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Patent GB-190700897-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Valves for Explosion Motors.
Filed: 1907-01-12
Granted: 1908-01-11
Abstract: 897. Soo. Franþaise de Constructions MÚcaniques, Anciens Etablissements Cail, and Lentz, H. Jan. 29, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Dou ble-beat valves; seats; casings.-A partlybalanced doublebeat valve a, Figs. 1, 5, and 6, controls communication between the passages f, g and the passage h. The valve seat n is formed in one with the valve and afterwards cut therefrom ; in a modification, the valve-body a consists of two assembled parts so that the seat n can be formed separately and the valve can obtain a better bearing on its seats. The upper seat may be of greater diameter than the lower so that a removable seat is unnecessary. In Fig. 5, the valve is shown formed with pistonshaped parts p adjacent to the bearing faces. The relative passages at the upper and lower seats for a given lift of the valve may be altered by replacing the valve as a whole, or the parts a, q, Fig. 6, by parts of different forms ; the form shown in Fig. 6 gives a relatively greater passage at the upper seat for smaller lifts of the valve. Modifications are described having the parts a, q of different forms, and two water-cooled forms of the valve are described, in one of which the valve-body and its guide-piston are formed in one. The Specification in the original form as published under the Act of 1901 describes also three forms of doublebeat valves in which the passage h communicates with the interior of the valve-body, the valve being water-cooled in one form ; a double-beat valve of cylindrical form ; and a valve of the kind shown in Figs. 5 and 6, in which the passages f, g are connected by a conduit in the valve-casing, a check valve being placed in the conduit. This subject-matter does not appear in the Complete Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-190701852-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Window Ventilators.
Inventor: BERRY MILTON H
Filed: 1907-01-24
Granted: 1908-01-24
Abstract: 1852. Lake, C. S., (representative of Lake, H. H.), [Berry, M. H.]. Jan. 24. Window appliances.-A device for obviating draught t through open windows consists of a casing A comprising top and bottom members 5, 6, and a collapsible side e formed of members 7, 8 hinged together at 9. The bottom 6 is secured to the sill inside the window, and the top 5 is attached to the sash by suitable fastenings 12. When the sash is open, air enters the room &c. through perforations in the top 5, the ends of the casing being closed, if desired, by means of plates 11 passing through slots in the top 5. To ensure that the members 7, 8 shall fold down when the window is closed, the opening of the sash is limited by means of stops, comprising links 15, 16 hinged to the top and bottom of the casing A and to each other, the links 15 being provided with shoulders 19. The casing A may be applied to the bottom or top of the window, and in the latter case may carry a window shade.
Patent GB-190703090-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Resilient Wheels for Vehicles.
Inventor: REID ROBERT PATTERSON
Filed: 1907-02-07
Granted: 1907-08-29
Abstract: 3090. Reid, R. P. Feb. 7. Spring wheels.-Relates to wheels of the kind in which a hollow hub containing compressed fluid is formed with radial cylinders fitted with pistons connected to spokes carrying a flexible tyre. Each piston c is formed of brass, aluminium, or other metal with walls tapering to a very thin edge so that the pressure in the hub tends to keep a tight joint. The ring is formed of separate segments l, interlocking, and engaged by segments h secured to tubes connected to the pistons. The tubes are fitted with nuts g adapted to make the wheel rigid and independent of the fluid pressure. The hub contains compressed air, and about the same volume of oil, glycerin, &c., a movable diaphragm tends to keep them separate.
Patent GB-190708951-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Distribution of Electricity.
Inventor: DAVY WILLIAM JAMES
Filed: 1907-04-17
Granted: 1908-04-16
Abstract: 8951. Davy, W. J. April 17. Distributing; lighting, systems of; switches.- In a system of electric distribution, applicable to lighting-systems &c., a transformer supplying the current is automatically cut into or out of circuit when the consumer's circuit is closed or opened. This is effected by means of an electro-magnetic switch consisting of a solenoid a, the core of which is attached to a lever carrying plungers entering the mercury cups 1, 2, 3. The supply mains are connected to the consumer's leads d through a resistance c, the circuit of the primary e of the transformer being normally open at the contact 2. When the consumer's circuit is closed, as by turning on a lamp, the supply current flows through the resistance or impedance c, lamp d, solenoid a, and contact 1, thus energizing the solenoid, which draws in its core, thus breaking the contact 1 in the circuit just traced, but closing the contacts 2, 3 in the primary and secondary circuits of the transformer. The secondary current flows through a few turns of wire g on a separate core, to hold down the core a<1>. The current is thus suppiied at the desired voltage and without any transformer loss when there is no load on the consumer's circuit. The system is also applicable to continuous-current systems when a rotary converter is employed.
Patent GB-190709815-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Machine or Apparatus for the Manufacture of Hollow or Solid Concrete Building Blocks.
Inventor: DRING FRANCIS
Filed: 1907-04-27
Granted: 1908-03-19
Abstract: 9815. Dring, F. April 27. Moulding concrete blocks. - The sides e of a collapsible mould are detachably hinged to a fixed plate c carried on the framework a in such a manner that they open by gravity. The mould is closed by means of ribs g mounted on the core-carrying platform f, and the ribs g and sides e are tapered as shown to ensure that the mould is tightly closed. Rollers l may be provided on the ribs g to facilitate the closing of the mould. The platform f may be operated by any suitable means, such as a counterweighted lever, screwed shafts, &c.
Patent GB-190709990-A (GB)
Title: A Combination Writing Tablet and Calendar.
Inventor: SHARP WILLIAM
Filed: 1907-04-30
Granted: 1908-02-20
Abstract: 9990. Sharp, W. April 30. Date indicators.-A memorandum tablet combined with a daily-changed date indicator consists of a roll a of paper which may be perforated at intervals and have advertisements on the back, carried by a bent wire a<1> hinged at a' to the metal or other base A. The unrolled paper passes under cross-pieces b and between guides B. Three adjustable disks C, D, E, preferably of tin with milled edges, show the day, date, and month indications, which they respectively bear, through slots c<1>, d, e in the base. A flap hinged at the bottom back edge can be opened out to throw the end of the tablet away from the wall for writing purposes.
Patent GB-190712090-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Alternating Current Commutating Electric Machines.
Filed: 1907-05-24
Granted: 1907-09-19
Abstract: 12,090. Allgemeine Elektricitõts-Ges. May 25, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Motors, controlling.-Alternating- current commu - tator machines having s h o r t-circuted brushes are started by supplying them with current through one of the exciting-brushes b<1>, Fig. 1, and the short-circuit connexion k, and when running they are supplied with current through the working brushes b<1>, b<2> only. The invention may be applied to two or more machines connected in series or parallel. It is immaterial whether the short-circuit axis exactly coincides with the stator axis or not, and the exciting-brushes may lie on a chord instead of on a diameter.
Patent GB-190714812-A (GB)
Title: Sifting-machine.
Inventor: HILLER GEORG
Filed: 1907-06-27
Granted: 1908-06-11
Abstract: 14,812. Hiller, G. June 27. Sifting cements, chalk, &c.-Apparatus for sifting cement, gypsum, c h a l k, .pigments; &c. consists of a vertical cylindrical sieve 1, Figs. 1 and 2, containing a rotary vane wheel 2, the vanes of which are curved and run close up to the inside of the casing 1. The vanes are embedded at the top and bottom in plates 3, 4 connected by spokes 5, 6 to the axle 7. The materials are introduced at the centre, and plates 8 may be arranged on the axle or at the inner edges of the vanes to distribute the materials between them.
Patent GB-190718672-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Water-level Indicator and Alarm for Steam Boilers.
Inventor: HAPKE HENRY
Filed: 1907-08-19
Granted: 1908-05-21
Abstract: 18,672. Hapke, H. Aug. 19. Water levels, indicating.-A float a operates a spindle c connected by toothed gearing with a pointer moving over a graduated scale. The spindle c is also connected by links n, o, p with valves y, z, which allow steam to pass to a whistle when the water level is high or low.
Patent GB-190722995-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Colorimeters.
Inventor: SZCZEPANIK JAN
Filed: 1907-10-18
Granted: 1908-02-06
Abstract: 22,995. Szczepanik, J. Oct. 18. Colorimeters.- Three liquids, each of which is selected to transmit a different one of the three primary colours, are superposed in tanks a, b, c with glass bottoms. The tank b is adapted to screw in the cover of the tank a, so that the thickness of the coloured liquid in the latter tank may be independently adjusted. In a similar way the thicknesses of the liquid layers in the tanks b, c may be regulated. The liquid to be tested is placed in the tank m and light is transmitted through it to the eye. The thicknesses of the standard liquids are then determined that are necessary to obtain a colour match. A numerical expression for any colour is thus obtained in terms of the primary colours.
Patent GB-190813101-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Party Line Telephone Selectors and Cut Outs.
Inventor: WILLIAMS HERBERT DEVILLE
Filed: 1908-06-19
Granted: 1909-06-17
Abstract: 13,101. Williams, H. D. June 19. Switches, electromagnetic. A selective relay for use in a telephone system comprises two coils S, S<1> each provided with two armatures s, s<2>, s<5>, s<6>, respectively. The armature s<6> is balanced and magnetized, and under the joint influence of the coils S, S' is attracted towards the coil S. The other armatures are provided with adjustable retracting springs, and the armatures s at the various stations are set to operate at different determined voltages, while the armatures s<2> operate only at voltages in excess of the determined values for the armatures s. The coil S' is connected across the line, and when energized pulls up its armature s<5> and throws the coil S into circuit. The combined action of the coils S, S<1> then operates the armature s<6> as above, and according to the voltage of the current, one, both, or neither of the armatures of the coils S may be attracted. The coil S<1> is also responsive to alternating current to attract its armature s<6>, but the weighted armature s<5> is not attracted under these conditions so that the coil S is not thrown into circuit.
Patent GB-190813454-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Folding Seat.
Inventor: FROST FREDERICK
Filed: 1908-06-24
Granted: 1909-03-25
Abstract: 13,454. Frost, F. June 24. Seats. - A folding seat comprises two parts a, b pivoted together, one of which forms the seat while the other forms the back. India-rubber or other pads a' replace the usual legs. The inclination of the back is altered by means of straps e which serve to secure the parts when folded. A sun screen f may also be proviaed.
Patent GB-190815082-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Safety Device for Mine Cages, Lifts, and the like.
Inventor: WATKEYS FREDERIC HARRY
Filed: 1908-07-16
Granted: 1909-06-03
Abstract: 15,082. Watkeys, F. H. July 16. Safety suspending - apparatus.-A safety device for mine cages, lifts, &c., comprises wedges acted upon by springs, directly or through a flexible connexion on the failure of the suspending cable, the wedges being normally retained inoperative by flexible connexions to the cage bridle. In the form shown, the guide - ropes 1 pass through sleeves 2, attached to the side of the cage and having tapered dovetailed grooves in which slide wedges 4 against which abut compression springs 6. These springs are normally prevented from acting by cords 7 passing round pulleys and attached to the bridle chain. In a modification, a single wedge only is employed, and the spring acts through a second cord passing over a pulley at the top of the sleeve. The wedges may be replaced by rectangular blocks connected by links to the sleeve. The sleeve may be replaced by guide-rails.
Patent GB-190824934-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Shields for Motorists.
Inventor: KNIPP GEORG DANIEL
Filed: 1908-11-19
Granted: 1908-12-31
Abstract: 24,934. Knipp, G. D. Nov. 19. Face protectors and shades.-A shield for protecting motor passengers from sun, dust, and wind comprises a flexible framework b made of steel, whalebone, &c. or other suitable foundation provided on one or both sides with a covering a of leather or the like having a hole d for the thumb. A sight hole d<1> may be provided, covered, when not required, by a pivoted flap g which also strengthens the shield. The shield may be folded 'down the centre e, and carried by a loop c.
Patent GB-190904421-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Manufacture of Tins, Canisters or the like.
Inventor: OPSAL SOREN
IPC: B21D51/26
Filed: 1909-02-23
Granted: 1909-11-11
Abstract: 4421. Opsal, S. Feb. 27, 1908, [Convention date]. Cupping.-In a device for pressing tin canisters or other articles from sheet metal without flanged edges, the edges are trimmed in the pressing- operation. For this purpose, the die 6, Fig. 2, and the block 1, over which the blank is drawn, are both recessed by an amount equal to the thickness of the sheet metal, as shown in Fig. 3, whereby the edge of the finished canister is trimmed off. Specification 21,412/07 is referred to.
Patent GB-190905320-A (GB)
Title: Improved Tool for use in Watch-making or the like.
Inventor: HADDAN REGINALD
IPC: G04D3/04
Filed: 1909-03-04
Granted: 1909-11-11
Abstract: 5320. Haddan, R., [Pillars, C. W.]. March 4. Tools, special.--Relates to an instrument for setting the ruby pin without removing the hairspring and roller table. The instrument which may be made from a piece of copper or other wire comprises two converging wedge-shaped jaws 3, an end portion 6 with parallel arms, and a handle 7. The part 6 is heated in the flame of a lamp, and the balance wheel is passed between the jaws 3 and moved towards the heated end, the bevelled edges 5 wedging between the roller and the cross-piece of the balance wheel, and the end 6 being sufficiently hot to meet the shellac 'on the roller table and permit the setting of the ruby pin.
Patent GB-190910116-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Furnace Bars for Steam Boilers, Boiling Pans, and the like.
Inventor: FLETCHER JAMES WILLIAM
IPC: F23H13/00
Filed: 1909-04-29
Granted: 1910-03-17
Abstract: 10,116. Fletcher, J. W., and Fletcher, J. C. April 29. Fire - bars a n d grates.-A bar 5, notched along its edges, is placed centrally between side bars having thickened upper parts 6<1> and tapering webs 6<2> equally inclined towards the centre. T h e webs are inclined at an angle of approximately sixty-five degrees to the grate surface.
Patent GB-190911174-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hat Pins and similar Fasteners.
Inventor: SHAW MARTHA
IPC: A42B5/00
Filed: 1909-05-11
Granted: 1910-02-17
Abstract: 11,174. Shaw, M. May 11. Pins, dress and like.-A pin for fastening motor veils comprises a head A, which may be detachable, and a pin C of tough material split nearly to the head, so that the shanks may be bent at right-angles, as shown, after insertion. The pin may be secured to the head by screwing, so that it can be replaced when broken; and the points of hat-pins may be split for some distance in a similar manner.
Patent GB-190911851-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sextants.
Inventor: BAKER THOMAS YEOMANS
Filed: 1909-05-19
Granted: 1910-02-24
Abstract: 11,851. Baker, T. Y. May 19. Sextants.-In taking readings with a sextant, a number of different observations can be made practically simultaneously by means of one or more prisms a, b of small angle, inserted in the path of the rays. By inserting first one, and then the other, and by reversing the support c, a series of small angular differences can be easily obtained. A series of prisms suitably mounted can be employed, or one which is rotatable to give different deflexions.
Patent GB-190913644-A (GB)
Title: Tool for Removing and Replacing Pneumatic Tyres.
Inventor: CABLE LOUIS FELIX
IPC: B60C25/132
Filed: 1909-06-10
Granted: 1909-11-04
Abstract: 13,644. Carle, L.-F. June 11, 1908, [Convention date]. Tyres, elastic, and tyre covers, tools for removing and replacing.-A tool for removing and replacing tyres consists of two arms mounted on a rod 1, one of the arms 2 having its end bent at right-angles and undercut at 3 to remove the tyre edge, and being provided on its underside with a roller 4 to bear against the wheel rim. The other arm 5 is curved and adapted to replace the tyre edge which is led up by the roller 9 on a projecting arm 8 and pushed into place by the roller 7, another roller 6 bearing on the inside of the rim.
Patent GB-190918502-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Turbines.
Inventor: HOWDEN JAMES
IPC: F01D11/00
Filed: 1909-04-21
Granted: 1909-12-16
Abstract: 18,502. Howden, J., and Holloway, J. April 21. Blades, vanes, nozzles, and the like.-To the drum R of an impulse turbine are fitted or cast rings Q, which carry the shrouded blades. The rings and blades are provided with projecting rims which enter grooves in the rings Q carrythe nozzles. Fluid, escaping between the serrated rings Q<1> and the surface of the drum, passes through channels q in the blade-holding rings, and mixes with the fluid entering the next set of nozzles. The drum and casing may be stepped. The rings Q are suitable for securing blades in the manner described in Specification 5853/09. To remove a ring, it is cut in two, and another ring, made in halves, may be riveted to the drum.
Patent GB-190923208-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Taximeters or Fare and the like Indicators.
Inventor: NORTH ROBERT BENSON
IPC: G07B13/00
Filed: 1909-10-11
Granted: 1910-10-11
Abstract: 23,208. North, R. B., and Kirby, C. H. Oct. 11. Taximeters; m i n i - mum-fare devices; fare totalizers. - Relates to apparatus of the kind described in Specifications 2591/08 and 24,614/08, a n d c o nsists in the provision of a clutch, having lost motion, between the laterallymoving shaft and the transmitting-wheel. The clock-driven gear-wheel h is formed with a segmental projection t engaging a pin u on the laterally-moving shaft a, which carries a second pin v engaging with crown-teeth formed on the surface of a disk r. The pin v is positioned between the projections s by a double snail cam and spring-controlled lever, the cams being mounted on the shaft of a pinion gearing with a transmitting-wheel n secured to the disk r. Lateral movement of the wheel n is prevented by a forked plate the ends of which engage in an annular space 15 provided between the disk r and the wheel n. The wheel driving the charge disks is carried by the snail cam shaft. The lost motion for the minimum fare is thus made up of the lost motion between the parts t, u, v, s, and a partial revolution of the shaft carrying the snail cams. The fares totalizer is actuated by a pinion on the shaft driven from the transmitting - wheel. The indicator is arranged to stop in an intermediate position to show a ' stoppage ' &c.
Patent GB-191003197-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coking Processes.
Inventor: SUMMERS LELAND LAFLIN
IPC: C10B1/04
Filed: 1910-02-09
Granted: 1910-09-08
Abstract: 3197. Summers, L. L. Feb. 9, 1909, [Convention date]. Coke ovens; charging.-The furnace gases are passed through flues 2 in the roof, from the discharging to the charging end of the oven, so that the heat is radiated to the coal mainly in a vertical direction. The charge is supplied in front of a reciprocating plunger 9, which co-operates with a reciprocating tile floor 11.
Patent GB-191005548-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sliver or Ribbon Lap Machines.
IPC: D01G9/00
Filed: 1910-03-05
Granted: 1910-09-01
Abstract: 5548. Hetherington & Sons, J., and Hamer, G. G. March 5. Lap - forming apparatus. - An antifriction device or bearing for the heads of the weight racks g of sliver or ribbon lap machines comprises free balls or rollers f which are interposed between the head g<1> of the weight rack and the boss b<1> of the lap plate b. The head g<1> is formed of annular shape and surrounds flanged sleeves h, h<1> secured to the boss b<1>. The balls or rollers are spaced by a ring m and run in races formed in rings i, k. The ring i is secured to the boss b<1>, and the ring k is loose and is surrounded by another loose ring n, which engages the interior of the head g<1>. The ring n is preferably formed with a convex outer surface to permit of the weight rack adjusting itself to the bearing.
Patent GB-191006339-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Dust Collecting Means for Rock Drills.
Inventor: MATHYS ALBERT WILLIAM
IPC: E21B21/015
Filed: 1910-03-14
Granted: 1910-12-01
Abstract: 6339. Mathys, A. W., [Drill Dust Catcher Co.]. March 14. Percussive drills. - In a dust-collector for rock drills of the type comprising a flexible casing surrounding the drill, means are provided for rapidly attaching the casing with air-tight joints to the bore-hole, an air-escape pipe and the drill chuck. A tubular member 3 is inserted into the bore-hole mouth with a packing 4 if required and fits into a flexible mouth 5 secured to a canvas or like casing 1, the flexible mouth being reinforced by a ring 7 and secured to the casing by a clip 9. The rear end of the casing is stitched to form two openings to receive two elastic mouths 12, 13, reinforced by rings 17, 18 and secured by a double clamp 14. The mouths 13, 12 fit respectively on to the drill chuck C and into a reinforced elastic mouth 21 secured by a clip 22 to a flexible air-escape pipe 2, which is distended by a spring 23.
Patent GB-191007565-A (GB)
Title: An Arrangement for Locking Railway Rolling Stock Wheels to their Axles.
Inventor: COOKE LEWIS HARRY
IPC: B60B37/04
Filed: 1910-03-29
Granted: 1910-09-29
Abstract: 7565. Cooke, L. H. March 29. Hubs. - The wheels of railway rolling-stock are secured, after being forced on the axles, by means of split or sectional rings 6, Fig. 2, engaging grooves 5 in the axle and held together by continuous rings 7, the whole locking-device being housed in recesses 2 turned in the faces of the wheel hubs. The rings 6 may be provided with studs 10, Fig. 4, which enter recess in the axle.
Patent GB-191009849-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Acetylene Generators.
Inventor: SPROTT ERNEST WILLIAM
IPC: C10H1/00
Filed: 1910-04-22
Granted: 1910-10-27
Abstract: 9849. Sprott, E. W. April 22. Regulating head of liquiddirectly.-To allow over-production of gas to escape, the gas outletpipe M is extended through the generating- chamber B, and opens into the water below. The water-valve is formed in this tube by seat F and a tube H, the tubes H, M communicating by an aperture K at the top. Water passes up the tube M through the valve F, and drips on to the carbide through side tubes L. An gas formed after the water-valve is closed passes up the tube M, through the aperture K. forces the water down the tubes H. M accumulates in the space below the generating-chamber and can he utilized when required. The generating- chamber consists of a gas-bell B and a carbideholder C, secured together by a nut E.
Patent GB-191010227-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process for Converting Pinene into Camphene.
IPC: C07C5/29
Filed: 1910-04-26
Granted: 1910-09-22
Abstract: 10,227. British and Continental Camphor Co. May 7, 1909, [Convention date]. Camphene is produced from pinene by heating turpentine in the form of liquid or vapour with a catalytic substance, to a temperature of 100-300 C. Suitable catalytic materials are alumina, silica, silicates of lime and alumina, kaolin, kieselguhr, clay, fullers' earth, red phosphorus, aluminium phosphate, and calcium phosphate.