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Patent GB-190810590-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Incandescent Lamp Filaments.
Filed: 1908-05-15
Granted: 1909-02-04
Abstract: 10,590. British Thomson-Houston Co., [General Electric Co.]. May 15. Oxalates.-Zirconium oxalate in gelatinous form may be prepared by precipitation by ammonium oxalate from a hot solution of the nitrate. Specification No. 10,815, A.D. 1899, [Abridgment Class Electric lamps &c.], is referred to.
Patent GB-190817400-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wind Screens.
Inventor: CUNARD BACHE
Filed: 1908-08-19
Granted: 1909-06-24
Abstract: 17,400. Cunard, Sir B. Aug. 19. Locomotives; motor road vehicles.-Wind-screens for motor-cars, locomotive engines, ships, &c. comprise a pair of glazed sections c, d mounted in guides b on a frame a. By means of pinions g engaging racks secured to the sections, these may be separated so as to leave a narrow opening in the line of sight which will afford the driver a clear vision while not appreciably admitting rain &c. A trough may be provided at the bottom of the upper section on the weather side to catch rain and conduct it to the sides. Spring bolts n may be employed to keep the screens in position. [Reference has been directed under Section 7 of Patents &c. Act. 1907, to Specifications No. 22,734, A.D. 1905, and No. 6481, A.D. 1907.]
Patent GB-190818449-A (GB)
Title: A Music Chart or Staff Adapted to Show Changes of Key.
Inventor: DAVIS ANNA CRAWFORD
Filed: 1908-09-02
Granted: 1908-12-17
Abstract: 18,449. Davis, A. C. Sept. 2. Music, teaching ; notation; paper; chord and note indicators.-In a system of music notation, a chart or stave is employed having a number of movable sections, each of which has a staff scale provided with eight diatonic degrees only, and a fixed tonic is used so that every note may be read by its position with respect to the tonic. The pitch of the tonic may be indicated by means of an absolute-pitch indicating-symbol applied to one of the degrees of the staff, and the movable sections of the chart are designed to be shifted in direct relation with the raising or lowering of the pitch of the new key. The chart body 1 is made of cloth, wood, or metal, and is provided with retaining-cleats 2 arranged in pairs. Movable scale-sections 3 are provided with cleats 4 engaging the cleats 2 on the body 1. Each scale-section has a staff indicated on it, comprising five lines 5, 6, 7, and 8 ; the upper and lower lines which indicate the tonic or octave, are wider than the intermediate ones, and the upper space is narrower than the others. In reading the music on the staff, any note appearing on a broad line indicates the tonic or octave, and notes appearing on other degrees of the staff are read in accordance with their position with respect to the tonic indicating line. When a change of key occurs, a staff section is shifted either up or down according as the new key is higher or lower than the previous key. The pitch of the open string A of a violin is used as a basis to determine the pitch of the tonic of every key, and the letter "A" is used as the pitch-designating symbol, as shown at 9 in Fig. 1. In order to make the lines of the staffs register when the sections are moved, a broad line is made onequarter of the width of a broad space, and the narrow space between the lines 5 and 8 is made three-eights of the width of a broad space.
Patent GB-190819854-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Autographic Cash Registers.
Inventor: GLEDHILL ARTHUR HENRY
Filed: 1908-09-22
Granted: 1908-12-31
Abstract: 19,854. Gledhill, A. H. Sept. 22. Tills.-To ensure that entry is made on the record strip of an autographic cash - registering till, a release device must be operated near the writing aperture before the special transaction key s can be depressed. The spring plunger 1, on depression pushes the spring bolt 3 below the fixed catch piece and allows the pivoted piece 6 to be rocked by its spring 10<A>, a pin 8 on the rocking piece then releasing the catch lever 9, 11 from the pin 12 on the special transaction key. The pawl 20 on the rocking piece 6 operates the paper-feed ratchet on being returned to position by the wiper 11 on the shaft 17.
Patent GB-190821791-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Mantles and Holders for Incandescent Lights.
Inventor: THOMPSON HUBERT SLEIGH
Filed: 1908-10-15
Granted: 1909-10-15
Abstract: 21,791. Thompson, H. S. Oct. 15. Incandescent gas lamps.-A mantle-holder for incandescent gas lamps comprises a ring-like top a provided with depending prongs b having hooks on which the mantle is suspended by means of loops d formed by threading cord or wire through the top of the mantle. The mantle is folded over once or twice at the top and a strengthening-strip may be inserted within the folds. The holder is made of cast or stamped metal, or of magnesia, and in the case of an inverted mantle the holder may be provided with long prongs which extend outside the mantle and support it. Alternatively a sheetmetal or wire holder may be attached, either permanently, or by clips or wire, to the ring a. In the case of an upright mantle, the holder is formed with a bridge or core k to facilitate the suspension of the mantle c from the usual rod l. When the holder is made of metal, it may be coated with magnesia or lime.
Patent GB-190822799-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Pneumatic Tyre Pressure and Puncture Indicator.
Inventor: WATSON WILLIAM THOMAS
Filed: 1908-10-27
Granted: 1909-05-27
Abstract: 22,799. Watson, W. T. Oct. 27. Signals, automatic alarm and motor road vehicle.-A device for indicating the deflation of a pneumatic tyre comprises a tube a, secured to the wheel rim, containing a spring- pressed plug b with a head b<x> in contact with the air tube. The lower end of the plug b rests on an extension e<1> of a plug e fitted with a collar ex which, on deflation of the air tube, is pressed by a spring d into contact with a collar f to close an electric circuit. The parts e, f are connected through an accumulator to a flash indicator near the front of the car.
Patent GB-190823216-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Label Clips for Railway Wagons and like uses.
Inventor: COCKER BENJAMIN FREDERICK
Filed: 1908-10-31
Granted: 1909-08-05
Abstract: 23,216. Cocker, B. F. Oct. 31. Label holders.- Labels for railway wagons &c. are secured between a spring clip A and fingers B<1> projecting from a bar B which bridges the spring and is secured to the wagon. The fingers may be serrated, and the spring may be recessed to receive them. A stud H on the bar B engages with an aperture in the spring in order to prevent its displacement.
Patent GB-190824457-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Check or Sales Books.
Filed: 1908-11-13
Granted: 1909-10-28
Abstract: 24,457. Lamson Paragon Supply Co., and Evans, J. M. Nov. 13. Duplicating or sales books.- Checks or sales books have all or some of their leaves permanently s e - cured at the opposite edges. The Figure shows one form, in which the the block a consists of leaves, all of which are stitched at e, and every third one at b. The block is attached by a clip g to the part f of a three-part hinged cover d, e, f, a tab h being also inserted in a pocket, having a flange f<1>, in the part f. The leaves a<1>, a<2> are perforated at x to enable them to be torn out, while the leaves a<3> are per. forated at y for severance when the next triplicate set is required to be used. The leaves a<3> intended to remain in the book are folded under the part f, but they may also be perforated at x for detachment. The leaves a', a<2> in the form shown are divided into tickets by perforations at x. The carbon sheets i<1>, i<2> are sewn at the end b ; and a paper cover a<4> may be provided.
Patent GB-190824474-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of and Means for Curing Foot-rot in Sheep.
Inventor: SMITH LEONARD
Filed: 1908-11-14
Granted: 1909-12-14
Abstract: 24,474. Smith, L. Nov. 14. Hoofs of animals, treating.-A boot to be worn by sheep suffering from foot-rot, comprises a stiff leather sole 1, to which is stitched a flexible sleeve 2 of leather, canvas, or the like, the upper end of which may be tightened about the sheep's leg by a leather lace 3 so as to produce ventilating- channels 5.
Patent GB-190828482-A (GB)
Title: Feed Dog Cover Plate for Sewing Machines.
Inventor: FAIRWEATHER WALLACE
Filed: 1908-12-31
Granted: 1909-03-04
Abstract: 28,482. Fairweather, W., [Singer Manufacturing Co.]. Dec. 31. Sewing-machine worksupports. -An improved sheet-metal feed-dog cover-plate A is secured in position by a stamping a<3>, which forms a steadypin and by one of the screws which secures the usual throat-plate. To place the cover-plate in position, the throat-plate screw is unscrewed a little, and the slotted part a<2> is slipped under the head of the screw. The pin a<3> is then inserted in its hole and the screw is tightened up again.
Patent GB-190901330-A (GB)
Title: Improved Construction of Machine for Making Mops, Swabs and the like.
Inventor: KENT EDWARD
IPC: A47L13/20
Filed: 1909-01-19
Granted: 1909-11-04
Abstract: 1330. Kent, E. Jan. 19. Swabs.-Relates to a machine for making the mops, swabs, &c. for applying medicaments to the ear &c. described in Specifications 13,220/08 and 1153/09, in which a length of the material is fixed at intervals in wires shaped like buttonhooks or hair-pins and cut midway between the wires. The material 16 is clamped between a fixed jaw 2 having a guide-piece 5, and a hinged jaw 6, the curved ends 4, 7 of which are provided with teeth 8, between which the wires 17 are placed. Slots 18 are provided for cutting the material. The material is compressed by means of a ramming-plate 13 provided with corresponding teeth and slots and operated by means of a screw 12. The hinged jaw is operated by means of cams 11. In a modification the upper jaw may be dispensed with and.the lower jaw provided with a turned-up extension 21, Fig. 7. In another modification, the teeth may be separately pivoted to a common axle, and the material cut by moving each alternate pair of teeth up or down.
Patent GB-190908657-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Billiard Cue Rest.
Inventor: OSBORNE THOMAS MORRIS
IPC: A63D15/10
Filed: 1909-04-10
Granted: 1909-12-02
Abstract: 8657. Osborne, T. M. April 10. Billiards, c u erests for.-A cue rest consists of a crutch a supported on a base of any suitable form which has its underside roughened or is sufficiently heavy to remain stationary while a stroke is being made. The crutch is provided with a flexible loop b, or may be made in the form of a ring so that the rest can be lifted by means of the cue.
Patent GB-190909741-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of Swan Neck Metal Spouts for Kettles and the like.
Inventor: JONES WILLIAM
IPC: B21D51/42
Filed: 1909-04-24
Granted: 1910-02-03
Abstract: 9741. Jones, W. April 24. Seaming; seamed joints. - Swan-neck metal spouts are made from sheet metal in halves, which are afterwards seamed together on a sectional mandrel. A blank a, of the shape shown in Fig. 3, is cut out of sheet metal, and is then pressed into a shape of the cross section shown in Fig. 6, parts of the flanges on one piece being turned up at right-angles to enclose the flanges on the other portion of the spout, the sectional mandrel being enclosed. This mandrel is made in pieces s tongued and grooved together to prevent rotation of its parts and has two longitudinal grooves w in it, into which the seams z are pressed. The mandrel is removed by shaking, after the operation.
Patent GB-190910779-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Three Speed Coaster Hubs for Bicycles and the like.
Inventor: COPE ALFRED WILLIAM
IPC: B62M25/00
Filed: 1909-05-06
Granted: 1910-02-17
Abstract: 10,779. Cope, A. W. May 6. Variable-speed epicyclic gearing. -In a three-speed sun-and-planet gear for bicycles and the like, an axially movable clutch ring D, with inclined or bevelled teeth d to connect the sprocket-wheel A and the internal ring C and to bold pawls c' inoperative for the low gear, allows the pawls to spring into engagement with the hub for the direct drive, while for the high g ar the clutch ring disconnects the sprocket-wheel from the internal ring and clutches it to the planet-pinion carrier P. The clutch ring is connected by jaws a' to the driving-sleeve so that it always turns therewith. As shown in Fig. 1, the sun-wheel is fixed upon the spindle, and the carrier drives the hub through a nut N. The carrier may, however, be connected to the hub by a ratchet or other form of clutch. To obviate any free period during change of gear, the internal ring may carry additional pawls arranged to project inwardly to engage the dogs or projections a<1> on the driving-member. With this arrangement it is necessary to provide for a backward movement of the sun-wheel when the brake is being applied with the parts in the high-speed position. For this purpose, the sunwheel may be internally-coned at one end to engage frictionally a male cone upon the axle, the other end of the wheel being provided with ratchet teeth to engage corresponding ratchet teeth upon the brake-actuator, which is prevented from turning in a forward direction.
Patent GB-190915032-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Third Rail Electric Railway Systems.
Inventor: KOZESNIK CHARLES
IPC: B60M1/30
Filed: 1909-06-28
Granted: 1910-02-03
Abstract: 15,032. Kozesnik, C. June 28. Systems, closed-conduit; conductors for electricity.-Relates to a third-rail system of the kind in which the third-rail sections are formed hollow so as to enclose a normally " live " supply conductor and a number of electric contact-making devices, which are adapted to be actuated by electro-magnets on the vehicles for automatically energizing the third rail. The third rail, shown in sectional side elevation, end elevation, and plan in Figs. 2, 3 and 4 respectively, is made of an upper non-magnetic contact rail 26 with which the collector engages, and a lower box portion 25 separated from the upper part by insulation 29 and carried by the sleepers 20. The rail contains a series of contact-members 47 connected to the main feeder 36 by a spring 43, which normally keeps the contacts depressed. The contacts are raised into engagement with the fixed contacts 50 by electro-magnets on the vehicles attracting the armatures 39, which normally rest on the insulating blocks 35 and in the chairs 32. The ends of the rail sections are closed up by insulating partitions 53, and the upper contact parts are separated by short insulating members 55. The conductor 36 is connected up to the feeders 60 in the space formed by the insulating parts 53, 55. In a modified construction, slight changes are made in the form of the upper and lower parts of the rail and in the arrangement of the parts of the contact - making devices and end insulating parts. In another form, the upper part of the rail is made with overhanging flanges so as to protect the sides from rain and snow when a side contact with the collectors is used. Springs 45 allow a yielding return of the armatures to their normal position after the passage of the vehicles.
Patent GB-190917279-A (GB)
Title: Process for the Treatment of Waste Liquors.
Inventor: THOMSON GEORGE FREDERICK
IPC: C01C1/16
Filed: 1909-07-24
Granted: 1910-07-21
Abstract: 17,279. Thomson, G. F. July 24. Alkali sulphates; ammonia; ammonium chloride and sulphate.-Iron oxide and ammonium chloride or sulphate are obtained by passing into pickling liquor ammonia obtained by heating together magnesia and ammonium sulphate, which may be that obtained by the reaction of the ammonia on sulphate pickling-liquor. The ammonia is led into the iron liquor in a closed or open vessel by a pipe, preferably reaching to near the bottom. The liquor may be heated by a steam coil and may be agitated. The Provisional Specification also states that, instead of magnesia, oxides or hydrates of sodium or potassium may be used, yielding the corresponding sulphate, and that the ammonia may be produced in a rotary drum heated externally or internally or both. Steam is injected through a trunnion, the pipe being bent so as to discharge above or below the liquid surface. The ammonia passes out through the other trunnion. The drum may be filled with balls, or a fixed shaft with arms may be pro-. vided.
Patent GB-190918471-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrical Switches.
Inventor: TUCKER JOHN HENRY
IPC: H01H3/00
Filed: 1909-08-11
Granted: 1910-07-28
Abstract: 18,471. Tucker, J. H. Aug. 11. Switches, quick-action.-A snap-action tumbler switch comprises a tumbler lever 1, an operating- lever 9 connected to the tumbler lever, a spring 13 connecting the lever 9 with the contact-arm 3, and a lever 18 actuated by the lever 9 and adapted to give a positive movement to the contact-arm. The levers 9, 18 are respectively pivoted at 6, 19, and a pin 24 on the lever 18 engages a slot 25 in the lever 9. When the lever 9 is thrown over, camsurfaces on the lever 18 engage pins 20 or 21 on the contact-arm, thereby positively operating this should it stick in the contacts. In a modification, a pin on the lever 18 engages extensions of the contact-arm. In a further modification, Fig. 7, the spring 13 is in compression, and the positive lever 31 is connected by a pin-and-slot connexion to the contact-arm 3, and is provided with a pin 37 adapted to be engaged by tappets 34, 35 on the operating-lever 9.
Patent GB-190919062-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Ventilation of Water Closets.
Inventor: GREENHALGH ELLIS
IPC: E03D9/05
Filed: 1909-08-19
Granted: 1910-03-10
Abstract: 19,062. Greenhalgh, E. Aug. 19. Closets, ventilating.- Closet basins are formed with a nozzle d for connexion to a ventilating- shaft. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specifications 17,680/95 and 25,430/03.
Patent GB-190919534-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Meters.
Inventor: FRANK ADOLPH
Filed: 1909-08-25
Granted: 1910-03-03
Abstract: 19,534. Frank, A. Aug. 25. Counting - apparatus.-A stationary pointer h for distinguishing a special value on the dial of any meter is mounted adjustably on the outside of the usual sealed chamber enclosing the moving pointer and dial. It is clamped in any desired place by a sector piece n which is forced into place by a key inserted in the key opening i. The pointer co-operates with a scale graduated for indicating electrical units, cubic feet of gas, water, &c., and also the cost of the units used.
Patent GB-190925386-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Camera Shutters.
Inventor: PARKER ALFRED
IPC: G03B9/48
Filed: 1909-11-03
Granted: 1910-06-16
Abstract: 25,386. Parker, A., and Knee, L. C. Nov. 3. Shutters.-In a shutter of the flap type, two hinged flaps 5, Figs. 1 and 4, are pivoted on two side plates 9 attached to the block 3, which is formed with a sloping face 4, and is padded. One flap has an extension with a cushioning- material 7, which overlaps the edge of the shorter flap and excludes light. The flaps are operated from the piston plunger 18 by the lever 21, which actuates a pivoted cross lever 14, and this cross lever in turn actuates the links 16, which are connected between opposite ends of the lever 14 and the short shaft links 13 of the flaps. The shutter is operated by closing the open end 23 of the bulb 22 and squeezing the bulb. On the release of the opening 23, the air fills the bulb, and the flaps are held in open position by the inclined shoulders 28 of the spring catches 27 on the plates 9. The wire frames 26, which are covered with felt or fabric, limit the outward movement of the flaps. To close the shutter or make an instantaneous exposure, the bulb is again squeezed and suddenly released without opening the hole 23. The suction of the bulb is sufficient to cause the flaps to override the catches 27, and the springs 12 then close the flaps.
Patent GB-191003082-A (GB)
Title: Improved Pipe Connections for Liquid Circulating Systems for Engines and the like.
IPC: F16L27/08
Filed: 1910-02-08
Granted: 1910-12-01
Abstract: 3082. British High Power Gas Engine Co., and Neustadter, D. W. Feb. 8. Articulated pipes.-Relates to means for supplying liquids to reciprocating parts and is shown applied to the hollow piston-rod of an engine. The oscillating pipe c is connected to the supply b and the piston-rod a by flexible pipes d, e, respectively. The other arms of the junctions c<1>, c<2> are jointed respectively to the box b, through a link b<1>, and to a sleeve a<2> on the rod a. The arrangement is such that the flexible pipe connexions to the parts c<1>, c<2> are in axial alinement with the corresponding pivots.
Patent GB-191009194-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Machines for Icing or Coating Confectionery.
Inventor: SAVY EMILE
IPC: A23G3/22
Filed: 1910-04-15
Granted: 1911-03-02
Abstract: 9194. Savy, E. May 8, 1909, [Convention date]. Coating bakers' and confectioners' goods.-- Comprises a machine for coating confectionery and biscuits on one side only with a layer of icing of a thickness which can be regulated. Fig. 1 shows a sectional elevation of the machine, which is contained in a closed heated casing. The icing-liquid is mixed in a movable vat 2, and is conveyed by a worm 3 and shoot 5 to a hopper 6, which delivers it on to a drum 9. A conveyer band 8 passes around the drums 9, 10, and an openwork band 12 passes over the band 8, around the drum 9, and over an end roller 13. The biscuits are placed on a travelling band 7 with the side to be coated facing downwards, and are delivered on to the coated conveyer so that the underside rests on the icing. After the biscuits have passed the drum 10, they are supported only by the openwork band 12, and the superfluous icing can escape through the meshes of the band, and is removed by a scraper 15. The biscuits are inverted so that the icing is uppermost as they pass over the roller 13, and are delivered by an adjustable shoot 20 to a horizontal conveyer which travels over a vibrating table 22. Instead of the scraper 15, rotary brushes or two rotating disks, the peripheries of which are connected by wires, may be used. A curved shutter, concentric with the axis of the roller 13, may be used to guide the biscuits on to an inclined endless band or roller conveyer in place of the shoot 20.