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Patent GB-190813088-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Disc Water Meters.
Filed: 1908-06-19
Granted: 1908-08-20
Abstract: 13,088. Siemens Bros. & Co., [Siemens & Halske Akt.-Ges.]. June 19. Disk engine and inclined shaft type.-To avoid the use of oil as a lubricating-medium in disk water-meters the movable parts are made entirely or in part of compressed carbon or graphite or of a self-lubricating material containing graphite. The disk B of the meter consists of two concentric metal disks b rigidly connected, between which is fitted the ring d of graphitized carbon which may be either in one piece or in segments. In the latter case the segments may be pressed outwards against the wall, by springs f. The bearing-ball c may be made in two parts fixed concentrically, and may be made by the same material or may have a covering of the material over a metal lining. The roller e may also be made of graphitized carbon, and together with the bearings for the disk balls, the chamber walls, and all other parts subjected to friction, may be covered therewith.
Patent GB-190816724-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Drum Mills for Grinding or Crushing
Inventor: ZARNIKO GERHARD
Filed: 1908-08-08
Granted: 1908-11-26
Abstract: 16,724. Zarniko, G. Aug. 8. Ball mills.-The mill a, Fig. 1, is divided by one or more perforated partitions b into chambers c, d, one or more of which are charged with balls e to effect a preliminary grinding while the others are charged with loose rods f for fine grinding. A sifting-chamber consisting of a spiral sifting-surface i, Figs. 2 and 3, held between plates k, l, is preferably arranged between the chambers c, d. The material enters through openings s in the plate k, and the finer particles fall through the sieve on to a spiral plate n which directs them to the opening o in the plate l, while the larger particles are returned to the chamber c through an opening k<1>. In a modification, concentric cylindrical sieves p, q, r, Figs. 4 and 5, are arranged with conveyer rings p<1>, q<1>, r<1> between them. The material enters through openings wand the finer particles are discharged through openings t, while the coarser material passes from one sifting-surface to the next through openings u in the conveyer rings and finally falls from the innermost sieve p back into the chamber c. Guide-plates v are fitted at the openings u. The sifting-chamber may be arranged at the discharge end of the mill so as to serve as a discharging-conveyer.
Patent GB-190819999-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Still-heads.
Inventor: FOUCAR JAMES LOUIS
Filed: 1908-09-23
Granted: 1909-09-23
Abstract: 19,999. Foucar, J. L., and Joselin, P. H. Sept. 23. Rectifiers; stills -A still-head comprises one or more continuous helical planes c which may be wound around a core d. This core may be hollow and be supplied with a current of a liquid, air, or the vapour of a suitable liquid, in order to regulate the temperature of the apparatus; thus the vapour of boiling benzene may be used when a mixture of benzene and toluene is under treatment.
Patent GB-190820840-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Butt Hinges.
Inventor: WILSON JOHN WILLIAM
Filed: 1908-10-03
Granted: 1909-10-04
Abstract: 20,840. Wilson, J. W., and Wilson, J. Oct. 3. Hinges.-Relates to hinges for doors, windows, &c., of the kind constructed so that the doors &c. can be opened about either edge, and so that they may be readily detached from their hinges. For enabling a door &c. to be opened about either edge, two sets of butt-hinges a, Figs. 2 and 3, are let into each door-frame b. Each hinge consists of a part d fixed by screws to the frame, and of a pivoted part e provided with a dovetailed projection f, which is adapted to lock with a similar recess g in a metal plate h let into the door. The hinges are used in connexion with a door fitted with two handles and locks so as to prevent accidental displacement of the door from the hinges when the door is shut. To prevent a similar displacement when the door is open, a spring-controlled sliding bolt k, arranged in a hole l in the door, is adapted to engage a recess o in the part e and to hold securely together the parts e, h of the hinge about which turning takes place. In the closed positions, projections r on the parts d prevent the bolts k from engaging the parts e. The parts e, d of one set of the hinges are maintained with their parts e, d in contact by means of the engagement of bent springs on the parts d with recesses in the projections f, in order that when the door is being closed the projections f shall be in proper positions to receive the recesses g without injury of the parts. The projection f increases in width and diminishes in depth from the part i to prevent sagging of the door. As applied to a door &c. having hinges on one side only, the spring bolt k engages the part e constantly, and is released by hand when the door is to be removed from its hinges.
Patent GB-190823595-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Airships, Aeroplanes and the like.
Inventor: FRIESE-GREENE WILLIAM
Filed: 1908-11-04
Granted: 1909-10-14
Abstract: 23,595. Greene, W. Friese-. Nov. 4. Propelling, storing electric power for, while soaring. When the whole power of the petrol or other engine e is not required to drive the propellers h, it is adapted to be geared to the dynamo f connected to the storage battery g. The dynamo can be driven as a motor by the storage battery, and in the event of a breakdown of the engine it may be employed to drive the propellers. Steering and balancing by gyroscopic action. The machine is provided with a gyroscope j which may be driven by the motor or by an auxiliary motor, or it may comprise an unwound armature and be driven by the storage battery.
Patent GB-190825922-A (GB)
Title: Railway Rail Joints.
Inventor: SPRATLIN BENJAMIN BARROW
Filed: 1908-12-01
Granted: 1909-10-21
Abstract: 25,922. Spratlin, B. B., and Spratlin, J. W. Dec. 1. Rail joints.-The web 22 and flanges 24 of one rail end 11 are enlarged and form a socket for the web and flange, of the other rail end 10, the head of the rail end 10 being removed for a short distance.
Patent GB-190826905-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Elastic Fluid Turbines.
Inventor: LENTZ HUGO
Filed: 1908-12-11
Granted: 1909-05-20
Abstract: 26,905. Lentz, H. Dec. 11. Elastic-fluid turbines.-Turbines, together with their casings, are mounted within a second casing which carries the rotor bearings. The outer casing a makes contact with the inner casing at c, d. The turbine proper, with its admission pipe o, may be completely assembled before being placed in the outer casing. The inner and outer casings form between them an exhaust chamber k. The outer covers m, n carry the shaft bearings.
Patent GB-190827216-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hydrocarbon Engines.
Inventor: NICHOLS FRANK LIBERTY
Filed: 1908-12-15
Granted: 1909-10-07
Abstract: 27,216. Nichols, F. L. Dec. 15. Gas or explosive-vapour engines.-In a two-strokecycle engine of the type in which the fuel is fed to the air chamber during the rarefaction of air therein and the pressure of the air is utilized to force the fuel into the combustion chamber, a valve is arranged in the top of the combustion chamber and the fuel is suspended in the air passage in such a way-that the first part of the charge which opens the valve and enters the chamber is very weak in hydrocarbons. The rich mixture, which enters later, mixes by reason of its greater density with the weak mixture and-so stratification and imperfect combustion is avoided. Air is drawn through the port 5 into the crank chamber 2 at the end of the up-stroke. and at the same time fuel is fed through the pipe 20 and remains in the tube 17. On the down-stroke air is forced through the passage 16, the first part, at low pressure, opening the valve 13, and the rest passing through the opening 19 and blowing the fuel out of the tube 17 through the gauze 18. The combustion chamber has a contracted neck 46, and also an air-jacket 10 within a water-jacket 8. An electric igniter 50 is provided for starting, and an igniting - pin 52, carried by the piston, for normal running. The fuel is supplied by pumps contained in a housing 26 surrounding the governor shaft 22, and the pump plungers 28 are actuated by a plate 29 supported by a sleeve 31 secured to the shaft by a pin 32 so as to have a tilting motion thereon. The sleeve carries a counterbalanced governor weight 33, the length of stroke being varied by the tilt of the plate. The maximum amount of tilt is varied by means of a handle 43 which lifts the sleeve 39, the bevelled top of which determines the innermost position of the weight 33.
Patent GB-190903703-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Pedestal or Foot-piece for Articles of all Kinds.
IPC: A24F27/08
Filed: 1909-02-15
Granted: 1910-01-06
Abstract: 3703. Stahler, W., and British Mannesmann Tube Co. Feb. 15. Pedestals.-A pedestal or foot-piece for lamps or other articles is made from a tubular body, the walls or sides of which are so folded and bent that an accumulation of material b, Figs. 3 and 6, is formed at the base to prevent it from being readily knocked over. The pedestal need not be integral with the article it supports.
Patent GB-190908878-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Locomotive Furnaces.
Inventor: SEFTON-JONES HERBERT
IPC: F23M3/00
Filed: 1909-04-14
Granted: 1909-06-24
Abstract: 8878. Jones, H. Sefton-, [American Locomotive Equipment Co.]. April 14. Bricks, special shapes of.-Locomotive boiler furnaces are provided with either solid or air-supplying arches which may be easily removed for repair. In the form shown in Figs. 1 and 2, the arches a are formed of two sections a' supported by brackets 9 at the sides of the fire-box and formed with interlocking tongues and grooves a<2>. ro adapt the sections to fire-boxes of various widths, the inclination may be varied and the adjacent ends may be separated by key bricks having corresponding tongues and grooves. Each section is formed with a recess a<3> on its underside and with shoulders a<5> on its upper edge for receiving slabs b. These slabs are provided with ribs so that recesses of different depths are formed on the lower side of the arch. Instead of having the recesses a<3>, the sections a may be formed hollow as shown in Fig. 7. Air is supplied to these sections from pipes 11 and is discharged through openings a<8> directed towards the front of the grate. To form deeper recesses on the underside of the arch, the sections d<1>, Fig. 9, forming the arches are made of thin deep slabs having recesses d<3> on their side faces, and are kept in position by ribs on the slabs b. These deep slabs may be formed with channels as shown in Fig. 11, and arranged to supply air. In the modification shown in Fig. 15, the arch is made up of solid sections D, hollow sections d<7> and slabs b<11>. A passage E is formed by omitting some of the slabs b<11>, and the furnace gases passing through this passage are mixed with air from the section d<7>.
Patent GB-190909019-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Forage Caps and the like Headgear.
Inventor: SMITH MONTAGUE CHARLES
IPC: A42B1/20
Filed: 1909-04-16
Granted: 1910-04-14
Abstract: 9019. Smith, M. C. April 16. Caps. - Forage caps are constructed on a framework of steel springs to render them flexible. Running completely round the cap are three steel springs A, B, C, the two latter being connected by eight or more springs E. The spring A is gripped at D by a flat steel spring connecting it with the bottom of the body at F. The cap is made of felt or the like, provided with ventilation holes as shown, and the springs are bound in with tape or thin leather.
Patent GB-190911852-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Sextants.
Inventor: BAKER THOMAS YEOMANS
Filed: 1909-05-19
Granted: 1909-07-22
Abstract: 11,852. Baker, T. Y. May 19. Sextants.-Relates to means for reducing to a minimum errors due to want of parallelism between the collimating axis of the telescope and the plane of the sextant. This result is obtained by adjusting the collimating axis of the telescope a perpendicular to the face of the index mirrer r. A special mounting is provided for the telescope, consisting of plane surfaces on two guides b, which are rigidly fixed perpendicular to the plane of the sextant; the telescope is attached to these guides by a collar d and a clamping- screw e, so that it may be clamped at any distance from the plane of the sextant. In the eyepiece of the telescope is a diaphragm f with a movable part g pivoted at h and carrying cross-wires; this part g is adjustable by the set-screws k, l. In the eyepiece tube m is a small hole n arranged so as to illuminate the cross-wires. A mirror o is adapted to be attached to the index mirror r by spring clips p; this mirror o is of such a size that its end just covers the object-glass of the telescope when the sextant is set at about forty degrees and is perpendicular to the axis of the telescope. Two sets of cross-wires are seen on looking through the telescope, one set by direct light and one set by reflection from the mirror o; if the crosswires be turned parallel to the plane of the sextant, the two screws k, l can be adjusted until the two sets coincide; this eliminates the collimation error.
Patent GB-190915907-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Motor Road Vehicles.
Inventor: HEWITT JAMES MITCHELL
IPC: B60K5/00
Filed: 1909-07-07
Granted: 1910-07-07
Abstract: 15,907. Hewitt, J. M. July 7. Springs, arrangement of and mounting bodies and undercarriages on; guiding vertical play.- Comprises a spring system for supporting the frame of a motor road vehicle and a method of mounting the motor and its appurtenances thereon. The frame is connected at F<1> to a transverse spring suspended by links from the axle. Pistons working in dash-pots G are connected to the axle immediately above the links. The ends of the axle slide in vertical guides, and its centre has an enlarged bearing as shown, which permits the axle to tilt in a transverse vertical plane around the gear case. The front axle can tilt similarly about a pin sliding in a vertical slot on the frame.
Patent GB-190919711-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gauging Devices for use in connection with Feeding Mechanism for Bar Material and the like.
IPC: B23Q16/00
Filed: 1908-10-19
Granted: 1909-10-19
Abstract: 19,711. Marks, E. C. R., [Mather, W. P.]. Oct. 19, 1908. Feed-motions; gauging-devices.-The length of bar stock delivered by feeding-mechanism is gauged by feeding the stock beyond the required position and moving it back by a gauge rod. The apparatus is described as applied to making balls in connexion with the bar - feeding mechanism described in Specification 22,077/08, the blank - transferring mechanism described in Specification 19,712/09, and the forging-mechanism described in Speci6cation 19,713/09, [Class 83 (iv), Metals, Working]. The free end of the stock is supported by a guide-tube 104 sliding on the gauge rod 93, which is operated by a cam at 99 and is adjustable at 97. The guide-tube 104 is supported on the rod 93 and is operated by a square plunger 108<b> engaging a cam at 109. The plunger is in two parts coupled by a compression spring 108<a> so as to yield if unusual resistance is encountered. A collar 114<a>, engaging a fork 114 carried by the rod 93, compels the rod and tube to move together during the last part of the retractive stroke.
Patent GB-190920138-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in or connected with Pumps and the like.
IPC: F04B53/16
Filed: 1909-09-02
Granted: 1909-12-09
Abstract: 20,138. Pownall, P. E., and Phoenix Engineering Co. Sept. 2. Piston packing.-The bottom of a pump piston G is provided with a soft-metal conical packing- ring I. A hard-metal externally-coned ring D is arranged at the bottom of the casing B. When leakage occurs, the ring I is expanded by being forced down on to the ring D.
Patent GB-190920962-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Flying Machine.
Inventor: PLACEK ADALBERT
IPC: B64C39/00
Filed: 1909-09-14
Granted: 1910-09-14
Abstract: 20,962. Placek, A. Sept. 14. Gyroscopic apparatus for aerial machines comprises a ring-shaped mass 9 mounted on a spindle 4 and secured by connecting-members 11 fastened to the lower end of the spindle. The upper bearing 13 is adjustable in a grooved guide 14 to permit the fixing of the spindle in a vertical position. The spindle also carries a screw propeller 5 below the blades of which the ring 9 is cut away.
Patent GB-190923002-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Furnaces for the Melting of Metal or Scrap or like Material.
Inventor: NICHOLAS CHARLES
IPC: F27B14/14
Filed: 1909-10-08
Granted: 1910-10-06
Abstract: 23,002. Nicholas, C., and Bateman, B. G. Oct. 8. Crucible furnaces.-A furnace for melting scrap metal &c. consists of a hopper or receiver a set above a shallow crucible b, from which the metal overflows into another crucible c. The furnace is heated by coke &c. introduced through an aperture l and burned upon a grate j, or by oil or gas, the combustion products passing away through flues n. The crucible b is mounted on blocks f and on the ledge g, and may be tipped about the ledge g, so as to pour out the last of the molten metal, by means of a bar &c. introduced through the doorway m. Dross may be removed, and the metal stirred, by instruments introduced through the doorway p. The crucible b may have a deeper lip ; in this case, the molten metal is withdrawn by piercing a plug in the bottom. The metal is withdrawn from the crucible c by similarly piercing a plug q adjacent to a spout in the side of the furnace.
Patent GB-190927539-A (GB)
Title: Improved Braking Means for Machines for Winding Predetermined Lengths of Cord, Braid, Tape, Wool, Cotton and like Material.
Inventor: MATTHEWS FRANCIS JOSEPH
IPC: B65H54/68
Filed: 1909-11-26
Granted: 1910-11-24
Abstract: 27,539. Matthews, F. J., Bonas, H. J., Bonas, F. J., Bonas, W. A., and Bonas, A. C. Nov. 26. Measuring.-Machines of the kind described in Specification 2692/97, for winding predetermined lengths of cord, braid, tape, wool, cotton, &c., are provided with brakes which first retard the machine and then stop it positively. At one end of the winding-shaft 1 is fixed a disk 9, Fig. 2, having a leather-covered edge, against which springs 31 tend to bear. A rod 32 is passed through the ends of the springs 31, and has nuts 34 by which the pressure of additional springs 33 bearing on the springs 31 can be adjusted. The springs are held off the disk while the machine is running by a cone 30, Fig. 1, on a plunger 28 connected through a lever 27 and link 26 to a sliding bar 15, which is held in position by a catch 11 engaging a recess in the end of the bar. When the predetermined length of material has been wound, the measuring-device (not shown) releases the catch 11 and allows the bar 15 to move to the left under the influence of a spring 18, thereby allowing the springs 31 to act, and at the same time bringing a projection 20 on a disk 19 into frictional contact with a disk 6 fixed on the shaft 1. The projection 20 then engages a projection on the disk 6 and stops the machine. Instead of the projection 20 frictionally engaging the disk 6, the end of the projection on the disk 6 may be arranged to contact with the disk 19. The driving-pulley 13 is also moved into or out of engagement with a clutch 8 on the shaft 1 by the movements of the bar 15. The measuring-device may be driven by a pinion 5. The apparatus is started by depressing a rod 25 which is connected to the bar 15 through a bell-crank lever 24.
Patent GB-191003744-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Roller Skates.
Inventor: MILLS WILLIAM
Filed: 1910-02-15
Granted: 1910-12-01
Abstract: 3744. Mills, W., and Mills, J. H. Feb. 15. Skates. - The base-plate g carrying the axles f of a roller skate is held in position by a swinging metal strap l, rubber pads h, k, k<1> k<2> being interposed to absorb vibration. The tension of the strap can be adjusted by a screw t or equivalent device. Ribs i, i<1>, h, d retain the rubber pads in position. In a modification, the straps l may be screw-threaded and provided with a cross-head adapted to be adjusted up and down.
Patent GB-191005616-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with the Governors of Steam Engines.
Inventor: DOBSON ADAM
IPC: G05D13/00
Filed: 1910-03-07
Granted: 1910-12-15
Abstract: 5616. Dobson, A. March 7. Centrifugal governors; transmitting-mechanism.-The load on a supplementary governor, which is used with a main governor, is varied during running by adding or taking away weights g which rest on a cover f on the muff d. The centrifugal weight arms e<1> are pivoted on the muff and bear on the driving-spindle b. A lever h has pins engaging a groove in the muff, and carries a rod on which two spring-pressed pawls k, l are mounted. The rod j is oscillated by the rod q attached thereto and to a lever p, the latter receiving motion from the worm m, wheel n and eccentric rod o. When the supplemental governor varies its position one of the pawls engages one of two ratchet-wheels s, t which through suitable gearing acts on a turn-buckle on the rod connecting the main governor to the valve &c. The pawls may be turned so as to make the supplemental governor inoperative.
Patent GB-191010891-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dress Shutting Device.
Inventor: WENDRINER HUGO
IPC: A41F1/00
Filed: 1910-05-03
Granted: 1910-12-22
Abstract: 10,891. Wendriner, H. May 3. Metal - strip fastenings. - The edges of a bodice or the like are provided with metal strips a, f having studs g and keyhole slots b. The slots are curved or angular, and their ends c are nearer the edge of the strip than the rest of the slot. When tension is put on the fastening, the studs g are moved towards the ends c of the slots. In a modification, in which press-button fastenings are employed, the studs pass through the slits which have an enlargement b. Specification 16,213/94, [Class 43, Fastenings, Dress], is referred to.
Patent GB-191014673-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wind Screens for Motor Cars and the like.
Inventor: JOLLIFFE WILLIAM THOMAS
IPC: B60J1/06
Filed: 1910-06-17
Granted: 1911-06-15
Abstract: 14,673. Jolliffe, W. T. June 17. [Cognate Application, 23,558/10.] Wind guards of the kind comprising a pair of vertical wings a extending wedge - fashion from a central post b. One or both wings are hinged to the post for varying the angle between the wings and for facilitating access to the car. When hinged, the wing is held in position by a pin n, Fig. 7, thereon passing through a piece m sliding on a hinged bar h. The parts are clamped in position by a thumbscrew p, or by forming a wedgeshaped part on the bar h. The pin- and-socket connexion n between the wing a and the sliding piece m allows of the relative movement between the parts that is necessary in the event of the axes about which the bar h and the wing a swing not being parallel. The plate carrying the pin n may be adapted to slide upon the wing a to allow of further adiustment. The bar h, instead of being separately pivoted, may be mounted upon the door so that the screen will swing therewith. The wings are provided with extensions e to deflect the air. These may be in one with the main panes of glass which are secured in the frame by rubber packing-pieces f. Flaps such as q are buttoned to the upper and lower edges of the screen and to the dashboard &c.