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Patent GB-190809741-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sound Producing Devices.
Inventor: NORTHEY JOHN PELL
Filed: 1908-05-05
Granted: 1909-05-05
Abstract: 9741. Northey, J. P. May 5. Sirens.-In a siren or like sound-producing device, two resonators are combined to obtain synchronous vibrations by arranging them back to back with a single instrument or two separate instruments supplied from one source. The resonators may be of the reciprocating type having fixed and moving parts with similar orifices as described in Specification No. 25,268, A.D. 1905, or it may be of the rotating type. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, the sound-producing air or steam enters at a and passes through a slotted cylinder b, and through a double slotted piston c, divided by a partition d, into the resonators e. The pistons are reciprocated by steam or air entering at g, passing through a semicircular inlet passage h, and an annular port 1, thus moving the piston head i away from the cylinder head j, and allowing the fluid to pass through annular ports 2, 3, holes 4, and an annular port 5, to the other side of the piston head, so that the piston head is driven in the opposite direction, the inlet port 1 being closed. The position of the ports 5, 1 causes cushioning on each side of the piston head. The fluid exhausts through the port 5, holes 4, port 3, annular space 7, annular port 8, holes 9, semicircular exhaust passage h<1>, chambers 10, 11, and thence to slots n in an extension n' of the cylinder and through corresponding slots o in the piston, thus being utilized to reinforce the sound-producing air. The chamber 11 may be closed by a partition, this portion of the piston head being opened to the air. The piston c has a prolongation c<2> to guide it, and to prevent escape of the driving-fluid. Fig. 2 shows a modified form with a fluid entrance a', and a slotted cylinder b<1>, in which is a second slotted cylinder c<1> rotated on a spindle f by the action of the fluid on the slots. The cylinder c' is divided into two parts by a partition d'.
Patent GB-190812570-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Process for the Production of Mica Powder.
Inventor: ROGERS ARTHUR BURDON CAMPBELL
Filed: 1908-06-11
Granted: 1908-09-10
Abstract: 12,570. Rogers, A. B. C. June 11. Fire-proof coverings and compositions.-A non- inflammable coating consists of powdered mica and alum solution.
Patent GB-190817097-A (GB)
Title: Engine Suspension Gear, and Frame-work Construction, for Motor Cycles and the like
Inventor: GRAHAM PATRICK
Filed: 1908-08-14
Granted: 1908-11-05
Abstract: 17,097. Graham, P. Aug. 14. Motor road vehicles.-Relates to a method of supporting the engine, and to an improved frame suitable for motor-cycles. The engine is attached to forks H, I by which it is pivoted to the rear axle, spring support being used preferably on the main upright R to give resilience. The fuel tank and magneto (if fitted) are rigidly attached to the engine, as shown, and means for guiding the vertical movement of the engine &c. are provided at Q. The frame retains its diamond shape, while having an extended wheel-base ; to effect this members are added below the crank bracket O as shown.
Patent GB-190820428-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Construction of Mechanically Propelled Navigable Vessels.
Inventor: SAUNDERS SAMUEL EDGAR
Filed: 1908-09-29
Granted: 1909-09-23
Abstract: 20,428. Saunders, S. E. Sept. 29. Hulls; lubricating.-In order to reduce the violent rise and fall of the fore part of high-speed vessels in rough weather, and consequent foundering, a constant supply of air is directed by means of a cowl D into a bellows-shaped chamber A, extended by springs. An air valve is fitted in the upper part of the cowl shaft compelling the air when compressed by the movement of the vessel to pass out through the pipes E to the undersurface of the hull. The sides of the vessel preferably project below the bottom in the form of side keels to retain the air. The invention is stated to be specially applicable to hydroplane vessels.
Patent GB-190826733-A (GB)
Title: Improved Refrigerating Mechanism.
Inventor: HESSLING WALDEMAR
Filed: 1908-12-09
Granted: 1909-06-03
Abstract: 26,733. Hessling, W. Dec. 9. Fans.-A multi-stage centrifugal fan, used for compressing the working fluid in a refrigerating- plant, is cooled by circulating cold salt solution through hollow spaces in the stationary and rotary parts. Specification No. 13,109, A.D. 1908, is referred to. The Figure shows the arrangement of the impellers band the pressure - reducing turbine d. Salt solution introduced at S traverses the passages g, i, k, l, m, o, q, r, and cools the casing parts and bearings. The shaft and impellers are cooled by solution introduced at t and passed through the pipe u to spaces w, whence it returns by ports x, z. The bearing p is protected from the solution by a guard-ring r or by other means. Valves n are arranged to control the admission of the solution to the passages m.
Patent GB-190900710-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Composite Materials for use as Substitutes for Metal, Wood, and other Hard Substances.
Inventor: BOURNE HENRY BLECKLY
Filed: 1909-01-11
Granted: 1910-01-11
Abstract: 710. Bourne, H. B., and Bourne, W. F. Jan. 11. Cases, clock.-Cases are made of ebonite containing fine particles of a substance which renders it conductive, and are electroplated with copper, silver, &c. According to the Provisional Specification, the conductive substance may be replaced by barium sulphate.
Patent GB-190909533-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Leathers or Sweat Bands for Hats.
Inventor: BRACHER LAUTER SIDNEY
IPC: A42C5/04
Filed: 1909-04-22
Granted: 1909-12-09
Abstract: 9533. Bracher, L. S. April 22. Leathers or sweat-bands are made with an embossed groove in which is placed an elastic cord or the like, a strip of corrugated material, extending partly or wholly round the hat, being interposed between the leather and the crown. A strip a' of elastic, wire, or other material, is secured, in a somewhat stretched condition, in a groove a. Also, fixed to the reverse side, is a corrugated strip B of metal, canvas stiffened with shellac or other substance, or a strip of cork or the like in which are cut vertical grooves on the side away from the leather. Or the band may consist of a number of small pieces cemented to the leather with spaces between.
Patent GB-190910098-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Helical Propellers, particularly applicable for Propelling in Air.
Inventor: ESNAULT-PELTERIE ROBERT
IPC: B64C11/00
Filed: 1909-04-28
Granted: 1909-10-14
Abstract: 10,098. Pelterie, R. Esnault-. May 22, 1908, [Convention date]. Screw propellers. -The blades of screw propellers are mounted in a known manner, so that they can turn freely on their axes, and are shaped so that they automatically assume the most suitable position for the speed at which they rotate. The front part of the blade f is concave and the rear part slightly convex, the centre of thrust being on the axis of rotation of the blade. The blade shank is mounted on ball bearings at its upper and lower ends, or is arranged as shown in Fig. 3. The flange h engages ball bearings against the spherical cup j, and is supported on the stud l, enabling the blade to assume slightly - inclined positions as indicated.
Patent GB-190911134-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Vehicle Wheels.
Inventor: LAWSON HENRY JOHN
IPC: B60B3/18
Filed: 1909-05-11
Granted: 1910-05-05
Abstract: 11,134. Lawson, H. J. May 11. Locking nuts.- Relates to spring locking-devices for axle-cups of builtup wheels, particularly for wheels such as are described in Specification 14,099/08, [Class 144, Wheels &c.], in which the spokes c, Fig. 1, are adjustable and secured by corrugated locking- plates d. A lever 1, pivoted to the base of the cap and passing across it through apertures therein, is formed with a projection 3 engaging either between the spokes or between the corrugations of the plate d. The lever acts as a spring, and it may be assisted by an additional spring enclosed in the cap. In a modification, instead of passing through the cap the lever may be formed with an hexagonal loop embracing the cap and pivoted as before. In the form shown in Fig. 5, the loop 8 is screwed to the cap and the part 1 acts as a spring. In the form shown in Fig. 6, an hexagonal band 10, fitted around the cap, carries a pivoted finger 12 acted on by a spring 14 secured to the band. The lever can be used as a spanner.
Patent GB-190918943-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Means for Propelling Ships for Marine Navigation.
Inventor: NIELSEN RASMUS PEDER
IPC: B63H1/34
Filed: 1909-08-17
Granted: 1909-12-16
Abstract: 18,943. Nielsen, R. P. Aug. 18, 1908, [Convention date]. Endless - band propellers. - The blades consist of flat plates inclined to the horizontal so that the ship is lifted in the water by the operation of the propeller. The ship is formed of two lateral hulls A, H, Fig. 2, connected together by one or more common decks and by a bottom above the surface of the water, the machinery being accommodated in the central space B. Around each of the hulls A, H passes an endless propeller formed of two side chains E, Fig. 1, between which are pivoted the inclined propeller blades or plates F, Figs. 1 and 2, the outer ends of which are pivoted to members G, also pivoted to the chains E. The members G are in two parts, and can thus be adjusted in length in order to regulate the inclination of the plates F. The chains E pass around sprocket-wheels C and guide-wheels D. The chain may be provided with rollers adapted to run on guide-rails, the wheels D being then dispensed with.
Patent GB-190922807-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Pneumatic Tyres.
Inventor: JONES WILLIAM GEORGE YARWORTH
IPC: B60C5/08
Filed: 1909-10-06
Granted: 1910-03-24
Abstract: 22,807. Jones, W. G. Y. Oct. 6. Air tubes and chambers.-In partly-reinforced air-tubes, the circumferential rubber strip b is reinforced by one or more strips a of fabric woven from elastic and non-elastic threads independent of the non-elastic reinforcing-fabric c. The strip a may be continuous or in sections, and may be arranged as shown in Figs. 2 and 3. In a modification, fabric of elastic and non- elastic threads may be arranged wholly or for the greater part around the tube, on the inner or outer surface or in the body of the material forming the tube, the ordinary reinforcing- fabric being dispensed with.
Patent GB-190926616-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gramophonic Recordings on Discs or on Cylinders.
Inventor: JAMES REGINALD WILLIAM
Filed: 1909-11-16
Granted: 1910-10-20
Abstract: 26,616. James, R. W., [Compagnie GÚnÚrale de Phonographes, Cinematographes, et Appareils de PrÞcision]. Nov. 16. Records.-A secondary gramophone record is duplicated on a disk or cylinder from a primary gramophone record on a disk or cylinder by amplifying the sound waves to produce augmented impressions on the secondary record. These variations may be either proportional to each other, or may vary with respect to each other so as to give, when reproduced, either proportional clearness and intensity or a clearness or an intensity variable with respect to each other. The primary record 1 is mounted on a mandrel 3 rotated by a pulley 5 and traversed on a feed-screw 4. A stylus rod 15 on pivots 21, 22 carries a reproducing-stylus 17 and a recording-stylus 16, the latter forming the secondary record on a disk 2 on a turntable 6 rotated by bevel-wheels 8, 9. The pivot 22 is adjustable in a slot in the stylus rod 15 to vary the amplitude of the zigzag record cut, and is carried on a bracket 18 traversed by a feed-screw 23.
Patent GB-190928072-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Steam Consumption Meters.
Inventor: MUCHKA JOSEF
IPC: G01F1/38
Filed: 1909-12-01
Granted: 1910-10-13
Abstract: 28,072. Muchka, J. Dec. 1. Steam meters.-In a steam-consumption meter of the type in which the pressure difference in front of and behind a throttle in the steam-pipe is shown by two pressure-indicators actuating a common pointer by a differential gear, a reversing-device is provided so that either indicator may measure the higher pressure, and the other the lower pressure. In the form shown in Fig. 5, pipes e<1>, e<2> convey the two pressures through a reversing-cock t to two Bourdon tubular springs f<1>, f<2>, which actuate, by means of a differential gear, a pointer n showing the pressure difference. In a modification, the reversing-device comprises two plugs with angular passages, the plugs being arranged in a common casing connecting the steam-pipes, and geared with each other. An electric counter z may be used to register the total consumption by the aid of a wheatstone bridge. The leads of the counter are connected to the terminals 11, 12 of the fixed resistance, and a battery B to the terminal 14 and by way of a spring-controlled contact 10 with the pointer n, which earries a contact-piece sliding over the graduated resistance w<1>, w<2>. The counter operates only when the meter is subjected to pressure, contact at 10 being made by the deflexion of the measuring-springs. A reversing-switch S maintains the same direction of current through the counter when the cock t is reversed. In the modification shown in Fig. 4, large diaphragms r, exposed to the steam pressures, communicate an amplified movement to smaller diaphragms s, carrying racks x<1> which gear with a pinion y carrying a rack z operating the pointer n. A displacement member, such as a screw, may project into the liquid space for adjusting the initial pressure in the gauge.
Patent GB-191005317-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Stone Dressing, Metal Planing and like Machines.
Inventor: COULTER WILLIAM HENRY
IPC: B28D1/20
Filed: 1910-03-03
Granted: 1911-03-02
Abstract: 5317. Coulter, W. H., and Coulter, J. B. March 3. Dressing. - In stone-dressing and like ma- - chines, curved surfaces are produced by means of a reciprocating rocking frame, which carries the work and is rocked by means of verticallymoving rams. The rocking frame c is pivoted at d in pedestals e on a bed-plate b bolted to the ordinary reciprocating table a. In operation, a pinion g is rotated by engagement with a stationary rack f and its motion is conveyed through gearing h, i, a shaft j, a bevel-wheel, and either of two other clutch-controlled bevelwheels to a shaft m. The shaft m drives pinions w, w<1>, through worm gearing and the pinions engage racks on rams x, x<1>, which are raised and lowered to rock the frame c. The rams work in pillars s, s<1> which may be moved to or from the pedestals e to vary the extent of the rocking movement, or this may be done by changing the wheels h, i. By means of the clutch-controlled bevel-wheels, concave or convex surfaces may be obtained.
Patent GB-191009579-A (GB)
Title: A Process for the Manufacture of an Elastic Caoutchouc-like Substance from Animal Materials.
Inventor: HEYDEN WILHELM VAN DER
Filed: 1910-04-20
Granted: 1910-11-03
Abstract: 9579. Heyden, W. van der, and Jurgens, J. Jan. 29, [Convention date]. India-rubber substitutes. - An elastic caoutchouc-like substance is made by boiling animal materials, such as fish, in water over a slow fire for nearly two hours, filtering, and evaporating until an elastic product is obtained. The product may be treated with formaldehyde, may be vulcanized alone or mixed with caoutchouc, or may be treated with weak alcoholic solution to swell and bleach it. If the broth obtained after filtering be acidified, for example by means of acetic or lactic acid, a phosphor-albumin is precipitated, and the clear liquid, on evaporation, yields an elastic product. This elastic product may be dissolved in formaldehyde to yield a substance which may be used to glue together two parts of the elastic substance or for coating it. If the clear liquid be slowly evaporated, another albumin is precipitated at a temperature of 45-50‹ C. If this be filtered off, the liquid neutralized with ammonia or soda, and saturated with ammonium sulphate, a third albuminous product is precipitated, probably albumose; after filtering this off peptones remain in solution. The muscular flesh, which still contains albuminous substances, may be peptonized by means of dilute hydrochloric acid and pepsine. The solution of peptones, freed from hydrochloric acid by neutralization, is slowly evaporated until an elastic mass is obtained, which may be vulcanized to produce an ebonite substitute.
Patent GB-191010742-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of and Means for Securing the Hinges of Closet Seats and Lids.
Inventor: MCARD ROBERT
IPC: E05D3/02
Filed: 1910-05-02
Granted: 1911-01-19
Abstract: 10,742. McArd, R. May 2. Hinges. - A hinge plate for securing closet seats a to the back piece b is formed with a wedge-shaped part c, which is secured in a rectangular recess cut in the front of the piece b by a wooden wedge d driven in and, in some cases, glued; or the recess may extend to the upper side surface of the piece b and be shaped to correspond with the plate, which is simply inserted, the wedge being dispensed with. The plate has an eye part c' which enters a recess f cut in the edge of the seat, and a pin g is passed through a hole bored in the seat and through the eye. The plate may carry two eyed lugs for hinging a seat and a lid.
Patent GB-191012962-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Centrifugal Machines.
Inventor: DUNSMORE ALEXANDER
IPC: B04B11/05
Filed: 1910-05-28
Granted: 1911-02-23
Abstract: 12,962. Dunsmore, A. May 28. Baskets. -Central discharge valves for the baskets of suspended centrifugal machines for treating sugar &c. are operated by means carried by a non-rotating guard-sleeve surrounding the spindle. In the form shown, the valve B is connected by a ball bearing with a sleeve C' engaging with a screw D on the guard-sleeve D'. The sleeve C' may be replaced by bars passing through bearings in the boss of the spider carrying the basket, when the valve is of the type that opens downwards instead of upwards. The sleeve C' may slide in the sleeve D<1>, and be raised by chains and a counterpoise, instead of by a screw.
Patent GB-191017937-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Magazines or Hoppers for Weft Replenishing Looms.
IPC: D03D45/20
Filed: 1910-07-28
Granted: 1911-06-08
Abstract: 17,937. British Northrop Loom Co., [Northrop Loom Co.]. July 28. Shuttles, changing bobbins and the like in, automatically.-All the spare bobbins or weftcarriers D, Fig. 3, but one are supported vertically with their butt ends resting upon a flat stationary horizontal plate E, and they fit in recesses a in an horizontal rotary feeder F, whereby they are spaced apart and successively moved into position above an opening b in the plate E, through which they successively fall butt-end first, being then guided by a shoot G into a holder, whence they are transferred by the transferrer B into the shuttle. Each time the transferrer returns to normal position, it operates special mechanism for moving the rotary feeder bv one step to cause a fresh weft-carrier to fall through the aperture b into the holder, where it is retained by spring-controlled plates L, Figs. 3 and 6. The tips of the spare weft-carriers are engaged by spring-controlled bent-wire retainers S, whereby the carriers are steadied, and, when brought into position over the discharge opening b, are projected downwards therethrough. The weft ends are secured to studs on an horizontal ring X supported from the feeder F, and the guide-shoot G has a thread slot Z flared at the top to receive the weft end from a weft-carrier dropping through the shoot G, the lower end of the slot being diverted inwards at y to prevent the weft end from sagging down into the path of the picker. A pusher Q, conforming in shape to that of the weft-carrier butt and the weft, is pivoted to the transferrer B, and is normally held in an inclined position by a spring R, but is moved into an horizontal position when the transferrer descends as the pusher first comes into contact with the weft-carrier butt, a spring- upheld tip guide plate P preventing longitudinal thrust of the descending weft - carrier, which is thus moved squarely, and, by encountering the usual incline O, correctly positions the shuttle. A rearwardly-extending lip p on the front plate L extending over the tip guide P supports the tip of the weft-carrier until it contacts with the spent weft-carrier in the shuttle.
Patent GB-191020339-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Reproduction of Metals from their Compounds.
Inventor: MCNITT ROBERT JOSEPH
IPC: C22B5/00
Filed: 1910-08-31
Granted: 1911-02-09
Abstract: 20,339. McNitt, R. J. Sept. 9, 1909, [Convention date]. Alloys; distilling metals.-Metals are extracted from their alloys or combinations with less volatile metals by distillation under reduced pressure. All or part of the desired metal may thus be recovered, and the less volatile residual metal may be used again. Sodium may be alloyed with lead or tin by the electrolysis of fused sodium chloride, the alloying metal being used as cathode, as described in Specifications 16,935/99, 16,947/99, and 16,963/99, [Class 41, Electrolysis], and the molten alloy is then conveyed to a receiver in which the pressure is reduced. The sodium is volatilized and drawn off, and the remaining metal is returned to the furnace. By the electrolysis of a mixture of sodium and potassium chlorides, and the distillation of the resulting alloy, an alloy of sodium and potassium may be obtained.
Patent GB-191023301-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Tilting Ashpans for Slow-combustion Stoves.
Inventor: UBE GEORGE ALBERT
IPC: F24B13/00
Filed: 1910-10-08
Granted: 1911-06-01
Abstract: 23,301. Ure, G. A. Oct. 8. Ash - pans; draught, regulating. - Tilting ash - pans for draughtregulating, of the type referred to in Specification 5621/03, are formed with a downwardly-projecting front D, which engages between the part of the stove front B beneath the ash-pan opening, and the lug or lugs E, formed upon the sole-plate A, or stove front, and having an inclined surface which causes the ash-pan front to fit closely to the frame when the ash-pan is not tilted.