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Patent GB-190820437-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lasts and Boot Trees.
Inventor: LATHAM FREDERICK
Filed: 1909-03-29
Granted: 1909-07-22
Abstract: 20,437. Latham, F. March 29,1909. Lasts, trees, and stretchers.-Wooden lasts or trees, of the kind having a toe-piece a with a cylindrical recess, in section greater than a semicircle, in the rear part and a heel portion b having a projection c fitting into the recess to form a pivot, are so constructed that the projection c is integral with the heel portion. A last-shaped block is cut into two pieces of the required shape by means of a band saw. A metal plate f preferably covers the rear face of the toe-piece and lines the recess. To enable the friction between the two sections a, b to be adjusted, a screw g may pass through the projection c and a slot in the metal plate f into a nut i in a recessj.
Patent GB-190821644-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stocking Suspenders.
Inventor: EDKINS CHARLES LINGHAM
Filed: 1908-10-13
Granted: 1909-08-19
Abstract: 21,644. Edkins, C. L. Oct. 13. Stocking-suspenders comprise a suspender strap a, Fig. 1, with clip b adapted to be secured to each stocking and attached to each end of a flexible cord c passing over a pulley or runner d carried by an elastic or inelastic webbing or spring f secured by a fastener g or by sewing &c. to the front of a corset &c., so as to form a common means of attachment for the suspender straps of both stockings. The bands a pass over a loop b<1> on the fastener b, and are adjusted in length by the socket member h of a push-button engaging one of a series of corresponding stud members h<1>. A buckle or lever-grip slide or button and button-hole adjustment may be used. As shown in Fig. 4, two bands a, a' are adapted to be secured to each stocking.
Patent GB-190823536-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Curtain Rod Brackets.
Inventor: SHOWELL CHARLES PHIPSON
Filed: 1908-11-04
Granted: 1909-10-28
Abstract: 23,536. Showell, C. P. Nov. 4. Brackets.-A curtain-rod bracket 4 of the socket type is constructed from a length of solid-drawn rod by boring. A central hole 6 is provided'for the attachment screw. The base is roughened as at 13. The bracket for the other end of the rod may be similar to the bracket 4, or may consist of a base-piece 9 screw-threaded at 11 to receive the tubular ferrule 12. The attachment screw may be rigidly fixed to the bracket.
Patent GB-190910663-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating Proctective Devices for Alternating Current Systems.
Inventor: BRAZIL HARRY
IPC: H01T4/20
Filed: 1909-05-05
Granted: 1910-02-10
Abstract: 10 663. Brazil, H., and Cooch, H. May 5. [Cognate Application, 22,551/09.] Protective arrangements.-Relates to means for equalizing the break-down potential across the spark-gaps when a number of these are used in series to protect alternating-current systems. In a multipbase system, each leg of the system is connected through a spark-gap H, Fig. 3, to a common point, which is connected to the unearthed neutral point O of the system and to earth through the spark-gap H<1>. To guard against arcing, it is preferable to arrange that one only of the gaps will break down at the desired voltage. When this occurs, the other gaps follow but do not continue after the strain has been relieved. In cases where a protective device is connected across the legs of an alternating-current system and it is necessary to use a number of gaps in series, the potential is equalized across these gaps by connecting adjacent electrodes of the gaps to intermediate points in the winding of a choking-coil set across the lines, as shown in Fig. 4.
Patent GB-190911117-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Roller Skates.
Inventor: IZON ARTHUR THOMAS
Filed: 1909-05-11
Granted: 1910-04-28
Abstract: 11,117. Izon, A. T. May 11. [Cognate Applications, 12,962/09, 13,051/09, and 17,057/09.] Skates. - Roller skates are provided with a brake which is put into operation by raising the soleplate or heel. A two - armed lever 3, 4 is pivoted at 5 to the axle carrier 8, Fig. 6, and, on the sole being raised, the end 17 of the arm 4 contacts with the floor and presses the pad 16 on the roller. A spring 18 renders the brake inoperative when the end 17 is lifted. The arm 4 is made adjustable relatively to the arm 3. The brake may be applied to the rollers of a two-roller or four-roller skate, and to the front or back rollers.
Patent GB-190913039-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Machine for Calculating Fractional Parts of any Quantity.
Filed: 1909-06-03
Granted: 1910-01-20
Abstract: 13,039. Aktieselskabet Vermehrens Regnemaskiner, and Vermehren, J. June 3. Multiplying and dividing apparatus.-Apparatus for calculating in one set of operations fractional parts of any quantity comprises a series of denominational sets of toothed disks which are adapted to actuate two counters directly when it is desired (1) to evaluate expressions of the form a Î b/c, two further sets of disks being, however, provided between each of the actuating sets referred to and the counters when it is desired (2) to evaluate expressions of the form a Î b/c Î d/e. Corresponding to the units, tens, &c. denominations respectively, are sets of disks a, Figs. 1 and 2, each disk being provided with a ring of pins b, only a few of which are shown for each disk. For each set of disks, a pair of toothed receiving-wheels c, mounted upon separate shafts d, is provided, and adapted to be set by means of handles e so as to engage any two of the disks of the set. The lefthand receiving-wheels c, shown in Fig. 2, are connected through clutches h, g with registering- mechanism l, and the right-hand wheels c are connected by means of similar clutches to another registering-mechanism, not shown. The wheels c, being set by the aid of the scales shown in Fig. 1, in engagement with two selected disks corresponding to digits of the numerator and the denominator respectively, and the handle p being rotated until a given nnmber is shown by one of the registering-mechanisms; the other registering-mechanism indicates a fractional part of the number, the numerator of the fraction being composed of the digits at which the wheels c of the second registering-mechanism are set, and the denominator of the digits at which the wheels c of the first registering-mechanism are set. The actuating-mechanism can be shifted across the machine so as to engage successively with the registering-mechanism by means of a crank, not shown. Fig. 4 shows the apparatus adapted to evaluate expressions of the form a Î b/c Î d/e, two further sets of disks r, and two further receiving- wheels s, being provided between each actuating- set a and the registering-mechanism.
Patent GB-190915478-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Davits.
Inventor: ADDISON-WILLIAMSON CHARLES
IPC: B63B23/18
Filed: 1909-07-02
Granted: 1910-06-30
Abstract: 15,478. Williamson, C. Addison-. July 2. Davits are made with double necks A in the same vertical plane as the central post, so t h a t, when one boat is being lowered, a second boat may be attached to the tackle hanging from the second neck. The davits, which are rotated by any suitable gear, are locked in the outward position by a pin D. According to the Provisional Specification, the device is particularly applicable in connexion with boats described in Specification 16,369/06, [Class 113, Ships &c., Div. I.].
Patent GB-190915565-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Turbines.
Inventor: HOLZWARTH HANS
IPC: F02C5/12
Filed: 1909-07-03
Granted: 1910-07-04
Abstract: 15,565. Holzwarth, H., and Junghans, E. July 3. Working-fluid supply; cooling and heating parts; nozzles. - A gas turbine comprises two main parts, a base-portion I containing the air, gas, and combustion chambers, the valves, and the lower bearing, and an upper portion II containing the turbine proper. A series of combustion chambers 8, are supplied through suitable valves (not shown) with gas and air from channels 13, 12 respectively. Valves 10, with water - jacketed casings 3, control the admission of combustion products to nozzles 9, situated in a removable ring 11. These valves, together with their casings, are easily removable for inspection. The turbine is arranged on a vertical shaft and is enclosed in a waterjacketed casing 7, the lower part of the casing forming a part of the base portion II. When the temperature of the exhaust exceeds a predetermined limit, a thermostat 34 excites solenoids 56, which operate armatures 57 attached to valves 31, whereby air is admitted direct from the air chamber 12 to the turbine blades for cooling. The form of thermostat may he varied, and it may be operated by the temperature of the cooling-water. The interior of the base-portion may be packed with heatinsulating material 6.
Patent GB-190917680-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cigarette and similar Cases.
Inventor: BARRATT ALFRED JAMES
IPC: A24F15/12
Filed: 1909-07-30
Granted: 1910-04-14
Abstract: 17,680. Barratt, A. J. July 30. Drawings to Specification. Writing-tablets.-One of the hinged halves of a cigarette &c. case is formed as a match compartment with an external closing-flap, the inner wall of the compartment being arranged for use as a writing-tablet.
Patent GB-190919164-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Rotary Pumps, Rotary Engines and the like.
Inventor: BEARD WILLIAM ARTHUR
Filed: 1909-08-20
Granted: 1909-12-02
Abstract: 19,164. Beard, W. A. Aug. 20. Movable-abutment type of rotary engine, pump, &c. in which the inlet and outlet ports m are arranged so that the fluid is not deviated axially in the machine. A rotary abutment b is provided with teeth extending across the full width of its periphery except where two recesses g are formed extending across part of the width. These teeth gear with similar teeth formed on the periphery of the piston a, which is provided with two vanes f of the same width as the recesses g. The piston and abutment are thus in constant gear, and the spaces between the teeth assist in carrying fluid from the inlet to the outlet. The vanes f may be provided with packing-strips.
Patent GB-190923987-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Tread Bands for the Tyres of Motor Vehicles.
Inventor: BERRY JOHN CARTER
IPC: B60C27/08
Filed: 1909-10-19
Granted: 1909-11-18
Abstract: 23,987. Berry, J. C. Oct. 19. Tread bands, projections, and surfaces.-A tread' band, which is secured to the tyre by rubber and canvas, leather, or like. rings H engaging between the rim and the beads of the tyre, comprises chains of metal links D and strips or links of leather E, which are secured by hinge pins F between the flanges C<2> of a ring of recessed plates C engaging freely over projections B' on metal plates B. The plates B are riveted or otherwise secured to a rubber and canvas band G; which bears loosely on, or is vulcanized to, the flat tyre tread. The flanges of the plates C and the links D are notched, and the leather strips or links E lie below the metal links.
Patent GB-190925398-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Hood Fittings for Motor Cars and other Vehicles.
Inventor: AUSTER ALFRED WHORWOOD
IPC: B60J7/12
Filed: 1909-11-04
Granted: 1910-08-11
Abstract: 25,398. Auster, A. W., and Auster, A. C. Nov. 4. Hoods. - The hoopsticks are spaced apart, when folded, to prevent the hood material from being pinched between them by means of abutments, which may be formed as shown at b', c' on the lugs c to which the fingers a, d, e are pivoted, or on the fingers themselves. In capecart hoods, the forward finger e can be detached from the lug c for attachment to the forward part of the car. This finger is provided with brackets f integral therewith for the support of a rod g, upon which slides the bracket l carrying the pivoted hoopstick of the front extension. The bracket l comprises two parts l<1>, m<1>, Fig. 6, between which the rod g is clamped by the thumb-screw n<1>.
Patent GB-190927567-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Gas Stoves.
Inventor: LACHNER MARTIN
IPC: F24C3/00
Filed: 1909-11-26
Granted: 1910-07-14
Abstract: 27,567. Lachner, M. Nov. 26. Gas stoves. - The moisture formed by the condensation of the steam in the combustion products from the gas burner a is drawn off by a series of discharge channels d connected to various points on the flue of the stove. In the example shown, a channel d is provided for each coil of the flue c, which forms the continuation of a bell b just above the burner a. The channels d lead into an outlet e. Reflectors f are fitted above the bell b and the uppermost coil.
Patent GB-190929247-A (GB)
Title: Method for the Preparation of Concentrated Solutions of Thiosinamine.
Inventor: MERCK WILHELM
IPC: C07C335/10
Filed: 1909-12-14
Granted: 1910-08-11
Abstract: 29,247. Merck, W., Merck, L., and Merck, E. A., [trading as Merck, E. (Firm of)]. Dec. 14. [Addition to 22,533/05.] Thiosinamine solutions are prepared by substituting for sodium salicylate used in Specification 22,533/05, substances possessing to a certain degree both acid and basic character, neither considerably predominating, such as amino bodies containing acid groups or in substituting amino esters or salts of alkalis with feeble acids. The following bodies are particularly suitable : borax, sodium benzoate and cinnamate, glycocoll, and urethane. The Specification in the original form, as open to inspection under Section 91 (3) (a), comprises also the specific mention of amino acids in general ; this subject-matter does not appear in the Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-191006665-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Instruments for Indicating the Rate of Flow of Liquids or Fluids.
Inventor: NORTH ROBERT BENSON
IPC: G01L7/00
Filed: 1910-03-16
Granted: 1911-03-16
Abstract: 6665. North, R. B., and Thompson, C. H. March 16. Anemometers.-A fluid-meter is provided with a diaphragm which on one side is subjected to the pressure of the supply and on the other to a lower r pressure which varies with the rate of flow, the movements of the diaphragm being transmitted to the indicating - mechanism. Fig. 2 shows a concave member a formed with an inlet connexion e provided with a nipple f and an outlet connexion d communicating by a duct e which is open to the diaphragm b. The lever j is connected to the lever k, shown in Fig. 3, which in turn operates the indicating-needle n. Fig. 4 shows another form, liquid being introduced to the casing r through the pipe s, passing through the orifice c and leaving the pipe e by the aperture t. A double-armed lever v acting on a cam w or on a bend in the hand transmits the motion of the diaphragm to the indicating-arm n. The apparatus may be combined with a meter constructed according to Specification 3648/10, as shown in Fig. 7, the two devices being mounted in a single casing and the present flow indicator being placed in connexion with the delivery duct y. The liquid after passing through the valve 3 enters the flow-indicating diaphragm chamber through the port c, and flows from this chamber by way of the port 5. The diaphragm b is linked by a loose ring 6 with an angle or bent lever 7 provided with a projection 10 which engages a projection 11 connected with a hand n moving over a dial, as shown in Fig. 6. Figs. 8 and 9 show the indicator adapted for use with water mains. The chamber a is fixed in the casing 12, the supply connexion 13 of which is adapted to be fixed on the main and the delivery connexion 14 adapted to be connected to a by-pass. The water pressure is prevented from acting directly on the diaphragm b by means of a second diaphragm 15, which is secured between the interior wall of the casing 12 and the exterior wall of the casing 16 containing the chamber a. The space between the front wall of the casing 12 and the diaphragm b is filled with a liquid 17 such as glycerine. In operation, the full pressure of the liquid acts upon the diaphragm 15 and thus on the diaphragm b, and the interior face of the latter is subjected only to the pressure of the outflow by reason of the restricted passage 18.
Patent GB-191007471-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Electric Lighting, Heating, Cooling and Ventilating Systems for Railway Carriages and other Vehicles.
IPC: H02J7/34
Filed: 1909-03-27
Granted: 1910-04-27
Abstract: 7471. Stone & Co., J., and Darker, A. H. March 27, 1909. Lighting systems.-In lighting and like systems with a variably-driven generator and two secondary batteries, a resistance is connected between one of the batteries and the dynamo when this is in circuit, and a small resistance is connected in parallel with the first resistance when the dynamo is put out of circuit. The two batteries 27, 28 are connected to the lamps through a change-over switch 30 and a lamp switch 40. When the dynamo is at rest, the switch 19 is closed so that the small resistance is connected in parallel with the resistance 33, and current flows through these from the battery 27 to the lamp-switch contact 39. The switch arm 40 can be placed to connect in circuit part or all of the lamps 37, 43, 45. When the dynamo runs up to speed, the plate 13 connects the brushes 7, 8 to complete the circuit of the field coil d and the actuating-coil 9 of the switch 30. When the dynamo speed rises sufficiently, the plate 11 moves into contact with the brush 6, thus completing the dynamo circuit to the lamps. The battery 27 is charged, and the battery 28 floats on the line. If the lamps are not switched on, both batteries are charged with no resistance in circuit. With the arrangement of switch contacts and resistances shown in Fig. 2, the switch bar connects contacts 82, 83 for ' half lights ', the resistance 81 being included in the circuit when the lamps are supplied from the dynamo. For full lights ', the switch bar connects the contacts 80, 82, 83, 84, and the dynamo supplies the lamps through the lower part of the resistance only. When the bar connects the contacts 86, 87, the switch 88 may complete the fan-motor circuit. Lamps for the carriage-cleaners are controlled by the switch 89. The lamp connexions may be made by a plate sliding over fixed contacts; when the switch is in the ' full lights ' position, the current passes through two resistances in parallel; but, when the switch is in the ' half ' lights ' position, the current passes through one resistance only. Two inter - connected switches 100, 101 are shown in Fig. 5 in position for completing the lamp circuit. When they are both reversed, both batteries 27, 28 are connected to the dynamo with no resistance in circuit. Specification 7469/10 is referred to.
Patent GB-191008320-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fluid Meters.
Inventor: KENT WALTER GEORGE
IPC: G01F1/26
Filed: 1910-04-06
Granted: 1911-04-06
Abstract: 8320. Kent, W. G., and Hodgson, J. L. April 6. Drawings to Specification. Anemometers.-Apparatus for measuring the flow of fluids in which a weighted door is hung on a transverse axle in a fluid-conveying pipe, has a dash-pot or a pair of dash-pots coupled directly to the door.
Patent GB-191008827-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Coin-freed Electric Alarm Bells.
Inventor: GRATH JOSEF
IPC: G07F17/00
Filed: 1910-04-12
Granted: 1910-08-18
Abstract: 8827. Grath, J., and Drexler, H. April 12. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Bell signalling-systems.-Street-door bells, and particularly the night bells of doctors, chemists, &c., are adapted to be rung only after the insertion of a coin, and means are provided whereby the ringing may be stopped by an inmate or by the opening of the door. The coin inserted in a slot 18 falls on to the pan 6 of a counterweighted lever 5, thereby tilting the lever into the position shown in dotted lines and closing a gap 2, 3 in the circuit C of the bell 17, the circuit being completed by pressing a push 1. The coin falls off the pan into a money-box 10 but the lever is retained by the engagement of its notched extremity with a catch 14 on the counterweighted armature 8 of an electromagnet 11. The circuit C' of the electro-magnet is closed to break the bell circuit by pressing a push 15, or, alternatively, by the opening of the door.
Patent GB-191010230-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Apparatus for Moulding or Waving Wood or other Material.
Inventor: ERCOLANI ABDON
IPC: B27M3/08
Filed: 1910-04-26
Granted: 1911-07-26
Abstract: 10,230. Ercolani, A. April 26. Shaping by cutting; moulding ; tools. - Ornamental wavy surfaces are produced on strips of wood or like material by giving the strip a vertical or transverse undulatory movement during the cutting operation. In the machine shown in Figs. 1 and 2, the wood strip o is secured to a resilient wooden support n carried by a horizontally reciprocating bed m operated by a crank-handle k, and the resilient support is reciprocated vertically, as the work passes under an adjustable cutting-tool d, by the engagement of a templet p secured to the under surface of the support with a pin or roller q carried by a grooved block fixed to the main frame. If necessary, elastic packing is interposed between the support n and bed m. The strip may be reciprocated transversely by fixing to the sides of the supports n templets engaging vertical pins u on blocks v adjustably secured to the tool supports c. Fig. 4b shows an example of a wavy surface produced by a transverse reciprocation, and Figs. 5<a> and 6<a> by a vertical reciprocation of the work, the tools used for the last two examples being shown in Figs. 5 and 6. The apparatus may also be used for making undulating cuts or slots in wood &c. strips which are afterwards filled in with another material so as to form an inlaid ornamental surface.
Patent GB-191013023-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Skirt and Blouse Grips.
Inventor: ANDRADE ROBERT
IPC: A41F19/00
Filed: 1910-05-28
Granted: 1911-02-23
Abstract: 13,023. Andrade, R. May 28. Skirt and blouse grips.-A skirt and blouse grip consists of a plate A provided with projections adapted to hold the blouse, and a hook F, for engagement with the skirt, carried upon a plate G provided with turned-over portions C. The grip is mounted upon a belt which passes through the slots B and the space E between the plate A and the plate G.
Patent GB-191015752-A (GB)
Title: Process for the Preparation of Xanthic Solutions of Cellulose.
Inventor: PELLERIN AUGUSTIN
Filed: 1910-06-30
Granted: 1911-03-16
Abstract: 15,752. Pellerin, A. June 30. Xanthates.-In the preparation of cellulosexanthate solutions, glycerine, glucose, &c. having alcoholic functions are added. The glycerine &c. may be added to the cellulose, in equimolecular proportions for example, along with soda, and then carbon disulphide is added; or the glycerine &c. may be added after the xanthate has been prepared in the usual way. The ripened product may be coagulated and received, preferably upon a movable endless-apron, and by that or any other process converted into yarns &c.
Patent GB-191017522-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Internal Combustion Motors.
Inventor: ALTENHOFF ALFRED
IPC: F02M67/10
Filed: 1910-07-23
Granted: 1911-07-06
Abstract: 17,522. Altenhoff, A. May 26, [Convention date]. Starting. -Compressed air for starting is admitted through the valve i for the fuelinjecting air. A by-pass valve o may be fully opened to allow the air to pass freely to the cylinder e through the inlet r, in addition to that passing through the fuel-chamber g and nozzle plate h.