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Patent GB-190809069-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Balancing and Steering Apparatus for Aerial Machines, Sub-marines and the like.
Inventor: BLERIOT LOUIS
Filed: 1908-04-26
Granted: 1908-12-10
Abstract: 9069. BlÚriot, L. April 26, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Steering.-In an apparatus for the simultaneous control of two rudders, aeroplanes, &c. a, b, normally in the same plane and independently mounted on an axis c, d, the tillers o q, p r, of the rudders are connected to the points e, g, f, h of a four-armed lever, which is mounted on a ball-andsocket joint i and controlled by a handle j. By moving the four-armed lever about an horizontal diameter, the rudders a, b will be moved up or down together, while by moving the lever about a vertical diameter, the rudders are moved in opposite directions. The handle can be used for the support of levers for controlling the motor &c., and may be also used for controlling rudders not in the same plane. The handle with the ball-andsocket joint may be replaced by the Cardan system described in Specification No. 2588, A.D. 1908.
Patent GB-190809854-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Machine Guns.
Inventor: NORTH THOMAS KEPPEL
Filed: 1908-05-06
Granted: 1909-08-06
Abstract: 9854. North, T. K. May 6. Machine guns.-Relates to improvements in the driving - mechanism of gas - operated guns of the kind in which the breech-actuating slide is connected to a lever, which swings in a vertical plane beneath the gun and carries at its free end a short pivoted gas-piston which enters a cylinder radiallymounted in the gun-barrel and connected by a port with the bore. The piston 3, Fig. 1, is formed with a spherical or partly-spherical head so as to fit the cylinder 1 gas-tight, while allowing for the longitudinal expansion of the gun-barrel B relatively to the bracket 4, 5, to which the swinging-lever 2 is pivoted at 2<a>. The lever 2, which is connected to the operating-slide 11 by a link 12, is formed with a cam 6 which acts through a roller 7 upon the mainspring contained within a tube 10 concentric with, and within, the slide 11, so that, during the whole cycle of operations, the spring exerts a practically constant force upon the lever 2. A reentering portion 9 of the cam produces a buffering action at the end of the outward swing or working stroke of the lever. The operating-slide 11 is enclosed by a tube 15, which extends to the rear of the gun and carries a shoulder-piece 17.
Patent GB-190812874-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Machines for Corking Bottles and the like.
Inventor: STORCH GIULIO ANTONIO
Filed: 1908-06-16
Granted: 1908-08-13
Abstract: 12,874. Storch, G. A. June 16. Corking.-Relates to a machine for corking bottles by means of which the cork is first compressed and is then driven into the neck of the bottle. The machine is operated by a lever a which is pivoted at b in a bracket c and is provided with a pivot d to which is connected a link e. This link is also pivoted to a Y-shaped sliding piece f the arms of which bear against the outer faces of two sliding dies h, h<1>. The two dies coact with two other dies i, i<1>, one of which is fixed while the other bears against and moves with the die h<1>. The dies are provided with curved extensions so that, when they are closed up, a cylindrical space is left between them. The bottom of the casing is pierced with a circular hole which is surrounded by a tapered nipple n as shown in Fig. 1. A washer o surrounds this nipple and is secured to an arm p which passes through a passage in the fixed die i. The arm has an adjustable screw cap r and is held up by a coiled spring q. The lever a is fitted with a plunger s and a side lug t intended to depress the cap r. In operation the cork is placed between the dies and the bottle held with its neck against the nipple n. The lever a is then depressed causing the dies to move in and compress the cork and the plunger s to force the cork through the nipple into the neck of the bottle. At the right moment the lug t depresses the arm p causing the washer to remove the bottle neck from the nipple with the cork driven in the proper distance.
Patent GB-190814900-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ornamental Chains, Bangles, Bracelets and the like and in the Manufacture of the same.
Inventor: LANCELOTT GEORGE ERNEST
Filed: 1908-07-14
Granted: 1909-07-01
Abstract: 14,900. Lancelott, G. E. July 14. Ornamental sheet-metal chains.-Bracelets, bangles, &c. are formed of sections a, b consisting of multiple links formed in one piece by pressing them out of sheet metal. The arms b<1> of the parts b are bent round the bars a<2> of the parts a, the chain being made wholly by machine work.
Patent GB-190817138-A (GB)
Title: Means for Effecting the Cure or Alleviation of Deafness and other Disorders of the Auditory Organs.
Inventor: ROSENBERG AUGUSTUS
Filed: 1908-08-14
Granted: 1909-08-12
Abstract: 17,138. Rosenberg, A. Aug. 14. Telephones.-Deafness is treated by means of mechanical undulatory vibrations corresponding in character to sound waves. The apparatus employed comprises a phonograph or other source of continuous sound E, Fig. 1, a microphone B, a battery A, a vibrator C and means such as a plug d for transmitting the vibrations to the ear or the bones of the head. The vibrator shown in Fig. 1 comprises an electro-magnet C and an armature g mounted on a spring or diaphragm h attached to the casing D and adjustable with regard to the electro-magnet. The armature g may in some cases constitute part of the core of a solenoid, being movable while the remainder is fixed. The plug d may form part of the casing D or may be attached, as shown at d<1>, to the spring or diaphragm h. In the modification shown in Fig. 2, the vibrations are produced by variations in the length of the wire j in consequence of variations in the strength of current flowing in the surrounding coil C. The microphone may be actuated by aerial sound waves produced by the phonograph &c. or may be provided with a stylus bearing directly on the record cylinder.
Patent GB-190821519-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cushions for Billiard Tables.
Inventor: FORD ERNEST HENRY
Filed: 1908-10-12
Granted: 1909-06-17
Abstract: 21,519. Ford, E. H. Oct. 12. Billiards.- Cushions A' for billiard tables are reversible, and each detachable unit is adapted to be secured in an inverted position by thumb-screws B so that the cushion is protected when not in use.
Patent GB-190827781-A (GB)
Title: Improved Ash Pan and Riddle.
Inventor: WILLIAMS WILLIAM RUTHERFORD
Filed: 1908-12-21
Granted: 1909-08-12
Abstract: 27,781. Williams, W. R. Dec. 21. Ash-pans.-In a combined ash-pan and riddle for domestic grates, an inclined riddle d extends from back to front and beneath it are two drawers arranged back to back. An inclined plate e extending from the front towards the back deflects the ashes into the rear drawer f, while the cinders drop into the front drawer g. In a modification, the inclined plate e is formed in one with the rear drawer, the sides and back of which are extended upwards to a corresponding extent. To adapt the device to larger grates, a shallow hopper may be fitted or the sides may be bent outwards at the top.
Patent GB-190828406-A (GB)
Title: Portable Support for Mosquito Nets and similar Contrivances.
Inventor: CORRIE MARGARET LOUISA
Filed: 1909-02-19
Granted: 1910-04-28
Abstract: 28,406. Corrie, M. L. Feb. 19, 1909. Curtains, drawing and suspending; bedsteads; chairs; sofas.-A portable support for mosquito nets and the like for use with a bed, sofa, chair, &c. consists of a collapsible upright a having an arm c and a two-armed base b. The base b, with the bolster lying upon it, can rest upon the mattress or the like of a bed e, Fig. 1. The removable netting f, completely covering the bed, is tied over the knobs g, h by means of ribbons or the like i, j. The two telescopic parts of the upright a are held extended by a pin a'. The arm c and the arms b respectively are so pivoted at c', b<1> to the boss a<2> and to the sides of an approximately triangular block k carried by the upright a, that they can be folded parallel to the upright. Pins c<2>, b<2> can be passed through the bosses of the arms c, b, the boss a<2>, and the block k, so as to secure the arms in the extended position. The support may be packed within the netting for transport.
Patent GB-190903285-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Buffer and Central Draw Bar Gear for Railway, Tramway, and the like Vehicles.
IPC: B61G7/00
Filed: 1909-02-10
Granted: 1909-12-23
Abstract: 3285. Allen & Co., E., and Gunstone, H. H. Feb. 10. Draw-gear; combined buffer and draw gear.- To keep the central draw-bar and buffer at a constant height above the rails, it is supported directly by the axle-boxes. The draw-bar b is carried in a socket a, which is attached to a cross-bar c, carried from cantilevers d attached to the axle-boxes, as shown in Fig. 1. Suitable boxes c and slides f allow for the vertical play of the body of the vehicle.
Patent GB-190906588-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Inverted Incandescent Gas Burners.
Inventor: FISK JAMES WILFRID
IPC: F23D14/30
Filed: 1909-03-19
Granted: 1909-08-26
Abstract: 6588. Fisk, J. W. March 19. Incandescent gas burners.-The burner tube has an expanded recuperating-chamber 4 and a globularshaped nozzle 3. The boss of the chamber 4 varies from the star-shaped section of Fig. Il on the line A B to a circular bore at the ends. The bore of the nozzle 3 has expanding radial extensions as shown in Fig. III with a small hole 12 leading from each chamber into the flame-spreader. The walls of the chamber 4 may be externally fluted.
Patent GB-190908834-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Treatment of Armour and Deck Plates or the like.
Inventor: WALES SAMUEL SIGOURNEY
IPC: C21D9/42
Filed: 1909-04-14
Granted: 1909-10-28
Abstract: 8834. Wales, S. S. April 14. Annealing and tempering. - Armour - plates made of steel containing nickel, chromium, and vanadium are subjected to a heat treatment comprising the following steps, (1) heating to about 700‹ C. and slowly cooling, (2) re-heating to about 900‹ C. and quenching with water to a temperature not over 400‹ C., and (2) heating to between 450‹ C. and 700‹ C. and slowly cooling. The last step may be repeated to obtain increased ductility in the plate; or, after the third or annealing step, the plate may be heated to about 900‹ C., quenched with water, and re-annealed to obtain increased toughness.
Patent GB-190909050-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cold and Heat Retaining Vessels.
Inventor: MONASCH ALFRED
IPC: A47J41/00
Filed: 1909-04-16
Granted: 1909-11-04
Abstract: 9050. Monarch, A. April 16. Cold and heat retaining vessels.- A vacuum-jacketed vessel is provided with a stopper consisting of a body part 7 of heatinsulating and somewhat porous material, and a covering 8 of non- porous material of low heat-conductivity. A groove 9 prevents the formation of a vacuum in the vessel owing to condensation of vapours therein. The stopper carries a head 11, which engages a fork 12 fixed to a cap 13. When the cap is screwed on to the outer casing, it forces the stopper to its seat. The stopper is positively withdrawn when the cap is unscrewed. Another cap encloses the cap 13. In a modification, the glass vessel is provided with an additional inner metal casing. The inner casing is notched or bent inwards at its upper end to form a spout over a depression in the upper edge of the glass vessel. In another arrangement, the outer metallic casing is continued upwards beyond the edge of the glass vessel, and a spout is formed in the cylindrical extension. The glass vessel 4, enclosed in an outer metallic casing 15, may be connected thereto only at the upper edges by means of a cement layer 16, so that the glass vessel is held resiliently, clear of the outer casing. The metallic casing has an inwardly-bent upper portion 17 provided with a spout 18 which does not project beyond the outer surface of the vessel. The glass vessel is formed with a notch 5.
Patent GB-190909077-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Packing Cases.
Inventor: SMISEK JOSEF
IPC: B65D55/06
Filed: 1909-04-16
Granted: 1909-10-14
Abstract: 9077. Smisek, J. April 16. Seals of the form shown and made of an alloy of lead and zinc are pressed into concave form over the concave heads of the screws used for securing lids and bottoms of packing-cases by a tool, which can also impress the stamp or mark of the sender.
Patent GB-190912937-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electric Power Traction Systems.
Inventor: HOUGHTON REGINALD JAMES
IPC: B60M1/30
Filed: 1909-06-02
Granted: 1910-06-02
Abstract: 12,937. Houghton, R. J., Allman, P., and Gray, W. T. June 2. Drawings to Specification. Conductors, supports, and insulators, arrangements of with respect to track.-In electric traction systems having supply and return conductors electrically independent of the track rails, the conductors are carried from a supporting-element by dividing each insulator and bolting the parts together through the web of the element, each bolt serving to bind only one conductor to its particular insulator. The supporting-element may take the form of comparatively short length vertical plates, or a continuous girder of channel or H-section, or an ordinary track rail, the supply and return conductors being disposed on either side of the web and carried by alternate insulations. The supporting-element may act as one of the conductors or as the third conductor in a threephase system.
Patent GB-190913237-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Signalling or Indicating Apparatus of the Resonance Type.
Filed: 1909-06-05
Granted: 1910-06-06
Abstract: 13,237. Johns, W. H., and Johnson & Phillips. June 5. Frequency, measuring.-In a resonance apparatus comprising a series of spring tongues, each tongue is provided with a lateral shutter which uncovers a normally-concealed indication in both directions of its vibration. In the construction shown in Fig. 3, the indications on a comb-like scale-plate c are normally concealed by stirrupshaped shutters b on the ends of the tongues a. If several tongues are grouped to respond to each nominal frequency, as described in Specification 23,319/07, the shutter is carried by a supplementary arm e, Fig. 6, which is arranged to be moved when any of that group of tongues a is vibrated. The indication in this case may be carried by the shutter itself and be normally concealed by the scale plate. A magnet f may be provided to hold the supplementary arm e in its deflected position until alternating current is passed through a coil f<1> to release it, the supply of release current being controlled by a resonance relay.
Patent GB-190914054-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Mechanism or Apparatus for Gauging or Measuring and Separating or Sorting Typographical Matrices and other Blocks or Bodies.
IPC: B41B7/04
Filed: 1909-06-15
Granted: 1910-02-24
Abstract: 14,054. Pierpont, F. H., and Lanston Monotype Corporation. June 15. Separating and sorting gauges, for measuring and separating or sorting type matrices and similar blocks or bodies, whereby undersized bodies are prevented from being delivered with bodies of normal size. The mechanism is described in connexion with the matrices used in the typecasting machine described in Specification 8633/99, [Class 100, Printing, Letterpress &c.]. The matrices are fed from a galley D under the influence of gravity or a superposed weight into the slot B<2>, Fig. 8, of a carrier B by the inturned end of a pusher C, which is pivoted on the carrier B, and passes through an opening f in a socket F<2> on which the galley D rests. The carrier B is pivoted at b and is rocked by the action of a spring B' and a cam G rotated by a driving-pulley G<3>. When a full-sized matrix is held in the slot B<2>, and the carrier moves to the left under the influence of the spring B<1>, the motion does not pass far into the tapered slot of the gauge A, Fig. 8, and, during the return movement of the carrier B, the carrier is caused to pause opposite an opening F<4> leading to a receiving-galley E, and the matrix is pushed into the galley by the pusher C, which is operated by a cam H<1> on the pulley G<3>. A similar but smaller cam H serves to operate the pusher C to move the matrix from the galley D into the carrier. If an undersized matrix is fed into the carrier, the matrix passes further into the gauging-slot, and a stud B<4> on the carrier engages a pivoted latch J<2> on a rod J having a shoulder bearing against the galley E. When the carrier returns, it pulls upon the rod J and moves the galley entrance away from the opening F<4>, so that the ensuing operation of the pusher C causes the undersized matrix to pass through the opening F<4> and to fall into a receptacle. The galley E is removably supported at its rear end on a spring-controlled pivot. When the carrier returns to its receiving position, a pin f<3> trips the latch J<2> and the rod J returns to normal position under the influence of an adjustable spring J<3>. The matrices, in the present instance, have a square section; and, by substituting the galley E for the galley D, the matrices may again be passed through the machine to gauge their dimension in the other direction.
Patent GB-190916848-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Thrust Bearings.
Inventor: WEISHAUPL JOSEPH
IPC: B63H23/32
Filed: 1909-07-19
Granted: 1909-10-21
Abstract: 16,848. Weishõupl, J. July 19. Thrust and endpressure bearings.- Atbrust bearing e for steam turbines, rotary pumps, &c., is connected by rods or ribs f with the casing or cover a of the turbine &c., and is independent of the journal bearing c. The thrust bearing thus participates in any axial expansion of the casing, and fouling of the wheels h is prevented. In a modification, the thrust bearing is arranged between the bearing c and the casing a.
Patent GB-190920249-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Aerial Machines.
IPC: B64F1/14
Filed: 1909-09-03
Granted: 1910-03-24
Abstract: 20,249. " Astra " Soc. de Constructions Aeronautiques Anciens Etablissements Surcouf. July 17, [Convention date]. Anchoring.-For mooring an air-ship, a system of straps is permanently secured to the top of the casing of the balloon and is connected, by operating- cords carried by the air-ship, to pegs in the ground. The straps b are arranged in " crow's feet manner, as shown in Fig. 4, the connexions being either pentagonal eyelets m, Fig. 5, with separate upper straps, or rectangular eyelets n, Fig. 7, with continuous upper straps passing over rollers n<1>.The straps b are secured at the top to a spine c of stronger material, which is sewn to the casing, the holes being masked by an internally glued band. At the sides, the straps b rest on, and are detachably fastened to, strips b<1> of fabric glued to the casing. Normally, lines d, passing through eyes d<1> on the ends of the straps b, are secured to the care. To moor the air-ship, the lines d are pulled outwards to detach the straps b from the strips b<1>, cords f carrying anchoring - pegs g are attached to the lines d and pulled through the eyes d<1>, and the pegs g are fixed in the ground. The air-ship may in addition be steadied by making the inner parts of the cords f tangential to the casing, or by using a bottom girth with cords k. In re-starting, cords l fastened to the eyes d<1> and passing through eyes on the leech-line h are pulled from the car e to bring the straps b against the strips b<1>. The cords f may be used to steady the air-ship when in flight.
Patent GB-190924562-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Space Bar Magazines of Typographical Composing Machines.
Inventor: WALKER ARTHUR HENRY
IPC: B41B11/18
Filed: 1909-10-26
Granted: 1910-10-20
Abstract: 24,562. Walker, A. H., Maddy, A. J., and Holbourns, J. G. Oct. 26. Escapements for type - bar making machines. The space-bars 2 slide on inclined ways 4 in a magazine 1 and are delivered by an escapement 8. A preliminary escapement 10, Fig. 1, or 25, Fig. 7, is provided, which holds back some of the spacebars and thus takes some of the pressure off the escapement 8 so that the machine may be run with a full equipment of space-bars, without danger of the pressure of the space-bars preventing the proper operation of the escapement 8. In the device shown in Fig. 1, the preliminary escapement consists of an arm 10 on a rock-shaft 11 provided at the bottom with an arm 14 which is held by a spring 17 in engagement with a lug 15 on a part, such as the line-shifter 16, which is moved once for each line composed. The arm 10 normally holds back the batch a of space-bars but when the line-shifter 16 is moved to the left the arm 14 is released and the shaft 11 is rocked by the spring 17 and carries the arm 10 out of engagement with the batch a, which are thereby released and slide down on to the batch b. A step 19 limits the motion of the arm 10. In a modification, the arm 10 is moved into the path of the space-bars by a spring and out of the path by the movement of the line-shifter, the lug 15 being replaced by a spring-latch which rides under the arm 14 in the return movement of the line-shifter. In the device shown in Fig. 7, the space-bars are delivered one-by-one from the batch a to the batch b by means of a preliminary escapement, which consists of lifting-fingers 25 adapted to raise the space-bars over gates or projections 24. The fingers 25 are arranged on opposite sides of the magazine and are operated by levers 26, which are connected to the usual escapement-rod 8.
Patent GB-190924663-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Automatic Photographic Detective Cameras and Apparatus.
Inventor: STEVENS EMMA MARY ROSE
IPC: G03B15/00
Filed: 1909-10-27
Granted: 1910-10-20
Abstract: 24,663. Stevens, E. M. R. Oct. 27. Cameras, detective; tell-tale apparatus.-In a device for automtically photographing burglars entering a room, the camera is secreted in a wall and is automatically o p erated by a trap plank a hinged at b to the floor. The plank actuates a pneumatic release l which is connected with the camera by tubing m. Lights in the building are automaticlly switched on by the contacts o, o<1> and are under the control of a switch r. The plank is returned by volute springs s and operates the film spool of the camera to wind up the exposed film and draw a fresh piece into position. The crank-lever connexions c, x, c operate the arm g, which has a pawl operating the ratchet-wheel n in gear with the film spool i. When the plank a is depressed, the pawl rides freely over the ratchet-wheel, and on returning rotates the wheel to wind the spool i.