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Patent GB-190721820-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Temporary Binders for Papers and the like
Inventor: BUSHONG HARRY FRANKLIN
Filed: 1907-10-02
Granted: 1908-03-26
Abstract: 21,820. Bushong, H. F. Jan. 5, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Filing papers &c.-To prevent unauthorized rotation of the shaft C in a binder as described in Specification No. 27,379, A.D. 1904, a lock D is arranged on the cover, so that its bolt D', when shot, closes the opening a<1> through which the shaft is operated.
Patent GB-190728335-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Self Oiling Plummer Blocks and like Journal Bearings
Filed: 1907-12-24
Granted: 1908-09-17
Abstract: 28,335. W i g g l e s w o r t h & Co., F., Wigglesworth, F., and Moss, F. Dec. 24. Lubricating; oil, catching and retaining.-A selflubricating shaft bearing is provided with means to prevent the escape of oil and the entrance of dust &c. The plummer block 1, Fig. 1, is formed with an oil well 2, from which oil is conveyed by a collar 4 on the shaft 5, and is removed by a scraper 16 to lubricate the bearing. A recess 8 is formed at each end of the plummer block by flanges 6, 7. Collars 9 on the shaft project into the recesses 8 and abut against the ends of the brasses 3. Cavities 10 in the brasses 3 are formed with openings 11 to receive wipers 12, which are pressed upwards by springs 13, Fig. 7, to remove surplus oil from the shaft. Oil that collects in the recesses 8 overflows into the oil well 2.
Patent GB-190800033-A (GB)
Title: Improved Braking Apparatus for Tramway Vehicles.
Inventor: MAUNDER JAMES
Filed: 1908-01-01
Granted: 1908-08-20
Abstract: 33. Maunder, J., Thompson, H., and Mitchell, J. B. Jan. 1. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Brakes.-Relates to a track brake for tramway vehicles, particularly for use on inclines, which engages with the walls of a conduit, shown in Fig. 1, formed of plates B, B<1>, or cast in one piece. At either end of the conduit is a chamber or large box D, having a lid d tu allow of the insertion of the brake blocks before the car commences to ascend or descend the hill. Fig. 3 shows the manner of fitting the blocks to the car. A longitudinal shaft or shafts F are carried by brackets f underneath the vehicle. To the shafts are fixed arms G with forked outer ends. In the forked ends are mounted, by means of pins and slots, vertical rods H carrying the brake blocks J. At the top of the rods, nuts K are provided, and encircling-springs L are placed between the forked ends of the arms and the nuts. Chains M are used to stay the blocks. At the end of each shaft is a forked part N, with a nut P pivotally mounted in the fork. A spindle R, controlled by the driver or conductor, engages with the nut P and rotates the shaft F, thus lowering or raising the brake blocks.
Patent GB-190802244-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dynamo Electric Machines
Filed: 1908-01-31
Granted: 1909-01-28
Abstract: 2244. British Thomson-Houston Co., [General Electric Co.]. Jan. 31. Rotary converters ; dynamos, regulating ; field magnets.-The field-magnet poles of a rotary converter or double-current generator having a drum-wound armature, each coil of which is composed of conductors separated by about 180 electrical degrees, are divided into two unequal portions, the larger d of which carry main field windings E, and the smaller d<1> carry regulating- windings F whereby the ratio of alternating- current voltage to continuous-current voltage may be varied. The smaller portions d' face each other on adjacent poles, and since a given variation of flux at the pole tips has less effect upon the alternating voltage than the same variation at the pole centre, the current in the regulating-windings may be varied to alter the direct-current voltage without producing a proportional effect upon the alternating voltage. The windings F are shown connected to the direct-current mains H, but they may be separately excited, or the machine may be automatically compounded or over-compounded by connecting the windings F in series with the direct-current brushes B.
Patent GB-190811551-A (GB)
Title: Improved Driving Mechanism particularly adapted for Cinematograph Apparatus.
Inventor: ROSSI CARLO
Filed: 1908-05-27
Granted: 1908-08-13
Abstract: 11,551. Rossi, C. May 27. Kinematographs.-Relates to driving-mechanism for producing intermittent movement of a band or film. A plate 1 with a groove 2 in which the film moves has a spindle 4, driven in any suitable manner, to which is keyed a crank-disk 5 controlling the connecting-rod 6. The other end of the rod 6 is pivoted on to a frame 7 horizontally movable between guides 8. This frame is provided with a groove 9 having a projection at 10 ; with this groove engages a head 11 secured to a vertically movable part 12. To the part 12 are secured projections 16, through which pass claws 17. The claws 17 are secured to the two ends of a crossbar 18 secured to a part 19, the spindle 20 of which can slide in the bifurcated end 21 of a lever 22 pivoted to the bracket 3, the other end of said lever carrying a head 23 engaging in the cam groove 24 in the rim of the crank-disk 5.
Patent GB-190813679-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrically Actuated Dial Movements for Clocks, Counters and the like
Inventor: STOCKALL WILLIAM GUY
Filed: 1908-12-23
Granted: 1909-12-23
Abstract: 13,679. Stookall, W. G. Dec. 23. Electric clocks. - Relates to dial movements for secondary clocks &c. of the kind in which the hands are intermittently driven by means of the pivoted armature of an electro-magnet, to which a current is periodically transmitted by a masterclock or the like. A spring-centralized pawl g, carried by an arm f, drives a ratchet-wheel i when the armature d is rocked, and jams between the wheel and a fixed stop m, so that over-. driving is prevented. The ratchet is geared to the hand-spindle x through a worm and wheel u, v, in order that friction-tight hands on the spindle may be adjusted without straining the mechanism.
Patent GB-190813720-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Flay-catching Devices.
Inventor: BURDALL HERBERT
Filed: 1908-06-29
Granted: 1909-06-24
Abstract: 13,720. Burdall, H June 29. Traps for flies. In a fly trap of the type in which a smeared tape is coiled upon itself from the centre to each end, the ends of the tape A are folded a few times round a strip of wood, cardboard, &c. The flat ends C are secured to the box B and also to the lid B<2> by a piece of string passing through the end C and through the lid or box, the string D passing through the lid B<2> preferably terminating in a loop E. The band is coiled by a forked implement shown in Fig. 4.
Patent GB-190819415-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Corsets.
Inventor: JONES WILLIAM HUMPHREYS
Filed: 1908-09-16
Granted: 1909-05-20
Abstract: 19,415. Jones, W. H. Sept. 16. Corsets are made with a gap along the waist line. The corset consists of upper and lower bands 1, 2 joined at the front only to a pair of busks 3 provided with the usual fastenings 4. The bands are otherwise entirely separate along the waist line, and are constructed of a series of webbings or tapings 5 sewn together at their edges. The upper band 1 is divided at the back, and is provided with a short pair of busks 6 drawn together by lacings 7. The lower band 2 is divided at both sides and fitted with busks 9 joined by laces 10. The upper band 1 may be cut away at the waist by upward curves 11, and underflaps may be provided beneath the side busks 9.
Patent GB-190822483-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Head-rests used in Dental Surgery.
Inventor: ANGUS JOHN GILCHRIST STEWART
Filed: 1908-10-23
Granted: 1909-10-07
Abstract: 22,483. Angus, J. G. S. Oct. 23. Bobbin, spool, &c. holders and cases.-A roll of paper 5, which is secreted within a hollow casing 1 forming the head-rest of a dental chair, is mounted on a spindle 4 attached to a disk 2 at one end, the other end being supported in the disk 3. The paper is drawn out through an opening 6, and a cutter 7 is provided so that pieces of paper may be readily torn off.
Patent GB-190825936-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of Generating Power by the Combustion of Gases or Vapours.
Inventor: ROSSIGNOL ALFRED ERNEST LE
Filed: 1908-12-01
Granted: 1910-01-03
Abstract: 25,936. Le Rossignol, A. E. Dec. 1. Combustion-product engines. -Relates to steam generating apparatus for use in driving reciprocating engines, turbines, or other apparatus, of the kind in which an explosive mixture is drawn into a compressor and, after being compressed, passes to a combustion chamber through a suitably controlled valve and is there ignited, the combustion products passing into water surrounding the combustion chamber, or through a coil submerged therein, and generating steam which is stored under pressure, and consists in providing means by which the combustion chamber is scavenged after each explosion by water admitted from the generator. In the form of apparatus shown in Fig. 1, each explosion chamber a receives gas under pressure from a compressor e. the gas being discharged after explosion beneath the water in the vessel b. A cam d' on the same shaft as the shaft d of the compressor e, or on a shaft geared therewith, operates the valve c, and water is admitted to fill the explosion chamber and drive out the residual products. To obtain higher pressure in the vessel b than that to which the gases are compressed prior to ignition, each explosion chamber a may be provided, as shown in Fig. 2, with non-return valves f and a piston g, which on one stroke reduces the pressure in the chamber a and facilitates the introduction of the combustible charge, and on the return stroke either forces the residual products or the scavenging water back into the vessel b.
Patent GB-190826518-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Computing or Calculating Apparatus.
Inventor: HINES JAMES
Filed: 1908-12-08
Granted: 1909-12-08
Abstract: 26,518. Hines, J. Dec. 8. [Cognate Application No. 15,262, A.D. 1909, dated June 30.] Calculating-apparatus.-In tabular apparatus of the type described in Specification No. 10,729, A.D. 1905, for performing ready-reckoning, in which tables setting out the products and one series of factors of the calculation are marked on movable sheets passing over drums actuated by external handles, the result being exposed when shutters are withdrawn, means are described for (1) actuating the shutters by keys or by hand, (2) returning the shutters to normal position by depressing a cancelling key, (3) preventing overwinding of the drums, (4) and giving an indication when nearing the end of an operation. When more than one sheet is provided, as shown in Fig. 1, a number of denominations, such as tons, hundredweights, &c., may be employed which can be multiplied by a single multiplier and the result be shown through a series of apertures exposed simultaneously by depressing a key. (1) When a key B is depressed, it actuates the shutter T through a lever B', and is held in the depressed position by a hook C on the lever B<1> engaging a locking-bar A, the key being released when another key is depressed. When there are no keys employed, a long aperture P, Fig. 8, and a number of longitudinal sliding shutters P' may be provided, a space being left at one end to allow the shutters to move. A single aperture exposes the selected member of one series of factors and the other series of factors is set out on the casing opposite the shutters P<1>. (2) To return the shutter to normal, a cancelling-key A' is depressed, whereby levers D', D<2> move the bar A away from the hook of the depressed key lever. (3) To prevent overwinding of the drums, one of the shafts F has two collars H which act as stops to limit the travel of a nut E on the threaded part of the shaft F. (4) An indication that the moving sheet is approaching the desired multiplier and result is furnished by mounting a mitre-wheel on the shaft F so as to drive a similar wheel and a sprocket-wheel I over which a chain J passes, the chain having a pointer M travelling over a scale on the top of the casing and guided by means of a slotted tube m<2>. Modified arrangements are also described for (1) exhibiting the results; and grouping the products according to denominations and (2) indi ating the setting to a particular factor.
Patent GB-190902930-A (GB)
Title: Improved Automatic Stopper for Delivering Measured Quantities of Liquid from Bottles, and for Registering the Delivery.
Inventor: TOGNA TURILLO RISTORI
Filed: 1909-02-06
Granted: 1909-12-09
Abstract: 2930. Togna, T. R. Feb. 6. Tilting - bottle apparatus.-Relates to means, attachable to an ordinary bottle, for delivering a measured quantity of spirits or the like and for registering the delivery, the apparatus acting as a stopper. A fixed casing 7 attached to the bottle by a flexible metal collar 29, Fig. 6, hasp 32, and padlock, has a perforated sleeve 1 in which slides a weighted sleeve 4 with corresponding apertures. In the upright and horizontal positions, the apertures are in alinement, but, in tilting, the inner tube falls and closes the apertures, at the same time discharging its contents through the opening 10 in the top of the casing. A washer with spring arms 38, Fig. 7, may be employed to retain the apparatus in the bottle, the casing screwing on to the washer, in which case a locking-pin 59, Fig. 8, is set by a key to prevent removal. Counting-apparatus.-On the return of the inner tube, a fixed blade 22 adds one on a counting-ratchet 20, bearing numbers visible through the aperture. A stop-pin 54 arrests the counter when the correct number of deliveries have been made. A double pawl 22 may be employed engaging staggered ratchet-teeth to ensure correct counting; the numerals may be in zigzag formation on the drum to give larger size. The stop is positioned by a cam 50<a> set by a special key.
Patent GB-190907896-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Garden Hoes.
Inventor: TURNER WILLIAM
IPC: A01B1/22
Filed: 1909-04-02
Granted: 1909-05-27
Abstract: 7896. Turner, W. April 2. Hinged handles. - The blade D of a hoe is pivoted at b<1> to an extension b of the handle A and is formed with a slotted arm c<1> by means of which the blade may be clamped in various positions. By unscrewing the clamping-nut b<2> and removing the pivot, other blades may be substituted.
Patent GB-190912970-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Systems for Electrically Controlling Search Lights from a Remote Point.
Inventor: BLANC ALEXIS LE
IPC: G05D3/12
Filed: 1909-06-02
Granted: 1910-03-03
Abstract: 12,970. Le Blanc, A. June 2. Search-lights, directing.-Training-mechanism for a search-light comprises two electric motors which are controlled from a distance by a system of polarized relays and switches, and serve to turn the search-light in two directions at any desired speed. Each motor M', Fig. 1, is connected to supply mains through a reversing-switch RS<1>, Figs. 1 and 4, and a resistance R' such that normally the current through the motor is sufficient to keep it in rotation, or to stop it when current is reversed, but not to start it from rest. Arms of the switch are actuated by the cores p<1> of solenoids S<1>. These cores carry dogs P adapted to engage a cross-piece on a slider r, which, when moving upwards, gradually short-circuits the resistance R' by means of brushes moving respectively over a contact strip and a series of separate contacts, the motor being thus accelerated. The upward motion of the slider, but not its downward motion, is retarded by a dash-pot or bellows D with an adjusting-valve. When a core has to reverse the switch-arm in rising, the arm deflects the dog so that the resistance remains in circuit; a second upward movement of the core temporarily cuts out the resistance. The solenoids are mounted on the back of the switchboard by cast-iron frames B<1> and secured together by perforated brass bars B<4> The upper part of each core is of brass, and the solenoids have brass linings. The cores normally rest on cushioned brackets D<1>. Current is sent from the mains through one or other of the solenoids by means of a relay A, Fig. 1. This comprises an armature carrying a switch arm and acted on by a differentially wound electro-magnet connected permanently to the mains. The winding of the magnet is in four sections, and either of the lower ones can be short-circuited, to move the switch arm in proper direction, by a moving-coil relay B. Currents of not more than one-hundredth of an ampere are sent to the relay by a wire and earth return, from a single dry cell and commutator switch at a distance. The two commutator switches are contained in a single box, which may be mounted by brackets d', Fig. 9, on a marine or field glass e or other portable article. Four rocking bars l, Figs. 6 and 7, are mounted side by side in the box, and controlled in pairs by four pushes t, attached to blocks which have ribs between the bars. Each bar carries a spring m on which are contacts n. The spring m is connected by a block q and spring p to a terminal k on the base. The springs p also serve to restore each pair of bars to their normal position when released. Two binding-screws are connected to the line wires, four to the battery, and one to earth.
Patent GB-190915341-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method of Colouring Yarns for the Manufacture of Carpets, and other Fabrics.
IPC: D06P5/15
Filed: 1909-07-01
Granted: 1909-11-04
Abstract: 15,341. Bright & Bros., J., and Oldroyd, R. E. July 1. Multi-colour dyeing. - Yarns employed for making carpets &c. are dyed in two or more colours. In the former case, the yarn is dyed first with a colour not destroyed by chemical treatment, then with another that is so destroyed, and lastly is treated, say by dipping, in certain places, with suitable chemicals to destroy the latter colour. Examnles of the two classes of dyes are pyrone, phthalein, and quinoline dyes on the one hand, and azo dyes, easily destroyed by reducing-agents, on the other. In an example, the yarn is dyed scarlet with erythrosin and then covered with dark crimson with azofuchsin. The application, in parts, of sodium hydrosulphite gives a scarlet effect on a dark crimson ground. In an example of treatment with three colours, the yarn is dyed brown from. an acid bath of a red azo dye such as azofuchsin, a triphenylmethane dye such as patent blue, and quinoline yellow. Subsequent treatment with stannous chloride destroys the red, leaving a green shade. Other parts are then treated with hydrosulphite, leaving only yellow.
Patent GB-190915986-A (GB)
Title: Improved Lubricator.
Inventor: IMRAY OLIVER
Filed: 1909-07-08
Granted: 1909-10-28
Abstract: 15,986. Imray, O., [Friedmann, A., (Firm of)]. July 8. Multiple-delivery piston pumps. - A lubricator consisting of a reservoir containing a number of pumps is provided with means for testing the operation of any one pump, by causing the pump to draw from a sight-glass s which normally acts as a gauge for the reservoir. A pipe e connecting the reservoir to the sight-glass, and the pump inlets c, c<1>, are all controlled by a conical or other valve h. In the position shown, the pump d draws solely from the sight - glass s through a passage x in the valve, and the pump d' draws through passages y, y<1>, c<1> from the reservoir. In another position of the valve h both pumps draw from the reservoir, and the sight-glass is connected to the reservoir through passages x, o.
Patent GB-190920055-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Regulation of Load Equalizers for Electric Supply Systems.
IPC: H02J7/22
Filed: 1909-09-01
Granted: 1910-04-14
Abstract: 20,055. British Thomson-Houston Co., [General Electric Co.]. Sept. 1. Equalizing load; boosting.-In a load-equalizing system, the machine in series with the battery, or the machine connected to the fly-wheel, has two opposing field windings, one of which is connected in circuit with automatic regulating-means. The connexions are shown for a battery equalizer 4, and a reversible booster 5. The booster has a field coil 6 supplied by a part of the battery, and an opposing coil 7 supplied by the exciter 10. The voltage of the exciter is varied by varying the current in the field coil 11, preferably by means of vibrating contacts 19, 20 responsive to the exciter voltage and the load on the generator respectively. The lever 21 carrying the contact 20 is operated by a core 23, and is provided with a counterweight 22. Sudden changes are prevented by a dash-pot 24. The resistance 12 in the exciter field circuit is short-circuited when the relay arm 27 is pulled up by the spring 28 against the contact 30. The relay has two opposing windings ; one 36 is constantly supplied from the battery, and the other 37 is supplied through the contacts 19, 20. The relay arm therefore vibrates in synchronism with the arm 17. Instead of using a relay, the vibrating contacts may directly control a shunt circuit around the resistance 12. Under normal load, the contacts 19, 20 vibrate at such a rate that the exciter 10 supplies the coil 7 with current of a strength to counterbalance the coil 6. The booster 5 then generates no voltage, and the battery 4 floats on the line. When the load increases, the current in the coil 25 increases and the main contacts 19, 20 and the relay contacts 29, 30 are open for a greater time during each vibration. The exciter voltage is therefore diminished, and the booster generates a voltage under the influence of the coil 6 to assist the battery to discharge. By this arrangement, the booster can develop voltages of opposite signs, while the control magnet 15 of the regulator is kept within a range of voltage in which the operation of the regulator is entirely satisfactory. Where a fly-wheel equalizing-machine is to be employed, the fly-wheel is mounted on the shaft of the machine 5 ; at light load the machine runs as a motor, and at heavy loads the fly-wheel drives it as a generator.
Patent GB-190925626-A (GB)
Title: A Tank-enclosed Filter for Petrol and other Liquid Fuels.
Inventor: NEW CONRAD THOMAS
IPC: B01D35/02
Filed: 1909-11-06
Granted: 1910-07-28
Abstract: 25,626. New, C. T. Nov. 6. Strainers.-An arrangement for fitting inside a tank containing petrol or other liquid fuel comprises a cylinder a of fine wire gauze inserted in a tube b, which is cut away on one or more sides. The t u b e b may be screwed into a nut c, itself threaded externally and screwed into a bush f, which is soldered or otherwise fixed in the tank. The nut c is also threaded to receive the pipe or tap. The tube b may be strengthened by other pierced or slotted tubes placed outside or within it.
Patent GB-190925818-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas-fired Furnaces for Reheating Iron and Steel.
Inventor: BALLANTINE JOHN
IPC: C21D9/00
Filed: 1909-11-09
Granted: 1910-08-04
Abstract: 25,818. Ballantine, J. Nov. 9. Reverberatory furnaces.-In a gas-fired furnace for reheating iron &c., the air supply for combustion is heated in passages beneath the hearth and in the walls of the working and combustion chambers. As shown in Fig. 2, air, admitted through regulable openings C, H to a flue E in the throat of the furnace, passes through conduits I, I<1>, M to flues P beneath the floor of the combustion chamber, and is delivered thence through openings in the crown to mix with gas supplied from conduits A, B. The waste gases from the furnace may be utilized for raising steam in a boiler U.