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Patent GB-190707737-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electric Lifts or Hoists.
Filed: 1907-04-02
Granted: 1908-03-19
Abstract: 7737. Waygood & Co., R., and Bone, D. April 2. Lifts.-In a push-button system for lifts, relay magnets are dispensed with by the use of a number of mechanically interdependent switches. At each landing, enclosed in a casing A, are a pushbutton switch, a gate switch, and a two-way position switch. When depressed, the push-button d closes the contacts g, f<1> I and is retained by a spring catch j engaging a projection i. At the same time, a pin n on the end of the plunger engages an arm o on a disk p encircled by a cord p<1> passing round similar disks at each floor. The pin n rotates the disks p at all the floors, and at the other floors second arms o<1> are moved in front of the corresponding pins n to prevent the operation of any other push-button. The contact f<1> is connected by a lead f<2> with a contact f normally in circuit with one or two contacts c connected to the up and down solenoids through contacts b on an insulated revoluble disk mounted on a shaft a<1> having two arms r projecting into the well and engaged by cams on the cage so as to set the contacts f of the switches above the cage to engage the contacts b in circuit with the up solenoid and those below with the down solenoid ; while at the floor at which the cage rests, the contact f is disengaged. The catch u of the well gate is locked by a projection l<4> on a lever l sliding in guides l<2>, l<3> and actuated by the engagement of pin m<1> on a cam-lever m on the shaft a' with a slot in the lever l. When the cage reaches the floor at which a push has been depressed, the levtr k is rotated to break the control circuit at the contact f and simultaneously, through the lever m, to slide back the lever l with its projection l<4> to unlock the gate. The catch j retaining the push d is at the same time released by a projection j<1>. The pushes are then unlocked by a weight acting through the cord p<1>. When the catch u is raised to unlock the well gate, a lever t is rotated by a spring to break the gate circuit through contacts r, s. This circuit is restored when the gate is locked again. The cagepushes D, Figs. 6 and 7, when depressed, are retained by a catch-bar E. This operation breaks, through the contacts F, F<1>, a circuit in which the landing pushes are arranged, and makes the control circuit through contacts H. When the well gate is opened at the corresponding floor after the cage has stopped, a plunger M connected to one of the pickets of the gate throws over a bell-crank N connected by a link Q to a bell-crank G to actuate the catch-bar E against the action of a spring L to release the cage push. The plunger M may also be arranged on the cage gate.
Patent GB-190709706-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Vent Tap or Plug for Beer, Stout, or other Casks.
Inventor: COWPER JOSEPH
Filed: 1907-04-26
Granted: 1907-12-19
Abstract: 9706. Cowper, J., Dixon, H. S., and Wright, T. April 26. Venting-apparatus; overflow fittings.-To save the liquor which escapes during fermentation from a beer, stout, or other cask, a vent tap A, closed at its bottom end but provided with holes around the sides of its shank, is used in combination with a metal tube C, a flexible tube D, and a glass tube E leading to a collecting-receptacle.
Patent GB-190711888-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Stockings for Varicose Veins
Inventor: HUBERT-BRIERRE ALFRED MAURICE
Filed: 1907-05-22
Granted: 1907-10-17
Abstract: 11,888. Brierre, A. M. Hubert-. Aug. 8, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Bandages; elastic stockings.-A knitted stocking for varicose veins consists of a laced portion a,b,c,d formed in one with a tubular portion c, d, e, f, which is turned up inside the laced portion so as to protect the flesh of the wearer from the pressure of the lace. The edges of the slit are bound with fabric which serves to receive eyelets k. The stocking may be connected with a part for the thigh by means of bands at the knee, or may be made in the form of a sock.
Patent GB-190712406-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Apparatus for Communicating between One Part of a Vessel and Another, and for analogous purposes.
Inventor: SEDGWICK TOM ALFRED
Filed: 1907-05-29
Granted: 1908-05-29
Abstract: 12,406. Sedgwick, T. A. May 29. Revolution -direction indicators.-In electrical signalling- apparatus applicable to ships' telegraphs, and to revolution-d i r ection indicators, the transmitter consists of an uneven number of equidistant contacts 1, Fig. 9, and a revolving commutator 2 having unequal contact-sections 3, 4, Fig. 6, connected to the battery-terminals, and insulated dead sections 5, 6. The receiver comprises a series of ring-connected field-magnets 10, equal in number to and connected to the transmittercontacts 1 by the wires 7, so that in all positions of the commutator two or more magnets are energized, and will thus rotate the continuouslyenergized three-pole electro-magnetic armature 11 in synchronism with the movements of the commutator. When the apparatus is used as a direction-indicator, the commutator 2 is revolved continuously, and the pointer of the receiver revolves correspondingly. When it is used as a ships' telegraph, the transmitting-handle is preferably connected to the commutator through reducing-gearing, and the armature-spindle of the receiver is connected to the pointer through mechanism of the Geneva-stop type.
Patent GB-190713062-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Photometer for Testing the Luminous Power of Electric Lamps.
Inventor: BARTELS GEORG
Filed: 1907-06-05
Granted: 1907-09-26
Abstract: 13,062. Bartels, G. June 5. Photometers.-In apparatus for testing the illuminating-power and efficiency of electric lamps, the lamps are fixed adjacently on the same side of the illuminated surfaces, Fig. 2, while the body k that casts the shadow can be moved along a straight or curvilinear path in front of the surface s so as to vary its relative distances from the two lamps. The position of the body k determines the illuminating- power, which is indicated on a scale. One or more electric meters v are provided for measuring the energy consumed by the lamp. Ground glass plates may be employed to compensate for reflected light or unevenly placed filaments. The apparatus is arranged in the two hinged parts of a box so as to be ready for use when the box is opened.
Patent GB-190714139-A (GB)
Title: Knife Sharpening Machine.
Inventor: MUELLER JOSEF
Filed: 1907-06-19
Granted: 1908-06-04
Abstract: 14,139. M³ller, J. June 19. Sharpening. - In a knife-grinding machine, two grinding - rolls are slidably mounted on rotating shafts supported in end standards, and are traversed along the edge of the knife which is held between them. The grinding - rolls are mounted in a casing, which contains the abrading- medium &c. and is connected to a right and left handed screw to reciprocate the grinding-rolls. The grinding rolls d are mounted on shafts b driven by gearing k, m, n, o, r and a handle, on the wheel k, which is mounted on a central shaft g. The shafts b are supported in end standards a, which are connected by rods h and are secured to a table &c. by screws i. A casing c, containing liquid or pulverized abrading-material, surrounds the grinding-rolls to a is connected by a pivotally mounted nut f to a screw-thread on the shaft g. Springs and screw s are provided to regulate the pressure between the rollers.
Patent GB-190717718-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Arc Lamps.
Filed: 1907-08-02
Granted: 1908-08-04
Abstract: 17,718. Deutsche Beck-Bogenlampen- Ges. Aug. 2, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Means for absorbing mechanical shocks.- In a lamp in which the carbons are brought together by the action of gravity, the core b of a regulating - solenoid a has a lost-motion connexion with the regulating - mechanism, so that upon cessation of the current the core drops on the mechanism, to overcome its frictional resistance. The core b is recessed to receive a head on a rod g connected to the mechanism, and has an end plate which normally engages under the head. On the rod g are two collars, the upper of which h is struck by the core when it falls. The lower collar closes an aperture in a dashpot piston i, except when the rod is descending, so that the separation of the carbons is damped more than their approach. The dash-pot contains air or liquid.
Patent GB-190718615-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Powder Distributing Bellows.
Inventor: CESARI ENEA DE
Filed: 1907-08-17
Granted: 1908-04-30
Abstract: 18,615. Cesari, E. de, [trading as Vermin Killer Co.]. Aug. 17. Powder blowers.-The lower half of a powderdistributing bellows is provided with a well h, and a groove b leading to the discharge hole d. The well and the groove are covered by a perforated spoon-shaped plate e having a semicircular end f to fit in the hole d.
Patent GB-190719721-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Surfaces for Drawings intended to be Reproduced Photographically or Photomechanically.
Inventor: LAPORTE EMILE
Filed: 1907-09-03
Granted: 1908-01-30
Abstract: 19,721. Laporte, E. Sept. 11, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Negatives for photo - mechanical printing, producing.-A transparent sheet of celluloid, gelatine, or other suitable substance is rendered semi-transparent by the formation of a grain on its surface. The picture is drawn on the grained side, and is fixed by treatment with acetone, alcohol, or the like, which at the same time restores the transparency. The sheet may then be used to reproduce the drawing in many ways ; for example it may be applied as a negative to a sensitized copper surface, any of the well-known photo-engraving methods being used to produce a picture similar to a fine etching. Or the sheet may be used for engraving on glass ; the glass is coated with a sensitized film and the sheet applied as a negative, hydrofluoric acid being used to etch the glass. The grain required for the drawing may be produced in several ways, the use of roughened cylinders, pressing or hammering with an emery sheet intervening, and sprinkling with a solution of resin in alcohol, being specified. During the execution of the drawing, which may be in charcoal, ink, or the like, bread crumbs or india-rubber may be used for erasing or softening effects.
Patent GB-190720678-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Manhole Covers for Tanks & the like
Inventor: EGLE WILLIAM
Filed: 1907-09-17
Granted: 1908-01-16
Abstract: 20,678. Egle, W. Sept. 17. Man-hole doors.-The door or cover is connected to a supporting-arm pivoted to the side of the tank by a universal joint, which enables the door to be turned about so that it can be inserted in or removed from the hole. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 3, the door 1 and the supporting- arm 4 are both pivoted to the part 10 of the securing-bolt 6, the pins 9, 11 of the joints being at right-angles to each other. The arm 4 is bent as in Fig. 2, which shows the door in the position for insertion. Fig. 5 shows a straight arm 41 connected by a link 42 with a double pivot on the door.
Patent GB-190721786-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Nitrogen Compounds with the Aid of Carbides and in Apparatus therefor
Inventor: FRANK ALBERT RUDOLPH
Filed: 1907-10-02
Granted: 1908-07-23
Abstract: 21,786. Frank, A. R., and Voigt, M. Oct. 2. Cyanides; cyanamides.-Relates to the manufacture of nitrogen. compounds by the action of nitrogen on carbides, wherein only a part of the carbide is first brought to the temperature necessary for the reaction, for example, by arranging in the mass an electrical heating-body. According to the present invention, the nitrogen to be absorbed is passed through or across the carbide in a direction the reverse of that in which the reaction proceeds. The reaction may be started by arranging one or more spaces, preferably vertical, in the mass of the carbide, in which spaces heating devices, for example, a resistance of carbon, metal, or a partial conductor, are placed. The heating-device may be formed as a rod or helix, preferably arranged vertically. The walls oi the chamber may be formed of heat conducting material, which is destroyed when the necessary temperature is attained ; this material may be thin sheet metal, or some decomposible organic substance. The carbide-mass may be surrounded by a layer of porous material, which preferably does not combine with nitrogen, such as sand, coal, or some of the previously-prepared body, and the nitrogen may be allowed to enter from all sides. The carbides used may be those of the alkalis, alkali earths, or earths, and they may be used in a previously-prepared form, or as their components, or of mixtures which yield them. The mass may be rendered loose by the addition of suitable material, such as carbon, some of the previously prepared body, inert materials, paper, wood, &c., and the materials may be arranged in layers. Materials to encourage the combination with nitrogen may be added, for example, alkali or alkali earth halide, carbonate, sulphate, &c., or carbon ; the nitrogen may be in the free state or combined.
Patent GB-190801245-A (GB)
Filed: 1908-01-18
Granted: 1908-12-17
Abstract: 1245. Coalbrookdale Co., and Malcolm, W. S. Jan 18. [Patent of Addition to No. 21,239, A.D. 1906.] Cooking ranges etc.; boilers.-Relates to cooking- ranges &c. of the kind described in Specification No. 21,239, A.D. 1906, and consists in providing the boiler B at the side or back of the fire-box with a flue b of rectangular or other shape in section, the bottom of which is formed by a plane which slopes upwards from about the grate level. The top b<3> is made convex, as shown. The sides, top, or bottom of the flue may be corrugated to increase the heating-surface, and it may be divided by partitions into two or more flues. The combustion products, which pass continuously through the boiler, may be caused to pass directly through the flue G to the chimney, or through the oven flue E on their way thereto, by means of dampers in the flues G, E. The boiler is provided with the cleaning-door and hand-hole described in the Specification referred to above.
Patent GB-190802654-A (GB)
Title: Improved Coin-freed Apparatus for Distribution of Sanitary Seat-protectors.
Filed: 1908-02-06
Granted: 1908-07-23
Abstract: 2 6 5 4 . Soc. Anon. Franþaise "Le " Preservateur," and Oudin, E. Feb. 6. Coin action; delivery mechanism.-In coin-freed apparatus for the sale of folded sanitary paper seat-protectors piled in packets c, the coin inserted at e falls into a bottomless trough m and rests on a stepped plate p. The projecting edge of the coin thrusts out the bottom packet when the delivery slide is pulled. The plate p is adjustable in height to enable all kinds and sizes of coins to be used. The trough m is wide enough to contain two coins, so that, if a coin is inserted and the machine is not operated, only one packet is delivered when another coin is inserted. Empty machines, locking action of; returning coin.-A small weight t is pivoted to a weight resting on the top of the packets, so that when the goods are exhausted, the weight t swings in front of the trough m, preventing it from being returned to its normal receiving position. Any coins then inserted at e are returned through a lower slit f.
Patent GB-190816308-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Cake Mixing Machines.
Inventor: BURSNALL THOMAS EDWARD
Filed: 1908-08-01
Granted: 1909-08-03
Abstract: 16,308. Bursnall, T. E., and Whitaker, J. W. Aug. 1. Measured quantities, delivering. - Egg-contents &c. are supplied to a cake-mixing machine in fixed quantities at regular intervals by means of the appliance shown. Beneath a hopper A rotates a hollow cylinder B, through an opening C in which the materials enter from the hopper and are afterwards by the rotation of the cylinder discharged to the mixer. An opening R and pipe T are provided to allow the air to enter the cylinder B and thus facilitate the escape of the material.
Patent GB-190819453-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Type Writing Machines.
Inventor: JACKSON JOSEPH HASSEL
Filed: 1908-09-16
Granted: 1909-07-22
Abstract: 19,453. Jackson, J. H. Sept. 16. Typewriters.-Relates to typewriters of the kind described in Specification No. 12,076, A.D. 1907, in which type-bars are pivoted on a segment which is movable for impression against a platen after a type-bar has been swung up into position. The types 2 are mounted in holders K on type-bars H pivoted on a wire J which is carried by the segment E mounted on parallel links F. Links V, U pivoted to the segment E at R and to the frame A at T are connected at their pivot 18 to a link W, which is pivoted at 20 to a bell-crank lever Y loosely mounted on a universal shaft 21 and connected by a rod 22 to a universal bar 23. The pivot of the levers W, Y is adjustable by a screw 20 and a slot 19. Key-levers 24 are each connected by a link 42 to a lever 40 pivoted on a wire Z and connected by a pin or roller to a slot in an arm 38 on the typebar H.. An arm 8 secured to a bracket 5 on the segment E is provided with pivots 15 on which are mounted arms 9 formed with bevelled recesses 4 which may engage the bevelled recesses 3 in the type-holders K. The arms 9 are held by a spring M in contact with the faces of a cam 10 which is connected to the bracket 5 by a screw 14 and a slot 13 and is secured to the frame A by an arm 12 and rods O which are adjustably secured by screw terminals P. When a key 24 is depressed, the selected type-bar H is swung up into the horizontal position by the link 42, and the segment E is moved forward by the links Y, W. The rear parts of the arms 9 move over the cam 10 and cause the parts 4 to grip the holder K so that the type is centred for impression against the platen B. To render the machine noiseless, the pivot T is formed with a spring support consisting of a pin 32 which passes through the link U and slots in the lug T, and is pressed by springs 25. A plate 27 secures the springs 25 to the frame A and adjustment of the tension may be made by moving the plate to the front or the rear and securing it in the adjusted position by screws 28, 29 which pass through slots. The pivot R may be adjusted for manifolding.
Patent GB-190823870-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Electric Current Interrupter.
Inventor: MCCLELLAND THOMAS
Filed: 1908-11-07
Granted: 1909-11-04
Abstract: 23,870. McClelland, T. Nov. 7. Switches.-An electric current interrupter consists of a metal cylinder a split obliquely into two parts a<1>, a<2> by insulating-material b. The end a<3> of the cylinder a is connected to the circuit through a brush d, while the tapered end of the part a<1> is connected to the circuit through a longitudinally-adjustable brush c. The interrupter shown in Figs. 3 and 4 is arranged to give two or more equal currents, and consists of a number of insulated commutator segments k<1> ... k<12>. Each of these segments is connected to a corresponding insulated ring l<1> ... l<12>. The period of make and break may be varied by connecting various numbers of the rings. The arrangements may be used to regulate the voltage of a dynamo, or as a distributor for an ignition system. When employed on high-voltage systems, the interrupter is placed in a gas chamber.
Patent GB-190901487-A (GB)
Title: Pliers for Bending the Pins of Artificial Teeth at Right Angles to their Long Axis.
Inventor: WILLIAMS WILLIAM JOHN
IPC: A61C13/12
Filed: 1909-01-21
Granted: 1909-10-14
Abstract: 1487. Williams, W. J. Jan. 21. Pliers.-One of the jaws A of a pair of pliers, for bending the pins of artificial teeth, is provided with a nose C bent at right-angles to the face of the jaw, and the other jaw B is of such a length that, when the jaws are closed, the width of the space between the nose C and the end of the jaw B is equal to the diameter of the pin. The jaw A may be provided with side cheeks as shown in Fig. 1 (Provisional).
Patent GB-190904311-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for the Generation of Gas and Vapour.
Filed: 1909-02-22
Granted: 1910-02-17
Abstract: 4311. Southey, A. W., and Dudbridge Iron Works. Feb. 22. Oil gas.-Relates to apparatus for the production of gas or vapour from fluid, semi-fluid, or solid hydrocarbons, after the method described in Specifications 2367/92 and 20,670/06, in which the heat for vaporization is supplied by partial combustion of the fuel in a limited supply of air, and consists in the provision of means for automatically reducing the area of the flame. Air passing through the inlet F and the throttle valve F<1> enters the chamber A, and, after ignition through the orifice G, promotes combustion at the wick C. The flame thus produced is extinguished before reaching the chamber K, during its passage through the wickcovered space between the plate E and the top of the chamber A. The gasified combustible passes through the chamber K and the pipe L to the engine or other apparatus where it is to be used. An overflow device is provided to maintain a constant level of the combustible in the chamber H<1>, and the area of the flame may be automatically reduced by means of a shutter which may be moved along the surface of the wick by a governing- device upon the engine.
Patent GB-190905572-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Cleaners.
Inventor: RUDDIMAN JOHN
IPC: C10K1/00
Filed: 1909-03-08
Granted: 1909-07-22
Abstract: 5572. Ruddiman, J. March 8. Dust &c., separating from gases.-Apparatus for separating dust and other impurities from blastfurnace gases comprises an inner depositing- chamber 7 and an annular outer chamber in which the gas is caused to impinge on the surface of water to remove the remaining impurities. The impurity-laden gas enters by way of the downcomer 4, is discharged against the surface of the water in fine streams through depending pipes 14 or equivalent means, and is delivered by the outlet 3 to boiler furnaces or stoves. The lower parts of the chambers are conical and provided with the usual valved outlets 16, 6 for dust and mud respectively. The water immerses and keeps cool the lower portion of the inner chamber, and is maintained at the level of scum outlets 17 by a main 23 which supplies an annular pipe 21 having jet-pipes 22 located below the surface of the water and directed radially towards the scum outlets. These outlets lead to an annular chamber 18 provided with hand-holes 19 and a combined waterseal and outlet pipe 20.
Patent GB-190908562-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Styles for Sound Recording or Reproducing Machines.
Inventor: GARDY LAURENT
Filed: 1909-04-08
Granted: 1909-08-26
Abstract: 8562. Gardy, L. April 8, 1908, [Convention date]. Styli.-A stylus consists of a shank 1 having a metallic collar 2 of any suitable shape fixed to it near the point. In the form shown in Fig. 4, the shank 5 is inserted in the collar 4, and a precious stone 6 also inserted forms the point. The collar is adapted to press against the diaphragm to reinforce the sound.