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Patent GB-190721463-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Target Practice and Aim Recording Apparatus or the like where no Projectile is Employed.
Inventor: BOLITHO JOHN BRUCE
Filed: 1907-09-27
Granted: 1908-10-27
Abstract: 21,463. Bolitho, J. B. Sept. 27. Rifle practice, teaching. - In apparatus for recording the aim on a sub-target, the indicating- apparatus is controlled by a rod or tube D, C extending between the gun and the objective target. In the construction shown, the sub-target is carried on an arm A, universally jointed to a bracket E at the side of the gun, and controlled by a rod C, D universally jointed to a bracket F on the gun and to the target Z. The two parts C, D of the rod are normally kept in alinement by a displaceable spring joint D' shown in detail in Fig. 5. The point I for marking the sub-target slides forward when the firing action takes place. In a modification, the swinging arm A is dispensed with, and the arm C becomes the pointer, the subtarget being arranged to slide forward. One or more lenses may be fixed on the gun to make the target appear at a greater distance. According to the Provisional Specification, the gun may also be connected to the target by a wire or other flexible connexion instead of by a rod ; in addition, mechanism is described, consisting of vanes fixed to the flexible connexion, for making automatic allowance for windage.
Patent GB-190721659-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Blow-pipes for Severing Metals.
Filed: 1907-09-30
Granted: 1908-09-03
Abstract: 21,659. Soc. A. Boas, Rodrigues, et Cie. Oct. 15, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Blowpipe burners.-In the process of severing or perforating heated metal' plates by means of an oxygen blowpipe in which a number of streams of heating-gas are provided, the oxygen is sent through a central aperture c, and the heating-gas passes through a number of passages d, the end of the oxygen outlet e being nearer the work than the gas outlets, as shown in Fig. 3. The outlets d may be larger on the side towards which the blowpipe moves, and they may be on that side only as shown in Figs. 4 and 5.
Patent GB-190722793-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Steam Generators.
Inventor: AMIEL FRANCIS CHARLES
Filed: 1907-10-16
Granted: 1908-07-16
Abstract: 22,793. Amiel, F. C. Oct. 16. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Flues, internal; tubes, water.-The internal flues B of a boiler of the Lancashire, Cornish, or marine type are provided with inner flue chambers C carrying cross water-tubes E, which communicate with the water space of the boiler through openings Fin the flues.
Patent GB-190722866-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Boiler Furnaces.
Inventor: JOSEPH HENRY
Filed: 1907-10-16
Granted: 1908-10-15
Abstract: 22,866. Joseph, H. Oct. 16. Grates; air supply, regulating.-In a furnace in which the fuel is carried through the combustion chamber by a moving grate, an adjustable flap 4, carried by a fixed or hinged shelf 9, is provided at the rear of the grate. Ashes &c. pass to the ash-pit, and air is admitted to the fire, through the adjustable space 11 between the flap and the grate.
Patent GB-190724624-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Shirt and Collar Studs and the like.
Inventor: HEMMING FRANK
Filed: 1907-11-07
Granted: 1908-03-12
Abstract: 24,624. Hemming, F. Nov. 7. Studs.-A resilient spirallyarranged wire B is attached, as shown, to the stem A of the stud to increase the grip on the material fastened, the head and stem of the stud being first passed through the hole in the material M and the spiral then passed through by turning the stud.
Patent GB-190727225-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrical Protective Devices of the Type known as Lightning Arresters
Filed: 1907-12-09
Granted: 1908-08-13
Abstract: 27,225. British Thomson-Houston Co., [General Electric Co.]. Dec. 9. , Switches ; condensers.-In a protective device for electric distribution systems in which a spark-gap is arranged in series with an electrolytic condenser as described in Specification No. 19,235, A.D. 1906, a switch is adapted to short-circuit periodically the spark-gap so that current may flow through the cell to maintain the film on the plates in good condition. Fig. 1 shows three switch-arms 13 on the same shaft adapted to short-circuit the spark horns 10, 11, arranged between the electrolytic condensers 7, 8, 9 and the conductors 1, 2, 3 of a three-phase system. The shaft of the clock-work or electromotor 16 is provided with a dog 17, which engages an arm 18 on the shaft 14, so as to raise the arm 18 slowly from the lowest to the highest position in a clockwise direction, and then release it so that the counterweight 15 moves the arms 13 rapidly over the horns 10. The shaft 14 may also be rotated manually, or may be rotated by an electrically wound self-winding clock, or by an electromotor the circuit of which is completed periodically by a clock. In a modified arrangement, the condensers 7, 8, 9 are connected to a common point, which is earthed through a fourth condenser. In this case, the switch-arms 13 are each provided with a counterweight, and are secured to sleeves loosely fitting the shaft 14, which is provided with dogs placed at angles of 120 degrees to one another and adapted to engage projections on the counterweights so as to short-circuit the spark-gaps in succession; In a further modification, a small resistance, which may be shunted by a spark-gap, is placed between the condenser and the main sparkgap. The Provisional Specification states that the condensers may consist of aluminium electrodes immersed in ammonium borate.
Patent GB-190807401-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Safety Apparatus for Lifts or Elevators.
Filed: 1908-04-03
Granted: 1908-08-06
Abstract: 7401. Otis Elevator Co., [Otis Elevator Co.]. April 3. Brakes for lift cages &c. comprise gripping- jaws carried on the cage, which are brought quickly into the operative position by a screwthread or cam of high pitch, and are then brought into forcible engagement with the guide by a thread of low pitch. Fig. 2 is a plan of the gripping-jaws and operating-mechanism, Figs. 5 and 6 show details, and Fig. 8 shows governor mechanism for actuating the jaws. Beneath the floor of the cage are pivoted jaws 6, which are adapted to be forced into engagement with the guides 5 by wedges 19. Between the pairs of jaws is mounted a drum 10 to the interior of which is fixed a V-shaped cam 12, shown in Fig. 5 in operative relation with corresponding surfaces on a pair of nuts 14, 14', which are loosely mounted in the drum. These nuts work on low-pitch screws 18, 18<1>, which are prevented from rotating by pins 21 and are connected to the clamp-operating wedges 19. When the drum is rotated, the cam 12' first slides in the nuts 14, 14<1> outwards so as to bring the clamps 6 quickly into engagement with the guides. Further rotation of the drum then causes the nuts 14, 14<1> to rotate and force the clamps into engagement with increased pressure. Premature rotation of the nuts is prevented by the engagement of spring pins 22, Fig. 6, with shallow slots in the nuts. Metal balls may be placed between the cam-surface 12 and nuts 14, 14<1>. The drum 10 is enveloped by an endless rope 11, Fig. 8, which passes up the well and round a governor sheave at the top and round a weighted pulley 35 at the base. In the event of excessive speed, the governor tightens a rope grip 39 so as to retard the rope 11 and to cause rotation of the drum 10. When the clamping-jaws 6 exert a certain pressure on the guides, the governor rope 11 slips on the drum 10 thus preventing damage to the rope. A pawl engaging a ratchet-wheel on the drum prevents backward rotation. For re-setting the apparatus, or for bringing the clamps into action by hand, the drum 10 is provided with bevel teeth 30 engaging a small bevel-wheel beneath the floor of the car which may be operated by a removable vertical shaft and handle.
Patent GB-190807698-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Rotary Pumps or Blowers
Inventor: WHITE ROBERT JAMES
Filed: 1908-04-07
Granted: 1909-04-06
Abstract: 7698. White, R. J., and Handoll, H. April 7. Roots-blower type.-The piston-wheels of a rotary gear pump are packed by fluid-pressed cup-leathers, and are geared together by intermeshing spur-wheels working in a separate casing filled with oil. The pump casing A is provided with covers A', A<2>, formed with supporting-bosses for shafts C, C<1> which carry the wheels F, F<1>. The cover A' is extended and provided with a cover H to form a closed casing, which is filled with oil. In this chamber, gear-wheels G, G' are mounted on the shafts C, C<1>. The bearings for the shafts may extend from the cover H instead of from the cover A<1>. The teeth of the wheels F, F<1> are grooved at their sides and extremities to prevent leakage, and channels O lead from the teeth recesses to cup-leathers M placed in annular recesses round the shafts, hydraulic tightening being thereby effected.
Patent GB-190809352-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Slip Leash or Lead for Dogs and other Animals
Inventor: DISS ALFRED
Filed: 1908-04-30
Granted: 1908-11-26
Abstract: 9352. Diss, A. April 30. Ho oks.- The slip-hook A of a dog leash has a mouth d in which the animal's collar is held by a spring- pressed bolt e, which can be lifted to release the collar by means of a guided bolt h or by pulling a cord l. The knotted end of the cord is secured in the head e<1> of the bolt, and the cord passes through the interior of the leash at l<1>, and is connected to the holding end of the leash so as to form a loop l<2>.
Patent GB-190811849-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Baking Forms
Inventor: SCHMIDT EMIL
Filed: 1908-06-01
Granted: 1908-12-17
Abstract: 11,849. Schmidt, E. June 1. Waffle baking- apparatus.-A baking form for making hollow conical wafers which can be filled with cream, comprises a frame a having pivoted at one end a hollow cone b<1> which fits into a semiconical space a' in the frame, and at the other end a semi-conical lid e<1> which covers the cone b<1>. thus enclosing an annular conical space in which the batter is baked. The edges of the lid e<1> rest on inclined flange surfaces a<2> on the frame, and a part of the surface b<2> bears on the inner surface of the part a<6> of the frame, a passage being left above the part a<6> for the admission of heat into the cone b<1>. The batter is placed in the space a<1>, and the cone b<1> and lid e<1> are then closed down by means of a key which fits on the squared end of the spindle of a two-armed lever s joined to the cane and lid by links s<1>, t. The form is heated in an oven.
Patent GB-190812770-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Mouth Gag to be used by Surgeons and Dentists.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1908-06-15
Granted: 1908-08-06
Abstract: 12,770. Boult, A. J., [McIntosh, A. M.]. June 15. Gagging-appliances.-A surgical or dental gag is opened hydraulically. It consists of hinged jaws A, B, ending in tooth-plates D, D', an hydraulic cylinder C being attached to the jaw B by a joint c, and the corresponding plunger C<1> to the jaw A by a jcint c<1>. Connected to the cylinder C by a watertight joint e is a second ram, formed of a cylinder E and a plunger E'. A tap f establishes or severs communication between the two. When the gag is in use, the plates D, D<1> are placed between the teeth or gums, the jaws A, B lying against the outside of the cheek, and the plunger E<1> is pressed home, thus forcing up the plunger C<1>, separating the jaws A, B, and opening the mouth of the patient. By closing the tap f, this position is maintained as long as desired.
Patent GB-190818849-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Machine Guns.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1908-09-08
Granted: 1909-09-08
Abstract: 18,849. Boult, A. J., [Fabbrica Italiana Automobili-Torino Soc. Anon.]. Sept. 8. Machine-guns.-Relates to cartridge-feed mechanism for automatic guns, and consists in carrying the cartridges in vertical compartments in a box c<1>, in which they are pressed upwards by a spring 1, Fig. 1, acting upon an elevator 2. A part 3 on each elevator projects through a slot 4 in the rear wall of the compartment, so that when the box is pushed from the lefthand side into the transverse opening in the gun casing c, it will be stopped with its first compartment in the correct position below the breech by the projection 3 of that compartment striking a vertical stop v<1>, Fig. 2, in the opening. The recoil of the breech-block after each discharge rocks a lever u through an intermediate lever t, the levers being pivoted to the casing c at u<1> and t' respectively. The lever u is connected by a spring s to the arm of a pivoted feed pawl r, Fig. 5, the tooth r<11> of which engages with a rack 5 on the cartridgebox c<1>. The pawl r is normally locked by a vertical plunger or regulator v, but, when a compartment of the cartridge-box c<1> is exhausted, the projection 3 of the elevator 2 engages a lip v<11> on the regulator and lifts it, and at the same time the projection 3 rises above the vertical stop in the opening. During the next recoil of the gun, the lever u rocks the pawl r by means of the spring s, and the cartridgebox is fed forwards to the extent of one compartment and is stopped when the projection 3 of the next compartment strikes the stop v<1>.
Patent GB-190820694-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Flying Machines or Aeroplanes.
Inventor: DOUTRE ADOLPHE FRANCOIS JOSEPH
Filed: 1908-10-01
Granted: 1909-05-06
Abstract: 20,694. Doutre, A. F. J. Oct. 1. Brakes.-Brakes 12, 14 are provided for braking the ascensional and horizontal screw-shafts of an aerial machine. The brake rods 13, 15 may be operated by hand or by the electro-magnets shown, and normally it is so arranged that as one brake is applied the other is released. The brakes are applied by magnets 16,18 and are locked on by spring-pressed latches 26, 29, which are withdrawn by magnets 17, 19.
Patent GB-190823725-A (GB)
Title: Process for the Production of a Fluid Washing and Bleaching Compound.
Inventor: GALLATI-GROB FRITZ
Filed: 1908-11-05
Granted: 1909-01-28
Abstract: 23,725. Grob, F. Gallati-. Nov. 5. Bleaching and washing.-A wasbing and bleaching liquid is obtained by dissolving 1000 grammes of sodium peroxide in six litres of water and adding 1000 grammes of borax.
Patent GB-190823945-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fittings for Hinging Windows.
Inventor: STODDART JOHN
Filed: 1908-11-09
Granted: 1909-08-19
Abstract: 23,945. Stoddart, J. Nov. 9. Hinges.-Relates to hinges for sliding and swinging windows. The pin a is integral with a leaf b fixed to the sash c and formed with a curve b<1>, Fig. 3. The socket f which is secured to the batten rod e is made from one piece of sheet metal, one edge of which is turned up to form one side of the socket, and the other cut into three tongues, the central one f<2> being tapered and screwed to the batten rod e, and the other tongues f<4> bent to form the other side of the socket. A gap f with inclined sides is thus formed between the parts f<4> and receives the leaf b when the window is turned on its binges. The pin a may be supported by a piece g, which is hinged to the batten rod and has a projecting nose g<2> bearing against the socket f. The batten rod e is recessed at e<1> so as to receive the upper part of the piece g when not in use, and a projection g<3> may be formed on the piece g to facilitate its operation. The piece g can be made of spring metal and secured to the batten rod e, so that it normally projects into the path of the pin a.
Patent GB-190827206-A (GB)
Title: Vertical Boilers.
Inventor: SUZUKI TOZABURO
Filed: 1908-12-15
Granted: 1909-08-12
Abstract: 27,206. Suzuki, T. Dec. 15. Vertical water-tube boilers.-Relates to vertical boilers having an upper steam drum connected to a lower water drum by means of vertical watertubes. The heating gases, which pursue an S-like course, heat the tubes, the bottom of the steam chamber and the top of the water chamber, and then pass down to an horizontal flue in the water chamber, finally passing away under the water chamber to the flue. As shown in Fig. 1, a steam chamber 5 is connected to a water chamber 7 by tubes 10. A larger tube 11 with an internal concentric tube 12 forms an annular space 13 through which the heated water rises. The combustion products enter at 2, pass among the tubes 10 into the space 3, and thence through the tubes 14 to the space 4. Passages 20, controlled by dampers 21, permit some of the gases to pass round the sides of the water-chamber. The tubes 14 may be replaced by crossed straight tubes, or by curved tubes, or by one large flue of gradually decreasing section; in the last modification a conical cross water-tube is fitted.
Patent GB-190901306-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Speed and other Indicators for Motor Vehicles.
Inventor: HUDSON ALEXANDER MAY
IPC: G01P1/11
Filed: 1909-01-19
Granted: 1909-07-22
Abstract: 1306. Hudson, A. M. Jan. 19. Centrifugal speed indicators with indicating- apparatus.-In arrangements for motor-cars, adapted to show the speed of the vehicle, or the amount of liquid fuel, water, or lubricating- oil in their separate receptacles, the speed indicator may be of the centrifugal type and be provided with a brush 23 making contact between a conducting-piece 26 and a commutator 25. Each liquid-container is provided with a float connected by a cord to a brush 33, which moves over a series of contacts 34 mounted on the side of the vessel. The indicating-hand 3 is carried on a sleeve 14 and moves over a series of contacts 4 on the dial face corresponding with the contacts 25 or 34. The hand is connected by a spring 13 to a pulley 11 connected by a cord 10 to a larger pulley 9 keyed to a shaft 8, which may be rocked by pedals 5 corresponding to the required indications, through pins 7 and slots 6. Each pedal carries a cam 37 adapted, against the action of a spring 38, to close a spring contact 39, 40. To ascertain the speed &c., the required pedal is depressed and the hand 3 revolved until it reaches the contact 4 corresponding to the contact 34 or 25, when a magnet 20 is energized and an armature 15, secured to the sleeve 14 by a pin and slot, is attracted to lock the hand in position. The circuit for the speed indication is through the contact 39, wire 48, battery 41, magnet 20, casing, hand 3, contact 4, commutator 25, brush 23, contact 26, and connexion 49, and for the fuel &c. through the connexion 49 &c. to the hand 3, wire 47, contact 34, and brush 33. The magnet and armature are provided with roughened non-magnetic faces, and a spring 42 is provided to return the hand to its zero position.
Patent GB-190903051-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Unions or Couplings for Flexible Metallic Pipes.
Inventor: RUDOLPH CHARLES
IPC: F16L33/22
Filed: 1909-02-08
Granted: 1909-06-03
Abstract: 3051. Rudolph, C. Feb. 8. Overlap joints with yielding outer sleeve compressed; overlap joints with divided sleeve; sleeve joints. - Railway-vehicle pipe couplings are connected to flexible metallic pipes by means of a metal sleeve having a cylindrical portion secured inside the pipe, and a conical portion to receive the spigot of the coupling, the whole being rendered fluid-tight by a rubber sleeve. The cylindrical portion 3 of the metal sleeve, Fig. 1, is secured between spring 5 and the flexible metal pipe 2 by soldering or other means; the conical portion 4 receives the spigot 6 of the coupling. The rubber sleeve 11 and the external metal sleeve 7, soldered to the pipe at 8 and having slots 9, are gripped on the spigot by the collar 10. In the modification shown in Fig. 2 the rubber sleeve 12 is made thicker and is screwed on to the pipe, being gripped by the collar 13 and clasp 14.
Patent GB-190904771-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Typewriting Machines.
Inventor: HURLOCK ERNEST JOHN SYDNEY
IPC: B41J1/18
Filed: 1909-02-26
Granted: 1909-10-07
Abstract: 4771. Hurlock, E. J. S. Feb. 26. Letter-spacing mechanism; line - spacing mechanism.-Relates to typewriters wherein the platen is rotated for letter-spacing and is moved along a spirally-grooved axle for line-spacing. The platen A, Fig. 2, is mounted on an horizontal axle B, which is turned step by step by means of a spring E, controlled by dogs 0 which alternately engage a toothed wheel D. The type-levers F strike on the top of the platen and are connected to key-levers Q, Fig. 6, which engage the top of a universal-bar T and the bottom of a universal-bar M, the latter being adapted to vibrate the feeddogs 0. A space-bar is provided, which also operates the bars T and M. The platen is secured to the axle by means of a spring-pressed bolt C which engages pits B' in the spiral groove B. When the axle has turned once, corresponding to a line of printing, the axle is turned in the reverse direction to re-wind the spring E, and the platen is then moved along the axle to effect line-spacing. During the line-spacing, the end of the bolt C moves out of the pit B<3> and along the groove B into the next pit B<2>. The pits B<2> are cut away on one side to facilitate the movement of the bolt C. Carriage - releasing arrangements; margin me - chanism; tabulating - mechanism.-The dogs 0, Figs. 2 and 5, are mounted on a slide R' which may be moved by means of a pull-wire Sand carries a finger P adapted to enter an interrupted circular groove D<1> in the wheel D. When the wire S is pulled, the dogs 0 are freed from the wheel D and the finger P enters one of the grooves D<1>, the platen revolving freely until the finger engages the end of the groove. The arrangement provides means for arresting the platen at intervals such as required for margins, fresh paragraphs, and column work. Sheet - clamping arrangements.-The paper is secured to the platen by means of bars V, Fig. 2, swivelled at one end on screws V<2> and secured at the other by hinged loops. When the paper is being wound on the platen, this is arranged to run freely, one end of the spring E being released from the stud E<1> on the frame and hooked on to a stud D<2> on the wheel. Ink-ribbon mechanism.-Inking is effected by means of a ribbon which passes from spools K, Fig. 6, one at each side of the platen, and is threaded over a vibrator-support J secured at each side to a crank Z connected to the universal bar T. The spools K are provided with ratchet-wheels G which are engaged alternately by arms Y on the bar T, so that when the keys are operated the ribbon is fed forward and is also thrown on to the platen. The support J may be turned up to permit of the paper being placed on the platen.
Patent GB-190905448-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Travelling Trunks, Portmanteaus, Dressing Cases, and such like Boxes or Receptacles.
Inventor: WILKES THOMAS
IPC: A45C5/02
Filed: 1909-03-06
Granted: 1909-12-16
Abstract: 5 4 4 8. Wilkes, T., [trading as Wilkes & Sons, T.]. March 6. Covered and lined boxes, trunks, etc.; lids and covers.-Insect-proof metal travelling trunks, portmanteaux, dressing- cases, boxes, &c. are covered w i t h leather, canvas, or artificial leather, secured by glue &c. and by the margins e<1> of the covering e being nipped between the inside of the walls a of the trunk &c. and wooden strips c. The strips c abut against the beaded or wired edges a' of the receptacle, and are secured by bifurcated rivets f. The lid is covered in a similar manner and has four flanges, one of which is hinged to the body. The strips facilitate the fixing of linings inside the body and lid. At the upper corners of the body and the lower corners of the lid, the covering is cut away and metal angle-plates are used to cover any raw edges. Leather shoes of the usual kind are secured to the other corners.