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Patent GB-190811513-A (GB)
Title: Gyroscopic Apparatus for Moving or Controlling Motion of Bodies.
Inventor: SPERRY ELMER AMBROSE
Filed: 1908-05-27
Granted: 1908-10-15
Abstract: 11,513. Sperry, E. A. May 27. Gyroscopic apparatus for moving or controlling the motion of bodies is arranged to impart a succession of control impulses to the body in a given direction. The rotor frame 27 moves in a number of planes during control, and in one plane only at a time during re - setting, so as to secure an idle return, i.e. a return developing no control. The apparatus comprises a motor frame 27 pivoted on gudgeons 28 on a base-frame 15, with means such as generators 29 for absorbing the force developed by the precessional movements of the rotor frame and means such as motors 19 for swinging the frame 15 back to the central position. The frame 15 may be held in any predetermined position by brake shoes 26 while the rotor frame 27 is re-set. The fly-wheel 34 upon the shaft 35 is driven by a motor 36. In Fig. 5, which illustrates a gyroscope set to swivel through 180 degrees, the base-frame 15 is provided with segmental gear 15<1>, engaging the bevel-pinion 98<1> upon the shaft 99<1>, the pinion 98<1> engages a segment 81<1> pivoted at 16<1> independent of the base-frame 15 but geared to the precessional frame 27 by gears 95<1>, 96'. Fig. 3 shows an inertia device or pendulum 45 with a mechanism acting on the floating-link principle held by the arm 54. When it is desired to use the apparatus in controlling motion, as in steadying the motion of ships, the precessional movement of the frame 27 drives the machine 29 as generators, their current being absorbed in rheostats if desired. The pendulum 45 being free to move, the shaft 59 and wheel 68 will turn to and fro, following the apparent movements of the pendulum until the force of the waves or other disturbing factor acting upon the hull of the ship causes oscillations of greater magnitude than those provided for in the are length of contact 115, which co-operates with the brush 69, Figs. 3 and 8A. The brakes 26 of the motors 19 are thereupon released, the switch 119 is released, and the circuits of the controller are reversed with contact 123 and magnet 65, and also the motor 89 is energized. The magnet 65 serves to re-establish the circuit of the motor generators 29 to their control contacts 84, 85, the controller motor 89 immediately releases the wormwheel 90, and, as soon as released, the cylinder 82 takes up its regular continuous rotation. Circuits and contact segments are arranged upon this cylinder to determine the starting, stopping, and reversing of the motors at predetermined stages 'of the cycle. The gyroscopic apparatus then acts simply as a power transmitter, receiving power from motors 19 and delivering it to generators 29, or the equivalent gearing of Fig. 5, and so to the controlled body.
Patent GB-190813699-A (GB)
Title: Converting Iron into Steel
Inventor: TORRINI EMMANUEL
Filed: 1908-06-29
Granted: 1908-11-12
Abstract: 13,699. Torrini, E., and Hoffmann, M. June 29. Case-hardening.-A method of converting iron into steel to any desired depth consists in plunging the article, without previous heating, into a bath composed of the following constituents in about the proportions stated, cryolite 10 -15 grams, potassium cyanide 60 grams, potassium ferrocyanide 30 grams, and hydrocyanic acid 25 grams. The proportions may be varied to the extent of about 20 per cent. The bath is heated to about 900‹ C., or, according to the Provisional Specification, to about 700‹ C., and the necessary constituents are added from time to time to keep up the strength.
Patent GB-190815762-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Ornamental Glazings.
Inventor: FORST IGNAZ VON DER
Filed: 1908-07-24
Granted: 1909-02-04
Abstract: 15,762. Forst, I. von der, and Forst P. von der. July 24. Glazing roofs &c.-A skeleton frame is formed of soft metal T-bars of varying sectional form, and covered with a hard metal, such as copper, by electro - deposition. The glass panes are then secured to the frame by putty alone, or by putty and an electro - deposited metal, or by solder. When the skeleton is composed of bars a, b, c, as shown in Fig. 6, the fork-shaped projections are not made conducting until the skeleton has been electro-plated and the panes inserted. The projections are then bent down upon the panes and covered by electro-deposited metal. By coating the putty and the panes with a conducting-paint, the covering of electro - deposited metal may be extended to give ornamental effects, Fig. 12. The panes may be secured to a skeleton by a thick layer of solder ; or a thin layer of solder may be applied to the skeleton, the panes inserted, and the whole heated to a sufficiently high temperature to ensure the solder melting and filling the spaces between the glass and skeleton, as shown in Fig. 14.
Patent GB-190819927-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of and Apparatus for Pulverizing Materials.
Inventor: MINISZEWSKI JOSEPH DE
Filed: 1908-09-22
Granted: 1908-12-17
Abstract: 19,927. Miniszewski, J. de, Vernon, F. A., and Vernon, J. C. Sept. 22. Mills and apparatus.-The materials to be pulverized, together with water, are placed in a strong receptacle, which, when full, is hermetically sealed and heated to a temperature above the boiling-point of water. On placing the contents of the chamber in communication with the atmosphere, the water is suddenly converted into steam, and the ore, glass, &c. are pulverized. The steel cover B, which has a projecting portion B' fitting in a groove in a lip A<2> of the steel chamber A, is provided with a hole to receive a conical plug D. On withdrawing the wedge F, the plug is ejected and forced into a hole G<1> in the part G of the casing. The plug is dislodged by inserting a tool into the hole G<2> above the conical hole G<1>. A copper ring C and a liner E form tight joints. Gases or gas producing salts such as ammonium chloride may be dissolved in the water.
Patent GB-190822320-A (GB)
Title: Combination Tool for Military Entrenching and simialr purposes.
Inventor: GARNIER EDMOND
Filed: 1908-10-21
Granted: 1909-09-09
Abstract: 22,320. Garnier, E., and Todd, H. J. Oct. 21. Combination tools; handles.-An entrenching- tool, comprising a pick, a spade, and an axe or other tool, is provided with an axially-sliding bolt f for allowing the pick to be locked in two positions, and an undercut ridge r for engaging with a dovetail groove in the spade or axe. The spade or axe is slid on to the ridge r in either position, and is locked by a pin attached to the free end of a spring d snapping into a corresponding hole in the handle-block b. The handle-block b is of mild steel formed with two flat side pieces s, and is attached to the handle by rivets, bolts, or the like. The pick p is fixed between jaws j by the square-shouldered bolt f passing through correspondingly-shaped holes in the jaws and the pick. The bolt is fixed by a nut or cotter-pin and is engaged by a spring g. When the bolt is moved outwards against the action of the spring until the square shoulder is clear of the pick, the pick can be turned. through an angle of 90 degrees. The pick is locked by releasing the bolt, which may be slightly tapered. A guard may be fitted on the handle to prevent the hand from slipping down on to the pick point. According to the Provisional Specification, the pick is pivoted on a bolt and is locked in position by a wedge-shaped sliding bolt working in a slot in the handle-block.
Patent GB-190824236-A (GB)
Title: A Gear Wheel of Variable Diameter.
Inventor: ADERS MAX LEO CARL FRANZ
Filed: 1908-11-11
Granted: 1909-04-01
Abstract: 24,236. Aders, M. L. C. F. Nov. 12, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Wheels.-The engaging-members of a gearwheel are U-shaped springs adjustable to vary the effective diameter. Springs c, adjustable in radial slots a in a flanged sleeve b, are supported at their ends in disks e, which are axially adjustable on a transmission shaft e<1>. The members c may act as a friction gear surface or as gear teeth. In the latter case they may be adapted for bevel and worm gearing. This gearwheel may coact with a gear-member adjustable as to diameter and pitch of teeth to yield a variable velocity-ratio.. When the coacting gear is rigid, the spring members c may be used for disconnecting. It is stated to be applicable in clockwork for driving various instruments &c.
Patent GB-190824540-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Combination Locks.
Inventor: PONS VALENTIN PADROS Y
Filed: 1908-11-14
Granted: 1909-06-24
Abstract: 24,540. Padr¾s y Pons, V. Nov. 14. Locks, key and permutation.-A key lock is combined with a permutation lock in such a manner that the bolt controlled by the permutation mechanism cannot be withdrawn until after the operation of the key lock. The permutation mechanism comprises disks which are set by turning the knob backwards and forwards and are so arranged that when set they allow a detent 15 pivoted to the bolt to enter their notches 5 and become disengaged from a fixed piece 16. When the detent has fallen into the notches of the disks, a further turn of the handle withdraws the bolt. The driving-pins 6 of the disks are carried by pieces 13 which can be rotated on the shaft to change the combination. When the bolt of the key lock 30 is shot a lever 35, connected therewith, is brought beneath a projection 36 on the detent 15 to prevent the latter from falling until the bolt is withdrawn, even should the combination disks he set. The lock bolt 31 serves as an extra bolt for the door, and if it be shot while the bolt 18 is withdrawn the lever 35 prevents the use of the permutation mechanism for locking the door. The Figure shows the application of the invention to a safe door.
Patent GB-190825374-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ferro Concrete Beams.
Inventor: DUJARDIN GUILLAUME
Filed: 1908-11-25
Granted: 1909-08-05
Abstract: 25,374. Dujardin, G. Nov. 25. Reinforced concrete; beams; floors.-A concrete beam of rectangular section is reinforced by means of four rods c placed near the longitudinal edges and connected by horizontal ties e. Lateral openings b are made through the beam, leaving crossribs which contain vertical ties d connecting the top and bottom bars. The beams are laid side by side, and interlock by means of projections g and depressions f.
Patent GB-190827044-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lubricators.
Inventor: BOISSE JACQUES DE
Filed: 1908-12-12
Granted: 1909-05-13
Abstract: 27,044. Boisse, J. de. Feb. 4, [date, applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Lubricators.-To facilitate refilling, the cover of an oil cup is made detachable, but is prevented from being entirely removed by a ball 18, Fig. 1, on a stem engaging the contracted end of a tube 7. An annular collar 9 at the upper end of the cup 1 is provided with arms 8, carrying a screwed sleeve for supporting the tube 7, and with bayonetslots to receive arms 15 on the underside of the lid 10. The ball 18 eogages the stem of a valve 3, which is automatically closed by a spring 23 when the rod 17 is raised by turning up a handle 19. A spring 21, which is stronger than the spring 23, tends to depress the rod 17. To regulate the discharge of oil, a cap 12, secured to the rod 17, screws on to an extension 11 of the lid 10, and is locked by a pawl 13 engaged by a spring 14. The valve may be so arranged that the discharge of oil is cut off when the rod is depressed. Fig. 4 shows a modified form of valve consisting of a notched disk 26 in an extension 24 of the tube 7. The disk is pressed against a seat 25 by a spring 28 to cut off the discharge.
Patent GB-190900271-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Machinery for Scouring and Washing Wool and other Fibrous Materials.
Inventor: MCNAUGHT WILLIAM
IPC: D01B3/08
Filed: 1909-01-05
Granted: 1909-09-09
Abstract: 271. McNaught, W. Jan. 5. Wool scouring and washing type.-In wool - washing machines, of the rake type, fitted with a pronged delivering- frame such as is described in Specification 1318/79 and 10,005/04, the operating-mechanism of this frame is connected to one of the propelling - rakes so that one approximately balances the other and the correct motion is imparted to the frame. An extension b of the frame a is guided in any suitable way, as by rollers c and inclined supports d. The rear end of the frame a is carried, through a.pivoted slotted link e, by an oscillating beam f, of which the other end is pivoted to the upper end of the slotted stem p of a rake q. An approximately triangular cam i, with curved sides, is rotated upon its shaft k; situated at one angle, so that, bearing against a plate l attached to the link e, it moves the link up and down. The link also receives an oscillating motion by the operation of a block n sliding therein and pivoted to a short crank on the same shaft k. The rake q is similarly oscillated. Alternative means for giving the mechanism its rising and falling motion are described. The path of the frame a may be varied by giving a vibrating motion to its guiding-means.
Patent GB-190903331-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Side Lay Mechanism for Printing, Ruling, Folding and like Machines.
Inventor: VICKERY FREDERICK WILLIAM
IPC: B65H9/06
Filed: 1909-02-10
Granted: 1909-07-08
Abstract: 3331. Vickery, F. W. Feb. 10. Sheet-registering devices.-Side-lay mechanism for printing, ruling, folding, and like machines of the type comprising a freely-mounted member which is arrested by the edge of the paper, and a clamping-member operated so as to control the free member, clamp the sheet against it, and draw the sheet to the required position before releasing it, is mounted entirely on an adjustable frame on a rock-shaft, so that the relative position of the parts is not varied by adjustment of the frame. The frame d, freely mounted on a rock-shaft e, is supported at its free end on a shaft h, and is retained in adjusted position by a collar 8 and a lever t. A lever b carrying the part a to take below the paper is mounted by pivots c to the frame, and a bell-crank l, m carrying a clamping- part k with a finger z is pivoted at n, normally above the pivots c, to a lever o, which, together with a cam-plate u, is fixed to a pin p mounted in the frame. The arm m is connected by a link q to the lever t on the rock-shaft, and, as this descends to advance the clamp k and finger z above the paper, the lever b falls forward against the edge of the paper. Towards the end of this movement a tappet s on the link q acts through levers x, v to release the cam-piece u, so that the clamp falls and grips the paper, which is drawn sideways on the return movement of the bell-crark until the lever b comes against an adjustable stop y. The bellcrank continues its return movement, and a tappet r acts to raise the cam-plate u to its original position. To prevent buckling of the edge of the paper, an adjustable clamp 2, carried by a lever 3 which is pivoted at 4 to the frame, is arranged adjacent to the part a. The frame may be locked to the shaft e during making-ready, so as to render the mechanism inoperative.
Patent GB-190904454-A (GB)
Title: A Detachable Tab for Textile and other such Materials.
Inventor: ROMAIN HYAM ANIDJAR
IPC: G09F3/04
Filed: 1909-02-23
Granted: 1909-12-23
Abstract: 4454. Romain, H. A. Feb. 23. Labels. - A label for textile, leather, or other goods consists of a strip of metal a bent double, the ends of which are bent over a piece of tape or the like c. The label is placed over the edge of the article to be labelled, and is secured by projections d engaging recesses d'. [Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specifications 26,453/05 and 23,775/06.J
Patent GB-190908151-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of Producing the Electrodes of Arc-lamps.
Inventor: SENFTNER GEORG
IPC: H05B31/16
Filed: 1909-04-05
Granted: 1910-01-06
Abstract: 8151. Senftner, G. Dec. 17, 1908, [Convention date]. Arc-lamp electrodes.-Instead of adding pyrophoric alloys to electrodes, as described in Specification 8150/09, the constituents of the alloys are employed. These constituents, such as iron and cerium, are mixed together with or without carbon and made into electrodes or cores by means of a binding-material. Alternatively, compounds of the metals may be used. Alloys are formed during the burning of the electrodes. Specification 16,853/03, [Class 82, Metals and alloys] is referred to.
Patent GB-190909803-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Aerial Electric Cut-outs, Electrical Bridge Couplings and the like.
Inventor: WECKMAR EMIL
IPC: H01H85/20
Filed: 1909-04-24
Granted: 1909-09-30
Abstract: 9803. Wectmar, E. April 24. Couplings; fusible cut-outs.-An aerial cut-out comprises an insulating-member a, adapted to be suspended between the conductors, with bolts b which are made quadrangular or oval or are provided with a snug in order to prevent them from rotating. The conductors are clamped to the lower ends d of the bolts, and metal contacts, adapted for the insertion of a bridge-carrier fuse, are provided at the upper ends. The device can be used as a coupling, in which case the fuse strip is replaced by a strong piece of metal proportionate to the current carried. The insulating-member is grooved around to receive one of the conductors, and is pierced with a hole at e for guiding the other.
Patent GB-190919816-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Excluding Draught and Preventing Rattling in Windows and the like.
Inventor: BOBE ALFRED HIPPOLYTE
IPC: E06B3/44
Filed: 1909-08-30
Granted: 1910-06-30
Abstract: 19,816. Bobe, A. H. Aug. 30. Rattling of doors and windows, preventing; draught - excluders. - Relates to means for preventing rattling and excluding draught in windows and doors. Strips or rods b of rubber &c. are secured on metal strips c mounted in grooves in the sash-stiles and pressed outwards against the frame by springs d. Projections, rollers &c. a are mounted on the strips c, and a corresponding series of recesses k is formed in the frame, so that, when the projections a engage the recesses k, that is, in the closed and certain open positions of the sash, the strips b are firmly pressed against the frame. When the sash is moved, the projections leave the recesses, and the strips b are pressed back out of contact with the frame. In the modification shown in Fig. 9, the edges of the strip b of rubber are fixed to the sash stile, and the central portion of the strip is bulged out against the frame by means of the strip c, springs d, rollers a and recesses k as described above. At the meeting rails, a rotatable rod e, carried by a support g and mounted in one of the rails, is pressed against the opposite rail, by springs h. The top, bottom and meeting rails of the sashes may also be provided with strips of rubber to prevent draught and rattling.
Patent GB-190922346-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Table Attachments for Carrying a Cigar Ash Tray and/or Tumbler or the like.
Inventor: TIMINGS SAMUEL
IPC: A47G23/02
Filed: 1909-10-01
Granted: 1910-08-25
Abstract: 22,346. Timings, S. Oct. 1. [Cognate Application, 23,068/09.] Ash-trays.-A pivoted table attachment for supporting an ash-tray &c., and adapted to be turned under the table when out of use, is formed from a single length of wire 2, the ends of which are bent into concentric eyes 4, 7 to receive the attaching and pivot screws 6, Figs. 1 and 2. The motion of the attachment is limited to ninety degrees by a flange on one of the two plates 10, 11 arranged as shown. The flange has projecting tongues adapted to be bent over the plate 10, which has spikes to enter the table or holes 21 to receive tacks. Fig. 7 shows the attachment provided with a bulged part to support an ash-tray 21, and downwardly-projecting loops 25 to support a glass.
Patent GB-190928859-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Baking Tin.
Inventor: THORN JASPER BAILEY
IPC: A21B3/15
Filed: 1909-12-10
Granted: 1910-11-17
Abstract: 28,859. Thorn, J. B. Dec. 10. Baking - tins.- The bottoms of bread and like tins are formed by solid or pierced metal strips b arranged in any desired manner, or by crossed wires, wirework, or wire gauze, to provide openings for ventilation purposes.
Patent GB-190929588-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Jars, Bottles and the like.
Inventor: ROBERTSON JOHN WILLIAM
IPC: B65D43/02
Filed: 1909-12-17
Granted: 1910-10-06
Abstract: 29,588. Robertson, J. W. Dec. 17. Bottles and jars, protective devices for. - To prevent chipping, the edges of glass jars, bottles, &c. of the type usually employed to contain confectionery, and also the edges of their lids or covers are protected by plain or ornamental bands c, d, of metal or other material of U- or U- section pressed over the edges, and either fitting tightly or secured by adhesive.
Patent GB-191000073-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Taxameters.
Inventor: BRUHN FRIEDRICH WILHELM GUSTAV
IPC: G07B13/00
Filed: 1910-01-01
Granted: 1910-12-31
Abstract: 73. Bruhn, F. W. G. Jan. 1. Taximeters; flag and setting-spindle mechanism.-In order to prevent the flag from being moved rapidly from " engaged " to " disengaged " and to " engaged " again, means are provided whereby the flag is locked in the " disengaged " position and cannot be moved to "engaged" until a lever has first been moved to and fro by hand. The manipulation of this lever is also necessary before turning the flag from "engaged" to "disengaged." Fixed on the flag-shaft c<1> are two disks, one of which is provided with oppositelydisposed sets of ratchet-teeth c<5>, c<6> adapted to be engaged by pawls f, g, while the other disk c<3> has pins c<4> for setting the taximeter. Pivoted to the disk c<3> is an arm c<9> which tends to mask a notch in the periphery of the disk and so prevent the engagement therewith of a pin k<1> on a spring-controlled lever k pivoted at g<1>. To the other arm of this lever is pivoted a lever o which is capable of a slight rocking motion only and is provided with a pivoted arm p recessed at p<1>. The lever i<1>, which is to be preliminarily manipulated, is connected by gearing with a spring-controlled disk h on the face of which are pins h<7>, h<8>, h<9>. The operation is as follows, the parts being shown in Fig. 1 in the " disengaged " position. The flag-shaft is now locked by the engagement of the pin k<1> with the notch in the disk c<3>. By turning up the lever i<1>, the disk h is rotated and the pin h<7> enters the recess p<1> and so causes the disengagement of the pin k<1>; the plate c<9> masks the notch, and the lever k is then released by the action of the pin h<8>. The pin h<9> by moving away from the tail g<3> of the pawl g, however, allows the pawl to engage one of the ratchet teeth c<6> so that the flag-shaft is still locked. If the lever i<1> is now turned back again, the pawl g is thrown out of action by the pin h<9> and the flag can be moved to the " engaged " position. In this movement a projection c<13> forces outwards a hooked catch m which has previously been engaging a pin l<3> on one end of a spring-controlled lever l. At the other end of this lever is a pin l<2> adapted to engage the tail f<3> of the pawl f. When the lever l is released from the catch m it only moves slightly, being then stopped by the disk h. When it is desired to return the flag to the disengaged " position the lever i<1> is turned up, thus rotating the disk h until the recess h<6> receives the nose l<5> of the lever l. The motion of this lever, thus permitted, throws the pawl f out of action, and the withdrawal of the pin h<9> allows the pawl g to engage; the disk c<3> and flag may then be returned. At the end of this return movement a projection c<12> depresses the pin l<2>, and the lever l is actuated so as to free the pawl f and the disk h. This disk now flies back to its original position, the pawl g is thrown out by the pin h<9>, the catch m receives the pin l<3>, and the pin k<1> entering the notch in the disk c<3> again locks the parts.