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Patent GB-190808826-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Outlets from Sewage Tanks and from the Channels or Chambers connected therewith.
Inventor: COMMIN FREDERICK JAMES
Filed: 1908-04-23
Granted: 1908-12-31
Abstract: 8826. Commin, F. J. April 23. Sewage, treating; bacteriological processes; settling and decanting; tanks for.-To prevent the exit of suspended particles of solid matter from septic tanks, or from the outflow chambers or channels of septic tanks, a sinuous weir, formed of channels 2 as described in Specification No. 27,240, A.D. 1905, is protected by deflecting-plates 4. When the flow is not sufficient to keep the liquid level with the top of the channels 2, a slow discharge may be secured by means of the capillary action of bent wires 5.
Patent GB-190810314-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Centrifugal Machines for Separating Solids from Liquids.
Filed: 1908-05-12
Granted: 1908-10-15
Abstract: 10,314. Aktiebolaget Separator, and Harje, P. B. May 12. Separating liquids from solids. - To enable the discharge openings for the solids to be made large enough to avoid obstructions and at the same time to prevent the escape of the separated liquid with the solids, liquid independent of the separated liquid is passed out with the solids through the discharge openings The supply of the liquid may be regulated so thai the discharge openings are always filled. In the machine shown in Figs. 1 and 2, the liquid is introduced through a central pipe b opening beneath a diaphragm d forming the top of a number of radial passages g, which convey the liquid to the discharge openings f. In a modification, the radial passages are divided by walls projecting inwardly from the bowl, the passages discharging into the bowl between the discharge openings f.
Patent GB-190810356-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Removing Dust or similar Refuse or Particles from Grinding, Polishing, Cutting, or similar Machines, or Places
Inventor: BAKER FRANK
Filed: 1908-05-13
Granted: 1908-06-04
Abstract: 10,356. Baker, F. May 13. Scrubbers a n d washers.-The a i r from the neighbourhood of a grindstone, emery grinder, or other grinding, polishing, or cutting machine is drawn off, washed to remove dust and recover valuable substances, such as gold and silver dust, and returned to the grinding room or delivered elsewhere. From the grindstone a shoot 4 leads to a shaft 9, at the bottom of which rotates a wheel 8 provided with spoon-shaped paddles which throw water up the shaft 9 in the form of spray, which in settling carries down the dust from the shoot 4. Air is drawn down the shoot 4 and up the shaft 9 by a fan. The fan and the wheel 8 are connected to the grindstone so that all three are put in motion together. The settling-tank 7 is placed on a stool 12, so that the latter can be drawn away and the tank removed without disturbing the apparatus.
Patent GB-190812318-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Inverted Incandescent Lanterns.
Inventor: LUBER AUGUST
Filed: 1908-06-06
Granted: 1909-03-04
Abstract: 12,318. Luber, A., and Reiser, J. June 8, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Incandescent gas lamps.-The flue of an inverted lamp surrounds an air chamber enclosing the mixing-chambers of the burners, and preheated air passes in a substantially upward direction from the burner space to the air chamber. In the form shown in Fig. 2, the annular tapering flue c is constructed, as shown, with side openings for the admission of additional air to the air chamber p, the base of which consists of a truncated inverted conical piece t. Air is admitted to the lantern through openings n, x, and the combustion gases escape from the flue c into a central flue o.
Patent GB-190816279-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Thermostatic Regulating Devices.
Inventor: LAKE WILLIAM EDWARD
Filed: 1908-07-31
Granted: 1909-04-29
Abstract: 16,279. Lake, W. E., [Buffalo Forge Co.]. July 31. Controlling automatically ; air, moistening.-A definite relation between the temperature of the air in a building and of that supplied through a humidifier is maintained by a regulating-device mechanically operated by the difference in thermal expansion of two tubes g, g<1>, one within the other, the outer tube being exposed in the building and the inner tube to damp air, which flows through an intervening non-conductive tube M from an inlet h to an outlet m<1>. The outer tube g is screwed into a support H, and carries at its free end a coupling h<1> to which the inner tube g<1> is secured adjustably by a screw I, screwing into both the coupling and the inner tube. The connexion I may have a different coefficient of expansion from that of the inner tube. The tube g<1> can be turned for adjustment on the screw by a shaft l with a squared end provided with a pointer k<3>. A lever K rests on knife-edges on the tube g<1> and casing H, and operates a valve N, which may regulate a supply of compressed air to a motor for moving dampers in two air passages leading from the interior and exterior of the building to a fan and humidifier. In this construction of the apparatus, air from the humidifier is passed through the tube M. In a modification, the inner tube g' is covered with absorbent material, the upper part of which extends from a water reservoir ; the intervening tube is left open at the lower end, within the outer tube, so that air can be drawn through perforations in the outer tube and then over the inner wet tube.
Patent GB-190816314-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Superheating Steam.
Inventor: BOLTON ANDREW
Filed: 1908-08-01
Granted: 1909-07-29
Abstract: 16,314. Bolton, A., and Beeley, T. C. Aug. 1. Superheaters, steam. -In a superheater formed of a series of concentric tubes c, d depending from steamcollecting boxes, separate inlet and outlet boxes a, bare provided, and the inner tubes d of one box are connected to the inner tubes of the other box by semicircular or equivalent tubes e. The boxes may be formed in one casting.
Patent GB-190816762-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Method of Depriving Peat and like Vegetable Fibrous Materials of Superfluous Moisture.
Filed: 1908-08-10
Granted: 1909-08-05
Abstract: 16,762. Ziegler, M., and Oberbayerische Kokswerke and Fabrik Chemischer Produkte Akt.-Ges. Aug. 10. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Drying peat &c.-Moisture is absorbed from peat or other vegetable fibrous matter by contact with a substance such as sphagnum having capillary pores narrower than those of peat. The peat, disintegrated and freed from roots, is raised by an elevator to a conveyer band b, from which it is transferred by means of adjustable inclined plates p and slides q to sieves c, beneath which a layer of sphagnum rests on a sieve e. Over the layer of peat a roll i, Fig. 3, of cotton or the like may be spread. A roll l suspended from a carriage m may be moved over the cover i. The cover may be wound up, the peat turned up by an agitator k, further moisture being removed by replacing the cover and rolling the peat again. After the layer of peat is removed, the roll l may be passed over the sphagnum, the moisture from which passes into a channel g at the bottom of a draining-box f. By raising the slides q, the partly dried peat is discharged to the lower part of the belt b and to a delivery conveyer belt r.
Patent GB-190819030-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pneumatic and Solid Rubber Tyres.
Inventor: NEALE JOHN EDWARD
Filed: 1908-09-10
Granted: 1909-07-22
Abstract: 19,030. Neale, J. E. Sept. 10. No Patent granted (Sealingfee not paid). Tyres, pneumatic &c.-The treads of solid or pneumatic tyres are provided on both sides with sectional longitudinal grooves a, a<1> in combination with the usual transverse grooves d, the grooves being arranged so that the central parts b of the treads are connected by non-grooved portions e to the sides of the treads.
Patent GB-190820128-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Money Registering Mechanism of Prepayment Gas Meters and the like.
Inventor: LOCKHART JOHN
Filed: 1908-09-25
Granted: 1909-09-16
Abstract: 20,128. Lockhart, J., and Christie, W. Sept. 25. Counting- apparatus. -Prepayment gas-meters are provided with a counting - apparatus to register the number of coins inserted. The counter consists of three drums provided with ratchet-wheels each formed with a deep notch a<2>, Fig. 1. A pawl g, formed with three projections and pressed into engagement with the ratchets by a spring k, is mounted on a spindle h carried in slotted links j pivoted to the casing. The pawl is reciprocated by a rod l, which moves against a spring l<1> in guides m<1> and is bent at right-angles to engage pins n on the coin-turning barrel o. A plate r, formed with spring fingers r<1>, is provided to act as a detent for the wheels.
Patent GB-190824848-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Manufacture of Enamelled and Painted Cycle Frames and Fittings of Motor Cars.
Inventor: SPENCER THOMAS
Filed: 1908-11-18
Granted: 1909-11-18
Abstract: 24,848. Spencer, T. Nov. 18. Frames.-Cycle frames are coated with metal by electrolytic means before being painted or enamelled.
Patent GB-190900595-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Scales and Weighing Machines.
Inventor: COOKE ERNEST ALBERT
IPC: G01G21/00
Filed: 1909-01-09
Granted: 1909-08-12
Abstract: 595. Cooke, E. A. Jan. 9. Bearings. - The boxes for containing the knife - edge bearing - blocks are formed out of single stampings of sheet metal. In Fig. 3 is shown a metal blank for use in connexion with the central knife-edge c, Fig. 2, of the beam b; this, when bent along the dotted lines, may be suspended within the usual fork a by means of screws n, and forms a box g for the reception of the bearing-block on which the knife-edge c rests. For the end shackles, a similar metal blank is bent into the shape shown in Fig. 5, and the depending arms for supporting the weight-pans are brazed to a circular eye u, or are turned inwards and connected by an eyebolt. A pin x may be inserted to prevent dissociation of the bearing from its knife-edge. In a modification, Fig. 10, for use with divided knife-edges, the blank may be formed into two box-like parts 1 connected by a U-shaped strip 2. The box shown in Fig. 2 may be modified by turning-over the ends 8, Fig. 18, of the supporting-arms to provide an extended bearing for the screws n, and any of the above-described boxes may be formed with a curved recess 9 to receive similar projections on the bearing-blocks. The bearing-blocks, instead of being solid, may be stamped out of sheet metal into the shape shown in Fig. 16, or, as shown in Fig. 18, with a curved portion to fit the recess 9.
Patent GB-190902605-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electric Time Switches.
Inventor: RICHTER WILLIAM EDWARD
IPC: G04C23/16
Filed: 1909-02-03
Granted: 1909-10-28
Abstract: 2605. Richter, W. E. Feb. 3. Switches, quick-action ; clock-work actuation.- Consists of an arrangement which when set by hand will automatically close and open at predetermined times a switch for controlling a light. ing or other electric circuit. The switch blade 3, Fig. 10, is actuated by a vertical U-shaped slider 46 connected by a spring 49 to a sliding rod 46<1>, which in turn is connected to the casing 3<1> by a spring 50. When the switch is first set, by pulling the handle 58, both springs are extended, but the sliders are retained by arms 43, 43<1>, Fig. 7, pivoted to the casing at 45, 45<1>, and retained by their spring-pressed pivoted ends engaging rectangular detents 41, 41<1>. The detents are controlled by a spring 42, Fig. 3, and by bell-crank levers 37, 37', which engage levers 40, 40<1>, attached to the detents and are actuated by cams carried respectively by wheels 25, 26. The wheels 25, 26 are rotated by the winding-arbor 19 of a clock, and the cams are frictionally held to the wheels 25, 26 so that they may be set to release the detents at any desired hour. When the " on " wheel 25 has rotated its cam to release the detent 41, the arm 43 is released and the slider 46 is pulled to the position shown in Fig. 10 to close the switch ; when the cam on the " off " wheel 26 releases the detent 41<1>, the arm 43<1> releases the slider 46<1>, which in springing upwards carries the slider 46 and opens the switch. The clock mechanism, Fig. 3, is carried on the removable front of the switch casing, which is held to the rear part of the casing by tongues 12<1> and a spring catch 14, Fig. 7. The connexion between the slider 46 and the switch blade is effected by an arm 52 adapted to slide in a piece 53 fixed, together with the arm 54, to a rockshaft.
Patent GB-190903334-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Step Ladders.
Inventor: ARCY EDWARD D
IPC: E06C7/44
Filed: 1909-02-11
Granted: 1909-08-19
Abstract: 3334. Arcy, E. d', and Roberts, A. Feb.11. Trestles.-Step-ladders or trestles are provided with adjustable telescopic back legs. The extension members d are slidably mounted on the hinged legs a by means of bands e, f, and are locked to them by bolts h and winged nuts, the bolts passing through slots g in the extension members and being squared to prevent rotation in the members a. A metal plate j is secured to the lower members a or to the bands f.
Patent GB-190908719-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Locks or Latches.
Inventor: AUGENBRAUN PETER FRIEDRICH
IPC: E05B55/12
Filed: 1909-04-13
Granted: 1909-10-21
Abstract: 8719. Augenbraun, P. F. April 13. Night-latches.-Relates to night-latches of the type provided with a lever for dead-locking the bolt, this lever being kept out of action while the door is open by means of a slide adapted to be pressed in by the striking-plate. The dead-locking lever 5 is pivoted to the casing and adapted, with its arm 22, to engage a projection 4 on the bolt when this is shot. The other arm of the lever has a pin 17 which, in the locking-position, engages centrally-disposed recesses 24 in the followers 8, 10 of the handle and key mechanism respectively, so that, in withdrawing the latch in the ordinary way, the lever is first disengaged by the follower. When the door is opened, the slider 3 springs out under the action of a spring 21, its inner end 15<a> engaging the pin 17 and holding the lever 5 free from the bolt. When the door is slammed, the slide is pressed inwards by a projection on the bolt, and, on the bolt entering the socket in the striking-plate, it is again engaged by the lever. The slide 3 is wider than the bolt, and is guided by a lug 20 thereon, which encircles one of the rods 6 of the latch bolt, the spring 21 acting on both the bolt and the slide. A bolt 25, mounted in the casing, serves to hold the main bolt in the withdrawn position by means of the lug 26 thereon engaging a lug 27 on the bolt, the two lugs being bevelled to allow the retraction of the latch-bolt even should the bolt 25 be raised while the door is fastened. The parts are made symmetrical, so that the latch can be used on doors which open inwards or outwards.
Patent GB-190920844-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Skeleton Framework for Reinforced Concrete Structures.
Inventor: MONTAGNON GEORGE EDWARD
IPC: E04C5/065
Filed: 1909-09-11
Granted: 1910-06-30
Abstract: 20,844. Montagnon, G. E. Sept. 11. Reinforced concrete; floors; girders; columns.- The skeleton of a reinforced-concrete structure is formed of eye-bars in which the eyes are formed by forcing a pointed tool into the blank, so that the cross-sectional area is not reduced. The bars are bolted or pinned together in lattice or other form so.as to be self-supporting. Fig. 1 shows a beam and column construction, and Fig. 4 shows a method of supporting temporary centering from the skeleton. The beams and columns comprise two parallel skeletons united by bolts C, J. The centering is supported by bolts D in tubes F, which are passed through links B hung from the pins C ; the tubes F are left in the concrete, and are finally filled up. The invention is applicable to floors, piles, arches, &c. '
Patent GB-190922421-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Carriers for use in Apparatus for the Distillation of Coal or other Carbonaceous Material.
Inventor: RICHARDS RICHARD SLOANE
IPC: C10B7/14
Filed: 1909-10-01
Granted: 1910-09-29
Abstract: 22,421. Richards, R. S., and Pringle, R. W. Oct 1. Endless-chain conveyers with linked carriers; receptacles, attaching to chains; guiding endless chains. -The conveyer comprises a series of trays 1 divided by ribs 3 into a series of longitudinal opentopped and preferably upwardly-tapering compartments, whereby the material is divided into separate charges. The trays are riveted to lateral supporting- arms 7 carried by the links 6 of an endless chain. The arms 7 are made with recesses 11 which travel on rails.
Patent GB-190924016-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Current Collectors for Electrically Driven Vehicles.
IPC: B60L5/36
Filed: 1909-10-19
Granted: 1910-09-29
Abstract: 24,016. British Thomson-Houston Co., [General Electric Co.]. Oct. 19. Trolly heads; devices for retaining and replacing collectors; shoe collectors.-Relates to an improved construction of trolly head of the type described in Specification 24,798/03. The trolly head is connected to the pole 1 by a ball- and-socket joint 3, the stem 2 carrying the ball being set at such an angle to the pole that it becomes vertical in the normal working position. The spring 8 acts to keep the shoes in the same relative position. Insulating-blocks 4, 5 carry the shoes 11 and the conical or arrow-shaped block 15. The block 15 acts to guide the head into its correct position as regards the conductors.
Patent GB-190924199-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Reversing Gear for Steam Engines.
Inventor: DAWAPURARATHNA BERTRAN ELIBANK
IPC: F01L29/02
Filed: 1909-10-21
Granted: 1910-06-09
Abstract: 24,199. Dawapurarathna, B. E. Oct. 21. Link - motions and linkage gears. - In a single-eccentric reversing - gear, the link c is pivoted to one arm d of a bell-crank lever e, d, the position of which is varied by means of a quadrant e<1> to adjust the valve-spindle f relatively to the link.
Patent GB-190926396-A (GB)
Title: Combined Seat and Cabinet or Box for use in Motor and other Vehicles.
Inventor: BROOKS BOULTBEE
IPC: B60N2/90
Filed: 1909-11-15
Granted: 1910-09-22
Abstract: 26,396. Brooks, B. Nov. 15. Cabinets. - A combined seat and box or cabinet for tools &c. for use in motor-cars &c. as a spare seat, comprises a box or cabinet b with a movable lid or front, and an adjustable and folding back-rest c. The top a of the box and the back - rest are upholstered, and the interior of the box may be fitted with a series of trays connected together by links and adapted to be pulled forward with the front.
Patent GB-190928323-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Rear Lights or Danger Signals for Cycles.
Inventor: CROS HARVEY DU
IPC: B62J6/20
Filed: 1909-12-04
Granted: 1910-11-03
Abstract: 28,323. Du Cros, H. Dec. 4. Reflector signals. - Rear lights or danger signals for cycles, of the reflector type, are carried upon the tool bag to face rearwards and so to reflect the light from the lamps of an overtaking vehicle. The signal may comprise a plain silvered and coloured mirror, or a lens 1 with a silvered back 2 and of a ruby or other colour, the mirror or lens being fitted within a pocket formed by stitching a ring 3 of 'leather or other material to the body of the tool bag. The ring may be formed by two pieces of material overlapping the edge of the reflector. Moreover, instead of sewing the pocket to the bag, it may be secured by the engagement of straps on the ring with buckles on the bag. The lens may be mounted at the front of a cylinder which is provided at the back with a reflector and flanged to fit within a pocket on the bag; or the cylinder may carry a tubular extension to be passed through and closed over a hole in the bag; or tongues upon the cylinder may be passed through the bag and clenched over upon the inside. The bag may, moreover, be pierced with a hole of the diameter of the cylinder, the hole being fitted with a bush or eyelet extending slightly into the bag to be closed over a flange at the end of the cylinder; or the cylinder may carry a stud to screw into an internally-threaded bush on the bag, or to pass through a plain bush and to be secured by a nut upon the inside. In a further modification, the cylindrical body portion of the light is provided with a shank to be attached to the flap of the bag; or the light may be directly secured to the flap without the shank; or it may carry a depending tongue to engage a socket attached to the outer face of the bag. The light may be mounted by a shank upon the end panel or other part of the bag so as to face rearwards. According to the Provisional Specification, the cylindrical body may carry a rivet or shank which is passed through the material of the bag and headed up upon the inside; or a screwed shank may be fitted with a nut and washer upon the inside of the bag.
Patent GB-190929729-A (GB)
Title: Siphon-discharge Flushing Cistern for Water Closets and the like.
Inventor: LOCKWOOD HENRY
IPC: E03D1/08
Filed: 1909-12-20
Granted: 1910-08-11
Abstract: 29,729. Lockwood, H., and Charters, B. Dec. 20. Siphon-discharge water-waste preventers. -After the siphon has been charged by the rise of the piston 10, water enters the siphon by way of a pipe 3 fitted with a check-valve 15. When the cistern is nearly empty, but before the end of the pipe 3 is uncovered, the pipe is closed by a float valve 6, Fig. 4, and noise is prevented.
Patent GB-191000900-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Treating Cloth or Yarn with Liquors and Hot Air or the like.
Inventor: DEAN JOSEPH
IPC: D06B23/00
Filed: 1910-01-13
Granted: 1910-09-29
Abstract: 900. Dean, J. Jan. 13. Coating webs.-An apparatus for treating cloth or yarn with liquors, comprises a dyeing - apparatus combined with a dyeing, sizing, and drying apparatus. The warps W pass from beams B through ordinary dye-vats V, then up to the top of a shaft A supplied with hot air &c. by pipes P and provided with suitable fans, and then to the bottom of the shaft to a sizing-machine S. From the sizing- machine the warp W passes up and down to further drying-shafts A<1>, A<2> and out to suitable beams. The shafts are open at the top and provided with dampers &c. for regulating the suction of the air admitted at the base of the apparatus. Specification 15,780/03, [Class 142, Weaving &c.], is referred to.