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Patent GB-190722210-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Speed Indicating Apparatus.
Inventor: SHACKLETON HARRY
Filed: 1907-10-08
Granted: 1908-07-23
Abstract: 22,210. Shackleton, H. Oct. 8. Speed indicators. -In speed indicators of the type in which a vehicledriven fan e influences a co-axial spring - controlled fan f<1> carrying a pointer m, the blades of the second fan are set obliquely as shown. The fan e is mounted on a hollow spindle b enclosing a fixed rod c, the end of which forms one bearing for the spindle f of the fan f<1>, the other bearing being provided by a bracket l. The spindle f is provided with a spring device o, which may consist of a single adjustable coil, of two oppositely - coiled volutes, or of two helical springs connected to the spindle at opposite points. To damp the movements of the pointer, a piston r attached to the spindle f by arms s works in a curved passage q.
Patent GB-190725286-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electric Telegraphy.
Inventor: BROWN SIDNEY GEORGE
Filed: 1907-11-14
Granted: 1908-10-29
Abstract: 25,286. Brown, S. G. Nov. 14. Telegraphs.-In order to improve the recording or relaying of reversals in submarine telegraphy, the suspended coil after each reversal receives a slight impulse, at the commencement of each return swing, from a mechanical device tuned to the periods of the reversals so as to assist the oscillatory movement of the coil. The mechanical device shown in Figs. 1 and 2 consists of a suitably driven scape-wheel d adapted to engage the pallets a<1>, a<2> on the pivoted lever a connected by threads c to the suspended coil b. The wheel d is normally locked by the pawl e<5>, which is disengaged when the coil b moves sufficiently in either direction. When two or more signals of the same polarity are received, the return swing of the coil b (which is tuned to the period of the signals) is stopped by the arrival of another signal of the same polarity, and the coil, therefore, does not attain the amplitude of swing necessary to release the wheel d. When, however, a reversal occurs, the natural swing of the coil is assisted, thus increasing the amplitude of swing sufficiently to release the wheel d, which imparts an impulse at the commencement of the return swing, thereby increasing the amplitude of the oscillations.
Patent GB-190800271-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Roller-bearings.
Inventor: RYDBERG THORSTEN ALBIN THEODOR
Filed: 1908-01-04
Granted: 1908-05-28
Abstract: 271. Rydberg, T. A. T. Jan. 4. Roller bearings.- A roller bearing, in which the rollers are maintained in parallel positions and in rotation, comprises a series of rollers 3 each having conical central portions 3<1>, Fig. 1, and reduced conical ends 4, running on conical tracks 2, 6. Spacing- rollers 9, which may be tubular, are pressed outwards against the bearing- rollers by a spring ring 10 to maintain the rotation of the rollers 3. One or both of the tracks 6 is screwed on to a bush 7 to allow of adjustment for wear. Dust is excluded by caps 11 and packing-rings 12. Fig. 5 shows a modification, in which the rollers 9 are replaced by balls 13 running on wedge-shaped rings 14, which are held upon a tubular piece 15 by end rings 16. The rings 14 may be forced towards each other and against the balls by a spring 17, mounted in a wedge-shaped groove between one of the rings 1 and the corresponding ring 16.
Patent GB-190805773-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hose Supporter Clasps.
Inventor: MCKENNA THEODORE
Filed: 1908-03-14
Granted: 1908-08-20
Abstract: 5773. McKenna, T., [Guinzburg, V.]. March 14. Friction-grip fastenings. - In a suspender of the button - and - loop type, such as that described in Specification No. 9481, A.D. 1903, the parts are so shaped and d proportioned that the material is gripped against the under - surface of the button at the sides, the object being to avoid the damage that may occur when the strain is taken between the lower end of the loop and the stem of the button. To effect this, the button C is preferably made larger than usual and the loop B is arched, so that the button is tilted, as shown in Fig. 5, when strain is put on the material. The base-plate E may be curved, as shown in Fig. 6.
Patent GB-190808100-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Heating Buildings and Rooms by Radiators.
Inventor: AUBERT GUSTAVE
Filed: 1908-04-11
Granted: 1908-10-29
Abstract: 8100. Aubert, G. April 16, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Air, heating air, supplying, methods of.-Air is heated by steam and supplied to a room by a heater of the honeycomb type, one face of which is flush with the face of a wall or fireplace in which it is situated, air being led to the heater from the room or from the outside by a passage containing purifying and supply-regulating means. Fig. 1 - shows a heater 1 located behind an inclined panel P above a fire-place but it may also be arranged against the side walls or the front uprights of the fire-place. Steam and condensed-water pipes 2, 3, connect the heater to corresponding mains, the joints preferably being within the jambs of the fire-place. The face of the heater which is flush with the wall has a grating or perforated plate through which the hot air passes, and the slabs forming the fire place front are removable for access to the heater. Fig. 4 shows an air filter which may be arranged at the inlet 7 Fig. 1 ; this consists of a half-cylinder 8, containing 'a filtering-screen 9 and baffles 10 or wadding, and placed inside a case 13 having a supply-regulating damper 12 and a filtering-screen 14. When air is obtained from outside, a vertical filter is used, having a sliding damper. The air passage may be of plaster, brick, or iron, and the steam or condensed-water pipes may be located within it to increase the air circulation, or a fan may be used. When the heater is arranged above the fire-place, as shown in Fig. 1, the shutter D is made to roll up. The Specification in the original form, as open to inspection under Section 91 (3) (a), comprises also an arrangement of the honeycomb heater below the mantelpiece and not flush with the wall. This subject-matter does not appear in the Complete Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-190809501-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Arc Lamps.
Inventor: BAGGETT HENRY
Filed: 1908-05-01
Granted: 1908-07-23
Abstract: 9501. Baggett, H. May 1. Switches.-In a switch for opening the circuit of an are lamp when the carbons have burnt short, carbon contacts are carried respectively by a bracket 20, Fig. 1, and a weighted arm 19 on a plate 1. Below the arm is the insulated end of a rod 24 attached to a sleeve 27, Fig. 5. This sleeve is mounted on the tube 14 and urged upwards by a spring 28, but is normally restrained by a catch 31. This catch is disengaged by a stud 16<1> on a second sleeve connected to the carbon. holders when these have descended far enough, the sleeve 27, rod, aud arm 19 being then raised.
Patent GB-190813218-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Advertising Devices Displaying Imitation Articles.
Inventor: DARLEY WILLIAM BUTTERFIELD
Filed: 1908-06-22
Granted: 1909-06-22
Abstract: 13,218. Darley, W. B. June 22. Advertising.-An imitation hand and arm, with or without a coat sleeve, projects from a framed mirror or glass tablet B, the hand carrying the article to be advertised. The frame may be made with a bottom shelf D. The arm may protrude through a hole in the glass and be fixed to a metal bar at the back of the frame.
Patent GB-190815048-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Bolt-screwing Machines.
Inventor: HILL ALFRED JOHN
Filed: 1908-07-15
Granted: 1909-07-01
Abstract: 15,048. Hill, A. J., and McDermid, W. F. July 15. Screwing.-In an automatic machine for screwing bolts of the type in which a rotary work turret is mounted on a slide, the motion of the slide is controlled by a crank disk or the like rotated by a pawl, which is put into engagement with a continuously revolving ratchet-wheel &c. by the movements which open and close the screwing-dies. A ratchet-wheel a mounted on a shaft a<1> rotates a drum f by engaging a spring pawl e, the drum rotating a cam, eccentric, or crank d through mitre-gear g. The axes of the crank and ratchetwheel may be in line. Overrunning is prevented by the provision of a ratchet-wheel f Fig. 4, on the drum engaging a pawl a<2> on the ratchet a. The crank may be of adjustable throw, or it may be connected to the slide u by an adjustable rod m, a rod k, and a lever l having a slot l<3> to take the rod k. When cams are employed the connecting-rod is replaced by rods provided with rollers and sliding in guides. The crank is set in motion when the screwing-dies are opened through tappets and links j<2>, j<3>, j<1>, j, which, through a rod h<1> and links h<2>, move the roller stop h out of contact with the pawl e. The slide u is thus moved backwards against the action of a spring in the casing s<1> until the bolts are clear of the dies, when the attachment n to the rod m carrying a roller n' presses down a plunger pawl o or cam, Fig. 3, into contact with an adjustable bar on the machine bed formed with a notch o<5>, at the same time moving the spring pawl p out of contact with the turret. On further motion of the connecting-rod, the attachment n rotates the turret by means of a drag-pawl. Towards the end of the motion of the rod m, a cam on the shaft d<1> acts on a lever k<2> to move the roller h into contact with the pawl and stop the crank d, the dies at the same time being closed, while the attachment n abuts against a stop t, which releases the pawl o from the pressure of the feed-spring. The spring p<1> thus moves the pawl out of contact with the notched bar o' and the pawl p into contact with the turret. The feedspring then returns the slide u. The automatic movements of the parts may be suspended by a cam v operated by a thumb-piece to press down the pawl p, and compress a spring o<3> which forces the pawl o into the notch in the bar. The slots q<6> in the turret may be shaped to engage flats on the bolts, the heads of which are held up to the dies by pieces inserted in the turret. For holding bolts without flats, the bolts are passed through serrated holes in blocks z, Fig. 8, which are fixed in the turret. A rest x provided with clips x<1> may be used to support long bolts. The bolts may be removed from the turret by hand or by a cam or lever on the slide u engaging a stop or roller on the bed. According to the Provisional Specification, overrunning of the ratchet is prevented by a catch on the crank disk or cam.
Patent GB-190818713-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electric Traction on the Surface Contact System.
Filed: 1908-09-07
Granted: 1908-12-03
Abstract: 18,713. S. P. (Suehostawer Patents) Syndicate, and Sayers, H. M. Sept. 7. Electric-traction on the stud-contact system. Conductors; conduits; switches.-In a stud-contact system of electric traction in which the main conductor, the contact 's;t u ds, and the magnetically - operated switches are mounted in or on lengths or sections of conduit of box or trough form as described in Specification No. 5402, A.D. 1907, the sections of conduit are made of a lower part B, formed with a groove for the conductor C, and an upper part A fitting either over the lower part as shown in Fig. 1, or between upstanding flanges B<1> on the lower part as shown in Fig. 2. The stud contacts D, Fig. 3, and the switches G are arranged as shown. The stud may be either a single piece of iron for a single-pole skate or in two pieces with a non-magnetic separator for a double-pole skate. Where space is not required for the switches, the upper part A of the conduit may fit close down on the conductor, and may be of less thickness. The conduit may be of any suitable material such as glass, porcelain, earthenware slate, bitumen, wood, or sheet or cast non-magnetic metal suitably lined and bushed.
Patent GB-190822491-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in or relating to the Lags of Rag and Waste Tearing Machines.
Inventor: HARMAN HENRY
Filed: 1908-10-23
Granted: 1909-07-08
Abstract: 22,491. Harman, H., and Freeman, T. R. Oct. 23. Openers.-The spiked wooden lags A, Fig. 2, of rag and waste tearing machines are enclosed in a metal carrier B which covers the spiked face, sides, and ends of the lag. Fig. 5 shows a staple-shaped spike, and Fig. 6 a headed spike.
Patent GB-190823689-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Decomposition of Metal Chlorides, and the Obtainment of Useful Products therefrom.
Inventor: VOURNASOS ALEXANDRE CHRISTOS
Filed: 1908-11-05
Granted: 1909-12-06
Abstract: 23,689. Vournasos, A. C. Nov. 5. Chlorine.-Sodium chloride is fused with lead. Sodium is distilled off and the lead chloride may be reduced to metallic lead by electrolysis of the fused or dissolved salt whereby chloride is obtained and may be collected. The Provisional Specification states that in this process other chlorides, particularly potassium chloride, may replace sodium chloride ; and that other metals, for instance silver, mercury, copper, magnesium, and aluminium, may replace lead.
Patent GB-190827162-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Paper or Cardboard Cartons and Boxes.
Inventor: LANCASTER MARTIN LEWIS
Filed: 1908-12-14
Granted: 1909-08-26
Abstract: 27,162. Lancaster, M. L., and Lancaster, A. L. Dec. 14. Paper, cardboard, &c. boxes; contents, delivering &c.-To facilitate delivery of the powdered or other contents of paper, cardboard, &c. cartons, the top of the carton is provided with a cardboard strap c in which is punched a hole registering with a hole in the top of the carton. Beneath the strap is mounted a slide a having enlarged ends e and a hole d, which can be made to register with the holes in the strap and the carton when it is desired to withdraw the contents. The holes are preferably formed by one punching operation. The carton and the slide may be lined with wax paper or tissue, or may be coated with wax &c.
Patent GB-190902868-A (GB)
Title: Improved Soap Holder for Baths, Buckets, and Pails.
Inventor: BOWDEN JOHN FRANK BATTHEWS
IPC: A47J47/18
Filed: 1909-02-06
Granted: 1909-10-07
Abstract: 2868. Bowden, J. F. B. Feb. 6. Baths, details of. -A soap-holder, consisting of an interior perforated part 3 and a non- perforated part 2, is fitted in the rim of baths, buckets, and pails. According to the Provisional Specification, a portion of the outer side of the bath &c. is so constructed as to form half of the soap receptacle, or the receptacle may be made as a round small bowl and inserted in the rim of the bath &c.
Patent GB-190903010-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Speed Changing Gears for Motor Cars.
Inventor: LAVOIX ANTOINE
IPC: F16H3/04
Filed: 1909-02-08
Granted: 1909-08-26
Abstract: 3010. Lavoix, A. March 19, 1908, [Convention date]. Change-speed and reversing gearing. - The change-speed gearing of a motor-car comprises a pinion mounted on a universally-jointed longitudinal shaft and adapted to be brought into engagement with any one of a series of co-axial internally or externally toothed wheels, the whole mechanism being mounted in a gear case, which may be attached to the rear axle casing. A short shaft 1 carrying the driving-pinion 4 is coupled by a universal joint 3 to the motordriven shaft 2. A bracket 9, capable of sliding and swinging on the pivot 10, is provided with bearings for the shaft 1. The pinion 4 is adapted to engage with any one of a series of stepped internally-toothed wheels 14, mounted on ball bearings in the fixed easing 15, and driving the differential gearing by means of a bevel-wheel 18. A projection 9<b> on the bracket 9 engages with a stepped sector 13 in order to lock the pinion 4 in its various positions. For reversing, a pinion 11, normally retained out of action by a spring 12, is engaged by the pinion 4, and is then thrust forward into engagement with the largest wheel 5 by means of a projection 9<a> engaging the tail of the shaft. The pinion 18 may drive the differential gear on the axle, or may drive a shaft connected to the rear axle. At the highest speed, a direct drive is obtained, the pinion 4 and internally - toothed wheel 8 forming a clutch.
Patent GB-190903233-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Ships' Hatchways.
Inventor: GADD FREDERICK WILLIAM
IPC: B63B19/14
Filed: 1909-02-10
Granted: 1910-01-06
Abstract: 3233. Gadd, F. W. Feb. 10. Hatches and hatchways.-A shifting beam A is provided with a pair of gudgeons B, which carry hook-pieces C and are adapted to engage bearings D attached to the coaming. The gudgeons and bearings are protected by a cuppiece E. The lower part of the beam is secured to the coaming by hinges F, G. The hatch covers K rest in bearers J.
Patent GB-190904011-A (GB)
Title: A Scale for Facilitating the Comparison or Conversion of the Strengths of Solutions, including the Scales of Hydrometers, Saccharometers, and like Instruments.
Inventor: JONES EDWARD
Filed: 1909-02-18
Granted: 1910-02-17
Abstract: 4011. Jones, E. Feb. 18. Drawings to Specification. Computing-scales.-For facilitating the conversion of strengths of solution, including the readings of hydrometers, saccharometers, and like instruments, from one system of units to another, a number of different scales are arranged side-by-side on a rule, and are adapted to be read with the aid of a cursor. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specification 1355/96.
Patent GB-190904773-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Subaqueous Rock Breaking Machines.
Inventor: ALLAN FREDERICK WILLIAM
IPC: E02B3/02
Filed: 1909-02-26
Granted: 1909-07-22
Abstract: 4773. Allan, F. W., and Ralph, P. J. Feb. 26. Vertically - driven rock - breakers.-In apparatus for breaking subaqueous rocks, of the type in which a hull carries a heavy chisel which is raised and dropped to strike the rock, the chisel and its actuating-mechanism are carried by a platform movable along the hull, so that the tool may operate at different points without moving the hull. As shown in Fig. 1, the rock-breaking tool 12 and its actuating-mechanism are carried by a platform 1 travelling on rails 3 on a hull 5. Tq traverse the platform, suitable gear engages a rack 6 fixed to the hull. A floating guide 15 for the tool moves vertically in a cage 16 carried by the platform. The hull is preferably anchored by spuds 17 arranged at its four corners, and is raised or lowered by hand or power. These spuds prevent listing of the hull. The tool may work in a longitudinal channel at the centre line of the hull.
Patent GB-190908720-A (GB)
Title: Fire Lighting Apparatus.
Inventor: MCMICHAEL HUBERT LESLIE
IPC: F24B15/00
Filed: 1909-04-13
Granted: 1910-01-20
Abstract: 8720. McMichael, H. L. April 13. No Patent granted (Sealingfee not paid). Lighting fires.-Fires are lit from a distance by completing an electric circuit which causes sulphuric acid and a mixture of potassium chlorate and sugar to come into contact in the grate. Other chemicals can be used. A pivoted bar 11 is retained in horizontal position by a catch 16, which is fixed to the armature 17 of an electro-magnet 18. The bar 11 is of china or other acid-resisting material and is made with a small bowl 15 to contain a small quantity of sulphuric acid. When the electromagnet is energized, the catch 16 is drawn back, the bar 11 falls and tips the acid into the bellmouthed end 8 of a tube 7, which leads it on to a mixture of potassium chlorate and sugar in the grate. The apparatus is enclosed in a box 28, and is vertically adjustable. A mixture of equal parts of acid and turpentine is preferably used.
Patent GB-190909482-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Ladders, for use with the Lifts of Spirally Guided Gasholders.
Inventor: DOWNS JOHN HENRY
IPC: E06C9/02
Filed: 1909-04-21
Granted: 1909-10-07
Abstract: 9482. Downs, J. H., and Wright, H. F. April 21. Holders.-Ladders for lifts of spirally-guided gas-holders, in which obstructions prevent a continuous vertical run, are made in lengths in different vertical planes, with hand-rails and treads extending from the upper part of one length to the lower part of the next higher length. Fig. 1 shows one lift of a spirallyguided gas-holder, two lengths of ladder 12, 13, being arranged to avoid the guide-rail 4. For passage from one length to the other, treads and hand rails 14 are provided. Standards 8 are fixed to the upper edge of the lift, and carry rails 9, the standards being set out to leave a walking way around the top of the lift. If desired, folding ladders, of the kind described in Specification 9484/09 may be used.
Patent GB-190910176-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Towel, Blind and other Rollers.
Inventor: LEVICK JOHN
IPC: A47K10/10
Filed: 1909-04-29
Granted: 1909-09-09
Abstract: 10,176. Levick, J. April 29 Towel rollers; roller blinds.-Relates to means for locking the rollers of blinds, towels, a n d the like to their supporting - brackets. One end of the roller is recessed at 2 and contains a spindle 3 having flattened sides. The spindle 3 passes through the end plate 4 and terminates in an enlarged part 5, which is rotatable within the bearing 6 of the supporting-bracket 7. The bearing 6 has a slot 8, which will allow the flattened portion of the spindle 3 to pass through but will not admit the part 5. A spriog 9 keeps the spindle 3 within the recess 2 as shown, in which position the roller cannot be removed from the bracket 7. To remove the roller, a key terminating in a screw is inserted in the threaded end 14 of the spindle 3, which is then pulled outwards until its flattened part is in position beneath the slot 8. The roller can then be raised and withdrawn from the bracket. Instead of a screw 14, the spindle 3 may be provided with a T-slot, the key terminating in a cross-piece.
Patent GB-190913860-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for use in Administering Anæsthetics.
Inventor: BROWN SIDNEY GEORGE
IPC: A61M16/18
Filed: 1909-06-12
Granted: 1910-06-09
Abstract: 13,860. Brown, S. G. June 12. Single-stroke apparatus with pistons; measuring-devices, applications of.-In an apparatus for administering mixtures of anaesthetics and air, definite measured quantities of air and of the liquid anaesthetic are forced into a mixing- chamber. The air is supplied from a bellows a<5>, which is fitted with a " full stroke " ratchet device d<2> so that a definite quantity of air is supplied every time the pedal is depressed. The chloroform is expelled from the cylinder a by a piston a<2>, which is driven forward by a screw b<5> geared to the bellows by the mechanism shown. The rod a<4> is adjusted in different notches c<4> for the purpose of varying the proportion of chloroform to air.
Patent GB-190914278-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for use in Fastening Together Sections of Sheet Metal Coverings for Ricks.
Inventor: BUTLER JAMES HENRY
IPC: E04D3/36
Filed: 1909-06-18
Granted: 1910-03-17
Abstract: 14,278. Butler, J. H. June 18. Rick covers.- Relates to means for fastening together metal sheets for covering ricks. The lower member of two overlapping edges is provided with a number of metal tongues b which pass through corresponding apertures c in the upper member. The tongues b are provided with curved ears b<1>, by which they are secured to the sheets a, and also with a transverse aperture b', through which a taper peg e is inserted. The longitudinal ends of the sheets a are connected together by a plate f with apertures f<1> through which the tongues b pass. The taper peg may be replaced by a bolt and nut or equivalent device. The invention may also be applied to a base covering for ricks.
Patent GB-190925592-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Buckets, Pails, and like Utensils.
Inventor: FAIRBANK CLARA EDITH
IPC: A47J47/18
Filed: 1909-11-05
Granted: 1910-10-20
Abstract: 25,592. Fairbank, C. E. Nov. 5. Sliding hinges.- A bucket &c. is fitted with a trav 1 hinged so that it may be supp o r t e d horizontally in the bucket, or may hang down outside, by means of a strip of metal 6, Fig. 2, riveted at one end to the tray and turned over at the other end to engage a slot in the side of the bucket; or the tray is threaded on a staple 9, Fig. 3, having its ends fixed to the side of the bucket as shown.