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Patent GB-190809377-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coke Ovens.
Inventor: BANSART LOUIS
Filed: 1908-04-30
Granted: 1909-04-29
Abstract: 9377. Bansart, L. May 15, 1907, [date applied jor under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Coke ovens.-An horizontal oven is adapted to work either with recovery and heating of the air supply, or without recovery of the by-products, each half of the oven being provided with an independent heating system. When working without recovery, the dampers b, b<1> are removed, the dampers p being in the position indicated by dotted lines in Fig. 2. The distillation gases pass from the ovens through passages a, c, d, e into the heating-wall, where they are mixed with air from a port n. The products of combustion pass down the flues g through the sole flue h, up a series of vertical flues, and through flues f<1> to the passages k, l which surround the gallery t. When working with recovery, the dampers b<1> are replaced and the dampers are removed. Gas is supplied from a pipe r and air through passages t<1>, galleries t, and distributing-passages u, w, to the passages y, the mixed gases passing through the openings z and burning in the sole flues h. The products of combustion pass up the flues g and through passages y, k, l to the collecting- gallery m. In both methods of working, air may be supplied to the base of the flues g through passages 1.
Patent GB-190811384-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Cam Mechanism.
Inventor: HORROCKS JAMES
Filed: 1908-05-26
Granted: 1908-09-17
Abstract: 11,384. Horrocks, J. May 26. Cams.-Bowls or runners for use with cams, especially on machines for the spinning, winding, and doubling of yarns but also applicable generally, are constructed of a number of thin disks b of 'leatherette' or imitation leather, treated with a binding-material, and compressed together.
Patent GB-190811805-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Collars for Personal Wear.
Inventor: DOUGLAS WILLIAM PERCY
Filed: 1908-05-30
Granted: 1908-10-01
Abstract: 11,805. Douglas, W. P. May 30. No Patent granted (Sealingfee not paid). Collars.-Linen and like collars comprise an outer portion a, with or without lapels, an inner upfolding portion b attached to its lower edge, and means for retaining the portion a in position when in wear. Fig. 1 shows additional stud holes f, g, in the portions b, a, respectively, engaged by two studs which are partly hidden when the collar front is provided with lapels. Fig. 4 shows lapels cut in such a manner as to be engaged by a spring clip h embracing the ordinary collar stud k. The stud holes f, g are thus dispensed with. If lapels are not desired, a safety-pin &c. n may be used to fasten the two extremities of the front portion a, Fig. 7. Fig. 9 shows a combination of the form shown in Fig. 1 with the invention described in Specification No. 4152, A.D. 1908, in which two additional stud holes f<1> are provided in the front of the inner upfolding portion b, the collar being fastened so that one of the holes f<1> on one side is engaged by the stud which engages the holes f, g of the other side. One of the holes f<1> may be dispensed with. Fig. 11 shows a modification, in which one of the holes g is formed in a tab q projecting from one lapel, the collar being fastened by one stud passing through all the auxiliary stud holes f, g in addition to the ordinary stud. The. inner upfolding portion b may be made in sections, or reduced to two portions b<1>, Fig. 12 ; in the latter case, slots r are cut in the outer portion a for the ties to be passed through. The back stud holes c, in all forms but the last, are rendered accessible by cutting away the outer portion a in this region.
Patent GB-190813937-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Surface Condensers.
Inventor: SHAW EDWARD
Filed: 1908-07-01
Granted: 1909-09-01
Abstract: 13,937. Shaw, E. July 1. Elastic-fluid turbines.-In a surface condenser the mingled air and vapour is caused to pass between tubes of polygonal section so that their path is of uniform or uniformly decreasing area and the total area decreases towards the outlet. The narrow condensation passages c are carried up to a screen s, Fig. 1, or perforated partition s, Fig. 5, which separates the air-pump suction from the condenser proper. In the construction shown in Fig. 1, a number of tubes a are coiled on edge into flat spirals, and the ends of the innermost convolutions of pairs of tubes are connected together, the outer end of one tube of a pair constituting the inlet for water, and the outer end of the other tube constituting the outlet. These ends are fixed into a double series of rings d, Fig. 3, which on being clamped together serve as inlet and outlet headers. In the modification shown in sectional plan in Fig. 5, the tubes a are hexagonal and vertical, as is also the screen s around which the tubes are grouped. The interior of the water-tubes may be fitted with spirally wound projections to agitate the cooling water. The water of condensation may be caused to flow, for example by pumping, over the condensing-surfaces to facilitate the transfer of heat.
Patent GB-190815381-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Means for Separating Dust and the like from Air.
Inventor: EVANS WILLIAM EDWARD
Filed: 1908-07-20
Granted: 1909-04-22
Abstract: 15,381. Evans, W. E., [Minimax Consolidated, Ltd.]. July 20. Painting and varnishing.-Relates to a movable apparatus for separating dust from air, and is particularly intended for use in recovering paint particles, from the exhaust air in paint distributors. The ventilator b, driven by any suitable means such as electricity and supported within a pipeshaped casing a, draws the dust-laden air up through the bellows-shaped pipe e suspended from the casing a, and forces it out through a doublewalled filter bag n of fabric, detachably connected by means of rubber rings u, r with the top of the casing a and a sheet-metal cover s respectively. The casing a is suspended by a bracket c on a bar, chain, or rope d hanging from a traveller v on an arm w, which can swing about a pivot. The bellows-shaped pipe e is loaded by means of an iron ring f, and is adjusted in height by three cords g, attached to the loaded end and passing through an eye in a bracket h, and also through a hole i in the casing a, the free ends being united to a chain k. To facilitate the aspirating action, an elbow piece with a funnel-shaped enlargement may be attached to the lower end of the pipe e. In a modification, the casing a may be elbow-shaped and supported horizontally. In a further modification, the pipe e may be replaced by a flexible hose, in which case the vertical adjustment of the aspirating-end is carried out by so constructing the suspension device d that the whole apparatus may be raised or lowered. The two walls o, p of the filter bag n may have different degrees of perviousness to air.
Patent GB-190819886-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Induction Coils and Transformers.
Inventor: BIGGE HARRY FOWLER
Filed: 1909-02-10
Granted: 1909-07-22
Abstract: 19,886. Bigge, H. F., and Butt, F. R. Feb. 10, 1909. Transformers.-In an induction coil or transformer having a hollow chamber within the core, the separately insulated core sections are arranged within the spaces formed between the radiating projections of a star or other like disk or tube of insulating-material. As shown in Fig. 1, the core comprises a number of soft-iron tails a arranged between the arms of a number of star or like perforated disks b made of insulating-material, such as vulcanite, and arranged at distances apart on a rod e, so that a hollow chamber is formed surrounded by the iron. The disks are perforated at c so as to allow of ventilation. The core sections are insulated by single strips of insulation d arranged so as to come alternately on the outside of one section and on the inner sides of the next section. As shown in Fig. 3, the core sections are arranged in the spaces b<1> formed by subdividing by means of partitions b<2> the annular space formed between two concentric tubes d', d<2>. The frames may be made of cardboard, paper, &c.
Patent GB-190826757-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Manufacturing Glass Bottles, Jars, and the like.
Inventor: KNOWLES FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1908-12-10
Granted: 1909-09-02
Abstract: 26,757. Knowles, F. W. Dec. 10. Blowing and moulding bottles.-A number of turnover machines are arranged side by side instead of back to back or in a circle, as hitherto. The operator passes from one machine to the next along the line, instead of the machines rotating and the operator remaining in one place. The finishing-mould m and the paddle f of each machine are mounted on a slide n so that, after the parison mould w has been inverted and opened and the suspended blank shaped by the paddle f, the finishing- mould m can be drawn forward and closed around the blank, which is then blown as usual. By this arrangement the operator is not incommoded by the proximity of the hot finishing-mould during the operation of paddling. Specifications Nos. 3686 and 11,288, A.D. 1889, are referred to.
Patent GB-190827358-A (GB)
Title: Lacing for Boots, Shoes, Corsets and the like.
Inventor: BOCHKOLTZ HERMANN
Filed: 1908-12-16
Granted: 1909-07-01
Abstract: 27,358. Bochkoltz, H., and Seyd, A. Dec. 16. Lacing - fastenings; laces.-An elastic lace 1, Fig. 1, for boots &c. is united at its ends by a small metal plate 3, Fig. 2, having four openings. The lace, one end of which bears the plate 3, is threaded through the lowermost eyelet hole 4, Fig. 4, of the boot from the inside, and laced through the eyelets, the free end being brought back and attached to the plate 3. The closed loop thus formed is laced around the lacing-hooks 5. The plate 3, when the boot is laced, lies between the tongue and the upper ; and may be permanently attached to the lace by a lug 7, Fig. 6.
Patent GB-190827490-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Grinding-wheels with Renewable Abrasive Surfaces.
Inventor: EDWARDS HERBERT ARCHER
Filed: 1908-12-17
Granted: 1909-11-18
Abstract: 27,490. Edwards, H. A. Dec. 17. Surfacing and polishing.-A wheel to the periphery of which an abrasive cover is to be removably attached is constructed with a rim 2, the sides of which are grooved to receive rings 3 ; part of the rim is cut away at 4 and is capable of sliding a short distance round the circumference, being supported by the rings 3. The section 4 of the rim is urged forwards by the spring 12, and may be held back by the lever 8 to allow the ends of the abrasive cover to be inserted between the jaws 5 ; the lever 8 is then released, and the rim section 4 moves up and stretches the abrasive cover, the ends of which are held firmly by the jaws 5 under the influence of screws 7.
Patent GB-190904896-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cases for Chain Gear especially applicable to Chain Driven Automobile Vehicles.
Inventor: PREEN ARTHUR
Filed: 1909-02-27
Granted: 1909-07-01
Abstract: 4896. Preen, A. Feb. 27. Gear cases for enclosing the driving- chains of motor-vehicles, and for other similar purposes, comprise upper and lower substantially similar members having abutting edges on the one side and a supplementary connecting-plate on the other side. Figs. 2, 3, and 4 show a casing applied to the chain driving-gear of a motor road vehicle. The halves A, B of the casing, which are preferably made of aluminium, are formed with interlocking members a at the one side, and with other members b, b<1> at their ends. A supplementary plate C is fitted into slotted guides c on the two members to complete the casing. The plate C is specially adapted and fitted to each particular vehicle, and is suitably apertured for the chain shafts, brake-rods, and the like. A cap d, preferably of brass, may be secured to, or formed integral with, one of the members A, B, or the cap may be formed in two portions, one of which is secured to each member. In assembling the casing, the plate C is fitted over the chain shafts after the driving- pinions have been removed, and is secured to any portion of the vehicle which moves in conformity with the play of the springs. The members A, B are then fitted into position, and are secured by bolts passing through lugs at their ends. Sufficient play is allowed in the apertures of the member C and in the cap d to permit the chain to be tensioned by varying the distance between the chain shafts.
Patent GB-190905556-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Turbine Engines
Inventor: BRADDOCK EDWARD IRVING
IPC: F01D1/34
Filed: 1909-03-08
Granted: 1909-05-06
Abstract: 5556. Braddock, E. I. May 27, 1908, [Convention date]. Circular-flow type.-A turbine of the impactwheel type comprises a number of wheels 7 with flanged rims 8, 9. The working spaces between the flanges are fitted with blades 10, 12 projecting alternately from, and at right-angles to. the flanges 8, 9 respectively, and having their ends 14, 15 bent into the central transverse plane of the wheel. Pockets 16, 17 and throats 18, 19 are thus formed, and constitute the path followed by the expanding steam in passing from the inlet pipe to the exhaust 35 on the other side of the wheel. The exhaust pipes 35 may discharge into a common exhaust 52. The turbine may be reversed by admitting steam at the exhaust side. To prevent oil from the bearings 40 from entering the exhaust, disks 42 are arranged on the shaft to throw the oil into annular chambers 44 in extensions 43 of the casing.
Patent GB-190906175-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Air Tubes of Pneumatic Tyres.
Inventor: HALL JOHN
Filed: 1909-03-15
Granted: 1910-02-03
Abstract: 6175. Hall, J. March 15. Air tubes and chambers.-The valve tab a of rubber &c. with a central part a<1> of fabric &c. is moulded with the inner tube A which is thickened at A<1> to receive an impression of the name &c. A rubber washer b<3> is fitted under the head b<2> of the valve stem B.
Patent GB-190910586-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Wireless Telegraphy.
Inventor: RYMER-JONES JOHN
IPC: H04B1/48
Filed: 1909-05-04
Granted: 1910-04-07
Abstract: 10,586. Jones, J. Rymer-. May 4. Rotary d i s t r i - b u t o r s. - In a system of duplex or multiplex wirel e s s telegraphy, two rotary commutators 13, Fig. 1, driven by a motor 18 are use to place the different intruments rapidly and successively in connexion with aerial circuits. For multiplex working, alternate conducting-segments 56, 57, Fig. 8, of a commutator may be connected to two or more transmitting or receiving instruments, so that those instruments are connected successively in the aerial circuits. Electro-magnetic interrupters.-Instead of two rotary commutators, an interrupter of the electricbell type may be used, consisting of two connected switch arms each with an armature and magnet, one circuit being provided for the make-and-break magnets. Specification 5982/02 is referred to. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specification 16,546/08.
Patent GB-190919578-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tube Cleaners.
Inventor: ROBERTS WILLIAM GALL
IPC: F28G1/08
Filed: 1909-08-26
Granted: 1910-04-28
Abstract: 19,578. Roberts, W. G. Aug. 26. Cleaning externally.- A bar A for scraping the external surfaces of boiler and other tubes is formed with semicircular cut - away portions B alternating with ridges C, and is provided with handles D. The portions B may be sharpened or serrated, and the face G of the bar is preferably curved so that the edges H may engage with the surfaces of the tubes.
Patent GB-190922109-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Recreation Track.
Inventor: FOSTER HORATIO
IPC: A63G7/00
Filed: 1909-09-28
Granted: 1910-09-22
Abstract: 22,109. roster, H. Sept. 28. Railways for recreation.-A track for amusement purposes is constructed with hedges and other obstacles to represent a steeplechase course, and is provided with rails along which vehicles are propelled either by gravity or by means of a power-driven cable. The vehicles consist of pairs of horses c supported on a raised rail a and a pair of rails b on the ground. A cable o for hauling the vehicles is carried by pulleys l and is gripped by spring-pressed grippers m, Fig. 2, opened by cams fixed to the supports k. The cable is lifted into position to be caught by the grippers by levers operated by cams p fixed to the vehicle. The horses are supported on their frames by springs f and are rocked by rollers t, which run on undulating rails s and are connected with the legs of the horses. When an obstacle is approached, the rails are raised to clear the obstacle. The track is preferably constructed in the form of the figure 8.
Patent GB-190922518-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Methods of Charging and Discharging Electric Accumulators or Secondary Batteries.
Inventor: TAYLOR ALFRED MILLS
IPC: H02J7/00
Filed: 1909-10-04
Granted: 1910-10-04
Abstract: 22,518. Taylor, A. M. Oct. 4. Boosting.-In a system of charging and discharging secondary batteries, a booster with three armature windings arranged to be connected in series or parallel is placed in series with the battery. The field windings of the booster may also be arranged in series or parallel, as described in Specification 24,643/08, while a " bucking " booster or regulating-cells are employed to keep the battery floating on the system. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, the booster windings F, G, FF are placed in series or parallel between one pole of the battery A and the neutral wire D of a three - wire system, by means of a four-pole double-throw switch T, T. The bucking booster e is placed in series or parallel with the booster windings F, G, FF by means of a fuse t and automatic switch U, as described in Specification 18,636/09, while the booster windings F, G, FF are protected by means of a fuse v and the switch U, the coil p of the switch U being placed either across the fuse t or fuse v by means of a switch u. The booster e may be replaced by regulating- cells and a switch w. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 2, the booster windings F, FF, G are tapped and connected to choking-coils m<1>, m<2>, m<3> through switches z<1>, z<2>, z<3>.
Patent GB-190923338-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Registering the Movements of Reciprocating Bodies.
Inventor: DUENKEL CHARLES LOUIS
IPC: G06M1/08
Filed: 1909-10-12
Granted: 1910-05-05
Abstract: 23,338. Duenkel, C. L., and Verges, H. A. Oct. 12. Measuring-devices.-An apparatus for registering the linear travel of reciprocating bodies such as pistons of pumps, comprises a clutch disk rotated in either direction by the reciprocating parts and adapted to rotate the registering-mechanism through locking-members on each side of the disk, in one direction only. A plan of the apparatus is shown in Fig. 2. A flexible cord 33 connected to the reciprocating parts of the mechanism passes around and is attached to a spring - controlled sheave 30 mounted on a shaft 25. Fixedly mounted on this shaft is a clutch disk 40, which has a number of pockets 41, 46 arranged on each side and around the circumference as shown in Figs. 3 and 4. Each of the pockets 41, 46 has a ball or roller 42, 47, respectively, pressed outwards by plungers 44 and springs 45. Spur-wheels 50, 52 mounted loosely on the shaft 25 surround the clutch disk 40, and their inner flanges are arranged in the path of movement of the rollers 42, 47. These wheels 50, 52 are in mesh with spur gears 55, 54, which gear with each other and serve to transmit the movement in one direction only, whatever the direction of movement of the clutch disk may be, to an indicating-pointer 64 through the worm-wheel 61 and bevel-wheels 63 and through the gearings 66, 67 to the registering-wheels 68. In a modification, two flexible cords may be employed, which are attached to the sheave and wound around it in opposite directions. If the area of the pump cylinder and the slip of the pump be known, a table of constants may be prepared by means of which the reading of the apparatus can be used to determine the quantity of water pumped.
Patent GB-191002433-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Apparatus for Processes for the Manufacture of Artificial Ice.
Inventor: BERRYMAN ROBERT JAMES
IPC: F25C1/00
Filed: 1909-08-16
Granted: 1910-07-21
Abstract: 2433. Berryman, R. J. Aug. 16, 1909. Ice -making, can or mould systems and apparatus for.-In an apparatus for making transparent ice from untreated water, the water is contained in receptacles C partly submerged in a fluid which is contained in a tank and is cooled by refrigerating-pipes 3 or hollow plates. Tne freezing action is stopped before the water is completely frozen, and the receptacle is subsequently subjected to the action of a thawing-medium without being removed from the tank. The pipes &c. 3 are arranged on two sides of the containers, except the outside containers, so that two plates of ice, which do not meet, are formed. Air or ozone is discharged in jets from pipes 8 arranged longitudinally in the containers so that the inside faces of the plates of ice are straight and parallel. The unfrozen water containing the impurities may be drawn off through apertures in the bottoms of the containers. A passage leading to these apertures may be moulded in the ice plates by hollow tapering plugs 9. These plugs, which normally close the apertures, have their outside surface smooth so that the plugs may be easily withdrawn. Warm water may be introduced into the plugs to thaw them out. The ice plates may be loosened by admitting warm water &c. through the pipe 11 ; or hot ammonia gas &c. may be admitted through the valve 16. Lifting-hooks &c. 10 may be frozen in the ice plates.
Patent GB-191003462-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cranes and Winches Operated by Electric Motors.
IPC: B66D1/22
Filed: 1910-02-12
Granted: 1911-01-12
Abstract: 3462. Stothert & Pitt, and Pitt, W. Feb. 12. Driving - gear for winding and paying-out apparatus.- Epicyclic driving-gear for the winding-drums of cranes and winches is fitted with ratchet mechanism arranged to rotate the drum automatically at an increased speed in the direction for lowering. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, a loosely - mounted internallytoothed casing d is engaged by planet pinions connected to a drum on the shaft g. The driving - pinion c and ratchet-wheel b are both fixed to the shaft a; the pawl h is shown carried by the casing, but may be carried by a member f. When hoisting, the casing is held by a brake, and the planet pinions climb round the internal teeth. When lowering, the brake is released, and the gearing is then automatically locked by the ratchet mechanism so that it forms a rigid coupling between the driving and drum shafts.
Patent GB-191006813-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Horizontal or Inclined Regenerative Coke Ovens.
Inventor: FABRY RENE
IPC: C10B21/10
Filed: 1910-03-18
Granted: 1910-08-18
Abstract: 6813. Fabry, R. March 18. Gaseous-fuel furnaces.-Relates to horizontal or inclined regenerative coke ovens having vertical flues in which the current of heating-gases is reversed. Gas from a pipe 13 passes through a conduit 14 in the same direction as the regeneratively-heated air and escaping combustion products, in flues 3, 9, respectively. From the conduit 14, the gas passes into ducts 15 arranged in each or in every other partition between the heating- flues 5, 6, and is discharged into these flues from horizontal refractory nozzles 16, which are equally distributed along the ducts 15, and which are formed with diaphragms 31 at each or either end or at the middle, Fig. 7. The products of combustion flow up the flues 5 and down the flues 6 to the flue 9 leading to the regenerator. When reversal occurs, the gas is supplied from the pipe 23, the gas valves being preferably connected with the reversing-valve. For cleaning the ducts 15, removable plugs 17 are arranged opposite the inspection-openings 18, and the nozzles 16 and ducts 15 are cleared of soot by stopping the gas supply and drawing hot air from the regenerators through the nozzles 16 &c. to valved pipes 27, 26, which are connected to the chimney and provided with a steam jet or blower.