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Patent GB-190809789-A (GB)
Title: Improved Variable Speed Gear for Electric Automobiles.
Inventor: SAINTE-CLAIRE CONSTANTIN MERAN
Filed: 1908-05-05
Granted: 1908-10-29
Abstract: 9789. Sainte-Claire, C. M. de. Aug. 17, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Motor road vehicles.-Relates to change-speed gearing for electric automobiles, of the class in which a pair of sliding double-ended clutches are employed to look either of two pairs of loose gearwheels to their shafts. The motor shaft A carries loose pinions B, C.constantly in mesh with wheels F, G loose upon an intermediate shaft H supported by a casing R. Either gear train may be brought into driving relation by the double-ended claw clutches E, I, which slide on squared parts of the shafts A, H and are coupled together by a crosspiece O carried by an operating-lever H. A pinion K secured to the shaft H meshes with and drives a wheel L upon the differential casing S and divided axle T, T<1>. The casing R is partly supported upon the axle T, T<1>.
Patent GB-190811720-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: PRADEAU CHARLES WILLIAM
Filed: 1908-05-29
Granted: 1909-01-21
Abstract: 11,720. Pradeau, C. W. May 29. Gas and explosive-vapour engines.-The pistons of two-stroke-cycle engines carry tubular extensions, through which explosive mixture is first admitted to the front end of the cylinder, and then, after compression, is passed back through the extension into the explosion chamber. Fig. 1 shows a twocylinder engine in which explosive mixture is drawn into the crank-chambers f through tubular extensions m when the ports n, r coincide at the end of the compression stroke. After compression in the crank chamber, each charge passes back through an extension m and enters the cylinder through ports n, q, thus driving out the exhaust products through a port (not shown), which opens before the ports n, q coincide. Back-firing into the mixture supply passage is prevented by constructing the sleeve m so as to avoid communication between the cylinder and the inlet passage t. The downward and end thrusts on the crank-shafts are taken up by ballbearings h, j respectively. Lubricating. - Lubricating - oil, which is partly induced by the reduced pressure in the crankchamber, enters through openings u in the passage t, and, after working its way through the ports n, is guided by a projection v through a passage w into the hollow interior of the gudgeon, thus serving to lubricate the walls of the cylinder.
Patent GB-190812252-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Centrifugal Mixing Apparatus.
Inventor: FUROWICZ ALEXSANDER
Filed: 1908-06-05
Granted: 1908-08-27
Abstract: 12,252. Furowicz, A. June 5. Mixing.-In mixing-apparatus of the type in which the material treated is drawn down a central pipe and caused to circulate by means of a vanewheel, the central pipe is made telescopic so that its upper end can be adjusted to the level of the liquid. The vane-wheel d consists of uppar and lower disks connected by radial walls. The central pipe is in two portions k, n, the upper of which slides in the lower and is adjusted by means of a pinion p gearing with projecting rings on the tube n forming a rack, so that the adjustment can be effected while the apparatus is working. Another sliding piece may be fitted in the pipe n. Fixed partitions m are placed in the mixing-vessel. The apparatus is stated to be suitable for mixing liquids and pasty masses with solid constituents, such as sugar-mash, and for saturating liquids with gases.
Patent GB-190813593-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of and Means for Casting Metals.
Filed: 1908-06-27
Granted: 1909-07-22
Abstract: 13,593. Broughton Copper Co., and Tomlinson, F. June 27. Casting; foundry ladles.- Molten metal, having a melting-point of over 1000‹ F., such as copper, brass, iron and steel, is conveyed from a container to the mould by the direct action of fluid pressure on the surface of the molten metal. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, a crucible b is placed in a container a forming an air-tight joint at h, by means of asbestos packing or the like, with the mould e which is similarly connected to a conduit c dipping below the surface of the molten metal in the container. The mould is closed at the top by a plug k vented at l to act as a fluid buffer or resistance to the movement of the metal in the mould. In some cases the vent l is made as large as possible to allow the air to escape freely. The conduit may be heated previously to casting, and the upper part of the mould may be cooled. In a modification,- the mould may be arranged at the side of the container instead of above it, and a foundry ladle may serve directly as the body of the container.
Patent GB-190826560-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Structures Lifting Devices for Casting Molds.
Inventor: CUSTER EDGAR ALAN
Filed: 1908-12-08
Granted: 1909-10-07
Abstract: 26,560. Ouster, E. A. Dec. 8. Casting; castings.-To prevent the chilling of cast structures &c., they are automatically removed from the mould, as it is opened, directly after casting. A series of moulds arranged on a turntable are each provided with pivoted levers 7, 8, the latter having a weight g attached. The core 14 is inserted, the mould is closed, and the metal is poured in ; then, as the mould travels towards the right, the lever 8 is tripped by the stop 10, allowing the lever 7 to fall. On the mould being opened the hook f engages the projection e', and the core bar and casting are lifted out as shown in Fig. 4. Before closing the mould, the lever 8 is turned contraclockwise to bring it on the other side of the lever 7 for the next cast.
Patent GB-190826773-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Conveying and Arrangements connected therewith.
Inventor: ADAIR JOHN
Filed: 1908-12-10
Granted: 1910-02-10
Abstract: 26,773. Adair, J. Dec. 10. Tip-wagons.-Tipping-corves for use in mines are constructed to discharge by elevating a carrying part C pivotally mounted in a frame F, which may run either on ground rails or upon an elevate i single track. The bottom of the carrying part terminates at a, so that by a small fraction of a revolution of a dumping-arm the contents may be deposited. By this construction no portion of the carrying part descends below the rails, in discharging, in the case in which the vehicle runs on ground rails. The frames of the vehicles for running on an elevated rail are formed of a bent plate B carrying a roller R and guard-rollers R<1>, R<3>, and to which the haulage rope W is secured.
Patent GB-190900288-A (GB)
Title: A Collapsible Basket Carrier for Cycles, Motor Cycles, and other Vehicles.
Inventor: SEYMOUR ALEXANDER WILLIAM
Filed: 1909-07-06
Granted: 1910-01-13
Abstract: 288. Seymour, A. W. July 6. No Patent granted (Scaling fee not paid). Luggage-carriers for cycles, motor-cycles, and other vehicles, of the collapsible box or basket type, are retained in open or extended position by means of hooks and eyes E, F, E<1>, F', certain hooks being bent outwards and others inwards; to keep the ends square with the bottom, the lower rails of the ends are formed with curved projections K, K<1>. The sides and ends are hinged to the bottom preferably by S-hinges, those on one side being longer than those on the other, so that the first side may fold down flat upon the second. The space caused by the increase in the length of the hinge is traversed by a stout wire M secured to the two hinges on that side. Collars R, R' prevent the sides from working longitudinally. The carrier is preferably made of wire rods and meshing.
Patent GB-190904295-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Centrifugal Machines.
Inventor: MACFARLANE JAMES WRIGHT
IPC: B04B11/05
Filed: 1909-02-22
Granted: 1909-12-23
Abstract: 4295. Macfarlane, J. W. Feb. 22. Baskets.-In centrifugal drying - machines having central bottom-discharge arrangements consisting of an opening provided with flaps adapted to be closed as the basket rotates and opened automatically when it stops, the flaps are arranged so as to be operated by the windage. The flaps D are hinged to rods F arranged approximately radially and attached to a collar G carried by the spindle C. The collar G also carries a disk H for sealing the air space I under the basket.
Patent GB-190905768-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Gas Purifying Apparatus.
Inventor: SCHMIEDT ERNST
IPC: C10K1/22
Filed: 1909-03-10
Granted: 1909-08-26
Abstract: 5768. Schmiedt, E. March 10. Purifiers.-A purifier having louvers adjacent to the gas inlet and outlet is also provided with one or more vertical baffles projecting into the purifying-material in order to prevent the escape of unpurified gas along the walls. The purifier comprises two towers a<1>, a<2> connected together, the inlet e and outlet f being respectively situated in opposite side walls d. The baffle h, h<1>, h<2> fits closely against the top and end walls i, and extends to below the louvers g.
Patent GB-190908831-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Locomotive Valve Gear.
Inventor: JENDRUSIK AURELIJUSZ
IPC: F01B17/04
Filed: 1909-04-14
Granted: 1909-09-23
Abstract: 8831. Jendrusik, A., and Kupka, J. April 14. Railway locomotives, steam; anti-vacuum apparatus for running without steam.-In order that the piston of a locomotive engine may reciprocate freely when the engine is running without steam as described in Specification 19,518/08, the slide - valve rod is actuated through the medium of a slotted link which can be adjusted so that the slide valve remains stationary and in such a position that the cylinder ports are connected to each other and to the exhaust. Fig. 2 shows the invention applied to a Joy link motion in which the rod 3 is operated by a lever 2 having a combined motion from an eccentric and connecting - rod. The slotted piece 1, which forms a slide for the pivot of the lever 2, is adjustable for reversing &c. The actuating-rod 3, instead of being connected directly to the valve-rod 4, is pivoted to the lower end of a slotted link 7, in which slides a block carried by the valve-rod. The upper end of the link 7 is suspended from a bell-crank 9 operated by a hand-lever and rod 13. During running without steam, the bell-crank 9 and link 7 are swung into the position shown, so that the valve 5 is stationary and allows communication between the steam and exhaust ports. Fig. 5 shows the invention applied to another linkage gear. In order that the rods 15, 16 may not be shifted during the adjustment of the link 7, the rod 15 is provided with a block 19, which slides on the valve-rod 4 and is connected by a short bar 18 to the lower end of the link. The link-controlling hand-lever is so arranged that it can be operated only after the throttle is closed.
Patent GB-190909720-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Arrangement and Construction of Apparatus for the Production of Petrol-air Gas.
Inventor: BARHAM ALBERT WILLIAM
IPC: C10J1/14
Filed: 1909-04-24
Granted: 1910-07-25
Abstract: 9720. Barham, A. W. April 24. Plug lift valves.-A valve for controlling the supply of petrol to a carburetter comprises a casing having passages 231, 232 at rightangles, and a rod 181 screwing through the casing and formed with a nose 182 to engage the end of the passage 231.
Patent GB-190916735-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Floor Cramps.
Inventor: OTTO WILHELM
IPC: E04F21/22
Filed: 1909-07-17
Granted: 1909-09-09
Abstract: 16,735. Otto, W. July 17. Cramps and clamps.-A combined floor cramp and screw clamp comprises arms b, c fitted with a clamping - screw l and gripping - teeth m respectively, and loosely mounted on the shaft a so as to tilt and grip it when the screw is tightened on the joist k. The cramping-screw f with a swivelling head g works in a nut e, formed at the centre of the shaft and provided with an extension h having teeth i to enter the joist' and prevent sliding. In a modification, the nut and extension is carried by a boss loosely arranged on the shaft. When used as an ordinary screw clamp, the screw f is removed and the arm c is reversed to bring the milled surface n inwards, as shown in Fig. 4.
Patent GB-190926377-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Projectiles.
Inventor: MCDONALD HENRY EDWIN
IPC: F42B10/34
Filed: 1909-11-13
Granted: 1910-11-14
Abstract: 26,377. McDonald, H. E. Feb. 9, [Convention date]. Projectiles.-Relates to projectiles provided with a spiral vane withina central longitudinal passage, and also to projectiles provided with a central passage enlarged near the base. According to the invention, the projectile comprises, in combination, a central passage 7 enlarged at the base 11, a spiral vane 8, and a conical nose 6. A loose base wad falls off after discharge from a gun, and the air rushing through the projectile gives it a rotary motion. The Specification in the original form, as open to inspection under Section 91 (3) (a), also describes and shows projectiles in which the passage is not enlarged at the base, a screw in the rear end of the passage replaces the longitudinal vane, and a driving-band is disposed around the base of the projectile. This subjectmatter does. not appear in the Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-190927099-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Oil Pumps.
Inventor: BEHL ALBERT
IPC: F16N13/12
Filed: 1909-11-22
Granted: 1910-11-22
Abstract: 27,099. Behl, A. Nov. 22. Cam-actuated pumps; casings for actuating- mechanism ; noise, preventing.-The driving- cam e, Fig. 1, is situated in a separate chamber c, into which the oil from the reservoir i flows before entering the suction passage j. The suction stroke of the piston g is effected by a spring f, and the stroke is limited by an adjustable eccentric stop (not shown), situated beneath the piston. The valves k, k<1> are made accessible, and air is allowed to escape at starting by removing the suction valve. An additional delivery valve m is provided. The shaft c is driven from a ratchet-wheel u by means of a lever and pawl t, t<1> mounted, as shown in Figs. 2 and 3, upon a fork w, a leather block x being pressed against the wheel u so as to give sufficient frictional resistance between the parts to ensure that the pawl t' shall come cut of engagement with the ratchet - wheel during the non-operation stroke, thus reducing noise.
Patent GB-190928246-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic or Semi-automatic Fire-arms.
Inventor: ASHTON THOMAS ROBERT RANEY
IPC: F41A3/32
Filed: 1909-12-03
Granted: 1910-12-05
Abstract: 28,246. Ashton, T. R. R. Dec. 3. Breech actions, sliding breech-block.-Consists in providing an automatic rifle of the long-recoil type with a tilting breech - bolt pivoted to a rectilinearly-sliding top-plate. In the construction shown in Fig. 5, the breech-bolt 15, at the end of the recoil, is raised out of engagement with locking-surfaces on the breechframe by a cam-surface 23 on a detachable rear plug. The bolt is retained in the rear position by a spring catch of the kind described in Specification 26,841/09. The cartridge case is ejected by a peg fixed to the frame, as described in the above-mentioned Specification, and a groove 9, 10, Fig. 1, is provided in the bolt to accommodate this peg.
Patent GB-190928897-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: ZEITLIN JOSEPH
IPC: F02B75/30
Filed: 1909-12-10
Granted: 1910-12-12
Abstract: 28,897. Zeitlin, J. Dec. 10, Four-stroke-cycle engines; cylinders; pumps. -In an engine having the piston in two parts a, c separated by a spring g, or, in the case of a revolving - cylinder engine, by centrifugal force, the force tending to separate the parts is insufficient to prevent the parts from coming in contact during the compression stroke, so that they act as a solid piston during the working stroke, and always allow the terminal exhaust port h to be opened at the end of the working stroke, but never at the end of the suction stroke. Shock, on the parts of the piston coming together, is prevented by air trapped in the annular space f. A nozzle i may be provided to give a suction effect through the exhaust valve k. Specification 7169/06, [Class 122, Steam engines], is referred to.
Patent GB-190930000-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Automatic Electric Flash Light Device.
IPC: G08B5/38
Filed: 1909-12-22
Granted: 1910-10-13
Abstract: 30,000. Reason, H. F., and Reason Manufacturing Co. Dec. 22. Electro - magnetic interrupters. - An interrupter for controlling automatically and intermittently the circuit of electric flash-light devices is actuated by two solenoids in seriesconnexion mounted one above the other, which lift both the co-operating contacts simultaneously, and then let the lower contact fall quickly and the upper one slowly. Fig. 1 shows the position of the parts before current is turned on. Each of the solenoid cores 2, with its cross-bar 3 and contact 4, occupies the lowest position, and the contacts are together, in series with the solenoid and the lights to be controlled. When current is turned on, the cores and contacts are lifted, preserving the same relative position, at a speed controlled by a train of wheels geared to a racked extension of the upper core and retarded by a variablepressure friction disk 10. The lower part is caused to stop first, and then, owing to the breaking of the circuit, falls quickly. The upper part falls slowly and recloses the circuit after a time-interval, the operations recurring continually. Adjustable weights 6 may be attached to the upper core. A pin and slottedarm connexion is shown as an alternative to the rack.
Patent GB-191000113-A (GB)
Title: A Combined Handle and Brake Controller for Cycles, Motor Cycles and the like.
Inventor: WADDELL GAVIN
IPC: B62L3/02
Filed: 1910-01-03
Granted: 1910-04-14
Abstract: 113. Waddell, G. Jan. 3. Brake mechanism, - A handle adapted for operating the brakes of cycles, motor-cycles, &c. comprises an intermediate slotted tube a fixed to the handle-bar, and outer and inner sleeves or tubes m, f connected together by screws n passing through the slots in the intermediate tube and engaging a screw-thread on a spring- controlled plunger g connected to the brakeoperating wire i. The tube a is closed by a cap g, the complete device being finally enclosed by the usual hand grip of celluloid &c.
Patent GB-191000357-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Mechanical Player-pianos and Piano Players.
Inventor: GAMBLE HERVEY EVELYN
Filed: 1910-01-06
Granted: 1911-01-06
Abstract: 357. Gamble, H. E. Jan. 6. Player-pianos; piano-players; actions; blowing and exhausting air; expression, controlling; winding-mechanism. - In a player-piano or piano-player of the kind in which the exhaust bellows, the regulating - bellows, and other devices are removably mounted on a hinged or detachable wind-chest, the wind-chest is divided up into compartments which are connected with each other. A pneumatic action is described. The exhaust bellows are mounted behind the wind-chest a<2>, which is exhausted through ports a<4> provided with non-return valves. These valves are accessible if the cover-plates a<3> or the front parts of the exhaust chest are removed. The wind-chest a<2> is divided by partitions d, e into three chambers c, c<1>, c<2>. The chamber c<2> is connected to the exhaust-bellows and also to the chamber c<1> through the port a<1>, an equalizing- bellows, and the port b<1>. The chamber c<1> is connected through a governor f to the chamber c, which is connected by the pipe g<2> to the pneumatic action, and also through a governor h<3> to the motor i, which is mounted on hinges. The valve of the governor f controls the port f<2>, but to increase the tension in the chamber c and therefore the loudness of the notes sounded, a valve, which normally closes the port f<3>, may be opened manually, so that an ungoverned connexion is provided between the chambers c, c<1>. According to the Provisional Specification, independent controlling - devices are provided for the treble and bass. The chamber c<1> is connected to the motor i through a governor h<3>, a manually-operated valve being provided for regulating the tempo. During the rewinding - operation, a valve controlling an ungoverned connexion between the motor i and the chamber c<1> may be operated by a rod i<1> and at the same time another valve closes the port g, so cutting off the connexion between the chamber c and the action. The action is shown in Fig. 6, and comprises primary valves k<2> controlling secondary valves l<4>, which are arranged in two tiers. Each secondary valve is adapted to connect a note-operating pneumatic w either to exhaust or to atmosphere in the usual manner.
Patent GB-191006088-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Collapsible Tables, Trestles and like Articles.
Inventor: HOLMES JOHN THOMAS
IPC: A47B3/00
Filed: 1910-03-11
Granted: 1911-04-11
Abstract: 6088. Holmes, J. T. March 11. Trestles.-Collapsible trestles, supports for seatboards, table-tops, &c., consist of two forked or slotted members, which are adjustably interlocked to enable the whole to stand firmly on uneven ground. Levelling-shackles may also be fitted to adjust the board or table-top. The trestle, Fig. 6, comprises two flat frames a, b, having slotted central members a<4>, b<4>, which can be locked in their adjusted position by a ratchet clamp e or otherwise. The table-top &c. may be levelled by means of shackles d<1>, Fig. 10, which are provided with sliding bands d<3> forming stops.
Patent GB-191007820-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Fire Alarms, Automatically Operated by Excessively High Temperature.
Inventor: WOOTTON JESSE
IPC: G08B17/02
Filed: 1910-03-31
Granted: 1910-07-28
Abstract: 7820. Wootton, J., and Howett, J. March 31. Sprinklers, automatic.-A length of cat-gut or other non-extensible fusible material b, b' is provided with fuses a of gutta-percha, and supports a weighted lever d, which is adapted, when released, to fall upon the actuating-push f<1> of a gong f, or to turn on a water supply.
Patent GB-191011697-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Motor Horns or Alarm Signals.
Inventor: SCHUSTER CHRISTIAN HEINRICH
IPC: B60Q5/00
Filed: 1910-05-11
Granted: 1911-05-11
Abstract: 11,697. Schuster, C. H. May 11. Fluid supply for horns. - Relates to motorcar horns or alarms of the kind in which the fluid-supply bulb is compressed by levers operated through a Bowden wire connexion, and consists in a special construction and arrangement of such compression levers. The bulb 'e is supported by a bracket b having side ribs c, and is compressed by a spoon-shaped lever l<2>. This lever is provided with a projection l<1> on which a second lever k, attached to the Bowden wire i, presses when the pedal or hand-lever g is operated.
Patent GB-191015313-A (GB)
Title: Improved Foods Containing Certain Bacteria.
Inventor: HUTCHEON JOHN
IPC: A23L29/00
Filed: 1910-06-25
Granted: 1911-06-21
Abstract: 15,313. Hutcheon, J. June 25. Food preparations.-A mixture of oatmeal, pea-meal, butter or margarine, milk sugar, and salt, phosphates of calcium, sodium, and potassium, &c. is baked, and lactic ferment powder is added. The mixture may be finally pressed into biscuits or made into porridge or puddings.
Patent GB-191016274-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Engines.
Inventor: BLOXAM ARTHUR GEORGE
IPC: F01B17/04
Filed: 1910-07-07
Granted: 1910-11-24
Abstract: 16,274. Bloxam, A. G., [Akt.-Ges. K³hnle, Kopp & Kausch]. July 7. Slide valves; arrangement and disposition of valves.-In a tandem two-cylinder single-acting steam-engine having exhaust ports at the ends of the cylinders controlled by the pistons, the cylinders are separated by a transverse partition, at the sides of which the inlet valves are arranged external to the cylinder. Fig. 2 shows the application to a compound engine, i, m being the high and low pressure admission valves respectively, and k, n the exhaust ports.