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Patent GB-190706748-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Clasp or Clip adapted for use with Suspenders, Braces and the like.
Inventor: MULLER JEAN LEON
Filed: 1907-03-20
Granted: 1907-04-11
Abstract: 6748. Muller, J. L. March 21, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Fastenings, clip. Relates to fastenings for use with braces, dress-suspenders, tie-clips, show-clips, &c. The material to be held is gripped between a hook-shaped part k of the fixed member a, and the extremities of two movable members e, g, which are fulcrumed in a lever c pivoted to the fixed part a. The part m of the member g is guided by a screw h in a slot in the part a, and serves, when the lever c is pressed home, to force a grippiog-pad l on the end of the member e firmly into the book A. In using the device, the member e is first caused to grip the material against the plate a, and then the lever c is pressed down so that the parts assume the position shown in Fig. 4.
Patent GB-190708456-A (GB)
Title: Improved Alarm Signal for Attachment to Compressed Gas Bottles or the like, particularly applicable to Apparatus for Breathing Impure Air.
Inventor: BLOXAM ARTHUR GEORGE
Filed: 1907-04-11
Granted: 1907-10-31
Abstract: 8456. Bloxam, A. G., [Armaturen-und Maschinenfabrik " Westfalia " Akt. - Ges.]. April 11. Piston valves; lift valves; alarms.-An alarm signal for indicating when the supply of compressed gas in a storage vessel is coming to an end-particularly in apparatus for breathing in impure airis started and stopped automatically. In one form. Fig. 1, a spring 7 presses on a piston 2 which moves air-tight in a cylinder 3 joined to a pipe 1 from the gas-holder. As the pressure falls, the piston 2 is forced down so that, at a certain pressure, a slot 4 in the piston is opposite a passage 5 leading to a whistle 6, and the latter sounds ; this continues until the upper part of the piston seals the passage 5. In the second form, Fig. 2, high pressure forces up the valve 13 and seals the valve 12. As the pressure falls, a point is reached when the spring 7 forces down the valve 12, opening a passage from the pipe 1 to the whistle 6; the whistle sounds until the valve 13 is forced into its seating. The tension of the spring 7 is adjusted by a screw 14.
Patent GB-190708555-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electric Current Interrupters.
Filed: 1907-04-12
Granted: 1907-07-25
Abstract: 8555. Soc. des Garages KriÚger et Brasier, April 26, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Switches. - T h e revolving brush f o f a mechanical interrupter for transformers &c. is pressed against a ring h by a spring g. The ring h consists of two earthed portions i, j and two insulated contacts k, l, earthed through the primary of a transformer or other device. One terminal of a magneto or dynamo armature is earthed, while the other is connected to the brush f. While the latter is passing over the portions i, j, the armature is short-circuited, but while it is passing over the contacts k, l, the primary of the transformer isexcited. The brush f is mounted upon the same shaft as the armature, and the insulating-pieces are arranged so that the armature current is never interrupted.
Patent GB-190710662-A (GB)
Title: Arc Lamp
Inventor: WINTHER-HANSEN CHARLES C
Filed: 1907-05-07
Granted: 1908-05-07
Abstract: 10,662. Hansen, C. C. Winther-, and Bouchsein, P. May 7. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Electro - magnets e, Fig. 1, in an arc lamp, for acting on arcs f, Fig. 2, between a central electrode b and other electrodes a, are cylindrical and have end - projec - tions d, one for each arc. In another form the core of the electro-magnet is a thin tube, the end of which is formed into spikes above the arcs.
Patent GB-190712178-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Double Telescopes.
Inventor: KOENIG ALBERT
Filed: 1907-05-27
Granted: 1908-03-05
Abstract: 12,178. K÷nig, A. May 27. Telescopes; polemoscopes.-In double telescopes of the kind in which there is a difference in level between the exit and entrance pupils so that observations can be made over an obstacle sheltering the observer, each of the objective casings is rotatable about a section of the optical axis parallel to the entrance section of the axis of the respective single telescope, so that both casings can be coupled to have equally great but opposite motions, and so that the elevation of the entrance pupils and the distance between them may be altered without affecting the distance between the exit pupils. One form of the invention is shown in Figs. 1 and 2. In this case, the optical axis includes only one middle section which is parallel to the entrance section, and about which the objective casings a and ocular casings bare rotatable. The two objective casings are coupled by teeth a<0>, and are retained in any position by friction. The ocular casings are only rotatable so as to correspond with the range of inter-pupillary distances. The optical system of each single telescope comprises two pairs of prisms d, e,f, g, an objective h, a collective lens i placed in or near the image plane of the objective, an inverting lens system k the image plane of which may be in the hinder surface of the prism g, and a Ramsden eyepiece l, m. The main casing is provided with a pivot c‹, Fig. 2, so that the instrument may be rotated on a stand. In a modification, the lenses i, k and prisms f, g are replaced by an imageerecting prism, and thus the ocular casings are shortened. Another modification is shown in Figs. 5 and 6 in which the instrument' comprises only objective casings a and ocular casings o, each objective casing being rotatable about the ocular axis, and the two casings being coupled to equal and opposite motion by the links q pivoted in a sliding piece r. The ocular casings are adjusted by a set-screw t, and contain an image-erecting lens system i, k, l, m. The construction of the ocular casings may be slightly varied. Specification No. 29,522, A.D. 1904, is referred to.
Patent GB-190723708-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Control of Alternating Current Electric Motors.
Filed: 1907-10-26
Granted: 1908-06-25
Abstract: 23,708. British Thomson-Houston Co., [General Electric Co.]. Oct. 26. Motors, alternating-current.-The fields of alternating-current series motors are strengthened automatically as their speed rises by a method of connexion which in itself impresses an increasing shunt excitation with increasing speed and so reduces the speed necessary for a given current and torque. On a car or locomotive where two or more motors are employed, the method employed consists in producing a phase deplacement between the voltages at the armature terminals, and impressing on the fields a voltage proportional to this displacement. The armatures A, A<1> and compensating-coils C, C<1> are connected to one terminal 1 of the transformer D and at 4 to the paralleled field coils B, B<1>, the other terminals of which are connected to points 2, 3 on the transformer. The secondary winding of a transformer. having a ratio of 1:2 is connected between the point 4 and a point 7 on the transformer midway between 3 and 2, while the primary is joined between the armatures at 5 and a point 6 on the transformer midway between the points 1 and 7. It is shown in the Specification that the secondary winding supplies to the fields a shunt voltage which increases with the speed of the motors, and which is in quadrature with the impressed. motor voltage. Thus, the field current, which lags 90 degrees behind this voltage, is nearly in phase with the motor voltage and produces an armature counter-electromotive force nearly in opposition to the impressed voltage.
Patent GB-190724920-A (GB)
Title: Improved Devices for use in Flash (Message) Signalling by Means of Lamps and Lanterns.
Inventor: TELFORD MAXWELL
Filed: 1907-11-11
Granted: 1908-10-01
Abstract: 24,920. Telford, M., Grier, T., and Mackay, G. F. Nov. 11. Signal lamps.-In a lantern for producing signal flashes, two arc-shaped shutters B, Fig. 2, are reciprocated in opposite directions. The shutters move on slide-rods A, forming part of a frame a<1>, which carries all the mechanism and are operated by pivoted bows c<1>, c<3>, the axles of which are connected by cranks and connecting-rods c<4> so as to turn in opposite directions. To expose the light, a trigger d' is depressed, or a cord is pulled so as to turn a lever D which rocks the axle of the bow c<1> through a link d<3> The parts are returned by steel springs E, e<2> within the lantern. The shutters move close to the lens F, which is curved like themselves so that flickering of the lamp is avoided. The shutters may move from side to side instead of up and down, and only one shutter may be used.
Patent GB-190727082-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Anti-vibration Arrangements for Bicycles and the like.
Inventor: THURM JOHANN
Filed: 1907-12-07
Granted: 1908-12-07
Abstract: 27,082. Thurm, J. Dec. 7. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Frames; wheels, readily detachable; chains, adjusting tension of.-In the kind of anti-vibration device for bicycles &c. wherein the wheel axle is free to rise and fall under spring control in guideslots formed in parts secured to and forming extensions of the frame members, means are provided to enable the ready detachment of the wheel and the adjustment of the driving-chain. A plate b secured along the inner side of the chain stay a has an open-ended slot to receive a disk e carrying the wheel axle f, a rod i secured to the end of the axle being passed down through a projection h on the plate to carry a spring k, which abuts against the projection and at its lower end against a shell or sleeve upon the rod. The upper end of the slot is closed by a piece m which may be removed to enable the wheel to be detached. For adjusting the chain, a piece q with a short projection bearing against the end of the stay receives a screw r, which is recessed to engage a bolt d passing through a slot in the piece, the forked end of the stay, and a square hole in the plate, the adjustment being effected by a nut s<1>. A rod l engaging the axle is guided upon the frame ; parts s, t may also be provided.
Patent GB-190801382-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with the Mixers and Screens of Brick and Tile Making Plants.
Inventor: BUNKALL HENRY
Filed: 1908-01-21
Granted: 1908-10-08
Abstract: 1382. Bunhall, H., [trading as Hardy Brick and Tile Co.]. Jan. 21. Elevators.-Relates to mixers and screens of brick- or tile-making plants. The ground shale or clay is raised from a pit 7 by an elevator 1 to a shoot 2 and screen 3, which are heated by steam pipes 10, 5, 6, respectively. Pieces of shale too large to pass through the screen are received in the pit 7 and again raised by the elevator 1. The steam may be introduced at 12 and exhausted at 16, one continuous length of piping being employed.
Patent GB-190805232-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in connexion with Tumbler Ingot Moulds.
Inventor: DAWSON GEORGE HENRY
Filed: 1908-03-09
Granted: 1909-02-11
Abstract: 5232. Dawson, G. H., and Clarke, A. March 9. Casting.-A metal tumbler mould for ingots is provided with a detachable metal base to facilitate the removal of the cast ingots. The mould a has a tapered orifice in the base, in which is secured a separate base-plate c. The securing-means may comprise a bolt e' and a plate d situated in the hollow underside of the mould. When an ingot sticks in the mould, an hydraulic ram is applied to the plate c to force the ingot from the mould, the overlapping edges of the plate being sheared off during the process.
Patent GB-190811968-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cinematographic Apparatuses.
Inventor: MALLET ARCADE
Filed: 1908-06-02
Granted: 1908-10-22
Abstract: 11,968. Mallet, A. June 3, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act 1907]. Kinematographs.-The obturating-disk and the lens tube or objective are mounted on one compound slide so that they move together when the pictures are being centered on the screen. The obturator 4 is mounted on a pivot 13 fixed on a cross-piece 20, which is made integral with the sliding part of the objective 1 so that the disk follows exactly the horizontal and vertical adjustments of the objective. The disk 4 is rotated by a flexible connexion 10 to the governing-shaft 16.
Patent GB-190814434-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Treatment of Copper Ores.
Inventor: WILLIAMS CHARLES HENRY NAPOLEO
Filed: 1909-05-20
Granted: 1910-01-06
Abstract: 14,434. Williams, C. H. N. May 20, 1909. Sulphates.-A method of treating copper ores with sulphuric acid or sodium bisulphate and an oxidizing-agent such as potassium permanganate, potassium bichromate or sodium peroxide, consists in treating two charges of ore successively with two lots of solution. The oxidizing-agent may be added in portions at a time so as to keep the solution pink in colour. Half the determined quantity of oxidizing-agent may be added before treatment of the first charge, half the remaining quantity before treatment of the second charge, and the remainder at the head of the precipitation boxes. If gold is not present, the addition of potassium chlorate shortens the process.
Patent GB-190814715-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Brushes used in Baths for Body Cleansing Purposes.
Inventor: O'HAGAN PATRICK
Filed: 1908-07-11
Granted: 1909-03-04
Abstract: 14,715. O'Hagan, P. July 11. Handles.-A bath brush, flesh brush, or the like employed for body-cleaning purposes is connected to the handle by a straight or curved cross-piece inclined at any desired angle ; this cross-piece may be rigid or provided with a hinge. The brush d is secured to the plate b, and connected by the crosspiece a, a' to a sleeve c secured on the handle e. In the form shown in Figs. 4 and 7 the cross-piece is in two parts a, a', pivoted together by the engagement of a projection n on the part a' between forks m on the part a, the two being then connected by the bolt f and wing-nut g. A bolt h, when turned as shown in Fig. 7, engages a notch k and maintains the parts a, a' rigid, but, when turned round with the part h<1> pointing downwards so that the notch i faces the notch k, swinging about the bolt f is permitted, the motion being limited by the cut-away parts m', n'. In the modification shown in Fig. 8, the bolt h is in the middle, and the notches in the prong n enable it to be fixed in the central position or in either of its extreme positions.
Patent GB-190827238-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stands for Bicycles and Motor Cycles
Inventor: GRIFFE EDOUARD
Filed: 1908-12-15
Granted: 1909-04-29
Abstract: 27,238. Griffe, E. Dec. 15. No Patent granted (Sealingfee not paid). Stands.-A stand to support a cycle or motorcycle wheel is constructed with the two curved members 1 adjustable laterally with respect to one another to accommodate a pneumatic tyre of any diameter. The members are connected by bolts 2 with wing-nuts 4, and springs 3 are threaded on the bolts to expand the stand on the nuts 4 being loosened. The springs are of double cone shape to conform in any position to the periphery of the tyre, and guide-rods 5 are attached to one member of the stand and slide freely in holes 5<1> in the other.
Patent GB-190904731-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Grinding or Surfacing Metals.
Inventor: STRATTON JOHN
IPC: B24B7/08
Filed: 1909-02-26
Granted: 1909-09-23
Abstract: 4731. Stratton, J., and Claremont, E. A. Feb. 26. Disk and wheel apparatus.-A machine for grinding or surfacing iron rods or bars, metal boxes, or other metal articles is constructed with a flat table P, through a suitable hole in which protrudes a grinding - wheel D. The table P is vertically adjustable in guides W by means of screws L adapted to be turned by pinions J on a shaft H. A vertical standard R slides in grooves Q in the table and carries a vertically adjustable arm T, which carries an horizontally slidable clamp U adapted to hold work to be passed over the table. A weight is suspended from a suitable point above the machine and may be placad on work that requires extra pressure during the grinding operation.
Patent GB-190906298-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Calculating Instrument.
Inventor: PRESTON WALTER REUBEN
IPC: G06G1/00
Filed: 1909-03-16
Granted: 1910-02-03
Abstract: 6298. Preston, W. R., [Simpson, L.]. March 16. Logarithmic tabular calculators. - An instrument for the conversion of measurements, weights, &c., from one denomination to another comprises a suitably-shaped pivoted disk a with a logarithmic scale on its circumference moving over or in an opening in a masking-card b with openings g, through which the various designations of measures are exhibited. These words are suitably arranged on a sliding m e m b e r moving in guides beneath the mask, and are spaced in different circles, so that, when the arrow j on the slider is opposite a given designation on the list in the top right-hand co r n e r, the various units in which such quantities are expressed appear in the windows opposite the correct part of the scale. By turning the disk so as to set any number opposite to the indicating - mark for a quantity in one unit, the equivalent in other units is read at the indicating mark opposite to the window at which that u n i t appears. The slider is held in its various positions by a spring pawl engaging notches therein. The slider may be replaced by a travelling band sheet or ribbon.
Patent GB-190907595-A (GB)
Title: Improved System of Supplying Electric Current by Means of a Number of Generators Driven by Combustion Engines.
Inventor: MUELLER WILHELM ADOLF THEODOR
IPC: H02P9/00
Filed: 1909-03-30
Granted: 1909-12-16
Abstract: 7595. M³ller, W. A. T. April 6, 1908, [Convention date]. Systems depending on the use of auxiliary machines.-Two or more generators coupled with combustion engines are included in the same circuit, and, as additional machines are required, they run as motors to start the combustion engines, and the fields are then reversed to enable the machines to run as generators. Two dynamos D are shown coupled to benzine engines M, and the armature brushes are connected to a switch h A, by which the armatures may be connected in series, or parallel ; or the idle machine may be short-circuited. The field windings are connected through adjustable resistauces R to switches U. When the switch arms are on the contacts 1 or 2, the fields are energized in one direction or the other from one of the working machines, and, when the arms are on the contacts 3, the fields are connected to a separate source through the leads e,f. The first set of machines must be started by hand or in another suitable manner. The armatures are preferably connected in series and are shortcircuited until required. By regulating the fields of the machines, the load can be distributed in any way between the machines. After the start, the fields may be connected across their respective armature brushes, and regulation effected by varying the speed of the engines M. If a large current is required in the system, the armatures are connected in parallel by means of the switch A.
Patent GB-190908425-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Combined Door Springs and Door Checks.
Inventor: MOORE JOHN CRAWFORD
Filed: 1909-04-07
Granted: 1910-04-07
Abstract: 8425. Moore, J. C. April 7. Dash-pots.-Relates to a combined door-spring and check, and consists in providing the by-pass port p connecting one end of the dash-pot cylinder with the other with two adjustable studs q, q<1> to regulate the flow of the liquid. The stud q<1> is placed approximately at the centre of the cylinder, and the port p which it controls is of an oblong shape so that, even when the stud q<1> is screwed in, the liquid may flow through it when the piston has passed it.
Patent GB-190911619-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ball Bearings.
Inventor: CZIRN-TERPITZ JOHANNES
IPC: F16C33/40
Filed: 1909-05-17
Granted: 1909-08-26
Abstract: 11,619. Terpitz, J. Czirn-. May 17. Ball bearings.-A cage for holding several rows of balls in a ball bearing for axles, shafts, &c., comprises a cylinder b, Figs. 3 and 4, provided with a number of apertures d separated by ribs of wedge-shaped section. The balls c roll loosely in the apertures d, but are retained in the cage if the shaft is removed. In a modification, the apertures d are arranged in rows alternately. The apertures may be oblong, oval, or polygonal in shape, and the ribs may be of other cross-section.
Patent GB-190924480-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Main Stoppers.
Inventor: GOODMAN PATRICK
IPC: F16L55/124
Filed: 1909-10-25
Granted: 1909-12-23
Abstract: 24,480. Goodman, P. Oct. 25. Stopping pipes.-Relates to gas-main stoppers of the type in which a diaphragm is carried on a collapsible spring frame 10 covered with suitable packing, and caused to assume a circular form by pressure applied at diametrically opposite points 13, 14 (connected by telescoping .members 12, 12a) by pivotally-attached bars provided with handles. Means for simultaneously operating and locking the bars are provided, comprising a hook with a screwed shaft 17 passing through one handle 15 and provided with a nut 18, the hook engaging a ring 16 on the other bar.
Patent GB-190924991-A (GB)
Title: A Toy.
Inventor: CRAWFORD THEODORE
IPC: A63H11/04
Filed: 1909-10-30
Granted: 1910-07-14
Abstract: 24,991. Crawford, T. Oct. 30. Mechanical toys.-A climbing or walking toy consists of a toy human or other figure with two of its limbs outstretched and provided with apertures in their outer ends, the apertures A, Fig. 6, being inclined to each other in the plane of the figure. Cords pass through the apertures, and are attached to cross-bars B, D above and below the figure. If the upper cross-bar is pivotally supported and the lower one oscillated about its own centre, the figure moves up or down the cords according to the direction of inclination of the apertures. To represent walking, the cross-bars are arranged horizontally, and the figures mounted on suitable bases. As shown in Fig. 10, the limbs L may be pivoted and adapted to work between stops M, N. When the figure meets stops R, S, respectively, on the cords, the arms are moved so as to change the direction of inclination of the cords, and therefor that also of the movement of the figure. A spring P holds the arms in either position.
Patent GB-190929387-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Distributing-valve Gear for Tools and Machines.
Inventor: KANN ALEXANDER
IPC: F16K17/00
Filed: 1909-12-15
Granted: 1910-03-24
Abstract: 29,387. Kann, A. Dec. 19, 1908, [Convention date]. Fluid-actuated gears; oscillating valves.-A pneumatic hammer or other fluid-pressure engine is provided with an oscillating distributing-valve having two vanes f, g, each of which distributes fluid to both ends of the cylinder, and is reversed by fluid compressed by the piston. The admission ports d, e are divided into two branches d<1>, d<2>, e<1>, e<2> which lead to one side of the vane, and to the opposite side of the other vane respectively. The exhaust ports b, b<1>, h, h<1> communicate with exhaust ports i, i<1> through the centre of the valve. When the valve is in the position shown in Fig. 1, fluid passes from the opposite sides of the inlet chamber through ports controlled by the vanes to the branches e<1>, e<2>, and the exhaust passes through the ports b, b', i to the exhaust chamber. When the piston nears the forward end of its stroke, it closes the ports b, b<1>, compresses the imprisoned fluid in the cylinder end B and forces it through the port d and branches d<1>, d<2> to act upon the vanes f, g to reverse the valve. During the reversal of the valve, the ports i, i<1> are both put into communication with the exhaust chamber. The pressure fluid in the ends A, B is thus, temporarily, also put into communication with the exhaust through the ports h, b.