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Patent GB-190712742-A (GB)
Title: Clips or Holders for use with Umbrellas and Walking Sticks.
Inventor: ATKINS ALFRED HENRY
Filed: 1907-06-01
Granted: 1908-05-14
Abstract: 12,742. Atkins, A. H. June 1. Parcel-carriers.-Omnibus or tramcar tickets and small parcels are carried by clips on a metal band secured to the handle of an umbrella or walking- stick. The clips B may be formed in one with or attached to the band A, which has overlapping ends and may be riveted or otherwise secured to the stick. A downwardly-directed clip may also be provided for use when the umbrella is open. The clips may be formed in one with or attached to the tip ring of the umbrella. A form of clip shown in Fig. 5 consists of two disks C.
Patent GB-190720974-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Coin-freed Locks for Lavatories, Water Closets and the like.
Inventor: TONKS CHARLES WILLIAM
Filed: 1907-09-21
Granted: 1908-05-28
Abstract: 20,974. Tonks, C. W. Sept. 21. Fastenings for doors; coin action ; actuating-mechanism ; registers. -In that type of coin-freed latch in which the coin forms a connexion between the latch and a slide, and in which the coin later comes in contact with a lever E pivoted to the casing for operating the "engaged" indicator, the lever E forces back another lever K pivoted to the casing and carrying a pin k<2>, which operates the counting-apparatus H through a lever J. The lever K remains in the position in which it is placed by the lever E, as shown in Fig. 6, until the door is opened from inside by the follower D acting directly on the latch, when an arm d' of this follower causes the lever K to resume its original position. When the latch is withdrawn from outside by the attendant's key, the register is not actuated.
Patent GB-190721428-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Consolidating Flue Dust, Pulverised or Finely Divided Ores or other Materials containing Iron or Manganese or other Cognate Metals into Blocks or Lumps for use in the Manufacture of Iron or Steel.
Inventor: THOMLINSON WILLIAM
Filed: 1907-09-27
Granted: 1908-09-24
Abstract: 21,428. Thomlinson, W. Sept. 27. Blast and cupola furnace charges.-Finely-divided iron ores and flue dust are consolidated into large blocks or masses. The material, after milling if necessary, is conveyed to the kiln a and moulded in situ, movable boards b, b<1> being employed to provide spaces for the gases in burning and to facilitate handling when burnt. A series of longitudinal perforations c is also made in the blocks by movable cores ; and a series of vertical spaces may be provided by movable partitions c' in con.- junction with the perforations c. Passages e for the combustion gases are provided by recesses in the brickwork of the kiln. The material may be compressed in some cases.
Patent GB-190725250-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Breech Mechanism for Ordnance.
Filed: 1907-11-14
Granted: 1908-10-01
Abstract: 25,250. Beardmore & Co., W., and Bremberg, A. Nov. 14. Ordnance breech mechanism.-Relates to breechscrews of the type having the " de Bange " system of obturation, and consists in improved means for withdrawing the screw for the purpose of unseating the obturator. Fig. 2 shows a rear elevation and Fig. 4 a sectional plan of the breech-operating mechanism. The carrier arm B' pivoted at B<2> has a stem B which supports the breech-screw A, and through which passes a sleeve D<3>, which is screwed internally to receive a sleeve C. This latter sleeve, which is prevented from rotating by a key E, has a threaded portion C<1> which screws into the breech-block and is of the same hand and pitch as the breech-screw itself, and also a quick-threaded portion C<2> engaging with the sleeve D<3>. A lever F serves to rotate the breechscrew for unlocking, and a lever G rotates the sleeve D<3>, and gives an endlong movement to the sleeve C, which carries the vent spindle D. A double lever J, which moves counter-clockwise to open the breech, carries pins J<1>, J<2>, which engage respectively with slots F', G' in the levers, F, G. In opening the breech, the lever F is first caused to move to the position shown in Fig. 2, where it is automatically held, after which the lever G is acted upon and the breech-screw is retracted. The carrier is then swung aside, the catch L locking the carrier to the breech being released by the toe L<1> on the lever J. When the carrier begins to move away from the breech, a catch,M is released and locks the lever G.
Patent GB-190801846-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Self-cleansing Filters for Domestic Water Supply.
Inventor: ADAMS ROBERT
Filed: 1908-01-27
Granted: 1909-01-27
Abstract: 1846. Adams, R. Jan. 27. Service-pipe filters; cleansing; unfiltered liquid, adapted for drawing off.-Water from the service pipe c enters through a nozzle d a tube p, which is fixed to a spindle r rotating in bearings r'. The water issuing tangentially through inclined spiral slots s causes the tube to rotate, and is uniformly distributed over the medium m, so that the medium is cleansed when unfiltered liquid is drawn off at the outlet i. Filtered water leaves through an outlet k communicating with the space outside the medium m or through the connexion shown at the top. The rotation of the tube p may be assisted by vanes and tangential openings t at the upper end. With the modification shown in Fig. 4, the water enters at the top, and the tube p is closed at the lower end and provided with external vanes t<2>. A spiral baffle-plate or a number of annular baffleplates may be fitted between the tube p and the cylinder m. Fig. 5 shows a disk y against which the water from the nozzle x is directed by a cup v, rotating on a spindle wand having tangential grooves or vanes on its internal surface. The edges of the disk or cylinder may be coated with rubber, or the edges of the cylinder may be provided with channel rings z, Fig. 4, of metal, rubber, vulcanite, or like material.
Patent GB-190811198-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for Teaching Music
Inventor: GRINDROD ISAAC RENSHAW
Filed: 1908-11-21
Granted: 1909-05-06
Abstract: 11,198. Grindrod, I. R. Nov. 21. No Patent granted (Sealingfee not paid). Advertising.-In order to show the relation between the tonic solfa and staff notations, a blackboard B or the like is ruled with one or more staves, and on the lines and spaces of one staff a series of holes M is made through the board, as shown in Fig. 1. An endless chart which carries the symbols of the tonic solfa notation is arranged on rollers, pivoted on the board, in such a manner that the symbols appear through the holes M, and an endless cord F<1>, which passes over pulleys G, is connected by a screw and wooden block to the back of the chart. As the cord F<1> is moved by hand the key signature indication K, the key-note indication L, and the symbols appearing through the holes M are simultaneously changed, or a blank part of the map may be shown through the apertures.
Patent GB-190816117-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Self-laid Tracks for Road Locomotives and other like Vehicles.
Inventor: ROBERTS DAVID
IPC: B61L1/18
Filed: 1908-07-29
Granted: 1909-04-15
Abstract: 16,117. Roberts, D., and James, C. July 29. Wheels with portable tracks.-In self-laid tracks for road locomotives and other vehicles of the type described in Specification No. 4862, A.D. 1908, wherein adjacent links (termed inside and outside links) are hinged to one another, the inside links are formed in five pieces and the outside links in three. The inside links each comprise a centre piece c, Figs. 1, 2, and 3, two inner plates a, and two side bars b assembled by bolts g, and the outside links are each formed by a centre-piece f and two plates e connected together by bolts h. These pieces are preferably made of forgings or pressed steel stampings. The side bars have distance blocks to space them from the inner plates, and the ends of the plates e enter between the side bars and inner plates, pins i, fixed on the side bars by cotters &c., forming the hinges. The plates a, e have corresponding lugs k which engage when two adjacent links are extended fully. A roller track d is formed on the centre-pieces for the wheels of the vehicle, and when the chain formed by the links is driven by a sprocket-wheel, this wheel engages projections m on the centrepieces. The latter may be provided with ribs n to press against the sides of grooves in the track wheels to relieve side strain. Blocks of wood &c. form the tread surface. The plates a, e may be rabbeted into the centre-pieces. In modifications wherein the hinge centre is above the track level, the interengaging lugs k, Fig. 6, are situated below the hinges ; or instead of the pins receiving any of the strains due to the weight on the track, as in the above described construction, the side plates a, e may be formed with interengaging lugs r, k, Fig. 10, both above and below the binges. In a further modification, the centre-pieces c, f, Figs. 14 and 16, are constructed as previously described or from india-rubber, woodite, vulcanized fibre, or other resilient materials, the assembling bolts g, h passing completely across the links. The interengaging lugs are replaced by bands v of leather &c. attached to pins u on the plates a, e, or by tension bolts pivoted on one link and passing through a rotatable boss on the next. The centrepieces may be formed with grooves or projections to correspond with projections or recesses on the track wheel. Shields s, Fig. 2, carried by the vehicle framing prevent dirt from the chain from falling on the rolling track.
Patent GB-190818863-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Cranes and the like.
Filed: 1908-09-08
Granted: 1909-04-29
Abstract: 18,863. Waygood & Co., R., and Carey, R. Sept. 8. Cranes.-A luffing-crane or similar appliance in which the jib is pivoted between its ends is provided with two sets of compensating-sheaves, the point of attachment of the set carried by the jib being in approximate alinement with the pivot of the jib and the head sheave. The rope in passing over the pulleys produces a downward balancing pull on the jib on the side remote from the load, while the elevation of the load is reduced independently of the luffing action. The crane is provided with revoluble standard a and a jib c pivoted at c' and carrying at its outer end a sheave over which the rope or chain d is passed. On the side remote from the load, the jib c is extended beyond its pivot c' and carries pulleys turning about the pivot e. A corresponding number of pulleys g are mounted on the frame at h. The rope d passes over a guide-pulley j, and pulleys g and f to the winding-drum k. Any suitable means for controlling the position of the jib may be employed and its extension may be provided with a counterpoise n. Fig. 4 shows the invention applied to an hydraulic crane. On the rearward extension of the jib c are mounted two hydraulic cylinders o, p secured together and oscillating on trunnions e. The compensating-sheaves fare carried by the ram q of the hoisting-cylinder. The rope d is fixed to the frame at one end and passes around the pulleys f and the fixed pulleys g to the load. The luffing-cylinder p has a pistonrod s connected to the axle h, while a tail rod t passes upwards through the other end of the cylinder.
Patent GB-190822477-A (GB)
Title: Automatic Closing Valve for Gas.
Inventor: MCCARTHY MOSES
Filed: 1908-10-23
Granted: 1909-09-16
Abstract: 22,477. McCarthy, M., and McCarthy, P. Oct. 23. Lighting and extinguishing gas.- A tapering thimble-shaped valve G, arranged in a conically - b o r e d chamber A, closes the passage between the inlet F and the outlet E when the gas pressure falls. When lighting the gas, the valve is raised by a spring plunger H, and is held in the raised position by the gas pressure. A very small hole J in the valve G prevents cushioning of the gas below the valve G. Specification No. 14,592, A.D. 1908, is referred to.
Patent GB-190825301-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Machine or Apparatus for Making Firelighters.
Inventor: HEFFORD JOSEPH
Filed: 1908-11-24
Granted: 1909-10-07
Abstract: 25,301. Hefford, J. Nov. 24. Baling-presses.-Fig. 1 shows a machine particularly adapted for making the fire-lighters described in Specification No. 25,038, A.D. 1908, [Abridgment Class Fuel, Manufacture of]. An horizontallyacting plunger 6, operated against a spring by toggle arms 11 and a treadle or the like, slides in a channel havinginclined side-pieces 1,against and across which sticks a, b are laid, and compresses the sticks against shoulders 5 on the side pieces. Two projections 15 compress the cross-sticks b more in the middle than at the ends, so that a binding-wire c passed round the compressed lighter is tightened when the plunger 6 is withdrawn. Pivoted guard-pieces 16 which keep the cross-sticks b in position during compression are pulled together by a spring 17 and may be separated by depressing toggle levers 18, 19. Specification No. 753, A.D. 1899, [Abridgment Class Fuel, Manufacture of], is referred to.
Patent GB-190900535-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Piano-playing Mechanism and the like.
Filed: 1909-01-08
Granted: 1909-12-31
Abstract: 535. Trist, A. R., and Trist Piano Player. Jan. 8. Actions ; expression, controlling tune-sheets.- In a piano-playing mechanism, two sets of primary and secondary valves are used, one of which controls a higher pressure or vacuum than the other, and a valve h, which is automatically operated by the pressure or suction, is adapted to cut off the note-operating pneumatic k from either the channel a or the channel b, according to which set of valves is operated. The tune-sheet may be of the kind described in Specification 709/06, and comprises a conducting sheet n' and a non-conducting sheet n which may be cut away to permit the brush o to complete the circuit of the electro-magnet q, which operates a valve admitting air to the secondary valve c The tertiary valve a<1> is thereby raised in the known manner, and the valve h closes the port h<1> and opens the port h<2> to connect the pneumatic k to the exhaust channel a. If a note is to be accentuated, a hole n' is cut through the tune-sheet to admit air through the pipe g to a primary valve (not shown), thereby operating the secondary valve b<1> to connect the pneumatic k to the' exhaust channel b. To sustain an accentuated note a hole n<2> may be followed by a conducting portion n<1> as shown. Pistons sliding within metal or vulcanite cylinders may be substituted for the pneumatics k, the secondary valves being arranged in staggered rows on either side of the pistons.
Patent GB-190904246-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of Arsenoarylglycollic Acids and Arsenoarylthioglycollic Acids.
Inventor: IMRAY OLIVER
IPC: C07F9/74
Filed: 1909-02-20
Granted: 1909-09-30
Abstract: 4246. Imray, O., [Farbwerke vorm. Meister, Lucius, & Br³ning]. Feb. 20. [Addition to 9855/08.] Samples furnished. Arsenoarylglycollic and arsenoarylthioglycollic acids are produced by treating arylglycol, and arylthioglycol-p-arsonic acids with strong reducing- agents, such as sodium amalgam or hydrosulphite. Arsenoxides may be produced by less energetic reduction. In one example phenylglycol-p-arsonic acid, in the form of its disodium salt, yields, on reduction with hydrosulphite, arsenophenylglycollic acid ; and in another example, phenylthioglycol-p-arsonic acid yields, on reduction with phenylhydrazine, phenylthioglycollic-p-arsenoxide, which, on further reduction with sodium amalgam, yields arsenophenylthioglycollic acids. Arylglycol- and arylthioglycol-p-arsonic acids are prepared from the oxyaryl-p-arsonic and thiophenol-p-arsonic acids respectively by combining with chloracetic acid. Phenylthioglycol-parsonic acid, for example, is produced by diazotizing p-aminophenylarsonate, beating with potassium xanthogenate and alkali, and adding chloracetic acid.
Patent GB-190904736-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Preventing Overheating of the Cylinders of Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: DAY CHARLES
IPC: F01P11/18
Filed: 1909-02-26
Granted: 1909-05-27
Abstract: 4736. Day, C. Feb. 26. Indicators, alarm. - Apparatus for ringing an alarm when the cooling - water circulation of an internal-combustion engine is interrupted, and for stopping the engine if the interruption continues, consists of a tank D, into which the water from the cylinder jackets is discharged through a pipe C, and which has a discharge pipe F, regulated by the cock G and an overflow pipe E. A rod J attached to the float H carries a contact M which, when the float sinks, completes the circuit O, thus ring- ing the alarm L. On further sinking of the float, the gas or oil supply through the pipe T is closed by means of a cock K, which is moved, through a lever, by the ends of the slot P. The rod J may carry a pivoted hook, by means of which the float may be hung above the level of the water, but is automatically disengaged when the water reaches its level.
Patent GB-190905413-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Measuring Alternating Electric Currents.
Inventor: GUGGENHEIMER SIEGFRIED
IPC: G01R17/00
Filed: 1909-03-05
Granted: 1909-07-08
Abstract: 5413. Guggenheimer, S., and Gossen, C. March 5. Thermal current-meters. -Alternating currents or pressures are measured by causing them to warm thermo-electric couples e arranged in bridge connexion, each branch d c l, d m l, Fig. 4, containing not more than two couples in series. The alternating pressure is applied to the points c, m. The couples are formed of wires, for instance of manganin and constantan, of about 0À1 mm. diameter, and produce a sufficiently high thermo-electric power to actuate an ordinary portable galvanometer or similar measuring-instrument g. Adjustable resistances r, r<1> enable the points l, d to be rendered equipotential with respect to the alternating current, and the points c, m equipotential with respect to the direct current generated by the thermo-couples e. The electromotive-force acting on the galvanometer g may be balanced by a known electromotive-force tapped from a resistance F in series with a cell E. A known variable resistance W enables the alternating current flowing through the bridge to be reduced when measuring a high electromotive-force between mains a, b. The two thermo-couples in one branch between the points m, c may be replaced by resistances, or the connexions shown in Fig. 3 may be employed, resistances n being placed in the alternating-current circuit.
Patent GB-190906235-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Valves of Internal Combustion and other Engines.
Inventor: BENTLEY HARRY
IPC: F01L1/32
Filed: 1909-03-16
Granted: 1909-08-19
Abstract: 6235. Bentley, H. March 16. Rotating valves to ensure even wear.-To equalise wear in l i f t valves, the valve is caused to rotate while lifted from its seat. A gearwheel A, continuously rotated, is mounted loosely on the valve stem. This wheel engages frictionally with a sleeve E mounted on a feather on the valve stem. When the valve is on its seat, the gearwheel slips relatively to the sleeve, but, when the valve is raised, it is rotated by the gearwheel.
Patent GB-190912628-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Liquid Fuel Spraying Devices.
IPC: F23D11/38
Filed: 1909-05-28
Granted: 1910-01-27
Abstract: 12,628. Babcock & Wilcox, [Babcock & Wilcox Co.]. May 28. Spray burners.-A device for atomising and injecting oil under pressure in the form of spray into the combustion chamber of a furnace is provided with an improved detachable distributing- plate for imparting the requisite whirling-motion to the fuel as it issues from the nozzle of the sprayer. The end of the usual barrel A has formed in it a number of passages a, and is screwed externally to engage a threaded cap C provided with the usual orifice c. A distributing-plate D, Fig. 3, formed with a central orifice d and tangential slots d<1> is confined in a recess in the cap 0 so as to bear against the end of the barrel A. The plate D is arranged so that the ends of the slots d' are over the passages a, so that the fuel passes through them to the whirling-space formed by the orifice d and cavities a', c<1>. The dimensions and number or form of the slots in the plate D may be varied.
Patent GB-190913394-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Level.
Inventor: MCLEAN DONALD
IPC: G01C5/04
Filed: 1909-06-08
Granted: 1910-06-08
Abstract: 13,394. McLean, D. June 8. Levels. - Means for r ascertaining the relative levels of two o distant points comprise a pair of water gauge glasses A connected by a flexible pipe D at their lower ends. A sliding indicator E is mounted on each gauge. Reference h a s been directed by the Comptroller to Specifications 3996/76, 3034/83, 6994/84, 6505/89, and 8048/07.
Patent GB-190918887-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Portland Cement.
Inventor: FORRESTER HAROLD JOSEPH CHARLE
IPC: C04B7/42
Filed: 1909-08-17
Granted: 1910-01-20
Abstract: 18,887. Forrester, H. J. C., [Blanc Stainless Cement Co.]. Aug. 17. Cements, Portland, materials for.-A white Portland cement is produced at a relatively low temperature by using a zinc compound with lime and siliceous materials, no iron or sulphur being present. The materials are preferably used in the following proportions:-73 parts of carbonate of lime, 22 parts of clay or shale, and 5 parts of carbonate of zinc. When pure silica is used the proportions are 77 parts of carbonate of lime, 18 parts of silica and 5 parts of carbonate of zinc. Silicate of zinc, aluminate of zinc, or oxide of zinc may be used in place of the carbonate, the proportions being suitably altered. In order that the cement may set more slowly, a retarder, such as sulphate of lime, may be used.
Patent GB-190923215-A (GB)
Title: Process for the Production of Zirconium and other Rare Metals.
Inventor: KUZEL HANS
IPC: C22B34/00
Filed: 1909-10-11
Granted: 1910-09-29
Abstract: 23,215. Kuzel, H., and Wedekind, E. Oct. 11. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Thermo-aluminic and like processes for extracting metals.-Relates to the use of metallic calcium for obtaining pure zirconium, titanium, thorium, cerium, vanadium, uranium, chromium, tungsten, and molybdenum by reduction of their compounds, preferably the oxides. The mixture of oxide and finely-divided calcium is introduced into an air-tight crucible, which is then exhausted and heated to start the reaction, which is completed without further application of heat. The apparatus is cooled and opened, preferably without the access of air, and the contents are washed to dissolve and remove superfluous calcium. Water is finally removed by alcohol and ether, and the metal powder dried by heating in vacuo.
Patent GB-190928439-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of Fitting Portable Shifting Boards in Holds, in Way or Hatchways on Ships.
Inventor: BARDENS FREDERICK WILLIAM
IPC: B63B19/16
Filed: 1909-12-06
Granted: 1910-03-17
Abstract: 28,439. Bardens, F. W. Dec. 6. Cargo boards.-Portable shifting boards are fitted in the way of the hatches, and situated in a fore-and-aft direction. A vertical steel girder a, provided with channel-bars a<1>, a<2>, is erected in the centre of a hatchway and secured by thwartship beams c, which may be fixed or movable. Channels e are also fitted at the fore-andaft ends of the hatchway. The lower end of the girder a is secured to the deck by a suitable bracket, and the boards f are dropped into place between the channel-bars. In large hatchways, more than one girder a is fitted.
Patent GB-191000054-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Pyjamas.
Inventor: BRIDGEWATER HENRY O'CONNOR
IPC: A41B9/08
Filed: 1910-01-01
Granted: 1910-10-20
Abstract: 54. Bridgewater, H. O'C. Jan. 1. Fastening wearing-apparel. - The trouserportion 5 of pyjamas is detachably joined to the jacket portion. 1 by means of buttons 4 and button-holes 6. The portion 5 passes up between the portion 1 and an internally secured flap 2, while the buttons 4 are preferably attached to vertical strips or tapes 7.