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Patent GB-190813128-A (GB)
Title: Method of and Means for Taking Photographs of Landscapes from Above
Inventor: NEUBRONNER JULIUS
Filed: 1908-06-19
Granted: 1909-01-28
Abstract: 13,128. Neubronner, J. June 20, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Surveying-instruments, photographic. - To take photographs of landscapes from above, a camera is attached to a carrier-pigeon, a time-controlled shutter effecting exposure when the bird is over the required part. The frame a, preferably of aluminium, is adapted to the shape of the bird, and is attached to it by crossed leather bands b, b, cleats c, c being provided for the attachment of the camera which is secured by a spring d. Two photos are taken successively by the passage of a slit band g between inclined lenses f, f and the film. A rubber bag r is inflated from a ball attached to a tube t, and the nose of a pivoted latch p in contact with the bag is put in engagement with a block m so as to hold the blind g wound up on its shaft k against the tension of a spring h. The tube t is closed by bending it round arms u, w, and the air escapes from the bag r by a side tube v in which is inverted a glass tube having a small aperture, the bag being compressed by a spring s. The instant of exposure can be varied by placing the nose of the latch p at different graduations on the notch of the block m; on release the block m is pressed by a spring n to the end of the guide slot o, so as to be out of the way as the shaft k rotates.
Patent GB-190814756-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Lithographic Offset Presses.
Inventor: LOCK WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1908-07-11
Granted: 1909-07-01
Abstract: 14,756. Lock, W. H., and North, C., and Hewitt, H. M., [executor of North, T. M.]. July 11. Lithographic and like printing. - In a rotary lithographic offset or transfer press, the inking- rollers 5 and damping-rollers 4 are arranged diametrically opposite each other, or nearly so, in order to allow for a large gap 10 for cleaning the plate while the machine is running. In some cases, as is shown, the transfer cylinder 2 is made double the size of the plate and impression cylinders 3, 1, thus necessitating two revolutions of the latter cylinders for every printing operation. There need then be only half the usual number of inking- rollers, as the plate is doubly inked, and also the impression-cylinder grippers 11 may hold the sheet during the whole printing operation.
Patent GB-190814968-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Revolving Doors and the like.
Filed: 1908-07-14
Granted: 1909-07-14
Abstract: 14,968. Van Kannel Revolving Door Co., [Van Kannel Revolving Door Co.]. July 14. Doors.-Relates to collapsible revolving doors in which the wings D are provided with pins c engaging grooves B<1> in disks B mounted near the ends of the central spindle A, and with toothed segments a engaging pinions C carried on the spindle. The door-wings have recesses D<1> into which fit boxes D<2> embracing the edges of the disks and carrying the pins c, which are provided with shoes b engaging the grooves B<1> in the disks. The pins c are adjusted by the screw e, the box D<2> being formed with a hole d<2> giving access to the pin. The wings are provided with spring studs f<2> engaging notches f in the edge of the disk when the wings are in the normal radial position, the head of the stud being formed with inclined sides f<1> so that the stud easily enters into and out of engagement with the notches. The disks B are formed with shoulders e<1> against which the studs f<2> bear after the wings have been turned through a certain angle, causing the spindle itself to revolve so that the wings may be folded back on each other. A draught-excluding joint is made between the spindle and the wings by ribs g<1> on the spindle, which engage grooves i in the edges of the wings. The wings are secured in the radial position by ties attached yieldingly at one end and detachably at the other end, so that in case of excessive pressure during a panic the ties are released and the door wings collapse. The holding-devices for the ties are contained between plates F, F<1> in horizontal slots in the wings, one end G<1> of the tie G being inserted through a slot S' in the plate F and detachably held between a spring dog Q and a jaw Q<1> on a sliding bar R, while the other end is securely held by a bolt t<1> in a slot U<2> in a sliding bar k. Movement of the sliding bars R, k is resisted by a spring Shaving its ends bearing against upstanding portions U, l on the bars. The plates F, F<1> are adjustable on the wings by screws m bearing at one end against the wing E, and a nut n bearing against a part P<2> on the plates.
Patent GB-190818739-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Boot Heel Protectors.
Inventor: SCHROEDER FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1908-09-07
Granted: 1908-12-31
Abstract: 18,739. Schroeder, F. W. Sept. 7. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Heel protectors.-A reversible boot-protector a, the edges a<1>, a<2> of which are of a curvature between the curvatures of the sides b<1>, c' of the recess c which it is designed to fill, is held in place by a screw or other fastening passing horizontally through the protector and the boot heel. The protector is preferably of rubber and canvas or like reinforcement arranged in layers perpendicular to the direction of the fastening means, with a covering of rubber applied in a mould which at the same time forms holes for the fastening-means. When no reinforcing-material is used in the protector, the rubber may be vulcanized around the holes only ; or separate tubes of vulcanized rubber &c. may be secured therein. The fastening-means is adapted to force the protector into such a shape that its edges take the curves of the recess.
Patent GB-190825353-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bobbins Composed Wholly or in Part of Chemically Treated Paper.
Inventor: UNER CARL OSCAR
Filed: 1908-11-25
Granted: 1909-11-25
Abstract: 25,353. Uner, C. O. Nov. 25. Bobbins.-Bobbins in which the barrel is made of a roll of paper that has been treated with zinc chloride or other chemical having a like solvent effect upon cellulose, and in which the internal and external collars, bushes, &c. are made from similarly treated paper or other suitable material, have their different elements put together in the dry state. The elements A, B, C, Fig. 1, are of such relative sizes that they fit tightly and securely together, or they may be secured together by pins or rivets, or by cement or any other means ; or these securing-means may be used with a bobbin in which the elements fit tightly together. Collapse during construction may be prevented by suitable supports or clamps Specification No. 14,016, A.D. 1908, is referred to.
Patent GB-190826424-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Appliances for the Working of Bitumen, and like Plastic Substances, under Heat.
Inventor: STEEDMAN HENRY PERCY GORMANSTO
Filed: 1908-12-07
Granted: 1909-11-25
Abstract: 26,424. Steedman, H. P. G. Dec. 7. Burners, applications of.-A heated appliance for operating upon bitumen &c. comprises a hollow-shoe a, which receives the flame from an oil burner, the oil reservoir being contained in the handle c: To the burner is screwed or bayonet-jointed an annulus b<1> carried by arms b, which are secured to the shoe a and serve to conduct heat to the burner to vaporize the oil. The products of combustion escape through a gauze-covered opening d. Gauze a<2> prevents ignition of the bitumen &c. The shoe a may be solid, being heated by conduction from a point on which the flame impinges.
Patent GB-190900174-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to a Method of Removing Carbon Bi-sulphide from Gases, particularly Coal Gas.
Inventor: MAYER MAX
IPC: C10K1/16
Filed: 1909-01-04
Granted: 1909-09-30
Abstract: 174. Mayer, M., and Fehlmann, A. Jan. 4. Alkyldithiocarbamates ; thioureas ; amines.- Carbon bisulphide is removed from coal or other gas by washing with a mixture of amines, such as aniline, toluidine, or xylidine, and metallic oxides or salts that are insoluble in alcohol, oil, or amines. The carbon bisulphide, metallic oxides, and amines combine to form alkyldithiocarbamic acid salts which, however, with an excess of amine, slowly form substituted thiourea, metallic sulphides, and sulphuretted hydrogen. The amines can be recovered from the residue by heating with iron or other metallic hydroxide. Oxides of mercury, lead, copper, manganese, calcium, and iron are given as examples of the oxides used.
Patent GB-190908021-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Centrifugal Fans or Pumps.
Inventor: JAMES WARNER KELLOGG
IPC: F04D29/28
Filed: 1909-04-03
Abstract: 8021. Kellogg, J. W. April 4, 1908, [Convention date]. Void. [Published under Section 91 of the Act.] Shallow - overhung - blade fans and pumps; casings.-In a centrifugal fan or pump in which the parts are arranged to facilitate alteration of hand, the blades 6 are fixed between two similar annuli 7 provided with similarly situated bolt-holes 8. The fan-disk 4 is provided with cor.responding holes so that either of the rings 7 may be bolted to it, depending upon the direction of running. The tie-rods 10 catch on hooks 11 fitted on the rings 7. The mouthpiece 18, 19 is detachable to allow the withdrawal of the blades 6. The back of the fan is closed by a plate 22. When the direction of rotation is reversed, the discharge volute 16 is also. reversed. The bolts securing it to the mouthpiece 18 and back-plate 22 are similarly spaced to allow of this reversal.
Patent GB-190912473-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Multiplex Microphone Transmitters.
Inventor: WEBB GEORGE REGESTER
IPC: H04R21/02
Filed: 1909-05-26
Granted: 1910-01-20
Abstract: 12,473. Webb, G. R. May 26. Microphonic sound-boxes.-In a microphone, specially adapted to transmit the vibrations due to a gramophone record, a lever is arranged between the diaphragm and the electrodes of a group of four microphones to reduce the amplitude of the vibrations. The plate 4 carrying the vibrating strip 8 is mounted at the end of the bar 1, which has lateral and vertical movement. Attached to the strip 8 are the stylus 11 and the strip 13, which passes through the bar 1 and is screwed to the end of the lever 12. This lever vibrates the arm 22, which presses on the electrodes of four microphonic elements, of which two, 29, 31, are shown. The four microphones are wired according to a bridge arrangement, as shown in Fig. 9.
Patent GB-190920115-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Current Collectors for Electric Traction Systems.
IPC: B60L5/42
Filed: 1909-09-02
Granted: 1909-12-23
Abstract: 20,115. S. P. (Suchostawer Patents) Syndicate, and- Sayers, H. M. Sept. 2. Shoe, skate, and brush collectors.-Collecting shoes or skates for third-rail or stud-contact systems are formed of one or more strips of woven metallic fabric arranged at right-angles to the conductor surface so that the edges of the fabric contact therewith. In the construction shown in Fig. 1, the ends of the strips are clamped between plates 2 carried by the links 5 and formed with an inclined side 4, against which the wedge-shaped block 8 is forced to give the necessary tension to the strips. Fig. 3 shows a construction specially suitable for use with stud contacts, and is a modification of the collector shown in Specification 21,628/08. The above collectors are stated to have the power of cutting through and removing snow, dirt, &c. from the conductors, and at the same time to present only a small surface from which leakage can take place.
Patent GB-190920531-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hot and Cold Water Taps and Valves.
Inventor: LEVICK JOHN
IPC: F16K11/16
Filed: 1909-09-08
Granted: 1910-01-13
Abstract: 20,531. Levick, J. Sept. 8. Lift valves; actuating valves and cocks; casings.-Relates to combined hot and cold water taps for railway-carriage and like lavatories, baths, &c., in which two valves, independently operated, are controlled by a single spindle and are arranged in inlet connexions which open into a common discharge outlet. The valve 10, 11 and the operating-cams 21, 22 are arranged above one another as shown, so that, by pushing one end of the handle 25, the cold-water valve is opened, and by pushing the other end of the handle the hot water valve is opened, but both valves cannot be opened at the same time. The valves and their closing-springs 12, 13 are arranged in chambers in removable screwed inlet fittings 1, 2 provided with screwunion nipples 17, 18. The lower end of the operating-spindle engages a recess 24.
Patent GB-190922243-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Machine for Lining Sanitary Pipes with Rings of Jointing Material.
Inventor: SABINE ALBERT EDWARD
IPC: B05C7/04
Filed: 1909-09-30
Granted: 1910-09-08
Abstract: 22,243. Sabine, A. E. Sept. 30. Moulding pipes.-An apparatus for use in moulding jointing-rings of " galamac " sanitary pipes comprises a supporting-table h hinged to a revoluble centre f, and a rotatable ring w suspended from a counterbalanced cross-piece k carrying the upper moulds v. " Galamac" consists of a mixture of sulphur and tar, liquid when heated, but quite hard when cold. The moulds shown are adapted to produce two rings upon both the spigot and socket ends. In forming the rings on the spigot, the lower mould q of t b pair is placed i n position and filled with liquid " galamac." The upper mould r, spaced by supports p<1>, is then placed in position, a band of clay is passed round the pipe beneath the mould, and the mould is filled with "galamac." The rings in the socket are formed in a similar manner by means of moulds s, v.
Patent GB-190922757-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Pipe Connections.
Inventor: CALDWELL ROBERT SHAW
IPC: F16L27/08
Filed: 1909-10-06
Granted: 1910-07-21
Abstract: 22,757. Caldwell, R. S., Oldham, S. C., Clayton, M. G., and Jones, T. T. Oct. 6. Junction-pieces; butt joints; couplings with bolts and flanges.-Pipes c<1>, Fig. 1, are connected together through a length of pipe a, curved or straight, and provided at its ends with couplings b the faces of which are inclined at an angle to each other, and the faces of the couplings d at the ends of the pipes c<1> are inclined to planes at right-angles to the axes of the pipes c<1>. The couplings b, d consist of annular flanges b, d bearing against the flaredout ends of the pipes and drawn together by bolts, a packing f being inserted between the flared-out ends. In a modification, the flanges b, d are provided with a spigot e, Fig. 6, and socket e<1> and have thick lugs extending out on opposite sides through which the bolts pass. The pipes c<1> may be inclined at any angle to each other, and when set at the desired inclination they may be marked and then brazed or soldered.
Patent GB-190925470-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Manufacture of Benzoyl Salicylic Acid.
Inventor: EINHORN ALFRED
Filed: 1909-11-04
Granted: 1910-11-03
Abstract: 25,470. Einhorn, A. Nov. 13,1908, [Convention date]. Benzoylsalicylic acid is produced by the action of benzoyl chloride on salicylic acid in the presence of tertiary bases such as pyridine, dimethylaniline, &c. Specification 10,093/05 is referred to.
Patent GB-190929453-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Elastic Wheels for Vehicles.
Inventor: GIGOT LOUIS
IPC: B60B9/04
Filed: 1909-12-16
Granted: 1910-07-14
Abstract: 29,453. Gigot, L. Dec. 21, 1908, [Convention date]. Spring wheels with continuous outer resilient ring.-An outer elastic rim is connected to the inner rigid rim by elastic suspension members in such a manner that the rims can rotate relatively. In the form shown in Figs. 5 and 6, curved blade springs 4 are fixed to the elastic rim R, and their inner ends are fitted with bars 5 the ends of which freely engage the flanged edges 7 of plates 6 secured to the inner rim. In the form shown in Figs. 7 and 8, the inner ends of the springs are fixed to stirrups 14, the ends of which engage the extended edges of a band 15 on the inner rim. The under surface of the band is faced with leather. The Specification in the original form, as open to inspection under Section 91 (3) (a), comprises also a form in which the rim is inside the plates 6 mentioned above, and its edges carry elastic bands on which the flanges 7 rest. The centre of the band carries a projecting tyre. This subject-matter does not appear in the Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-191002991-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Combustion-product Motors.
Inventor: FABEL KARL
Filed: 1910-02-07
Granted: 1911-02-07
Abstract: 2991. Fabel, K. Feb. 7. Generating combustion products under pressure.-The generator comprises a furnace 9 to which solid fuel is fed by a valve 14 and an air current through the pipe 18. Air, which may be moistened, is supplied to the burning fuel by a pipe 12, and the products and air from above are raised among the baffles 19. The generators may be surrounded by a water - jacket 22. Liquid or gaseous fuel may also be used.
Patent GB-191003218-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Sheet Feeding Devices.
Inventor: HODGE ARTHUR JUDSON
IPC: B65C9/08
Filed: 1910-02-09
Granted: 1910-10-27
Abstract: 3218. Hodge, A. J. May 4,1909, [Convention date]. Feeding sheets. - Relates to feeding sheets from a pile, and consists in means for ensuring the feed of one sheet only. The apparatus is particularly applicable for feeding thin sheets or sheets that have been previously embossed and have a tendency to cling together. The pile of sheets is supported between corner guides 40, which are adjustable along guide-bars 41 to accommodate sheets of different sizes, on a base or tray 17, which is formed with perforations or the like to prevent the formation of a partial vacuum beneath the bottom sheet. Pivoted to the front of the tray 17 is a suction separator 19 formed with. a series of ports 20 connected by flexible tubes 23 to an air-pump. If thin sheets are being fed, the inner row of ports only are used; if thick sheets are to be fed, the outer row provided with india-rubber suction nozzles 27 are employed. Running on rollers 30 in cam-grooves 16 on the frame is a frame 31 reciprocated along the guides by rods 66. On the end of the frame 31 are cams 32 adapted to engage rollers 33 on the separator 19, whereby it is raised and lowered to and from the feeding position. After the sucker 19 has been raised and has taken a sheet, the frame 31 moves forward and allows the sucker to fall with the edge of the bottom sheet adhering thereto. At the same time, feeder-fingers 34, 35 on the frame 31 enter above the separated sheet, the larger fingers 35 being hollow and provided with orifices 36. As the frame 31 moves forward, it is raised by the curve in the guides 16 and, when it has reached the limit of its motion, suction is applied to the ports 36 whereby the separated sheet is held to the fingers. The vacuum is then broken in the sucker 19 and the bottom sheet withdrawn on the return of the frame 31, and passed between rollers 50, 51 down a shoot 90 to the cylinder 91. The shoot 90 consists of a flat plate and a bar 92 to which angle plates having flared ends are secured to form the sides of the shoot. A finger 97 mounted on a pivot 98 and rocked by a cam 99 may be provided to register the sheets before they enter the machine. The shoot may be divided for feeding two sheets side by side. The vacuum reservoir for the suction separators is exhausted by a pump worked from the main shaft, the communication with the suckers being determined by valves controlled by cams on a shaft driven by a chain from the main shaft.
Patent GB-191005989-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Flower Stands or Vases for Show and other Purposes.
Inventor: BENNETT JOHN
IPC: A47F5/06
Filed: 1910-03-10
Granted: 1910-12-15
Abstract: 5989. Bennett, J. March 10. Flower vases. - Consists in fixing in the centre of the vase a tube E adapted to receive a rod D mounted on a stand D', the vase thus being adjustable as to height. A setscrew C is provided for securing the vase in the required position.
Patent GB-191007164-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Devices for use in Dusting or Cleaning Rooms and other Places.
Inventor: DORNHEIM HELENE
Filed: 1910-03-22
Granted: 1910-08-25
Abstract: 7164. Dornheim, [n Ú e Skirl], H. March 22. Hinged handles.- The upper member a of a device for holding a duster or cleaning cloth is provided with eyes in which the handle f is pivoted.
Patent GB-191011981-A (GB)
Title: An Improved System of Ventilating Coal Mines, Ships, and other Places.
Inventor: ALLARDICE JAMES
IPC: E21F1/00
Filed: 1910-05-14
Granted: 1911-05-11
Abstract: 11,981. Allardice, J. May 14. Ventilating mines. - Relates to means for reversing the ventilation or air currents in a mine without affecting the working of the fan by constructing a forced or compressed air passage f from the fan casing to the fan drift b. When it is required to change the ventilation from exhaust to forced, the passage f is put into communication with the pressure side of the fan by raising a door e, cutting-out the discharge shaft d, and air-inlet doors g are opened in the fan-casing. The fan drift is cut off by closing doors a<1>. In a modification, the invention is applied to a Waddel fan. Iron doors p are placed in the up-cast shaft, and are closed in the event of an explosion wracking the surface-gear and thus short-circuiting the fan. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specification 5540108, [Class 85, Milling &c.].