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Patent GB-190828188-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Controllers for Electric Motors.
Filed: 1908-12-24
Granted: 1909-11-11
Abstract: 28,188. British Thomson-Houston Co. [General Electric Co.]. Dec. 24. Switches.-Relates to handles for motor controllers, and more especially for a controller of the type described in Specification No. 7822A, A.D. 1905, having mechanism which operates the emergency air-brake valve and circuit-breaker when the driver releases the handle. The main and reversing barrels 14, 15, Fig. 1, respectively, the spindle 13, and the train-pipe 28 have the same relative arrangement as in the above-mentioned Specification. The valve stem 39, Fig. 6, is normally forced downwards by the air pressure and a spring 38<1>, but can be raised, to open the valve and apply the brakes, by a member 41 connected by links 42, 43 to a bracket 44. A projection 45 on the member 41 overhangs the cam 31, which, when depressed on the spindle 13 against a spring 32, can be moved, to actuate the circuit-breaker, and a rod 50, taking against an extension 51 of the link 42, locks the member 41 against upward movement when the reversing-switch is " off." The handle consists of an arm 60 pivoted at 62 to a bracket 63 on the spindle 13. When depressed against a spring 72 housed in the spindle, a pin 66 on the handle depresses a key 65, splined in the spindle, on to the cam 31, which slides down the spindle and permits the valve stem, previously held open by means of the projection 45, to close. The handle can then, by reason of its squared engagement with the upper end of the spindle, be turned to close-the main circuit, the cam 31 engaging a roller on an arm 29, which forms part of a casting carrying the main contacts. The casting is biassed to the opencircuit position by a spring 35. To relieve the handle from the upward force of the spring 32, a latch 70 is pressed by a spring 71 to lock the key 65, until, when the handle is released by the driver, the pin 66 rises, engaging the upper end of the latch, and allows the spring 32 to establish emergency conditions.
Patent GB-190902121-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Multiple Straight-blade Sawing Machines.
Inventor: WICKSTEED CHARLES
IPC: B23D51/20
Filed: 1909-01-28
Granted: 1909-07-01
Abstract: 2121. Wicksteed, C. Jan. 28. Reciprocating - saw machines.-In a multiple machine hack-saw for metals, the saw-carrying frames reciprocate upon a gantry B pivoted at B<1> to standards B<2>. The saws H are mounted side by side in the free ends of saw-holders carried by transverse rods D and radiated fanwise, as shown in Fig. 2, to allow room for the blade-tensioning devices, which consist of tubular sockets I, each slotted to accommodate the screw-adjusted movable arm C<5> of the saw - holder. Each saw - holder has two perforated bosses C' screwed on to the rod D, so that the distances between the saws H can be adjusted. Each saw is gripped between the saw - holder C<5> and a plate - spring C<7>. The central saw-holder C carries two slides C<2> which grip the side bars of the gantry B. The saws are reciprocated from the crank-disk F' by means of a connecting-rod E pivoted to an arm C', and a second crank on the shaft F of the disk F' reciprocates a balance weight G sliding on the tail-rod of the gantry, so that the weight G and the saw-frames are at their greatest distance from the pivot B' at the same time. The gantry B is cushioned by an adjustable spring buffer K<3> when the work is nearly cut through. The buffer comprises a tubular socket closed by a screw plug. Against the inner end of the plug rests a nut, which receives the adjustment screw K<3> and is kept against the plug by a strong coiled spring. The mechanism shown in Fig. 3 lifts the saws from the bottom of the cut on the return stroke, and allows the full weight of the saw frame to be on the saws during the cutting-stroke. A double-barrelled pump M is pivoted at L<1> in an oil-tank. The barrel M' carries a plunger M<2> having a rod pivoted at B' to the gantry B. The barrel M<4> has a port M<6> opening into the oil-tank and closed by the plunger M<5> when at or near its innermost position. The plunger M<5> is reciprocated by an eccentric N on the main shaft F. During the cutting-stroke, the plunger M<5> is retracted so as to open the port M<6> and allow the plunger M<2> to descend under the weight of the saw frame. As the saws reach the end of their stroke, the return of the plunger M<5> closes the port M<6> and forces upwards the plunger M<2> and the gantry and saws. The port M<6> is uncovered again at the commencement of the working stroke of the saws, and the plunger M<2> forces out a little oil, thus allowing the weight of the frame to press the saws further down for a fresh cut. A passage M<7>, closed by a ball valve, is provided to re-admit oil to the pump when the work is completed and the gantry is raised to take the saws out of the work.
Patent GB-190905779-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Economisers, Feed Water Heaters or the like.
Inventor: RUSSELL CHARLES NEWTON
IPC: F22D1/02
Filed: 1909-03-10
Granted: 1910-03-10
Abstract: 5779. Russell, C. N. March 10. Metal pipes and tubes.-The whole or a portion of the length of the straight tubes of economizers, feedwater heaters, &c. is protected from the direct action of the flames and hot gases by sheaths comprising thin sheet-metal sleeves placed around the tubes 1 and held in position by bolting together flanges b or by folding over the edges of the sheet.
Patent GB-190908077-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Lamp Holders.
Inventor: SEDGWICK JOHN
IPC: H01R33/46
Filed: 1909-04-05
Granted: 1910-02-10
Abstract: 19098077. Sedgwick, J. April 5. Coupling. - A cordgrip for electric-lamp holders comprises a rubber tube A having a conical part, which is compressed by a screw cap B. According to the Provisional Specification, bayonet - slots may be extended so that the lamp may be rotated to make or break circuit. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specifications 2268/99 and 18304/06.
Patent GB-190911393-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Decorticating Machines.
Inventor: PRIETO MANUEL
IPC: D01B1/14
Filed: 1909-05-13
Granted: 1910-04-14
Abstract: 11,393. Prieto, M. May 13. Scutching-apparatus; feeding and transferring flax &c. - The leaves are fed into the machine between entrance rollers 2, Figs. 2 and 3, and an endless carrier-chain 3 provided with projections which engage with grooves in the spring-pressed contact-shoes 4, Fig. 6, under which the leaves are carried and held while being acted upon by the knives of the scutching - wheel 6, the ends of the leaves not being scutched being raised to a vertical position by an inclined guide 7. The leaves are then carried to and around the changing-wheel 8, the upper uncleaned portion of the leaves being held between the teeth of the wheel and a guide shoe 10, while the lower cleaned portion is engaged by a cam 9 which draws this portion inwards. The uncleaned portion then passes out of engagement with the shoe 10 and falls outwards over the frame and the cleaned portion passes between the side of the carrier chain and the frame 11, Fig. 6, which are corrugated and hold the leaves while they are carried a second time to the scutching-wheel 6, where the uncleaned end is then treated, the cleaned leaves finally falling upon a delivery chain 21. The inside of the part of the chain 3 adjacent to the scutching-wheel is pressed by a screw 24 and plates 25 against the frame 11 so as effectively to grip the leaves when presented the second time to the scutching-wheel.
Patent GB-190915725-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Braking Apparatus for Railway or like Vehicles.
IPC: B61H7/02
Filed: 1909-07-06
Granted: 1909-09-02
Abstract: 15,725. Westinghouse Electric Co. July 14, 1908, [Convention date]. Skid.-Track brakes are mounted on vehicles in such a manner that they are always disposed vertically over the rails even when sharp curves are being traversed. One arrangement is shown in Fig. 1, in which the brake shoe a is suspended, by springs j, from a support b carried on wheels c, c<1>. The supports b at each side of the vehicle may be connected together to form a frame, which is con. necte i to the vehicle or its frame. In the case of mutually independent supports b, the connexion with the vehicle is made through a bolt e engaging in a transverse slot in the framed. In the form shown in Fig. 3. one of the carrying-wheels is replaced by a vehicle wheel o, and the support b is connected to the wheel axles by universal joints. In the case of vehicles having current-collectors at the side, one of the wheels c<1> may be dispensed with, and the transverse beam connecting the supports b may be carried on a roller secured to the underside of the frame or may rest on a rod carried by the vehicle axles. In the case of an electromagnetic brake, the shoe has projections h, Fig. 1, one of which, when the brake is applied, is brought into engagement with an arm i on the vehicle.
Patent GB-190917862-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Incandescent Gas Lamp Mantles.
Inventor: KREIDL IGNAZ
IPC: F21H1/00
Filed: 1909-07-31
Granted: 1910-07-28
Abstract: 17,862. Kreidl, I., and Heller, G. July 31. Mantles.-The raw mantle is impregnated with a solution of colloidal thorium hydrate to which a cerium compound has been added, and, after being dried, is treated with ammonia.
Patent GB-190919845-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Calculating Machines.
Inventor: JAHNZ ERWIN
Filed: 1909-08-30
Granted: 1910-02-03
Abstract: 19,845. Jahnz, E. Aug. 30. Multiplying - apparatus; overthrow - preventing mechanism.-In pin-wheel and cam.disk machines an overthrow-preventing detent h is pivoted at w and is operated to lock the pinion a, at the close of an operation, by a plate d for one direction of rotation, and by a plate i for the reverse direction. One or other of plates m, n, according to the direction of rotation, operates the detent immediately after a tens transfer. In a modification, the detent tooth g is on a separate lever, and is operated through a spring-pressed push-bar by a lever similar to the lever h.
Patent GB-190921131-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Copying Machines.
Inventor: DRACHMANN MAX
IPC: B41L7/02
Filed: 1909-09-15
Granted: 1910-09-15
Abstract: 21,131. Drachmann, M. Sept. 15, 1908, [Convention date]. Feeding sheets; delivery apparatus.-The invention consists in a roller copying-machine for using copying-books, sheets, or rolls, and the Specification, in the original form, as open to inspection under Section 91 (3) (a), comprises also means for feeding and delivering the documents, in which the documents 61, Fig. 13, are removed from the container 60 having an upper ledge 63, by a pneumatic sucker 67, and conveyed by rollers 77, 78, and a guide 79, to the copying rolls. Delivery rolls 81, 82 with circumferential intermeshing corrugations or the like, and revolving in the directions shown by the arrows, brush the document from off the roller 8 or the plate 5, and ensure its delivery in a flat condition. This subjectmatter does not appear in the Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-190921393-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Travelling Trunks.
Inventor: ROSENTHAL ALFRED
IPC: A45C5/04
Filed: 1909-09-18
Granted: 1910-06-02
Abstract: 21,393. Rosenthal, A. Sept. 18. Fittings, internal.-A travelling trunk is provided with a hinged false bottom, which consists of two flaps c, c' hinged at d, resting on a ledge e, and secured by a fastening, or of a single flap hinged at one side and resting on a ledge at the other side.
Patent GB-190925504-A (GB)
Title: Wheels for Grinding and Polishing Metal Surfaces.
IPC: B24D13/08
Filed: 1909-11-05
Granted: 1910-10-20
Abstract: 25,504. Chillington Tool Co., and Chapman, J. A. Nov. 5. Wheels.-Wheels for grinding and polishing metallic surfaces are constructed of alternate layers of abrading - material, such as carborundum and printer's roller composition, and of fibrous material such as felt or calico, these latter layers being each of a thickness to afford a polishing-surface. The fibrous disks A may be each a complete ring set at an angle to the axis of the wheel, Fig. 1, or each disk may be cut, and all the disks be put together to form a spiral; or the disks may be corrugated radially, Fig. 5. In any case the wheel is so constructed that, when a piece of metal is held stationary against it, every portion of the metal in contact with the wheel is alternately acted upon by a layer of abrasive material and by a layer of polishing-material.
Patent GB-190927678-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Temperature-indicating Apparatus.
Inventor: LONG FREDERICK CHARLES
IPC: G01K5/16
Filed: 1909-11-27
Granted: 1910-11-28
Abstract: 27,678. Long, F. C., and St. Stephens, R. de H. Nov. 27. Thermometers. - In apparatus of the type wherein the electric resistances of two resistance devices varying at different rates with temperature are compared by means of a wheatstone bridge, the difference in resistance of the two devices is produced by the variation of volume of a thermometric liquid causing variations in the effective lengths of conductors. In the form shown in Fig. 1, one resistance is composed of the expansible conducting liquid 2 of a thermometer 1 and a conductor 3, the effective length of which depends upon the volume of liquid 2. In the form shown in Fig. 4, the movement of mercury 11 due to changes in the volume of a thermometric substance 2<A> causes opposite variations in the effective lengths of the compared resistance wires 16, 17. In a form similar to the lastmentioned, the variable conductors are formed by the thermometric conducting fluid (of conductivity differing from mercury) and a portion of similar fluid on the other side of a length of mercury in a U-tube.
Patent GB-191000372-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Open Stoves Provided with a Water Heating Fitting or Attachment.
Inventor: CARLING WILLIAM THOMAS
IPC: F24B1/183
Filed: 1910-01-06
Granted: 1910-12-01
Abstract: 372. Carling, W. T. Jan. 6. Kitchen - range and like boilers.- The boiler 1 at the rear of an open fire-place has forward extensions 1<a> forming the sides of the grate.
Patent GB-191000769-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Safety Locks for Lifts or Elevators.
Inventor: WEST WILLIAM RICHARD
IPC: B66B1/08
Filed: 1910-01-11
Granted: 1910-06-09
Abstract: 769. West, W. R., and Baker, G. C. Jan. 22, 1909, [Convention date]. Rope grips.-In a grip for the handing-rope of a lift, one of the jaws is made to slide on guides 14 and is released, in opposition to the action of the springs 15, by a pedal lever 11. A tension plate 18 may be adjusted by a set-screw.
Patent GB-191004681-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Driving Mechanism for Petrol Electric Apparatus.
IPC: B60K17/12
Filed: 1910-02-24
Granted: 1910-08-25
Abstract: 4681. Felten & Guilleaume-Lahmeyerwerke Akt.-Ges., and Collischonn, F. Feb. 24. Electro-mechanical apparatus.- Power transmission apparatus for motor - cars comprises a primary motor p driving a dynamo g which supplies current to electric motors m<1>, m<2> connected respectively to the vehicle wheels. Between the two electric motors a differential gear is arranged, the planet carrier of which may be driven by a clutch k and bevelgear when it is desired to use a mechanical drive.
Patent GB-191015014-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electric Repulsion Motors.
Inventor: BIBER ARNOLD
IPC: H02K27/06
Filed: 1910-06-22
Granted: 1910-12-08
Abstract: 15,014. Biber, A. June 22. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Alternating - current motors. - A repulsion motor is provided with two pairs of brushes. The brushes a, a and b, b are connected to variable resistances c, d respectively. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specification 11,299/03.
Patent GB-191015720-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mercury-vapour Rectifiers.
Inventor: SCHAEFER JOHANN CHRISTIAN
IPC: H01J13/02
Filed: 1910-06-30
Granted: 1911-06-29
Abstract: 15,720. Schõfer, J. C. June 30. Joint-making packing.-In a mercury-vapour rectifier made of metal, annular bodies of mercury 16,17 for sealing a joint with an insulating block 13 are retained by packing - rings of asbestos, rubber, or the like. A joint between a tube 33 and a bottom plate 10 is made tight by a rubber ring 20 compressed by a disk 49, a ring 48, and a screw cap 21 filled with mercury.
Patent GB-191026685-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Compensation of Polyphase Commutating Dynamo-electric Machines.
IPC: H02K27/12
Filed: 1910-11-16
Granted: 1911-05-04
Abstract: 26,685. Allgemeine Elektricitõts-Ges. Nov. 16, 1909, [Convention date]. Polyphase transformers for varying the potentials impressed upon the rotor brushes of commutator motors have the ends of the phase windings not connected directly at the star point, but one end of each phase is connected to an intermediate point in an adjacent phase so that the sections of the windings between the connecting-points A1, A2, A3, Fig. 1, form a closed polygon. The brushes are connected to points such as B1, B2, B3, &c. The transformer windings may be extended beyond the points A1, A2, A3. The above transformer windings may constitute the secondaries of twocoil transformers. The connexions of the windings may be reversed in the manner shown in Fig. 5.
Patent GB-191026831-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Flying Machines.
Inventor: BELLASIS GEORGE MONTALT
IPC: B64C11/00
Filed: 1910-11-18
Granted: 1912-01-18
Abstract: 26,831. Bellasis, G. M. Nov. 19, 1909, [Convention date]. Propelling.-In a feathering-blade propeller the blades b are pivoted at their outer edge to an open drum-like structure adapted to rotate about a fixed shaft d, which is cranked at c where links e connected also to the inner edge of the blades are attached to it. A casing f carrying guide - blades g may be provided to direct the current of air, which rushes in behind one blade, against the oncoming blade. To prevent the air from escaping radially inwards, an interior drum may be mounted on the cranked portion c of the shaft, having its surface adjacent to the inner edge of the blades. The shaft may be set to cause the propeller to yield a thrust in any desired direction.
Patent GB-191029883-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Elastic Wheels.
Inventor: FERRANDO GIUSEPPE
IPC: B60B9/26
Filed: 1910-12-23
Granted: 1911-05-25
Abstract: 29,883. Ferrando, G. Dec. 23. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Spring wheels with continuous outer rigia ring and metal springs other than helical and volute springs.-Plate springs c are secured to blocks d and to rods e pivoted respectively to the rim and hub. The inclinations of the axes of the rods and blocks are variable within limits. For driving-purposes, one or more telescopic spokes v are used, consisting of a tube fixed to the hub, and a tube pivoted to the rim. One of the tubes is formed with a bend p. In a modification, the springs c are curved, and cross a spoke v.
Patent GB-191102718-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Releasing Hooks for Life Boats and the like.
Inventor: HUFF WILLIAM JOHN
IPC: B63B23/58
Filed: 1911-02-02
Granted: 1912-01-25
Abstract: 2718. Huff, W. J. Feb. 2. Boat-releasing gear. - A releasing - hook for ships' boats of the kind having an eye with an extension held by gripping jaws carried by the hook is formed as shown in Fig. 4 with pivoted jaws D<7> gripping a stud C<2> carried by an eye C, which is attached to the falls. The jaws D' are attached to the hook D and are held closed by a tapered sleeve D<8> pressed upwards by a spring D<12>. An eye D<13> carries a ring (not shown) to which is attached a line for pulling the sleeve down, whereupon the jaws fall apart and release the hook from the falls. The releasing- line joins two similar hooks, one at each end of the boat, and is carried under the gunwale with a suitable handle attached at the middle.
Patent GB-191107466-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Portable Hospitals and analogous Structures.
Inventor: FIELDHOUSE WILLIAM JOHN
IPC: E04B1/344
Filed: 1911-03-25
Granted: 1912-01-11
Abstract: 7466. Fieldhouse, W. J. March 25. Portable buildings.-A hospital or other structure is composed of one or more collapsible sections each adapted to be packed into a floor section in box form for transport. Fig. 9 shows a box or closed section. The upper part 1 of each side is removable, and the upper part 4 of each end is hinged so as to turn down inside the part 6 ; the lid 7 forms the floor and is supported between the sides 2 by the boards 1, which fit in angle-iron guides on the ends 4. Corner posts are screwed to the base and carry metal ears for the attachment of the sides 19, Fig. 3, and ends 22. These consist of compressed paper or like panels, either single or double-cased, and bound with metal strips. The sloping sides 25 of the roof are hinged together at the ridge and are temporarily screwed to the sides. The joints in the floor and roof between adjacent sections are covered by slats.
Patent GB-191110329-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Arrangement for Dobby And Jacquard Mechanisms Weaving with Open Shed.
Inventor: TURLUR PAUL
IPC: D03C1/04
Filed: 1911-04-28
Granted: 1911-12-21
Abstract: 10,329. Turlur, P. May 7, 1910, [Convention date]. Dobbies; jacquards; shedding-motions; shedding-levers.-Relates to single-acting open-shed dobbies and jacquards, wherein parts 2, Figs. 1, 3, and 6, are pivoted to parts 1 connected to the healds &c., pattern-card controlled needles 14 and springs 5 determining whether the parts 2 are to be moved out of or into the path of a moving part, which raises the healds &c. A part 2 that is not moved to the left by its needle 14 remains in the path of a rotating armed disk &c. 9, Fig. 1, whereby it is lowered, a stop 6 on the part 2 being then engaged by a spring- controlled locking-bolt 7, so that the part 2 is maintained in its lowered position with the corresponding heald &c. raised. When the lowered part 2 is moved to the left in order that it may rise, a stop 10 thereon engages another armed disk &c. 11, whereby it is caused to return gently under the action of the spring 12, and is kept out of the path of the disk 9. Stops 13 enable the needles 14 to maintain in position the lowered or raised parts 2, while pushing them back. The disks 9 may be arranged side by side on a shaft and be slightly displaced with respect to one another, so as not to act simultaneously on the parts 2, or the disks may be replaced by a solid cylindrical-like part. In a modification, the disks 9 are arranged to lift the parts 2, the tops of the healds being connected to the bottoms of the parts 1. In other modifications, the parts 1 are not directly connected to the healds but operate cams 17, Fig. 3, which operate levers 20 controlling the healds ; or these levers 20 are operated by cam parts on the parts 1, or they are provided with cam parts operated by rollers on the parts 1. In the jacquard, knives 9', 11<1>, Fig. 6, reciprocating vertically in opposite directions are used for raising and lowering .the parts 2. The needles 14 are operated by the pattern cards when the knife 9' is down, and the knives are notched at their upper parts in order that all of the parts 2 may not commence their rise at the same time.
Patent GB-191110960-A (GB)
Title: Valve Chest for Steam, Water, and Air Pressures, and the like.
Inventor: CURRY GEORGE
IPC: F16K31/50
Filed: 1911-05-06
Granted: 1912-05-06
Abstract: 10,960. Curry, G. May 6. Combinations of interdependent valves.-In order to balance two or more valves B, C which are simultaneously operated, the valves are connected through spindles D, E and links G, H to a lever F which is adjustable on its fulcrum M by means of a threaded rod K passing through openings in the lever F and a threaded hole in the fulcrum M. The valves are operated bv a handle L connected to the lever F.