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Patent GB-190627060-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Means for Operating Composing and Type-setting Machines by Means of Electric Currents Controlled by Register Strips.
Inventor: DREWELL HEINRICH
Filed: 1906-11-28
Granted: 1907-07-25
Abstract: 27,060. Drewell, H. Nov. 28. Type, setting; monotype, linotype, and like machines. -Relates to strip - controlled electro-mechanical actuation o f composing and type-setting machines. Two strip perforations are used for the selection of each type or matrix element, and the contactlevers for co-operation with the perforations are related to two groups of connexions, giving two conditions which must be fulfilled simultaneously, namely the insertion of one of a number of groups of contacts in the circuit and the closing of one of a corresponding number of switches, in such a way that the number of actuated elements is equal to the number of combinations of the connexions two at a time, one taken from each group. These combinations may be obtained in two ways, as shown in Figs. 1 and 2 in the case of six contact-levers 1-6. The strip a is guided over a contact-roller c connected to the source of current e by a rubbing contact d. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, the contact-levers 1, 2, 3 have connexions 1<1>, 2<1>, 3<1> branching to three groups of three contacts 16-14, 26-24, 36-34, and the levers 4, 5, have connexions 4<1>, 5<1>, 6<1> to three switches 4<111>, 5<111>. 6<111>. The contact-levers are thus divided into two groups, each fulfilling one of the conditions, and the number of actuated elements h is equal to the number of combinations of the contact-levers two at a time, one taken from each group, i.e. nine in the case of six levers. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 2, the number of possible combinations is greater, and is equal to the number of combinations of the contact-levers two at a time, i.e..fifteen in the case of six levers. The lever 1 is connected with contacts 12-16 only, the lever is connected with a switch 6<111> only, whereas the intermediate levers 2-5 are connected with both contacts and switches, the number of contacts being in arithmetical, series 12-16, 23-26,. 34-36, 45-46, 56.
Patent GB-190628117-A (GB)
Inventor: WALSH JOHN RUSSELL
Filed: 1906-12-10
Granted: 1907-10-31
Abstract: 28,117. Walsh, J. R. Dec. 10. Boxes for harness etc.; fittings, internal.-A box for saddles, harness, &c. has a V-shaped support a on which the cantle and pommel of the lower saddle rest ; above are trees b, c for other saddles. Bars c<2>, held by pivoted brackets c<3>, secure the top and bottom saddles. The trees are supported by guides b<1>, c<1>, and may be arranged side by side.
Patent GB-190700095-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Photographic Shutters.
Inventor: DIETZ GUSTAV
Filed: 1907-01-01
Granted: 1907-09-12
Abstract: 95. Dietz, G. Jan. 1. Shutters.-Relates to the shutter described in Specification No. 2713, A.D. 1906. The flies are pivoted to the driving-ring r, Figs. 3 and 4, which rotates in antifriction ball or roller bearings, and fixed pins on the case engage slots in the flies. The flies themselves are constructed of thin sheets of hard rubber, reinforced by celluloid layers. A speed-indicating ring i<1>, Fig. 2, meshes with the winding ratchet-wheel a<7>, and is graduated in both directions. To allow for changes of the spring tension that may vary from different causes, five stationary guide-points i<3> are marked on the adjacent face of the cover, and, when the spring does not return the ring to its starting position corresponding to the first mark, the corresponding mark is used as a starting point for setting the spring to tension. The interval i' corresponding to the toothed part of the driving-ring is not graduated. For bulb exposures, the time-pin r<6> projects into the path of a corresponding stop on the driving-ring when the release lever is actuated. For time exposures, a time-lever t, Figs. 3 and 6, is turned on its pivot, and brings the auxiliary elbow lever t' into play. When the release piston p is actuated, either pneumatically or by the auxiliary handle h, the elbow lever t<1> catches the lever e and holds the'shutter open. On a second actuation the small spring push lever p<2> on the piston-rod p actuates the elbow lever t<1> to release the lever e and close the shutter. In connexion with the retarding-piston for slow instantaneous exposures, the handle n<3> of the piston-rod n<2> can be coupled to a pin on the driving-ring. The pin n<5> of the coupling-handle n<3> is utilized to close the escape hole m<1> of the air-cushion piston which is used for very fast exposures in lieu of the retarding-piston. For this purpose, the pin n<5> projects through the front of the casing. The air check is brought into operation by the pin on the driving-ring striking either lever m<6> or m<3>, according to the direction in which the shutter is working.
Patent GB-190701516-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Catch or Retaining Devices for Levers and the like.
Inventor: ASHTON HAROLD THOMAS
Filed: 1907-01-21
Granted: 1907-11-07
Abstract: 1516. Ashton, H. T. Jan. 21. Levers.-Relates to retaining-devices for levers particularly adapted to levers for operating the speed gears of motor-cars or the valve-gears of steam-engines. The lever A is provided with a bracket A<1> having a notch B, shaped as shown in Fig. 7, with shoulders B<3>. A pin C, carried by a spring-pressed plate C<2>, engages simultaneously the notch B and one of a series of notches D<3> in the quadrant D. Opposite each notch D there is a projection D<2>. When the lever A, in the position shown in Fig. 2, is moved in either direction, the pin C is forced out of the notches B, D3 against the action of a spring. When the lever comes to the next projection D', the pin is jammed between the shoulder B<3> and the projection, thus checking the lever ; but on giving a slight backward movement, the spring presses the pin into the notches B, D<3>, locking the lever till again operated. Instead of one pin C, separate pins may be used, on the same or opposite sides of the plate C', to engage the notches on the lever and quadrant. The shape of the pins, notches, and projections may be modified, and the spring device may act towards, or at rightangles to the handle instead of acting from it. The notches D' may be undercut, in which case the plate C<2> is raised by a device manipulated by the hand when grasping the lever.
Patent GB-190712228-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Range Keepers for use with Guns.
Inventor: DAWSON ARTHUR TREVOR
Filed: 1907-05-27
Granted: 1908-06-29
Abstract: 12,228. Dawson, A. T., and Buckham, GT. May 27. Drawings to Specification. Telemeters.-Relates to apparatus for continuously and automatically indicating the varying range between a gun and its relatively-moving target, such as is described in Specifications No. 9461, A.D. 1904, and No. 17,844, A.D. 1906. Instead of employing independent hand-controlled transmission - apparatus, such as is described in Specifications No. 4741, A.D. 1905, and No: 29,665, A.D. 1906, [Abridgment Class Electricity, Regula ting &c.], for actuating the range indicators at distant stations, an electromotor, connected with a rotary transmitting-switch, is provided with means for adjusting it to work at a predetermined speed. The range-indicators can be initially set by allowing the motor to work until the required range is indicated, after which the motor, or the gearing through which it drives the transmitting-switch, can be adjusted to work at a definite speed corresponding with the rate of change of the range. An electro-magnetic indicator is connected to the switch at the transmitting-station in such a way that it acts as a range-keeper.
Patent GB-190715750-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for Separating the Dust from the Products of Combustion of Refuse Destructors and like Furnaces.
Inventor: ALLIOTT JAMES BINGHAM
Filed: 1907-07-09
Granted: 1908-07-09
Abstract: 15,750. Alliott, J. B., and Smart, T. July 9. Dampers. - A watercooled damper of hollow construction, and covered with the usual slabs of fire-clay, is adapted for use in apparatus for separating dust from the combustion products of refuse destructors and like furnaces. The upper journal L' of the damper is tubular and extends into a water tank M, wh'ch rotates with the damper. The journal contains a downtake tube N and forms the uptake for the water, which is circulated by reason of temperature differences. The water in the tank may be kept at a constant level by means of a ball-cock attached to an adjacent fixture so as to be unaffected by the rotation of the tank.
Patent GB-190716070-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Heating Feed Water by Exhaust Steam from Steam Engines.
Inventor: KERFOOT JAMES
Filed: 1907-07-12
Granted: 1908-07-13
Abstract: 16,070. Kerfoot, J. July 12. Condensers.-A tubular feed-heater a is situated in the top of a condenser d. Exhaust steam is admitted to the heater by a pipe c and passes between the feed-heater tubes to the condenser tubes j. An outlet pipe g leads the water from the first heater to a second heater h mounted above the condenser.
Patent GB-190717356-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tobacco Smoking Pipes
Inventor: OSBORN JOHN KINSMAN
Filed: 1907-07-29
Granted: 1908-03-19
Abstract: 17,356. Osborn, J. K. July 29. Tobacco pipes.-The bowl or stem is provided with a spring valve resembling the key of a flute or piccolo, through which the nicotine, saliva, or ash may be discharged. The valve C, shown in Fig. 1, is preferably in the form of a metal tube screwed into the pipe and projecting outwards for engagement with the stop C<1>. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 2, the valve is arranged in the metal band C<2>, which is mounted on the end of the extended portion of the stem and forms a container for the nicotine &c. In another modification, the valve stop is enlarged to form a false bottom for the bowl and is protected by a covering of asbestos &c.
Patent GB-190718242-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Electric Fire Alarm System
Inventor: SCHOEPPE OSCAR
Filed: 1907-08-12
Granted: 1908-03-05
Abstract: 18,242. Schoppe, O. Aug. 12. Indicators or annunciators.-Relates to closed circuit electric fire-alarm systems in which the thermal switches first break the circuit on a rise of temperature to give a danger-alarm, and then close it again on a further rise of temperature to give a fire-alarm, or in which the thermal switches break the circuit and then close it again immediately, so that a fire-alarm can be distinguished from an alarm caused by a fault. On the breaking of the circuit, the armature 48, Fig. 8, of an electro-magnet 47 is released, and a two-armed lever 49, 50 is turned under the action of a spring 52, so as to allow an annunciator-drop 51 to fall into the position shown in Fig. 9, where it is retained by means of a catch 55 engaging a stop on the lever 49, 50. On the reclosing of the circuit, the armature 48 is attracted, and the annunciator-drop 51 is thus allowed to fall into its lower position, as shown in Fig. 10.
Patent GB-190720262-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Wrenches.
Inventor: ANGLE PERCY SANDS
Filed: 1907-09-11
Granted: 1908-01-09
Abstract: 20,262. Angle, P. S. Sept. 11. Wrenches.-An adjustable wrench operable by one band has teeth on one side of the shank carrying the fixed jaw adapted to engage teeth on the movable jaw and a locking-device operated by a thumb-lever. The shank A is provided with a jaw B and teeth E, and has slidably mounted on it a frame D with the jaw C and teeth F. A spring G carried by the frame D normally presses on the shank A holding the teeth in yielding engagement, and is engaged by the locking-cam I as shown in Fig. 2. By pulling back the thumb-lever J, the bulge portion i of the cam presses the spring down on to the shank A and fixes the jaw C.
Patent GB-190722991-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Optical Condensers for Motor Car and other Lamps.
Inventor: GOODWIN FELIX
Filed: 1907-10-18
Granted: 1908-05-07
Abstract: 22,991. Goodwin, F., [trading as Wyncott & Son], and Goodwin, E. Oct. 18. Carriage lamps; signal lamps; lenses.-Optical condensers for motor-car and like lamps, of the type in which a central lens is connected to a glass disk by a metal mount which is turned over the edges of both parts, are so constructed that the lens can be brought nearer to the light than the disk, and the two parts are connected by a metallic band, ring, or sleeve which has its outer and inner edges respectively turned over on to the outside of the disk and on to the back of the lens. As shown in Fig. 1, a metal ring C fits in a circular opening b<1> with a bevelled edge, and the edges c', c' of the ring are spun over the disk b and lens a. The opening b<1> may have a straight edge, and a sleeve c, Fig. 5,. may be used instead of a ring in cases where the lens is required to be near the light. A curved or conical mount may be used. For signalling purposes an aperture can be fitted to the lamp, and the arrangement is adapted to allow of the use of a large aperture and a lens of short focal length.
Patent GB-190724354-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Shoes.
Inventor: SCULPHER GEORGE
Filed: 1907-11-04
Granted: 1908-08-20
Abstract: 24,354. Sculpher, G. Nov. 4. Shoe fastenings. -Shoes are so constructed that, at the will of the wearer, they may be converted from a laced shoe to one of the type having a buckle or bow fastening. As shown in Fig. 2, the shoe is provided with studs or hooks 3, 4 for an ordinary lace. This lace may be replaced by a ribbon bow fastening engaged round the hooks &c. or through the eyelets 11 ; or it may be replaced by a buckle fastening adapted to engage the hooks &c. Fig. 6 shows a buckle fastening 7, having a loop 16 to receive the tab or strap 15, which is formed with suitable holes 13. The strap 15 may be entirely of leather, or may have insertions 16 of elastic webbing; or it may be made entirely of elastic webbing.
Patent GB-190725476-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Certain Kinds of Buttons, Brooches, Badges and the like.
Inventor: GAUNT CHARLES FREDERICK
Filed: 1907-11-18
Granted: 1908-11-18
Abstract: 25,476. Gaunt, C. F. Nov. 18. Buttons; brooches.-In a button, brooch, badge, &c. of hard material that cannot be soldered, the metal shank or other attachment 4 is affixed by means of a disk B, having a rim 2, which is turned inwardly to grip an undercut central portion 3 of the button or the like. For buttons &c., made of soft horn, Fig. 4, the shank is secured to a disk B having an inwardly-turned rim 5, which is pressed into the material while it is plastic. Specification No. 10,658, A.D. 1891, is referred to.
Patent GB-190800557-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Reciprocating Beds for HIgh Speed Cylinder Printing Presses.
Inventor: ROCKSTROH MAX
Filed: 1908-01-09
Granted: 1908-10-29
Abstract: 557. Rockstroh, M. Jan. 9. [Patent of Addition to No. 23,111, A.D. 1906.] Cylinder machines with plane printing-surfaces.- Relates to means for reciprocating the beds of cylinder machines, especially such as is described in Specification No. 23,111, A.D. 1906. The point a at which the driving effort is applied, in this case by fluid pressure, is located so that its distance from the centre of gravity of the bed and forme c, and from the plane of contact of the rolling surfaces b, is inversely as the force of inertia at reversal and the forces of friction at the point of contact with the rollers b. It is stated that these forces thus balance one another, and that all tendency of the bed to tilt at high speeds is avoided.
Patent GB-190802303-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Single Phase Commutator Motors
Filed: 1908-02-01
Granted: 1908-10-08
Abstract: 2303. Siemens B' os. Dynamo Works, and Lydall, F. Feb. 1. Distortion of field, preventing; motors, controlling. -A single-phase compensated series motor having a separate excitation winding E<1>, E<2>, Fig. 1, for each direction of rotation, such as is described in Specification No. 22,653, A.D. 1904, is operated on direct-current circuits by connecting the two windings E<1>, E<2> in series so as to produce a stronger field, as shown in Figs. 2 and 6. In order satisfactorily to compensate the motor when running on direct-current circuits, the ratio between the ampere-turns in the compensating- winding C and the armature A is made greater than when the motor is working with alternating currents ; for example, the armature mav be shunted by a resistance when working on direct current, or the compensating-winding may be designed as a series winding for direct-current working and may be short-circuited, or supplied by a series transformer, when used on alternating current. A modification is shown in Fig. 6, in which only a part of the compensating-winding C is short-circuited in alternating-current working, and a suitable voltage may then be applied at the leads l, m to produce a commutating-field.
Patent GB-190806269-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Combs
Inventor: COMBIS JOHN LEONIDAS
Filed: 1908-03-20
Granted: 1908-07-02
Abstract: 6269. Combis, J. L. March 20. Combs, hair, provided with retaining-rods working in apertures. According to the present invention, the aperture 3 is larger than the bead 6<a>, Fig. 3, of the rods, but neither of the beads 6, 6<a> can pass through the aperture 4. A spring 8 retains the rod in position when in use, as shown, but is depressed when the rod is withdrawn through the aperture 4 to release the comb.
Patent GB-190809790-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Electric Cables.
Filed: 1908-05-05
Granted: 1909-03-04
Abstract: 9790. Henley's Telegraph Works Co., W. T., and Pfiffner, J. H. W. May 5. Conductors, armouring. -Electric cables, such as described in Specification No. 1034, A.D. 1886, are furnished with a braided wire jacket or armouring, each element of which consists of two or more members a<1>, a<2> laid up parallel to one another throughout the braiding Each of the members a<1>, a<2> may be made by twisting together two or more strands, each of which consists of a number of wires twisted together.
Patent GB-190818661-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Fluid Pressure Governors.
Inventor: TURNER WALTER VICTOR
Filed: 1908-09-05
Granted: 1908-10-29
Abstract: 18,661. Turner, W. V. Sept. 16, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Governing or controlling pumps.-Relates to a system, such as the brake system of a number of connected vehicles, in which a common reservoir or line pipe is separated by non-return valves and charged from a number of other reservoirs each provided with a pump, and each pump is thrown into operation when the corresponding receiver pressure, which acts on a spring-pressed diaphragm 39, has reached a predetermined lower limit. Each governor is provided with a piston or diaphragm 14 subjected on one side to the action of a spring 18 and the pressure in the pump reservoir, and on the other side to the pressure in the common reservoir, so that, when any pump is thrown into action, the pressure in the common reservoir rises above that in the reservoirs of the other pumps, and by acting on the various diaphragms 14 allows the springs 41 to throw the remaining pumps into action. The apparatus is shown as applied to the governor described in Specification No. 20,645, A.D. 1906. When the pressure in each pump reservoir 12 reaches its higher limit, the diaphragm 33 is moved against the action of a spring 36 and opens a valve 38 to connect the chamber 26 with the atmosphere. The valve 28 is then moved to the left to connect the space below the piston 21 with the pump reservoir through the passages 30, 32, and to allow the switch 22 in the motor circuit of the electrically-driven pump to be opened by the live fluid. When the lower pressure limit is reached, or sbould the pressure in the common reservoir 17 rise owing to one of the other pumps being thrown into action, the valve 42 is allowed to connect the chamber 27 with the atmosphere, when the valve 28 will be moved to the right and the space below the piston 21 connected with the atmosphere through the passages 30, 45. A spring above the piston 21 then closes the electric circuit.
Patent GB-190820866-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Liquid Fuel Burners.
Inventor: GILLETT THOMAS FRANK
Filed: 1908-10-03
Granted: 1909-09-30
Abstract: 20,866. Gillett, T. F., and Shield, H. Oct. 3. Atmospheric vapour burners; vaporizing- apparatus.-The head of a vapour burner for steam generators &c. comprises relatively thin and deep flat bars a, set closely together and cooled artificially by a cooling-fluid, the bars a being straight or of irregular form and bent in some cases upwardly at the centre. The cooling may be effected by threading the liquid-supply pipes b through the bars a, or by passing water or other cooling-fluid through narrow passages in the bars, or through pipes threaded through the bars. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the vapour is generated in tubes c above the burner, and is fed into the bell - shaped mouth f of a mixing-tube g extending into the inixing-chamber h and cut away at its underside, the vaporizer being coiled above the starting- lamp i.
Patent GB-190902253-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Kettles and other Vessesls used for Boiling, Cooking and Analogous Purposes.
Inventor: LAMKIN ARTHUR EDWIN
IPC: F24C15/10
Filed: 1909-01-30
Granted: 1910-01-13
Abstract: 2253. Lamkin, A. E., and Wetjen, J. F. Jan. 30. Supports for articles to be heated. - An adjustable band for attachment to a kettle, saucepan, frying-pan, &c., or for use when heating flat-irons consists of a metal strip a, Fig. 1, having lugs a<3> which support the vessel &c. in such a way that the band a forms a heating- chamber below the bottom of the article. The band a is rendered adjustable either by a hook a<2> and slots a', or by a bolt which fits in a hole in one end of the band and engages a slot in the other end of the band. The band may be tapered as shown in Fig. 7, or the lugs a<3> may be omitted and the band provided with one or more ribs, as shown in Figs. 4, 5, and 6. The band may be ornamental in character and may have a flange at the bottom. According to another modification, the band is made of resilient material and grips the vessel without auxiliary fastening-means.
Patent GB-190902813-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Treatment of Burnt Residues Obtained by the Burning of the Spent Oxide of Gas Works.
Inventor: WILLIAMS PERCY EDWIN
IPC: C10K1/26
Filed: 1909-02-05
Granted: 1910-05-05
Abstract: 2813. Williams, P. E. Feb. 5. Purifier waste, revivifying.-Residues, obtained by burning spent oxides, are revivified by conversion of the iron salts present into hydrated oxide of iron obtained by treatment with alkali. The burnt residues are treated with warm water to dissolve the iron salts. Hydrated oxide of iron is precipitated from this solution, or from any solution of iron salts, and is separated by filtration or settling, mixed with an absorbent material such as sawdust, and added to the washed residues. Alternatively, the burnt residues may be dropped into a hot alkaline solution, drained, and mixed with the absorbent material, or they may be gradually added to warm water, and the alkali afterwards added to cause the hydrated oxide to become mingled with the depositing burnt oxide ; the supernatant solution may then be run off, and the resulting deposit mixed with the absorbent material.