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Patent GB-190802348-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Pedal Control for the Change Speed Gear of Motor Vehicles.
Filed: 1908-02-03
Granted: 1908-11-26
Abstract: 2348. Sturmey Motors, Ltd., and Buckney, E. J. D. Feb. 3. Motor road vehicles.-Pedal levers for applying the brakes or clutches of an epicyclic change-speed gear are provided with interlocking-mechanism which ensures that the depression of any lever releases the one previously in use, the brakes when applied being self-locking. In the arrangement shown in plan in Fig. 2, three levers 7, 8 are all fulcrumed on a shaft 19, and the lever 8 operates through self-locking toggle-levers a disk clutch 10 giving a direct drive, while the levers 7 are connected one to each of the shafts 2, shown also in Fig. 3. The shafts 2 are provided with cams 6 adapted to tighten the brake bands 4 and formed with flat or radial surfaces 18 at the ends of their travel so as to lock the bands in position. A shaft 20 arranged in front of the shaft 19 carries a T-shaped lever 21 and a lever 22 engaging the undersides of the levers 7, 8 so as to ensure that the depression of any pedal releases any one previously in use. In a modification, the lever 22 also extends backwards, while the T-shaped piece is replaced by two arms, one projecting forward and the other backward.
Patent GB-190804602-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Discs for Influence or Static Induction and Condenser Machines.
Inventor: WEHRSEN ALFRED
Filed: 1908-02-29
Granted: 1908-06-25
Abstract: 4602. Wehrsen, A. Feb. 29. Influence machines.-The disks of influence machices have metal sectors b embedded in or surrounded on all sides by insulating-material, and the sectors are of zigzag form, or are corrugated, ridged, or waved; or they are of similar sections to secure a large superficial area.
Patent GB-190809873-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Preventing Excessive Speed in Winding Engines and the like at Collieries, Mines and other Places.
Inventor: WOOD JOHN
Filed: 1908-05-06
Granted: 1909-05-06
Abstract: 9873. Wood, J. May 6. Overwinding, preventing ; speed, governing.- Apparatus for preventing overwinding in mines &c., such for example as is referred to in Specification No. 9685, A.D. 1908, is fitted with governor mechanism for stopping the engine automatically if the speed becomes excessive at any part of the wind. The shaft D, driven from the engine or winding-drum, is connected by bevel and worm gearing to a shaft E, which carries tappet arms adapted to strike catches F. These catches are supported on arms F<1>, which are swung inwards by links connected to one or more governors I', so as to lie in the path of the tappet arms. This mechanism is adapted to stop the engine if the speed is too high near the end of the wind. The shaft E is also fitted with a toothed disk L, the teeth of which do not project so far as the tappets. If the speed is excessive during any part of the wind, a second pair of catches F are swung inwards by the slow-speed governor, so that one of them is engaged and raised by the toothed disk L. The arms F<1> are connected to a pawl which is raised and causes the engine to be stopped. To prevent accidental engagement of the parts F, L, the governor is fitted with a slotted link N which raises a weighted lever M before the catches F can be swung into engagement with the toothed disk L.
Patent GB-190815135-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Operating-tables
Inventor: GUYOT EDOUARD
Filed: 1908-07-16
Granted: 1909-06-10
Abstract: 15,135. Guyot, E., and Greville, E. E. July 16. Tables, surgical. An operating-table top B, which is mounted on a vertically adjustable pillar A, is arranged so that it can be tilted laterally to any desired angle, and is provided with a hinged head section W. The lateral tilting is effected by a screw C engaging a threaded socket Q, connected to the table top as shown, or a threaded sleeve on a rod D fixed to the pivot pin. The hinged piece W is held at the desired inclination by a rod screwed at one end and engaging projections Z and a pivoted slotted rod S.
Patent GB-190816911-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Commutators for Dynamo Electric Machinery.
Inventor: PARSONS CHARLES ALGERNON
Filed: 1908-08-11
Granted: 1909-08-05
Abstract: 16,911. Parsons, C. A., and Parsons, G. L. Aug. 11. Commutators. - The insulation between the segments of commutators, particnlarly those of turbo - generators, is made up of alternate layers of comparatively hard and soft material. Preferably a thin layer m of hard material such as mica is placed next to each segment of copper or other material, as shown in the Figure, and between these are two thicker layers of comparatively soft substance a such as asbestos, separated by another thin layer of mica. The thicknesses and number of layers may be varied, and other materials may be used such as mica and paper, mica and presspahn, micanite and asbestos, or the like.
Patent GB-190816954-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Paper-making Machines
Inventor: HORSBURGH JAMES KAY
Filed: 1908-08-12
Granted: 1909-01-07
Abstract: 16,954. Horsburgh, J. K. Aug. 12. Paper-machines.-To remove moisture from the surface of paper after it leaves the wire of a papermachine, the paper passes through sponge rolls A,A<1> situated between the couch rolls M and the first press G. The rolls A, A' are made preferably of light castings and are covered with felt or other spongy material. The paper is passed through the rolls A, A' between felts C, the upper felt being carried over a vacuum box D and around adjustable rollers B.
Patent GB-190820270-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water Jet Condensers.
Inventor: MUELLER OTTO HILDEBERT
Filed: 1908-09-26
Granted: 1909-09-27
Abstract: 20,270. Mueller, O. H. Sept. 26. Ejector condensers. -The water nozzle of an ejector condenser is arranged to give a hollow conical jet to which steam is supplied in approximately equal amounts to the interior and exterior surfaces. A casing E fitted to the water inlet D has water passages 13 leading to the water chamber 12 which is formed by a ring F secured to the casing. Steam passes to the inside of the water cone issuing from the chamber 12, by way of the passages 14. The edges 1, 2 of the ring F and the casing E are inclined to give the necessary conical form to the jet. The width of the outlet passage a can be adjusted by raising or lowering the ring F. As shown in Fig. 7, notches b may be provided on one or both sides of the passage a for the purpose of increasing the surface exposed to the steam.
Patent GB-190821576-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electricity Meters.
Inventor: ARON HERMANN
Filed: 1908-10-12
Granted: 1909-04-08
Abstract: 21,576. Aron, H. Oct. 12. Brakes for electricity meters which only register when a certain minimum load is exceeded..The motion of the meter is opposed by a backward torque which, on stopping the meter, causes only a negligible backward motion. In the form shown, pins d, on disks f attached to a shaft c driven from the meter spindle a through bevel gear, lift weights e on screwed arms h attached to loose bushes g. The weights e are lifted in succession so that the opposing torque on the meter is practically constant. The weights e may be replaced by spiral springs, one end of each of which is secured to a driving-pin on one of the disks f, the other end being secured to the corresponding bush g. The bush carries a pin, normally held by a lever so as to allow the spring to be wound up, the lever being periodically released by a pin placed eccentrically on the disk f.
Patent GB-190821684-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Folding & Portable Dark Room Attachments for Photographic Operations
Inventor: WLADIMIROFF NICOLAS
Filed: 1908-10-14
Granted: 1909-06-03
Abstract: 21,684. Wladimiroff, N. Oct. 14. Optical instruments.- An automatic eye-piece for a photographic dark-room has rubber caps 29 and spring pieces 35 depressed by the nose of the user to open a shutter 33. Specification No. 22,590, A.D. 1905, [Abridgment Class Photography], is referred to.
Patent GB-190822333-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Game Apparatus.
Inventor: JIROTKA BOHUMIL
Filed: 1908-10-21
Granted: 1908-12-31
Abstract: 22,333. Jirotka, B. Oct. 21. G a m e splayed with projectors and projectiles ; cup - and-ball and like toys; missiles. -A ball &c. h is provided with a tail g carrying a disk c, and is adapted to be thrown and caught by a thrower comprising a wire fork b bent as shown. The tail g may consist of string, wire, india-rubber, &c.
Patent GB-190823481-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ball Cocks.
Inventor: WHITNEY CHARLES BURTON
Filed: 1908-11-03
Granted: 1909-11-03
Abstract: 23,481. Whitney, C. B. Nov. 3. Ball and float valves; closing, retarding; packing, special methods of; spraying, preventing.- A self-closing valve, adapted to be opened by a float lever and closed by the pressure of fluid in the inlet, is provided with means for retarding closure, regulating the opening, and preventing shocks, noise, spraying, and leakage, and with means for stopping the valve near the end of its closing movement, until the float reaches its highest position. Closing is retarded by a conical enlargement 22 on the valve stem and a spring- pressed piston 24, the head of which slides in contact with the wall of the inlet passage while its stem engages a guiding-flange 16. The hollow piston stem is closed at its lower end, has longitudinal slots 26, which may vary in length, and is perforated at the upper end. The valve disk 20 is connected to its stem by a nut 23 of the form shown, and the length of its stem is adjusted by a nut 43, provided with a lock-nut, which also acts as a deflector to prevent spraying. The float lever 30<1> carries a roller 48 which acts on a plate 49 secured to the operating-stem 31'. The valve is stopped near the end of its closing movement by a pivoted latch carrying a roller 51, the centre of which is lifted above the centre of a roller 50 on the plate 49, so as to release the latch, by the action of the float lever 30<1> on an adjustable screw 54.
Patent GB-190823900-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Packings for Valve Spindles and the like.
Inventor: BROTHERHOOD STANLEY
Filed: 1908-11-07
Granted: 1909-08-26
Abstract: 23,900. Brotherhood, S., and Bryant, C. W. Nov. 7. Packing, special methods of.-The spindle b of a valve is packed by a leather or other suitable ring h situated within a groove g in the gland a. The ring h may be positively held in position. The inner end of the gland a is turned to an edge e and bears upon a casting c,
Patent GB-190826421-A (GB)
Title: Variable Admission Gear for Internal Combustion Engines and similar Mechanism for Transmitting Variable Adjustable Movements.
Inventor: COWCHER GEORGE
Filed: 1908-12-07
Granted: 1909-12-02
Abstract: 26,421. Cowcher, G. Dec. 7. Gas and like engines, governing.- Variable-lift valvegear for internalcombustion engines, applicable generally to apparatus in which it is required to transmit an adjustable stroke to o n e member from an actuating - member having a constant stroke, comprises a valve lever formed with a quadrant D, an adjustable contact-piece B, and a locking - pad G carried by l i n k s L, M pivoted at N to the valve lever and at P to an actuating-rod T respectively. Upward movement of the rod T first brings the pad G against the contact-piece B, whereby the links L are prevented from turning further about N; further movement of the rod T actuates the valve lever. The stroke of the valve lever varies with the amount of lost motion before the locking-pad engages the contact-piece B. This contact-piece is tapered, and is carried by one arm of a lever C, controlled by a governor in the arrangement shown by means of a lever K having a projection Z which bears against the lower arm of the lever C. The faces of the locking-pad and contact-piece may be grooved to prevent slipping. The valve lever may actuate a fuel valve E concentric with the admission valvo U as shown, or the gear may be applied to the admission valve itself. As described in the Provisional Specification, the lever C rests directly upon the end of the governor rod.
Patent GB-190902650-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Handles of Reels for Fishing Rods.
IPC: A01K89/015
Filed: 1909-02-04
Granted: 1909-03-25
Abstract: 2650. Milward & Sons, H., and Hewitt, C. Feb. 4. Reels, rod.-The handle or finger-piece of the reel of a fishing-rod has a flanged base A' and a metal collar B with screw-holes is used for attaching the handle to the reel C, which is recessed at C', Fig. 7, to receive the flange. The collar B may be domed, as shown in Fig. 8, to receive the flange, so dispensing with the recess; or the handle may pass right through aperture C<2>, Fig. 10, in the reel, a recess C<3> engaging the flange, and a back plate E being screwed on to receive the handle.
Patent GB-190903191-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrical Resistances.
Filed: 1909-02-09
Granted: 1910-02-03
Abstract: 3191. Curtis, A. H., and Adams Manufacturing Co. Feb. 9. Resistances. - A thin flat strip or a woven or braided tape E of resistant material is wound over radial projections on insulated heads C, the flat sides of the strips &c. being radially disposed to facilitate cooling. The heads Care adjustably carried by a central rod A, one or both of the heads being supported on compression springs D so as to stretch the resistance-material E. The heads C may be of metal insulated from the resistance-material, for example by mica strips G, which may be secured by metal strips ; or the heads may be of porcelain or of metal supporting a porcelain top. The radial arms may be formed by pins screwed into the head and carrying insulating bushes, an encircling clip holding these in place. The heads may be adjusted by nuts B which may be turned simultaneously on right- and left-banded screws by a tube fitting both nuts, or by a bar having pins at each end which engage slots in the nuts B. The radial arms may be increased in length to carry more than one convolution of resistant material.
Patent GB-190909561-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Holding Engraved Printing Rollers or the like upon their Mandrels or Axles.
IPC: B41F27/10
Filed: 1909-04-22
Granted: 1909-10-28
Abstract: 9561. Calico Printers' Association, and Johnson, J. April 22. Collapsible spindles. - Relates to a device for securing engraved printing-rollers or the like to their shafts, of the kind comprising expanding mandrels working upon inclined surfaces upon the axle in such a manner that the mandrel expands parallel with the internal surface of the roller. The printing-roller a is secured at each end to its shaft or mandrel b by means of three segmental wedge-shaped pieces e engaging a key on the shaft b and held together by a ring f. The wedges e are moved inwards by grooved nuts d, which engage flanges e<1> on the wedges, and, as the wedges move inwards, inclined surfaces b<2> on the shaft b force the members e into contact with the roller a and securely hold the roller.
Patent GB-190910431-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Means for Teaching Painting, Drawing in Light and Shade and the like.
Inventor: COCKBURN JAMES GILLIS
IPC: G01J3/52
Filed: 1909-05-03
Granted: 1910-03-17
Abstract: 10,431. Cockburn, J. G. May 3. Colour scales.-A device for indicating the intensities of shading to be used in drawing, and the colours to be used in painting, consists of a card pierced, for example, with four holes a. Against the sides of two of the holes are patches b of shading, varying in intensity and numbered to facilitate reference. The model is viewed through one of the holes and the card is turned about until a shade is found which corresponds with that of the visible part of the model. The reference numerals may be marked on the drawing before the shading is commenced. The two remaining holes in the card, or holes in a second card, are surrounded with patches of colour each provided with a reference number or letter and the name of the pigment used; or the names may be obtained from a separate list. The colours required in painting are obtained in the same manner as the shading.
Patent GB-190919035-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Sifting Apparatus.
Inventor: LOISON JOSEPH BERNARD
IPC: B07B1/38
Filed: 1909-08-18
Granted: 1910-01-06
Abstract: 19,035. Loison, J. B. Aug. 22, 1908, [Convention date]. Feeding-devices for granular and like materials. - The feed-tube v<1> of a plansifter which receives a series of vertical shocks in addition to the curvilinear movement, is oscillated by means of a lever adjustably connected to a rod i operated by a crank g on the shaft c which actuates the sifter.
Patent GB-190922019-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process for Producing Peroxide of Hydrogen.
Inventor: JUSTICE PHILIP MIDDLETON
IPC: C01B15/03
Filed: 1909-09-27
Granted: 1910-03-03
Abstract: 22,019. Justice, P. M., [Consortium f³r Elektrochemische Industrie Ges.]. Sept. 27. Hydrogen peroxide, obtaining.-In the manufacture of hydrogen peroxide by the electrolysis of sulphuric acid, and distillation of the resulting persulphuric acid, as described in Specification 24,507/05, hydrochloric acid is added to the electrolyte in small amounts, say less than 0À3 per cent per hour.
Patent GB-190922904-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Trolley Clips for Electric Conductors.
Inventor: MICHAELSON JOHN CHARLES
IPC: B60M1/24
Filed: 1909-10-07
Granted: 1910-04-28
Abstract: 22,904. Michaelson, J. C. Oct. 7. Suspending and supporting.-Clips for supporting electric conductors are constructed preferably by stamping from sheetmetal in two parts 18, 11, one of which is pivoted on the other as at 20 preferably in such a way that the two parts are locked against longitudinal separation. This is conveniently done by bending ears 14 on the part 11 around correspondingly-rounded portions 20 on the other. The conductor is held between the jaws 12, 12' when a taper pin 21 is forced home in the grooves 15, 15<1> To lock the pin, the end may be split and the halves splayed out.
Patent GB-190925457-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Disc Talking Machines.
Inventor: JAMES REGINALD WILLIAM
Filed: 1909-11-04
Granted: 1909-12-16
Abstract: 25,457. James, R. W., [Compagnie GÚnÚrale de Phonographes, Cinematographes, et Appareils de Precision]. Nov. 4. Driving. - A device for quickly speeding-up the revolutions of the turntable to the normal, simultaneously with starting the ordinary motor, consists of a sector 11 having teeth 10 engaging a spur-wheel 1 on the turntable shaft and is operated by an arm 8 with handle 9. The part 11 of the sector is without teeth to be freed from the spur-wheel 1 after speeding-up.
Patent GB-191005085-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Switches.
Inventor: RAILING MAX JOHN
IPC: H01H21/42
Filed: 1910-03-01
Granted: 1910-11-10
Abstract: 5085. Railing, M. J., and Garrard, C. C. March 1. Torsional springs.-A double-acting spring, described in connexion with an electric switch, to give both a quick break and to hold the blade in the off position, is of the form shown in Fig. 3, and wound of one length of wire looped at the middle D<1> and wound about the pin I in opposite coils D<2>, D<3>. The loop D rests against the blade B, and the two ends are set one against the operating-member C and the other against the hinge clip A. The spring thus holds the member C and blade B together, and also when the switch is closed exerts a slight force against the blade B tending to open the switch.
Patent GB-191017047-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electric Fuses.
IPC: H01H85/62
Filed: 1910-07-18
Granted: 1910-11-10
Abstract: 17,047. Siemens-Schuckertwerke Ges. July 23, 1909, [Convention date]. [Addition to 14,622/09.] Fusible cut-outs.-In electric fuse plugs for use in the fuse system described in the parent Specification, in which liners are provided in order that cartridges of different sizes may be adapted for use in the same fuse-cap, the liner f is provided with a conical arrangement of springs or resilient fingers l which hold the cartridges centrally in the cap.
Patent GB-191017883-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fastening Device for Buttons, Ornaments and the like.
Inventor: BENJAMIN JOACHIM
IPC: A44B1/40
Filed: 1910-07-27
Abstract: 17,883. Joachim, B. Aug. 5, 1909, [Convention date]. Void. [Published under Section 91 of the Act.] Buttons; ornaments, attaching.-A fastening for buttons, ornaments, &c., comprises a piece of wire which is bent to form two flat eccentric portions 14, and two spirals 15 having oppositely-directed points 16, the cloth or the like to which the button is attached being adapted to rest between the flat portions 14 and the back of the button. The wire is preferably passed through a perforated boss 12 on the button.
Patent GB-191019090-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Vapourisers for Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: GILL HENRY DUDLEY
IPC: F02B9/10
Filed: 1910-08-13
Granted: 1911-07-27
Abstract: 19,090. Gill, H. D. Aug. 13. Grant of Patent refused. Cylinders receiving liquid fuel.-The liquidfuel injecting-device D directs the fuel at an angle to its axis on to the hot unjacketed vaporizer B. A water jacket is provided at C. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specification 6956/04.
Patent GB-191020036-A (GB)
Title: Device for Applying Mosaic Ornamentation to Cement Slabs and the like.
Inventor: WASSERMANN GOTTFRIED
IPC: B28B11/06
Filed: 1910-08-27
Granted: 1911-01-19
Abstract: 20,036. Wassermann, G. Aug. 27. Feeding and measuring.-Relates to apparatus, for applying mosaic ornamentation to slabs, of the kind in which different pigments are applied simultaneously by means of a receptacle having vertical partitions corresponding to the outlines of the design, the pigments being fed and regulated by movable gratings extending across the receptacle at some distance from the slab, and consists in a special feeding-arrangement comprising a central fixed grating hand two pairs of movable gratings d, e, f, g, arranged on the hit-andmiss principle. The bottom pair is normally closed, and the top pair open, as shown in Fig. 2; but when the button n is pressed, the top pair is closed, and the bottom opened, thus depositing a measured quantity of colour on to the slab.
Patent GB-191022597-A (GB)
Title: Improved Construction of Pulley, Sheave or the like.
Inventor: FARMER CHARLES BARTHOLOMEW
IPC: B66D3/04
Filed: 1910-09-29
Granted: 1911-01-26
Abstract: 22,597. Farmer, C. B. Sept. 29. Pulley - blocks; screw and like pulleys.-In pulley-blocks &c., the sheave A runs loose on its pin E, and is provided on both sides with loose disks B, which enclose the edges of the sheave. The cheeks of the frame C are recessed to receive the disks, and thus a clear passage is formed for the rope, the disks rotating with the rope when this is pulled sideways out of its groove. The sheave is recessed at D to minimize friction, and the recesses may contain lubricant.
Patent GB-191026574-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Testing and Recording Automatically the Setting of Cement or other Substances that Stiffen or Harden.
Inventor: NICOL ROBERT GORDON
IPC: G01N11/10
Filed: 1910-11-16
Granted: 1911-10-19
Abstract: 26,574. Nicol, R. G. Nov. 16. Testing cement &c.-In an apparatus for determining the time required by cement &c. to set, in which a weighted needle is let fall periodically by means of a motor, (i) the point of the needle describes a spiral path relatively to the sample and makes a series of equidistant impressions therein; (ii) the result of the test and the temperature during the test are recorded on the same clock - rotated record sheet. (i) The needle 1 is actuated by a crank-pin 3 through a flexible connexion. By means of gearing 6, 5, a coned pulley on the shaft of the wheel 5 is driven from the crank, and also drives through a cord a second coned pulley on the carriage 4, thus rotating the sample. The carriage is also given a straight-line motion parallel to its plane by means of bevel and screw-and-nut gearing. (ii) A record-arm 10 attached to the needle records the depths of the impressions made in the sample, and the arm 12 of a thermograph records the temperature.