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Patent GB-190911823-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for Displaying Colour Effects, Signs and the like.
Inventor: ALABASTER EDWARD PERCY
IPC: G09F19/00
Filed: 1909-05-19
Granted: 1909-12-16
Abstract: 11,823. Alabaster, E. P. May 19. Optical and like toys.-An advertising-device includes a reflector, such that two images or colours, capable of independent variation, are superimposed without blending. The advertisement of a removable stencil or like plate A, Fig. 2, traversed by light which has passed through a revolving disk F, composed of variously coloured segments, is read by reflection from a surface C, composed of horizontal strips of alternate reflecting and transparent media. A vertical reflecting-plate D, which may be of polished, vertically-corrugated metal, enclosed in a case with a coloured roof, and coloured, removable sides, gives a background which is visible through a reflector C. A modification comprises a semi-transparent screen k, Fig. 5, made of fluted glass &c. through which light from a lamp within a coloured rotating drum H passes to give the background at the reflector C. The stencil is carried upon a disk A<1>, which is either stationary or revolvable and is illuminated by lamps J<1> placed beneath a coloured plate F<1>, which may be cut or faceted. The lamps J<1> may have lightdiffusing shades. A number of the reflecting- surfaces c and their accessory parts may be grouped about a single lamp J. The coloured disk F<1> may be replaced by coloured bands F<2>, Fig. 6, on rollers F<3>, placed behind a stencil A. The reflector C, Fig. 2, may comprise strips of ordinary silvered-glass surface, or parallel distanced strips of metal; or it may be made of finely-grooved glass, silvered, with the silver removed from between each pair of grooves. The advertisement may be transmitted through the plate C, and the background may be reflected.
Patent GB-190912583-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Retorts for the Production of Gas and Gas Coke.
Inventor: BOWING JOHN
IPC: C10B1/06
Filed: 1909-05-27
Granted: 1910-06-27
Abstract: 12.583. Bowing, J. May 27. Retort furnaces.-Relates to the construction and arrangement of retorts, and to the method of heating and working them for the production of gas and gas coke. The retorts, which are constructed so that the volume of each side wall is equal to the internal volume of the retort, are heated intermittently in order that the walls of the retort may take up sufficient heat to complete the coking when the flame is extinguished. The temperature of the retort walls is raised to about 700‹ or 800‹ C. Each retort a is separated by a narrow flue from the wall of the retort chamber or from the adjacent retort, the flue being divided by vertical partitions. Below each retort is arranged a central channel d, supplied with gas which passes from a tube e through the metal or fire-clay cylinder shown in Fig. 1, the air passing through the passage around this cylinder. The products of combustion pass to the vertical flue at each side through passages g. The fuel is introduced, and the gas generated escapes, through an opening h, and the retort is discharged through openings i. Specification 24,687/06, [Class 55, Gas manufacture], is referred to.
Patent GB-190918538-A (GB)
Title: Water-closet.
Inventor: GEORG WACHENFELD
IPC: E03D1/20
Filed: 1909-08-11
Abstract: 18,538. Wachenfeld, G. Aug. 11, 1908, [Convention date]. Void. [Published under Section 91 of the Act.] Shocks, preventing.-The opening and closing movements of the inlet valve of a tipping-tank for flushing closets are retarded by the provision of a fly-wheel 12 connected by a cord 10 to a pulley 9 on the valve spindle. The valve is operated by a pull cord 8.
Patent GB-190921640-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Basins, Bowls, Sinks and the like.
Inventor: HOLMES WILLIAM
IPC: A47K3/02
Filed: 1909-09-22
Granted: 1910-09-22
Abstract: 21,640. Holmes, W. Sept. 22. Wash - hand basins. - Consists in forming a pocket a for soap integral with and upon the inside of basins. The adjacent part b of the vessel may be made higher than the rest. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specifications 9919/90 and 1810/01.
Patent GB-190922316-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Separation of Rare Gases from the Atmosphere.
IPC: F25J3/04
Filed: 1909-09-30
Granted: 1910-02-17
Abstract: 22,316. Soc. l'Air Liquide, (Soc. Anon. pour l'Etude l'Exploitation des ProcÚdÚs Georges Claude). Oct. 3, 1908, [Convention date]. Separating gaseous mixtures. by liquefaction.-A method of separating rare gases, particularly neon and helium, from the atmosphere consists in subjecting compressed and cooled air to a process of liquefaction with backward return, such as is described in Specification 16,298/03, [Class 32, Distilling &c.], or to a process of liquefaction followed by rectification, either of which processes result in the production of liquid nitrogen or liquid rich in nitrogen, and submitting the gaseous residue, while still under pressure, to a single or repeated process of liquefaction with backward return effected by means of liquid nitrogen or liquid rich in nitrogen. Cooled compressed air is supplied through a pipe a to an apparatus of the type described in Specification 26,435/05, comprising nests of tubes F, F<2> leading to and from a chamber F<1> immersed in the liquid oxygen that collects at the foot of a rectifying-column M. A liquid rich in oxygen thereby collects in the vessel A, and is passed through the pipe T' to an intermediate portion of the rectifying-column. A liquid rich in nitrogen collects in the vessel C, and is passed through a pipe T<2> to the top of the rectifying-column. Rectification takes place in the known manner, and gaseous nitrogen passes away by a pipe N. The gaseous residue from the vessel C, while still under pressure, passes through a pipe t<1> and undergoes further cooling in a coil S', over which falls liquid nitrogen from the pipe T<2>. Further liquefaction takes place in a vessel below the coil, and the still gaseous residue, now wholly or mostly neon and helium, passes off through a valved pipe R<2>. The lower portion of the apparatus may be modified so that the liquefaction takes place in one stage and the liquid falls into a single vessel. This liquid is then separated into liquid oxygen and nitrogen, the liquid nitrogen being used for the further cooling of the gaseous residue, as previously described.
Patent GB-190923148-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Steam Injectors.
Inventor: BROOKE ROBERT GRUNDY
IPC: F04F5/46
Filed: 1909-10-11
Granted: 1910-11-11
Abstract: 23,148. Brooke, R. G. Oct. 11. Giffard injectors; overflow arrangements; regulating; nozzles. - In an injector, the overflow valve is held open at starting and is held seated when the jet is established by means of steam which is reduced in pressure compared with that supplied to the steam nozzle. In the construction shown, the control is effected by a valve f sliding in a casing g between two seats h, h<1>. The valve f is arranged so that, at starting, the reduced steam pressure acting on the end f<1> overcomes the delivery pressure acting on the other end f<2> and forces the valve to its seat h. When the injector is at work, the conditions are reversed and the delivery pressure forces the valve to the seat h'. This movement of the valve controls the admission of steam to the pressure chamber d of the overflow valve e. A central port i communicates by ports with an annular groove j<1>, which, when the valve f is seated at h<1>, registers with ports k and allows steam to pass to the chamber d and seat the overflow valve e. The steam of reduced pressure is taken from the throat of the nozzle a by radial passages a' and passes to the space a<4> in the valve casing g by a passage a<3> controlled by a valve n<1> Pressure fluid from the delivery passes by a passage b<1>, controlled by a valve n, to a space b<2> which communicates by ports g<2> with the casing g. If the delivery pressure does not appreciably exceed the steam pressure acting on the end f<1>, the areas of the two ends of the valve f may be made differential. Arrangements are described whereby the movement of the valve f admits fluid from the delivery to the chamber d instead of steam. The pressure in the chamber d may be relieved by holes e<1> as described in Specification 3321/09, or a special port may be provided in the valve f so that in a certain position the chamber d is put into communication with the atmosphere. Further modifications are illustrated in which the casing g and control valve f are applied to injectors as described in Specifications 2177/87, 1691/89, 24,182/97, 16,180/06, 24,804/06, 3321/09, and 1413/10. Other constructions are shown in which the valve f functions as the overflow valve, or in which a lever attached to the overflow valve engages with the valve f in all positions or only in one position.
Patent GB-190924709-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Derivatives of Formaldehyde Sulphoxylic Acid.
Inventor: JOHNSON JAMES YATE
Filed: 1909-10-27
Granted: 1910-06-09
Abstract: 24,709. Johnson, J. Y., [Badische Anilin & Soda Fabrik]. Oct. 27. Formaldehyde sulphoxylate derivatives are produced by the interaction of zinc dust, sulphurous acid, ammonia or other nitrogen base, and formaldehyde, or by the action of zinc dust upon aminomethylsulphurous acid or a derivative thereof substituted in the amino group, such as phenylaminomethylsulphurous acid. According to an example of the first method of procedure, a mixture of zinc aminomethylsulphoxylate and aminomethylsulphite is obtained, the former being, on heating, converted into a derivative of the formula N(CH2ÀOSO.ZN)3. Upon treatment of zinc aminomethylsulphoxylate with sodium sulphide the sodium salt is obtained. Instead of starting with ammonia and formaldehyde, hexamethylenetetramine may be used. Specification 7592/05 is referred to. Aminomethylsulphurous acid is prepared by passing sulphur dioxide into hexamethylenetetramine, or by the interaction of formaldehyde bisulphite, ammonia, and an acid.
Patent GB-190925687-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Self-adjusting Metallic Packing, specially applicable to High Pressure Pump Rods.
IPC: F16J15/28
Filed: 1909-11-08
Granted: 1910-03-03
Abstract: 25,687. Foden, W., and United King- dom Self-Adjusting Anti - Friction Metallic Packing Syndicate. Nov. 8. Packing, metallic. - Packing for pump and like rods, suitable for hydraulic or other high pressure, comprises internally-coned sleeves 9, 10 containing compound packing-rings R, r, arranged in sequence, abutting together and pressed axially by springs 8 contained in a neck bush 6. The rings R, r are cut in one or more places, and are arranged to break joint. Cupleather packing-rings 16, 15 are arranged to prevent the fluid-pressure from passing between the sleeves to move the sleeve 10 axially, and between the cover 3 and the sleeve 10. An auxiliary stuffing-box 17 is formed in the cover 3, and a drainage space is provided between the bushes 13, 18. In a modification suitable for moderate pressures, the sleeve 9 and packing-ring 16 are dispensed with, and the sleeve 10 is provided with four compound rings.
Patent GB-191001057-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cross Brushing Machines for Pile Fabrics and the like.
Inventor: ARNOLD JOHN THOMAS
IPC: D06C11/00
Filed: 1910-01-15
Granted: 1910-05-12
Abstract: 1057. Arnold, J. T., Dean, G. H., and Robertson, A. Jan. 15. Pile, raising and dressing.- A cross-brushing machine for removing fluff from pile fabrics is provided with two or more sets of brushes and rollers one above the other, gear-wheels are provided so that the fabric is caused to pass through both sets at an even tension, while the upper set of brushes is driven by extensions of the bands which operate the lower set. The lower set of brushes bare arranged in conjunction with rollers c, d; and the upper set e has rollers f, g. The lower brushes are actuated from an oscillating frame h driven from an eccentric v on the shaft u, through flexible bands i some of which pass around rollers j before attachment to the frame h; and the upper rollers are driven by bands k attached to the bands i and passing over rollers l. The fabric enters the machine over the bars m, passes between the rollers c, d and back to the same end over guide-rolls n, one of which is on the axis of a gear-wheel p. The fabric then passes over the upper set of rollers, and over similar rolls q, to the take-up and plaiting-mechanism. One of the rolls q is mounted on the axis of a gear-wheel s, which, together with the wheel p, is driven from a pinion t, which is driven from the shaft u. The gear-wheels are equal, and the fabric is therefore drawn through both sets of rollers at equal tension.
Patent GB-191005535-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coal Savers.
Inventor: BROWNING JAMES
IPC: F23L1/02
Filed: 1910-03-05
Granted: 1910-12-15
Abstract: 5535. Browning, J. March 5. Fuel - economizers. - A false grate A has a grate B sliding upon it to regulate the slots a, and may have a back and side cheeks fitted to it. The grate A may be supported on ribs a<8>, or upon legs, and has, in addition to the slots a, slots a3, a<5> for the reception of lugs on the back and sides respectively. The grate B has slots b corresponding with the slots a, and the bars between them may be of inverted V-section. Lugs b<2> on the grate B project into slots a<1> in the grate A, allowing the grate B to be moved forwards or backwards by a poker &c. inserted in a perforated lug B'. The back has hooks at each end which are engaged by other hooks on the ends of the cheeks, and lateral adjustment of the sides is allowed by making the slots a<5> wider than the lugs projecting into them. The back and sides may be backed by asbestos or other non - conducting material, which, according to the Provisional Specification, may be slid into position in guides at the back. A ledge attached to the front of the back and preventing cinders &c. from gathering at the back of the movable grate is also described in the Provisional Specification.
Patent GB-191011049-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Shock Absorbing Devices.
Inventor: HOUDAILLE MAURICE
IPC: F16F9/14
Filed: 1910-05-04
Granted: 1910-10-27
Abstract: 11,049. Houdaille, M. Oct. 12, 1909, [Convention date]. [Addition to 9193/10.] Dash-pots. - Consists of modifications in dashpots of the type described in the parent Specification. The apparatus is described with reference to a motorvehicle to the back axle of which it may be applied. One improvement consists in having two independent paddles or sets of paddles 6, 7, separately connected by cranks and connecting- rods to the opposite points of a differential casing. The conduits 29 are made tapered at one end for progressive braking and are pierced by projections 48 on the partitions. The arrangements for hand adjustment are similar to those described in Specification 9212/10.
Patent GB-191011465-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Support for use when Playing Cards.
IPC: A63F1/06
Filed: 1910-05-09
Granted: 1911-02-09
Abstract: 11,465. Fraser & Co., D., and Ommundsen, H. May 9. Card games.-A portable folding card-table for use on the knees when travelling consists of a rectangular frame of rods or metal tubing over which a surface of fabric is sewn, hooked, or otherwise secured. The side members a, c of the frame are hinged at the corners and also in the middle. The middle joints f of the members c allow the frame to be folded so that the members a come together, while the corner joints and the middle joints c of the members a allow the members to fold in the plane of the frame. The joints e are arranged at a little distance from the members a, in order that the rods may be completely folded, as shown in Fig. 3. In addition to being hinged, the rods may be constructed to telescope when not in use. A separate support or collapsible stand may be used when the device is required for camp parties &c.
Patent GB-191017059-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Damper or Draught Regulator for Stove-pipes and the like.
Inventor: FUERLINGER HANS
Filed: 1910-07-18
Granted: 1911-03-23
Abstract: 17,059. F³rlinger, H. July 18. Dampers.-A stove-pipe or like damper f is mounted on a spindle fitted in a cover b, which is removably secured over a cleaning-aperture by a spring d.
Patent GB-191017442-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Automatic Temperature Regulators for Gas Heaters.
Inventor: HOLMES EDWARD LEONARD
IPC: G05D23/01
Filed: 1910-07-22
Granted: 1911-02-09
Abstract: 17,442. Holmes, E. L. July 22. A c t u a t i n g. - An automatic temperatureregulator for gas - heaters comprises a lift-plug valve 28 actuated by a float 36 controlled by an expansible liquid 37 contained in chambers 5, 7 and a pipe 6. The capacity of t h e chamber 5 i s varied by a plunger 19<1> a djusted by a screw 20 secured by a lock-nut 21. The valve seat 27 is carried by a vertically - adjustable member 22<1>, which also carries the guides 30, 30<1> for the valve spindle 29, the lower guide 30<1> being provided with a flange 30<2> to close the float chamber, and with a funnel 30<3> to return mercury condensed in the chamber 22. A sight-glass 10 is held against a shoulder 8 on the main casing by a nut 16 bearing against a socket 13 formed on the gas inlet 15.
Patent GB-191019410-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Reservoir Pens.
Inventor: O'MALLEY PERCY FRANCIS
IPC: B43K5/16
Filed: 1910-10-15
Granted: 1911-05-04
Abstract: 19,410. O'Malley, P. F. Oct. 15. Reservoir pens.-In a fountain pen of the type in which the nib is adapted to be retracted into the barrel, and the end of the barrel closed by a screwed-on cap, the nib - carrying rod g passes through a packing-piece i held between a disk or plate bearing on a shoulder in the barrel a and a longitudinal slotted tube j' fixed in a slotted integral extension of the barrel a. The slots in the barrel and tube respectively coincide to allow the passage therethrough of a pin k at the end of the rod g, the pin being connected to a sliding ring m, whereby the nib is pushed out or withdrawn. A plug f<1> closes the end of the barrel.
Patent GB-191021273-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Grid Bars for Conical Openers for Treating Fibrous Materials.
Inventor: WEHLI MORRIS
IPC: D01G9/00
Filed: 1910-09-13
Granted: 1911-03-30
Abstract: 21,273. Wehli, M. Sept. 13, 1909, [Convention date]. Openers. - The taper grid-bars 1 having a twisted surface used in conical openers for treating fibrous material are provided with retaining-edges 4, so as to prevent the return of the impurities blown out of the materials being opened. Specification 12,297/06 is referred to.
Patent GB-191022696-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Kneading Apparatus.
Inventor: MANNES WILHELM
IPC: A21C1/00
Filed: 1910-09-30
Granted: 1911-05-04
Abstract: 22,696. Mannes, W., and Kretzschmar, J. Sept. 30. Rolling - machines.-Apparatus for kneading and moulding dough comprises a lower stationary board with a series of recesses a on its upper surface, and an upper movable board having a series of holes b therein. The recesses a are countersunk, and a dish of wire netting or the like is secured in each by a ring 4, a space being left between the wire and the bottom of the recess. An inverted dish or diaphragm 6 of wire netting is secured over each hole in the upper board. In operation, the dough lumps are accommodated between the boards in the holes b, and the upper board is given a rotary movement, either by hand or by machinery. Meal, for the purpose of preventing adhesion, is supplied to the dough through the netting 6, and works its way down to the space under the dishes 2. The upper part of the dough lumps may be corrugated by providing inwardly-directed ridges 9 on the netting 6. A removable meal-drawer may be fitted below the recesses a.
Patent GB-191027508-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Combined Bell Push and Temperature Alarm.
Inventor: HEATH CLEMENT
Filed: 1910-11-26
Granted: 1911-10-12
Abstract: 27,508. Heath, C. Nov. 26. Push-button switches combined with temperature alarms. Projecting from the opposite walls of a capsule g, Figs. 3 and 4, are pins h, i. The pin h passes through a hole in the free end f of a spring plate e, and is adapted to make contact with a fixed contact-plate c. The pin i screws into the push b, so that the temperature of operation of the fire-alarm can be regulated. In a modification, the push b is permanently secured by solder to the outer wall of the capsule, and the pin h screws into the spring plate e, f, so that rotation of the push b effects the required regulation.
Patent GB-191030377-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Turbine Water-meter.
Inventor: PILLOUD VICTOR
IPC: G01F1/08
Filed: 1910-12-31
Granted: 1911-03-02
Abstract: 30,377. Pilloud, V. Feb. 23, [Convention date]. Impulse and reaction meters; governing and regulating meters.-Water enters a pipe d, Fig. 1, and, according to the demand, passes through one or more of a series of valves r, arranged in a circle, to nozzles o, Fig. 4, whence it is projected through a turbine-wheel i, geared to the counting - mechanism, and afterwards flows away through an outlet f. The seats of the valves r are progressive in size, or the weights of the valves vary, so that for a varying consumption the water is projected through a varying number of nozzles. The nozzles o are rotatable for purposes of adjustment and are maintained in position by spring tongues u, Fig. 1, mounted upon a central disk v. To ensure rotation for a feeble flow, supplementary nozzles t, Fig. 4, without valves may be provided.
Patent GB-191102401-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Manufacture of Air-gas.
Inventor: PACE PERCY CURRALL
IPC: C10J1/00
Filed: 1911-01-31
Granted: 1912-01-25
Abstract: 2401. Pace, P. C. Jan. 31. Drawings to specification. Holders.-To prevent freezing of the water in the seals of gas-holders, glucose or golden syrup may be mixed with it.