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Patent GB-190804066-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Series-parallel Electric-lighting Circuits.
Inventor: EXLEY WILLIAM HERBERT
Filed: 1908-02-22
Granted: 1909-01-07
Abstract: 4066. Exley, W. H., and Leitner, H. Feb. 22. Lighting, systems of.-In a lighting-system, the lamps or groups of lamps may be changed from series to parallel connexion without breaking the circuit. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, the three groups of lamps a, b, c are arranged in series across the mains d, e. By closing the switch h, the groups b, c are short-circuited, while the closing of the switch i places the group a, b, c in parallel across the mains. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 2, the groups of lamps may be connected to either of the two positive mains d, d'. When both mains d; d' are energized, the same results may be obtained as in the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, but if the main d' is cut out, the group a alone is energized when the switch h is closed. A further modification is shown in Fig. 3, in which switches i, h have stationary contacts connected to both mains d, e. The two switches h, i may be replaced by a single switch adapted to make the required connexions.
Patent GB-190806344-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Variable Speed Gears.
Inventor: VEULLE FREDERICK HENRY DE
Filed: 1908-03-21
Granted: 1909-01-07
Abstract: 6344. Veulle, F. H. de. March 21. Variable-speed and reversing gearing.-Relates to change-speed and reversing gearing of the class in which a gear-wheel is actuated in one direction at each rotation of a driving cam or eccentric through an angle which can be varied. The driving-shaft A, Fig. 1, carries a cam B which engages and drives pins F projecting from oscillatable disks E carried in ball bearings D in a disk C mounted around the shaft A. The oscillating motion of the disks E is transmitted in a variable manner to spindles N carrying loose gears P meshing with a central pinion R on the driven shaft S. Motion in one direction is imparted to each gear P through a ratchet clutch or through a positive clutch thrown intermittently into action after the manner described in Specifiation No. 26,031, A.D. 1905. Operation of these clutches may be effected through a plunger U, link-work V, W, X, Y, and a cam Z on the shaft A. The positive-clutch arrangement is necessary when reversed driving is required. The connexion between the disks E and spindles N will be understood with reference to Fig. 6. A lever N<2> secured to each spindle N carries at its end a block N<3>, engaged and driven by a transverse groove G in its disk E. The speed is varied by rotating the disk C, Fig. 1, slightly, thereby in effect removing the centre a, Fig. 6, of each disk E farther from its spindle N and sliding the block N3 farther out in the groove G. The skeleton lines a b, e n, Fig. 6, show that the motion obtained is not uniform, and the "straight-line "motion" of Figs. 1 and 5 is therefore used. Blocks H, corresponding to the blocks N<3> and lying in the grooves G in the disks E, are provided with rectangular or like projections sliding in guideslots K in a fixed plate L, the slots K being roughly perpendicular to the grooves G. Each block H is hollow and is formed internally as a rack J meshing constantly with a pinion M on the end of a spindle N. A uniform and reversible drive is said to be transmitted, the velocity-ratio being variable gradually with the position of the disk C. When the positive-clutch arrangement is used, the cam B is mutilated so as to take the stress off each clutch as it is being engaged or disengaged.
Patent GB-190809346-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sand Moulding Machines.
Inventor: BAILLOT ALPHONSE
Filed: 1908-04-30
Granted: 1909-04-29
Abstract: 9346. Baillot, A., and Paris, J. Jan. 6, [date apPlied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Moulding.-In a sand-moulding machine of the packing-and-drawing type, the pattern plate 29 is lifted by a cam 9 driven through a one-revolution clutch 14, and the descent of the pattern plate and stripping-plate 42 is controlled by pistons 33, 43, or by screws 41, 52. The pressure plate 57 is mounted on rods 54, which may be turned aside for insertion and removal of the work: The clutch 14 is pressed into engagement with the wheel 11 by springs 21, and has a cam-groove 12 engaging a foot-operated catch 23 which withdraws the clutch after one revolution. The wheel 11 is loosely mounted on the shaft 8 and is driven by gearing from a hand or belt driven shaft 4. The cylinders 34, 45 have one-way valves connecting with reservoirs 35, 46. The bottoms of the cylinder also communicate with the reservoirs by pipes 38, 39, 49, 50, Fig. 5, and valves 40, 51, the pistons being lowered by operating these valves.
Patent GB-190811554-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in High-tension Distributors for Electric Ignition in Internal Combustion Motors.
Inventor: JACK GEORGE
Filed: 1908-05-28
Granted: 1909-03-25
Abstract: 11,554. Jack, G., and Robertson, E. F. May 28. Switches.-A combined contact-breaker and distributor for use in electric ignition systems of internal-combustion engines consists of an external stationary insulating-cylinder A having on its interior surface segments connecting with the high tension sparking - plug terminals A2, A3, A5, A6 and with the low-tension terminal A1. With. in this cylinder is a second insulating - cylinder C carrying spring-pressed brushes D engaging the segments in the cylinder A, and spring-pressed brushes E adapted to contact with the segment of the rotary distributing-commutator G. A brush K leads in the high-tension current from the terminal A4 to the ring J on the commutator G, whence it is distributed by the segment F to the sparking-plug terminal brushes. The primary circuit is made and broken at the contacts 0, N, the contact N being carried by a spring on an arm M, which is actuated by a cam Q carried on the commutator shaft L. In order to minimize sparking at the contacts, this cam is of such a shape that the high-tension circuit is closed before the low-tension circuit is made, and the low-tension circuit is broken before the high-tension circuit is opened. The period of ignition is varied by rotating the sleeve C by means of the handle H, the heavy hightension cables attached to the terminals on the outer casing A being undisturbed by the regulation. The cylinder A is attached to the base-plate S by means of the device shown in Fig. 4, which comprises two arms R R, pivoted at T, TI and attached to each other by the spring U ; these arms carry slotted extensions which engage headed pins V, V1, Fig. 2, fixed to the cylinder A and passing through the base-plate S.
Patent GB-190817287-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rolling and Re-rolling Mechanism for Music Sheets on Automatic Pianos and the like.
Inventor: BRAMWELL WILLIAM CALVERT
Filed: 1908-08-17
Granted: 1909-08-12
Abstract: 17,287. Bramwell, W. C. Aug. 17. Automatic instruments, winding and rewinding mechanism for. The delivery and take-up spools g, h, Fig. 1, are mounted on a pivoted frame which can be rocked into either of two positions to put one or other spool in gear with the motor shaft o. The frame consists of two metal plates a, pivoted at d on the fixed wooden tracker-frame e, and connected by a plate b and rod c. The rocking- mechanism is shown in plan in Fig. 4. An arm x on a vertical shaft 8, controlled by a hand-lever at the front of the instrument, acts through springs 7 on a link w which is pivoted to one arm of a bellcrank lever u, the other arm of which has a pin engaging between two pins s on one of the plates a. In one position of the pivoted frame, the motor shaft o drives the take-up spool h through pinions n, m ; in the other position, these pinions come out of gear while a pinion r comes into gear with a pinion q, which is permanently in engagement with a pinion p on the shaft o, so that the spool g is driven reversely for rewinding. In the rewinding position a semicircular brake 10 pivoted at 12 on the pivoted frame a is pressed by a spring on to a brake disk 9, preferably rubber-rimmed, on the spindle of the spool h. In the winding position, the brake 10 is taken off the disk by a pin 14 on the fixed frame e. A similar device may be applied to the other spool.
Patent GB-190821291-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fire-grates.
Inventor: COWPER-COLES SHERARD OSBORN
Filed: 1909-04-08
Granted: 1909-11-04
Abstract: 21,291. Coles, S. O. Cowper-. April 8, 1909. Feeding and stoking.-A scoop m<3> is fitted at the back of the lower pivoted portion m of a divided false back, to receive fresh fuel. To feed the fuel into the fire, the handle m<3> is depressed and the scoop m<3> and the lower part of the fire-back mare raised about the pivots m<1>. The fuel then falls from the scoop and is pressed into the back of the fire on raising the handle m<3>. Curved fire-bars i are provided.
Patent GB-190824470-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Driving Belts for Sewing Machines.
Inventor: JONES WILLIAM
Filed: 1908-11-14
Granted: 1909-11-11
Abstract: 24,470. Jones, W., and Hall, J. Nov. 14. Positive driving-bands.-Positive driving-bands for use on sewing - machines, consist of one or more spirally-wound strips a, of non-stretchable fabric, such as cotton, linen, or ramie, held together by driving-projections d, as described in Specification No. 19,936, A.D. 1904, and provided either with fangs c piercing the belt or with metal clamps g embracing the edges of the belt.
Patent GB-190824894-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dish Washing Machines.
Inventor: GARIS-COCHRANE JOSEPHINE
Filed: 1908-11-19
Granted: 1909-07-15
Abstract: 24,894. Cochrane, J. Garls-. Nov. 19. Dishes, washing.-In a dish-washi g machine, the dishes placed in racks within a casing are sprayed with water from above and below by means of rotary and fixed nozzles. The door giving access to the interior of the machine is constructed in two parts which are connected by links so that they move simultaneously, and one of the sections, when open, affords a means for guiding and supporting the racks during their insertion or withdrawal. The racks 57 are slid into position between upper and lower perforated stationary spray-pipes 33, 36 which are supplied with water from a pipe 29 through a valve 39 and pipes 28, 30, 35. A pump 42, within a well 12 formed at the bottom of the casing, forces the collected water up a rotary pipe 45 into a nozzle consisting of downwardy-turned branches 51, 52. The branch 52 is vertical but the other is inclined, so as to produce rotation. A fixed tube 55 encloses the rotary pipe 45 to prevent injury to the dishes. Grease collecting on the surface of the water in the well escapes through the pipe 65 which may be removed t) empty the casing of water. The conduit 35 is rotatibly mounted so that the spray-pipes 36 may be turned up out of the way to give access to the removable strainers 62 which collect the crumbs &c. The upper section 16 of the door is hinged at 17 and is connected by the links 19, 20 with the other section 15, which is detachably mounted by means of a ?-shaped piece 18 thereon adapted to stride over a rcd 14 secured to the casing. When the handle 26 is operated both sections open outwards and the lower one, assuming an horizontal position, serves to guide and support the racks during their entry or removal. In a modification, a second rotary nozzle may be mounted below the racks and may either supplement or replace the lower fixed spray-pipes.
Patent GB-190825909-A (GB)
Title: Centrifugal Pumps
Inventor: DAVEY HENRY
Filed: 1908-12-01
Granted: 1909-04-22
Abstract: 25,909. Davey, H. Dec. 1. Centrifugal pumps.-The impeller b of a centrifugal pump comprises blades c radiating from the boss but not extending to the periphery, and a peripheral ring of thin blades d. The impeller discharges into an expaniing vortex chamber e, from which the fluid passes between guide-blades f to the discharge annulus g. According to the Provisional Specification, the blades d may be inserted in saw cuts in the impeller.
Patent GB-190826962-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Drainage Valves for Whistles, Syrens and the like.
Filed: 1908-12-11
Granted: 1909-12-13
Abstract: 26,962. Combination Metallic Packing Co., Robson, J. M., and Robson, J. B. L. Dec. 11. Lift valves; piston valves.-A valve, provided with a drainage port and particularly adapted for use with steam whistles, sirens, &c., is operated by fluid pressure. The steam valve D is pressed against its seat by a spring D<3> and is guided on one side by a pin D<1> engaging a socket E<1> on the cover E, and on the other by a socket D<2> engaging an extension F<1> on the piston valve F, which controls the drainage port G, the two valves' being pressed apart by a spring F<2>. The operating-piston C is connected directly to the piston valve and is controlled by two valves B<1>, K<2>, one controlling the inlet port C<3> and the other the outlet ports C', A<4>. The exhaust valve, which is operated by a handlever M, consists of a closely-fitting cylindrical part K3, a loosely-fitting cylindrical part K', and a tapered part K which acts as a packing-device. The admission valve B' has a cylindrical extension I' slightly smaller in diameter than the casing, and is opened against the action of a spring I<3> by the end of the exhaust valve, so as to allow the passage of steam from the chamber H which communicates with the main valve inlet.
Patent GB-190902024-A (GB)
Title: Improved Samples Representing Printed Textile Fabrics and Method of Producing the same.
Inventor: KORCINEK ANTON KARL
IPC: D06P5/00
Filed: 1909-01-27
Granted: 1909-08-05
Abstract: 2024. Korcinek, A. K. Jan. 27. Printing fabrics.-Patterns of coloured textile fabrics are produced without the necessity of setting-up the plant to print large quantities of the fabric. An ink drawing is photographed and the negative transferred to a lithographic or prepared stone, zinc, or aluminium surface by coating the surface with a solution of albumen and bichromate of ammonia, and printing on this surface through the negative. Prints are taken from the design on the stone, and these prints are transferred by means of red chalk to separate stones, inked in, as required, by an artist, and etched with nitric acid. Designs in different colours are obtained by printing from these stones successively on pieces of fabric, preferably in oil colours.
Patent GB-190903413-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and relating to, Egg-holders, for use in Testing Eggs.
Inventor: LANGHAM HENRY
IPC: G01N33/08
Filed: 1909-02-11
Granted: 1909-08-12
Abstract: 3413. Langham, H. Feb. 11, [Addition to 26,661/07.] Eggs, testing.-An egg-holder, primarily intended for use in the testing-lamp described in the parent Specification, consists of a circular, rectangular, or other tube a adapted to fit inside or outside the reflector h of an electric lamp, which projects through the opening i, so that it may be readily removed and used with other lights. The tube is provided with an aperture e for the reception of the egg, and with a stiff or flexible ledge f which may have suitable rest holes. Modifications are described in which a lens is fitted in the end c of the tube a, and in which the sides of the reflector h are corrugated.
Patent GB-190906746-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Gramophone Records.
Filed: 1909-03-20
Granted: 1909-05-20
Abstract: 6746. Vereinigte Schallplatten-Werke Janus-Minerva Ges. Feb. 11, [Convention date]. Records.-A record-disk is provided at its centre portion, which is usually free from the sound-impressions, with an enclosed space formed by raised ribs, in which the retailers' labels may be gummed without fear of being easily torn out. The enclosed space may be as shown at d; or in one modifica. tion they may be formed by two concentric ribs, and in another modification by a circular rib divided substantially into semicircles by another rib.
Patent GB-190909147-A (GB)
Title: Improved Manufacture of Absorbent Products from Sawdust or similar Material.
IPC: B01J19/06
Filed: 1909-04-17
Granted: 1909-10-07
Abstract: 9147. Compagnie Industrielle des Alcools de l'ArdÞche. June 18, 1908, [Convention date]. Wood, treating with liquids.-An absorbent material for viscous substances is made by submitting sawdust to the action of sulphuric acid, preferably dilute, and eliminating the contained water by evaporation, then heating the material, and finally stopping the action by cooling or lixiviation. The weight of acid is preferably from 2 to 4 per cent of the weight of sawdust employed and the temperature to which the mixture is heated is 75-80‹ C.
Patent GB-190918123-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Producers.
Inventor: TIGGES FRANZ
IPC: C10J3/00
Filed: 1909-08-05
Granted: 1910-02-03
Abstract: 18,123. Tigges, F. Aug. 6, 1908, [Convention date]. Fuel, feeding. - The fuel shoot b of a downdraught producer is surrounded by a casing d through which the blast is supplied. The casing extends to below the shoot, and its crosssectional area is less than that of the combustion chamber a. The upper part of the shell is enlarged and provided with inspection openings or poke - holes having covers c. Specifications 1627/70 and 4430/76 are referred to.
Patent GB-190919839-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Percolator Bags for Making Coffee, Tea and the like.
Inventor: NORWOOD ISABELLA
IPC: A47G19/16
Filed: 1909-08-30
Granted: 1910-04-21
Abstract: 19,839. Norwood, I. Aug. 30. Securing bags and sacks, special means for.- Bags for infusing coffee, tea, &c. are closed by a draw-cord c over a plate d<2> pivoted to a plate d<3>, which is held by catches &c. e, which also serve to hold the ends of the cord c. A hook g for suspending the bag is preferably provided.
Patent GB-190921237-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cases for Cigarettes, Cigar and the like Shaped Articles.
Inventor: LYSTER FREDERICK CHARLES
IPC: A24F15/14
Filed: 1909-09-17
Granted: 1910-01-27
Abstract: 21,237. Lyster, F. C. Sept. 17. Contents, delivering &c.-A case 9 for containing a single row of cigarettes, cigars, or similar articles is provided with an extension piece 12 of slightly curved form extending from the hinge joint 11, and arranged to lie within the lid 10 when the case is closed. The case is opened with the lid held downwards, the end cigarette &c. 14 being then displayed with one end lying in the lid and the other end 15 resting against the piece 12, so that it can readily be removed. To prevent the end cigarette from being jammed between the edge of the plate 12 and the lid, a block-piece 13, attached to the bottom of the lid, is provided. In a modification, the piece 12 is arranged with the end remote from the hinge secured to the edge of the lid.
Patent GB-190923279-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water Wheels.
Inventor: CAMINADA PIETRO
IPC: F03B7/00
Filed: 1909-10-12
Granted: 1910-03-24
Abstract: 23,279. Caminada, P. Oct. 12. Current motors; rotors.-A movable dam comprises a floating water - wheel, the depth of immersion of which is regulated by the introduction of ballast. A hollow drum 29, provided with hinged or sliding paddles 30 and partitions 39, is mounted on a hollow shaft 34 which is supported by bearings movable in vertical grooves 35 in side walls 36. For the purpose of varying the depth of immersion of the wheel, ballast, such as water, may be introduced and discharged through the hollow shaft 34, which, together with the tube 37, is suitably perforated.
Patent GB-190926417-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Lamp Support.
Inventor: COWBURN THOMAS
IPC: F21S13/12
Filed: 1909-11-15
Granted: 1910-05-26
Abstract: 26,417. Cowburn, T., and Godfrey, E. L. Nov. 15. Supporting.-A lamp support or platform A for incubators and like apparatus in which the heating is effected by an externally-carried lamp, is raised and lowered by a togglelever mechanism J, K connected by a pin H to a rod D carrying the platform. The platform is guided in its movements by rods which slide in eye hooks E on the frame F. The platform is provided with a guide B for the lamp. An eccentric, cam, or crank may be used in place of the toggle mechanism.
Patent GB-191001743-A (GB)
Title: A Process for Making Butter.
Inventor: WITTE ADOLF
IPC: A23C15/06
Filed: 1910-01-24
Granted: 1910-07-28
Abstract: 1743. Witte, A., [trading as Fricke & Witte]. Jan. 24. Butter. - In making butter, the cream is mixed with souring or ripening materials twice or oftener at intervals of from one to two hours. It is then kept at 2-4‹ C. until sufficiently ripened, and brought rapidly to a temperature of 11-13‹ C. and churned.
Patent GB-191001872-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Receptacles or Supply Devices for String, Thread, Wire and the like.
Inventor: SEELENFREUND ADOLF
IPC: A47F13/04
Filed: 1910-01-25
Granted: 1910-10-20
Abstract: 1872. Seelenfreund, A. Jan. 25. String and thread cutters. - In a supply device for string, cord, thread, wire, &c., the material b, Fig. II, passes downwards, through the guide-sleeve c, and is drawn out through an opening in the wall of the receptacle. The sleeve has a slot on its upper face, in which slot the feed-roller e engages, and the sleeve is urged upwards against the roller by a spring d. The feed-roller is actuated from outside the casing by a crank g, and the string &c. passes between fixed and movable cutting-blades, of which the upper pivoted blade k is operated by depressing a projection outside the case against the resistance of spring l. At the same time, a rack i is lowered to engage and move a pinion h on the shaft of the roller e and so feed forward a fresh end of the string &c. In a modified device, blades q, r, Fig. VII, are employed, the blade q having secured to it the rack o and being depressed to cut the string &c. against the action of a spring p.
Patent GB-191002632-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Resilient Wheels.
Inventor: SLEE JOHN
IPC: B60C7/12
Filed: 1910-02-02
Granted: 1910-06-30
Abstract: 2632. Slee, J. Feb. 2. Non-metallic elastic bodies and cores.-Indiarubber tread-blocks are formed with recesses in their bases which are sprung over trays S<2> ot dovetail section riveted to the outer rim R. The sides of the trays are corrugated, Fig. 8. The blocks are clamped between side plates.