amines in the presence of air or oxygen, with or without the addition of carriers of oxygen ; the carboxylic group is split off from the products, and the products so obtained are sulphonated. Suitable amines specified are aniline, toluidine, xylidine, and chloranilines. Specification 12,207/09 is also referred to.
Patent GB-190907936-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device for Attaching Steel Bottles containing Fluids under Pressure to Discharge Pipes.
IPC: F17C13/04
Filed: 1909-04-02
Granted: 1909-08-12
Abstract: 7936. Schweiz-Flussiggas-Fabrik L. Wolf Akt.-Ges. April 2, 1908, [Convention date]. Couplings, disconnectible; overlap joints with packing at base of socket.-Consists in means for effecting an air-tight connexion between the outlet tube 2 of a steel bottle containing liquefied gas and a discharge pipe 4, in cases where the employment of a screw union is objectionable. The necessary longitudinal pressure upon the circumferential packing-ring 7 is produced by a device of the kind used for hose and steampipe connexions, comprising a hand-wheel 12 and a screw 10 which works in a ring-shaped member 11 provided with a fork 9. The member 11 is passed over the valve tube 3 of the bottle, and the fork 9 is placed over the tube 4 behind the abutment flange 5. The thrust of the screw may be taken by the valve tube, but is preferably taken by a U-shaped member 13 provided with internal lugs which fit around the valve tube.
Patent GB-190908976-A (GB)
Title: A Method of Piece Dyeing Heavy and Close Fabrics such as Twills, Drills and the like with Turkey Red and Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: MOELLER-HOLTKAMP WALTHER
IPC: D06P3/64
Filed: 1909-04-15
Granted: 1909-11-04
Abstract: 8976. Holtkamp, W. M÷ller-. April 15. Circulating or passing materials through vats and the like.-In order to secure the thorough penetration of the dye in dyeing with alizarin heavy and close fabrics, such as dimity, twills, and drills, or mercerized fabrics, the fabric is subjected to a vigorous beating after the preliminary treatment and passage through the dye-liquor. In machine for effecting this, the material a is passed over an expanding-roller e, under a submerging-roller c in a vat b, wherein it is saturated with the dye liquor, over other expanding-rollers e, f and then, in zigzag fashion, over three large guide-rollers h, i, k. Between the first, h, and the third, k, of these rollers, a beater u, attached to an elastic shank v, is rapidly oscillated by eccentric and bellcrank gear y, w, x, so as to give a succession of rapid blows to the fabric travelling over the rollers. In consequence, the dye liquor adhering to the surface of the fabric is driven into it. A second dye-vat l is placed below the first, b, for use in passing the material in the reverse direction. In this case, the submerging-roller m in the lower vat, previously lifted out to afford free passage of the fabric to a reservoir t, is lowered into the vat, and the roller c is removed from the upper tank b. Additional beaters u may be arranged one behind the other between additional guide-rollers h, k.
Patent GB-190910823-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Floor Washers.
Inventor: ROWLANDS HUGH
IPC: A47L13/20
Filed: 1909-05-07
Granted: 1910-02-17
Abstract: 10,823. Rowlands, H. May 7. Mops of the kind described in Specification 7661/94 are provided with an oval dished sheet-metal holder A strengthened by means of a stay g and provided with a worm f for the attachment of the swab B.
Patent GB-190911600-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Wax Stencil Sheets.
Inventor: FARQUHARSON DOUGLAS
IPC: B41L29/12
Filed: 1909-05-17
Granted: 1910-04-21
Abstract: 11,600. Farquharson, D. May 17. Stencils and stencilling-apparatus.- The end of a stencil sheet A is formed of several layers of paper stuck together by wax, gum, or the like, and is provided with two transverse slits to receive the lugs J, K of the attachment bar I of a duplicating-machine. The slits terminate in small holes or eyelets G to prevent tearing. The stencil sheet may be formed of one thickness only instead of in several layers.