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Patent GB-190812955-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Gas and in Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: HAMMOND JOHN
Filed: 1908-06-17
Granted: 1908-12-17
Abstract: 12,955. Hammond, J., and Cash, J. June 17. Producers. - Bituminous fuel producers are worked singly or in pairs so as to obtain a mixture of water gas and coal gas, together with ammonia and tar. Each combustion chamber is provided with vertically grooved walls 5, and blast is supplied through an annulus surrounding the grate so that during a "blow" the outer surface only of the fuel is consumed while the inner core is distilled. The combustion products escape through openings 6 into a regenerator 8 surrounding the upper part of the fuel column where any combustible gases are consumed before the products escape to a stack. The distillation products from the inner core are separately withdrawn and led to the scrubbers. During a "run" when the two producers are coupled, steam in excess ia supplied to the base of one of the producers, and the water gas produced after passing through the inner core is led first to the regenerator of the other producer, when additional steam is added, and then delivered to the base of the fuel column ; the additional steam may be generated in a chamber 10. The resultant gases pass through a carburettor and fixer to the scrubbers &c. The ammonia, which is obtained in large quantities as a by-product, may be employed in the purifying of the gas after the manner described in Specification No. 8348, A.D. 1886. An annular rotary grate 18 surrounds the open end of an underfeed stoker, and is formed with an eccentrically-stepped edge. The corresponding part 3<a> of the shell is ribbed to facilitate the discharge of clinker &c. into pocket valves 21. A passage 27 is formed within the grate for the admittance of steam to prevent overheating. The central uncoked part of the fuel is indicated by the dotted lines X. At starting, hot coke is charged into the producer.
Patent GB-190815916-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Explosives.
Inventor: KILBURN BERTRAM EDWARD DUNBAR
Filed: 1908-07-27
Granted: 1909-06-17
Abstract: 15,916. Kilburn, B. E. D., [Pieper, C.]. July 27. Explosives.-Relates to explosives of the type in which perchlorate of ammonia is used in combination with an alkali nitrate and one or more hydrocarbons. According to the present invention, the explosive compound comprises perchlorate of ammonia, sodium or potassium nitrate, and two hydrocarbons, one of which is a solid or liquid product of natural petroleum and the other a nitrated coal-tar product. As an example, the following proportions are given ; paraffin wax, 13 per cent, trinitrotoluol, 14 per cent, perchlorate of ammonia, 42 per cent, sodium nitrate, 31 par cent. A suitable binding-medium may be employed when necessary.
Patent GB-190820622-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Carding Engines.
Inventor: RUTNAGUR SORABJI MUNCHERJI
Filed: 1908-09-30
Granted: 1909-09-30
Abstract: 20,622. Rutnagur, S. M. Sept. 30. Stop-motions.-Relates to apparatus applied to carding-engines for automatically stopping the supply of lap at the feed-roller when the web or sliver breaks or the sliver can is filled. The sliver passes through a spoon or cup a', Fig. 2, mounted on a rocking shaft a having an arm b normally held in the raised position by the tension of the sliver. When the sliver breaks, the arm b falls, and a projection d, Fig. 3, strikes a catch c at c' and releases a quadrant connected to a lever j by a chain h or the like. The end i of the lever j then falls, and the end l raises a vertical bar m and sets free the catch of the ordinary hand-lever, stopping the doffer and feed-roller. A sector g', Fig. 6, and sliding rod h' may replace the quadrant and chain. A ring, plate, or disk D, Fig. 8, pivoted at E over the top edge of the sliver can and connected to the catch c by a chain G, stops the machine when the can is full.
Patent GB-190821891-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Curtain Rod Brackets.
Inventor: SHOWELL CHARLES
Filed: 1908-10-16
Granted: 1909-06-17
Abstract: 21,891. Showell, C. Oct. 16. Curtains, drawing and suspending.-In curtainrod brackets 7 of the kind provided with a threaded boss 9 to which is screwed the curtain-rod or a tubular piece 10 carrying the curtain-rod, a sheetmetal plate having bent-up ears 13 to carry one or more cord pulleys 14 is provided with an opening or gap 15 which fits over the boss 9, so that the plate is secured to the bracket 7 by the screwing-up of the tube 10 or the curtain-rod.
Patent GB-190822319-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Illuminated Signs, Facias or the like.
Inventor: VENNER ROBERT FRANCIS
Filed: 1908-10-21
Granted: 1909-10-21
Abstract: 22,319. Venner, R. F. Oct. 21. Signs.-Illumiuated signs, facias, &c. are formed of plates a<1>, perforated with holes b of any shape, provided with teeth, preferably bent forward and backward, or with cuts, or cuts and cross-cuts f, so as to grip a plain, grooved, or flanged ball, Fig. 4, or one with a spiral groove. These balls &c. may be secured in wire netting, Fig. 5, which is then covered at the parts around the letters &c. with non-transparent material, so that the device can be used as a facia. Lenses or blocks may replace the balls.
Patent GB-190824792-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device for Polishing Linoleum and the like Floor Coverings, Parquet Floors, Marble and the like.
Inventor: TIPPINS ROBERT ERNEST
Filed: 1908-11-18
Granted: 1909-06-24
Abstract: 24,792. Tippins, R. E. Nov. 18. Pads and like polishing-appliances.-The polishing-cloth D in a floor-polishing appliance is fixed over a block A which is provided with a pad C, by being passed over longitudinal rods F and impaled on toothed metal strips E. One of the rods is carried on pivoted links M which are fixed in position by means of tumblers K.
Patent GB-190826439-A (GB)
Title: Variable Speed Gear.
Inventor: MIOLANS DOMINIQUE
Filed: 1908-12-07
Granted: 1909-11-18
Abstract: 26,439. Miolans, D. Dec. 7. Motor road vehicles.-In variable-speed gearing of the class comprising bevelpinions c, d, e on a drivmg-shaft b meshing with wheels f, g, h carried by sleeves i, j, k arranged one within the other encircling a driven shaft m', the sleeves i, j, k and a wheel a' for reversed driving are formed with internal rings of teeth adapted to be engaged one at a time by a sliding toothed clutch member l. The member l is connected to a collar s by 'guides' r, which lie in recesses between projecting ribs p upon the driven shaft m<1>. The inmost sleeve k rests on the ribs p. The member l is operated from the collar s by a forked lever t. An idler z of fixed position connects the wheels a' to a ring of teeth on the back of the wheel f. As shown applied to a motor-vehicle, the shaft m<1> is hollow and is connected to the differential gear n.
Patent GB-190827550-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Device for Cutting Weeds, Rushes and the like, in Rivers, Lakes and the like.
Inventor: WADHAM PERCY
Filed: 1908-12-18
Granted: 1909-03-04
Abstract: 27,550. Wadham, P. Dec. 18. Scouring rivers &c.- Apparatus for cutting weeds, rushes, &c. in rivers, lakes, &c. consists of a wire or other cable carrying sinking-weights interposed between cutting-plates arranged in several planes. The plates b are provided with cutting-edges b<1> and are riveted around the cable a, the weights c being threaded on between them. The plates b may be arranged in three, four, or any number of planes, and their edges may be serrated or otherwise shaped. The appliance is drawn across the river &c. with a sawing motion.
Patent GB-190900186-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Chewing Gum.
Inventor: DARLING JAMES DOUGLAS
IPC: A23G4/02
Filed: 1909-01-04
Granted: 1909-07-29
Abstract: 186. Darling, J. D. Jan. 4. Rotary stirrers. - In the preparation of a chewing-gum, crude rubber, such as Pontianak, is kneaded in a machine comprising a hopper 1 and two spiral blades 11, 12, the sharp edges of which shear against an edge 14 on the bottom of the hopper. The blade 12 revolves in the opposite direction to, and twice as fast as, the blade 11.
Patent GB-190900429-A (GB)
Title: An Implement for Washing or Wiping Floors.
Inventor: KENNEDY WILLIAM
IPC: A47L13/146
Filed: 1909-01-07
Granted: 1909-10-07
Abstract: 429. Kennedy, W..Jan. 7. [Cognate Application, 2281/09.] Handles; holders with clamping-devices for mops &c.-Floor-cleaning appliances, consisting of reservoir brushes or mops adapted for wring- ing, are fitted with a pair of handles to avoid stooping. Fig. 3 shows a mop consisting of two hinged blocks or plates a, b adapted to assume an open or closed position and fitted with a fixed handle d and a hinged handle e respectively. The sponge &c. is fixed by means of a pivoted clamping-plate h having tail-pieces h<1>, which are operated by nuts i pivotally supported in brackets i<3>. The sponge is washed by immersing in water and oscillating the plate b. Fig. 5 shows a brush l fitted with two hinged handles m, n.
Patent GB-190905286-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with the Manufacture of Steam Boilers.
IPC: B21D5/01
Filed: 1909-03-04
Granted: 1910-02-17
Abstract: 5286. Clarke, Chapman, &. Co., and Woodeson, W. A. March 4. Cupping.-Boiler plates having flanged holes or flattened portions, as described in Specifications 28,383/03 and 22,346/05, [both in Class 123, Steam generators], are made by stamping between curved dies, of which the convex die has a central channel for the operation of the flanging or embossing dies. The convex die 10 is made in two parts adjustably bolted together, leaving a central channel 3. When used for flanging, the outer die 1 carries a plateholder 16 and flanging- dies 4, which during the bending co-operate with dies 14 to flange the holes 19 of the plate 18. The die 4 is freed by removing the wedge, the die 10 is connected to the die 1 which is raised as shown in Fig. 3, and the plate 18 is then removed longitudinally. For embossing, the die 31, Figs. 5 and 7, is suspended in the die 10, and, after the curving process, the keys 36 and blocks 32 are removed and pressure is applied to produce the required flattened portions. Portions 43 of the face of the die 31 may be detachable to vary the result.
Patent GB-190907409-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Cigar Making Machines.
Inventor: MATHIAS OSCAR
IPC: A24C1/10
Filed: 1909-03-27
Granted: 1910-04-27
Abstract: 7409. Mathias, O. March 27. Cigar-making machines.-In a cigar-making or bunching machine, the carrier 13 supporting the bunching-roller 18 forces the bunching- trough 42 up to the level of the tobacco-feeding table 50, the bunching-trough descending to its normal position when the rolling of the bunch commences. The trough 42 is carried by a pivoted hoop 40 and is provided with a fork 43, 44, one prong 44 of which supports it when in its lower position and the other prong 43 is engaged by a pin 46 on the carrier 13 and raises the trough to the level of the feeding-table 50 when the roller 18 comes to its initial position to start rolling. The trough is pressed against the back plate of the guide by a spring 49. The apron is tensioned during the rolling by means of the carriage 26 as described in Specification 6605/08. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specification 5605/O8.
Patent GB-190912637-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Construction of Blinds or Screens.
Inventor: HOBLING ERNEST HENRY
IPC: E06B9/54
Filed: 1909-05-28
Granted: 1910-05-05
Abstract: 12,637. Hobling, E. H. May 28. Fly-screens are carried by a frame attached to the window, and are threaded on rods carried in slotted tubes at the sides. The screen a is secured to a spring roller contained in a metal tube c or in a part of the frame d attached to the window frame by pin a<3> engaging slots in the frame d and by clamps f. The blind is secured to a bar k, which is attached to the sash e by hooks. A strip of gauze, &c., o is looped to two turn-pins n with springs n<1> for pressing the strip against the glass of the lower sash, the pins being turned as shown to permit the closing of the sashes. The screens may be used with horizontally-sliding doors, fan-lights, safes, larders, vehicles &c. The screens may be opaque and used in dark rooms for photographic or other purposes.
Patent GB-190914995-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Baskets for Holding Fruit and the like.
Inventor: EVERSON HUGH
IPC: B65D25/32
Filed: 1909-06-28
Granted: 1910-01-06
Abstract: 14,995. Everson, H. June 28. Fruit baskets &c.-A chip basket a, Fig. 2, for fruit &c. is provided with a handle b, preferably of sheet metal, pivoted inside the basket in combination with a sheet-metal stay d, which holds the handle upright and prevents the basket from being crushed in or bulged out. Extensions e, Fig. 6, at one end of the stay engage slits in the sides of the handle and are turned down outside the basket, and one extension e at the other end of the stay is similarly disposed, while the other extension e' is passed through a slot in the handle and turned down. Additional extensions e may be provided, some being disposed inside the basket.
Patent GB-190915319-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Dynamo Electric Machines Constructed with Commutators.
IPC: H02K23/44
Filed: 1909-06-30
Granted: 1910-06-30
Abstract: 15,319. Pohl, R., and Phoenix Dynamo Manufacturing Co. June 30. Compensating-windings; commutating poles and winding; dynamos, regulating. - In commutator dynamo-electric machines having salient poles, the compensating - winding a, Fig. 1, is extended through the interspaces and has iron cores e arranged outside it at the neutral zone, at which also the compensating winding is preferably concentrated to produce the commutating-field. Part or the whole of the winding for the commutation field may be put upon the core e, and the compensating-winding may be set in the pole face as shown. The core e may extend beyond the commutation zone. The strength of the commutation field may be adjusted by varying an air-gap in its magnetic circuit. This may be effected by moving wedge-shaped blocks k, Fig. 3, by means of a screw n engaging with screwed sleeves m, or by moving the pole-pieces, or only the pole-tips, axially. In a modification, the regulation is effected by rotating a circular laminated core v, Fig. 6, in the pole-piece f. One regulating-device for each pair of poles may be sufficient.
Patent GB-190916649-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Quick Make and Break Electric Switches.
Inventor: WEST ALLEN
IPC: H01H3/30
Filed: 1909-07-16
Granted: 1910-06-23
Abstract: 16,649. West, A. July 16. Switches, quick-action; oil switches.-A quick make-and-break switch, especially for polyphase work and with its contacts immersed in oil, has a divided central spindle, one part of which is handoperated and connected with the other part, upon which the moving contacts are mounted, by a compression device, which during the movement of the handle is compressed until a dead-centre is passed, whereupon the spring operates to actuate the lower part of the spindle to put the switch on or off. The upper part 3 of the spindle carries an arm 5 and the lower part 3<x> a three-part lever 6, 7, one part 6 of which is forked and the other parts serve as stops limiting the movement of the lever. The forked part has a pivoted stirrup 8 which is connected to a pivoted block 13 on the arm 5 by the tube 10 and pin 14. A spiral spring is arranged upon the tube between the member 13 and the stirrup. The moving contacts 25 are arranged upon the insulated extension of the spindle 3<x>, and the fixed contacts 22 upon pillars 18, 18<x>. In operation, the arm 5 is rotated and the spring strained until it lies directly below the arm ; during this movement, the tendency of the spring is to maintain the switch in its original state, on or off, see Fig. 2. On passing the dead-centre where the spring is at maximum compression, it exerts a force which rotates the lower spindle and the moving contacts. The movement is limited by the stops 7 which engage the pillars 18, 18<x>. A number of contacts may be mounted upon the spindle, and the whole mechanism except the operating-handle 4 is enclosed in a casing filled with oil.
Patent GB-190917932-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process and Apparatus for Wireless Operations of Switches and other Apparatus at a Distance by Sound Waves and other Vibrations.
Inventor: KAROLYI MICHAEL
IPC: G08B13/16
Filed: 1909-08-03
Granted: 1910-03-31
Abstract: 17,932. Karolyi, M., Klupathy, E., and Berger, C. Aug. 3. Sound, controlling and actuating apparatus by; subaqueous sound signals.-In a method of operating switches, signals, and other apparatus at a distance by means of sound-waves or other vibrations, the sound-waves &c. are received by a microphone in circuit with a relay, and increase the resistance of the microphone to such an extent that the relay releases its armature so as to close a local circuit containing switches, lamps, or other apparatus. The armature of the relay c, Fig. 2, may be returned to its attracted position by a finger-push or by a magnet g in a local circuit II containing a stepby-step electro-magnetic switch h, j, k<1>, controlling a further circuit III. The local circuit II may be divided as shown in Fig. 3, so that each branch contains a magnet q, q<1>, between which is mounted a common armature p carrying contacts which alternately complete the circuit II through the magnets q, q<1> and also complete the circuit III alternately through the devices l, l<1>. A spring t retains the armature in either extreme position The microphone may be mounted on a tuned diaphragm.
Patent GB-190918934-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Telegraph Sending Machines.
Inventor: EDWARDS ARTHUR ERNEST
IPC: H04L15/08
Filed: 1909-08-17
Granted: 1910-07-14
Abstract: 18,934. Edwards, A. E., [Rosen, J. A.]. Aug. 17. Escapements; balances. - In a telegraphic transmitting- apparatus, an escapement mechanism is provided to regulate the speed of a rotating shaft 18. The star-wheel 70 on the shaft co-operates with the pins 73 on the rocking-arm 71, the period of which is regulated by the weight 76. The period is adjusted by raising or lowering the weight by means of the stud 80.
Patent GB-190920148-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Change Speed and Reversing Gear.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
IPC: F16H15/46
Filed: 1909-09-02
Granted: 1910-04-07
Abstract: 20,148. Boult, A. J., [Automobilwerke Union Akt.-Ges.]. Sept. 2. Variable-speed and reversing gearing.-In change-speed gearing of the kind comprising a stepped internal friction cone and a gear adapted to be oacillated and moved longitudinally to engage the various steps thereof, the driving and driven shafts are arranged in fixed positions. The stepped cone 2 is secured to the driving-shaft 1. The movable gear 4 is secured to a spindle 3, which is slidable longitudinally in a frame 10 oscillating about a fixed pivot spindle 11. A direct drive may be obtained by clutch members 15, 16 on the cone 2 and on the gear 4 respectively. Increased speeds are obtained by withdrawing the gear 4 by means of an operating-collar 8 into the plane of one of the steps, say 18, and swinging the frame 10 laterally by means of a link 14. Power is communicated to the driven shaft 20 of fixed position in such a way that reversal may be effected for each gear position of the gear 4. Secured to a sleeve 31 feathered to the spindle 3 are a toothed gear 19 and a friction gear 27. Loose on the shaft 20 is a gear 21 which constantly meshes with the gear 19 and carries a claw clutch member 22. A wheel 23 sliding on a feather on the shaft 20 carries a clutch member 22<1> for engaging the member 22 and an internal conical gear surface 26 for alternatively engaging the gear 27. Movement of the wheel 23 to left or right causes the shaft 20 to be driven in one or the other direction at different speeds.
Patent GB-190926303-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or in connection with Pneumatic Tyres for Motor and other Vehicles.
IPC: B60C5/08
Filed: 1909-11-13
Granted: 1910-07-14
Abstract: 26,303. Brown, L., and Macintosh & Co., C. Nov. 13. [Cognate Application, 27,309/09.] Air tubes and chambers.- The air - tube a has a rubber, rubber and fabric, or like reinforcement b in the form of a split tube with overlapping edges g with or without a rubber or other pad c at the joint. In a modification, the reinforcement is secured to the tube by one edge, which is overlapped by the other edge. Specification 24,338/09 is referred to.
Patent GB-191001166-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Suspending Lamps on Supports Crossing Streets.
IPC: F21V21/38
Filed: 1910-01-17
Granted: 1910-06-09
Abstract: 1166. Deutsche Gasgl³hlicht Akt.- Ges. (Auerges). Sept. 2,1909, [Convention date]. Supporting.-Relates to means for suspending lamps from supports which cross streets, of the kind wherein the middle joint of the gas-supply pipe is secured to a rope passing over a pulley fixed to a house, and consists in passing this rope over a running block so that the strain at the joint is directed vertically. The rope s, which is connected to the joint g, is passed over a block i and is joined by a chain to the block k supporting the lamp. The pull on the rope s is balanced by a weight b.
Patent GB-191001925-A (GB)
Title: A Process for the Manufacture of Fire and Acid Proof Moulds, Crucibles and the like.
IPC: B22C1/18
Filed: 1910-01-25
Granted: 1910-11-10
Abstract: 1925. Siemens & Co., Geb. March 5, 1909, [Convention date]. Filtering-media.-A compound of phosphoric and boric acids either alone or as a binder in connexion with other materials is stated to be specially suitable for diaphragms or filters.
Patent GB-191009829-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Carburettors for Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: LEWIS EDMUND WOODWARD
IPC: F02M17/36
Filed: 1910-04-22
Granted: 1911-02-09
Abstract: 9829. Lewis, E. W. April 22. Spray carburettors.-To render'the nozzle or nozzles easily accessible, they are adapted to be swung laterally into and out of the mixing- chamber. The nozzles G, H are mounted on a swinging arm E, shown in the Figure, normal to the plane of the paper, containing the fuelpassage, and formed in one with the float chamber A, which is provided with a conical lower portion, adapted to rotate in, and form a tight joint with, a conical seating B<1> in the arm C. A portion K of the wall of the mixing- chamber F is carried by the arm E, and is secured by a spring M when the nozzles are in their normal position.
Patent GB-191011750-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sighting Compasses and like Instruments.
Inventor: BEAMES FREDERICK
IPC: G01C17/12
Filed: 1910-05-12
Granted: 1911-05-04
Abstract: 11,750. Beames, F. May 12. Prismatic compasses; sighting-clinometers.-A device for attachment to compasses, clinometers, and like instruments for sighting and reading angles, of the type provided with a hinged sight g, and a hinged reflector d, has toes a' upon the frame a to engage with the case of the compass or the like, and a sight-line e inscribed on the mirror d in which the scale is reflected.
Patent GB-191016770-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Barometers.
Inventor: LEIBERG PAUL
IPC: G01L7/18
Filed: 1910-07-13
Granted: 1910-11-17
Abstract: 16,770. Leiberg, P. July 13. Barometers.- A barometer comprises a tapered tube of relatively-small section, in which a column a, b of mercury is freely carried by the atmospheric pressure. The tube may be made of upper and lower pieces of tube of different but constant cross-sections, Fig. 2, connected by an intermediate piece o f optional section. A device may be added for keeping the tube in constant vibration to prevent sticking of the mercury.