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Patent GB-190806228-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Electric Lighting and Heating of Vehicles.
Inventor: GROB HUGO
Filed: 1908-03-20
Granted: 1909-03-18
Abstract: 6228. Grob, H. March 20, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Distributing.-In a train lighting and heating. system, the voltage of the variable-speed dynamo is maintained higher than that of the work circuit by inserting a resistance between the dynamo and the work circuit, so that one half of a battery may be charged while the other half is being discharged against the pressure of the work circuit to energize the field of the dynamo. The field E of the constant-potential variable-speed dynamo is energized by the difference of pressure between an independent source Z<2> and the voltage of the point S in the work circuit. The constant voltage of the point A<1>, to which the battery Z<1> is connected, is maintained higher than that of the point S by inserting a resistance R between them. To charge the battery Z' when the lamps H are not in circuit, a resistance T is substituted for them, while a resistance U greater than the resistance R replaces the latter by means of a switch S. The charging voltage of the dynamo may be further increased by passing the current through a second armature, while the current between the battery Z<2> and the point S may be employed to energize the field of an exciter.
Patent GB-190813691-A (GB)
Inventor: BEDDOES JOSEPH GEORGE
Filed: 1908-06-29
Granted: 1909-03-18
Abstract: 13,691. Beddoes, J. G. June 29. Bags etc.; trunks. - Metallic edgings for trunks, bags, &c. of leather or canvas are of U-shaped section, as shown in Fig. 4, the connexion between the parts being made by reducing the extremity of one of the ends a', Fig. 5, into a dowel or tenon a<2>, which is made to fit tightly the opposing end b<1>, the process being effected by dies or by shaping- tools. The parts are secured together by rivets c passing through the meeting ends and the material of the bag or trunk. In order to form the corners of the edging frame without buckling, the edging is loaded at these places with metallic strips e, Fig. 7, which support the sides of the frame during bending. A flexible mandrel or other means may be substituted as a supporting-device.
Patent GB-190814492-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Albums for Holding Gramophone and other Disc Talking Machine Records.
Inventor: STRAIN WILLIAM
Filed: 1908-07-08
Granted: 1909-01-07
Abstract: 14,492. Strain, W. July 8. Gramophones &c.-An album or case for storing gramophone &c. disk records consists of a number of pockets d connected together concertina-wise, the end pockets being attached to covers a which are provided with struts c, by which the album is supported in open position. To one side of each pocket is secured a band g of fabric which passes down to the bottom of the pocket and up the other side, where it may pass through a loop i. A projecting tab j having the title of the enclosed record removably written thereon is attached to the band g, so that when the tab is pulled, the disk e lying in the fold of the band is partly lifted out. Strips f attached to the back b between the covers a prevent the pockets d from bulging sideways, and a closing flap k extends over the tops of the pockets and may be fastened by a strap l.
Patent GB-190815662-A (GB)
Title: Carburetters for Internal Combustion Engines
Filed: 1908-07-23
Granted: 1908-09-03
Abstract: 15,662. Soc. Anon. Westinghouse. July 31, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Gas or explosive-vapour engines, carburetting in In a carburettor the fuel and supplementary air valves operate independently at starting, or whenever there is no vacuum in the carburettor, but are automatically connected so as to work simultaneously when the engine is running. The supplementary air supply is controlled by the differential piston 4, which lifts when the air pressure within it falls ; its interior is connected by an opening 7 with the space 5. The needle valve 11 is closed by the suction on the piston 12 and is normally raised by the spring 14. When the stop 15 engages the disk 16, the needle valve 11 is controlled by the piston 4. A gauze-covered revolving shutter 9 filters and controls the auxiliary air supply. A hot-water jacket for heating the air and combustible liquid is provided.
Patent GB-190818623-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Starting Switches using Liquid Resistance.
Filed: 1908-09-04
Granted: 1909-07-29
Abstract: 18,623. Sandycroft Foundry Co., and Dutton, T. M. Sept. 4. Switches.- A liquid - resistance starting - switch containing a large volume of liquid is constructed so that only a small insulating-screen is necessary, and arranged so that the current flow takes place near the bottom of the containing-vessel, thereby facilitating the dispersal of heat by convection. To effect this, the screen slides over one electrode, and makes an almost watertight joint with it in the "off" position. Inside the corrugated containing- vessel b are arranged cylindrical iron electrodes e, g, the latter being closed at the top and covered with insulation h, such as enamel. The lower end of the inner electrode is closed by an insulating- plate k with a rubber facing m, held by a bolt n and cross-piece p. The electrode is suspended by a conducting-rod q contained in a tube r, which extends between insulating-bushes t at the top and bottom and contains an insulating - jacket s of bitumen &c. A cylindrical insulating - screen V, open at the top and bottom, is raised by rods w to regulate the resistance, and in its lowest position rests partly on the plate K and partly on a rubber washer x surrounding the inner electrode. The joints x, m serve to break the current flow. The vessel b stands on insulating - feet d, and may itself form one electrode. The screen V may make contact with the outer electrode instead of the inner one, and the electrodes may be of other shape than cylindrical.
Patent GB-190819421-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Spring Horse Shoe.
Inventor: BOWLES OTTO
Filed: 1908-09-16
Granted: 1908-12-17
Abstract: 19,421. Bowles, O. Sept. 16. Spring; upper and lower shoes.-The ordinary shoe a, thinner than usual and of steel, is fixed to the hoof. The lower shoe c is curved as shown so as to have a spring action and is provided with elongated slots c‹, c<1>, c<2>, through which pass bolts b, b<1>, b<2> to hold it to the shoe a. The elongation of the slots allows a backward and forward movement of the shoe c.
Patent GB-190822223-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mining Props.
Inventor: EICKERSHOFF JOHN HEINRICH
IPC: E21D15/18
Filed: 1908-10-20
Granted: 1909-01-07
Abstract: 22,223. Eickershoff, J. H. Oct. 20. Shoring and strutting.- The upper part a of a telescopic mine-prop rests upon a shoulder g of a cone-shaped body t, which bears against the lower part b, and is supported on sand or the like which is forced up through the cone when pressure is exerted on the head of the prop. The upper part of the prop is lowered by allowing the material to escape through a hole c in the lower part, the hole being normally closed by a rotary shutter d. Caps and feet are fitted on the props by bayonet-joints, and are provided with lugs e to engage with the levers used to turn them.
Patent GB-190823581-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Fire Guards.
Inventor: COOPER FREDERICK
Filed: 1908-11-04
Granted: 1909-08-19
Abstract: 23,581. Cooper, F. Nov. 4. Fire-guards; trivets.-A fire-guard is fitted adjustably, and sometimes also removably, upon a trivet. Fig. 1 shows a guard 22 mounted on sockets 23, which slide upon the horizontal bars 19 of the trivet. The guard may be removed by unscrewing the knobs 24 and removing the crossbar 21 connecting the outer ends of the bars 19. Similar sockets 23 may be constructed by coiling parts of the wire forming the frame of the guard. Where the two bars 19 are formed in one piece, the guard may be attached to the trivet plate 20 by screw-and-nut fastenings, or to the bars 19 by the stirrup-and-bolt fastening shown in Fig. 4, or by the pin-and-socket fastening shown in Fig. 7. The stirrup 28 and the socket 30 are slipped over the wires 19, and the guards secured by the screws 29, 30<b>, respectively. The guards 22 may be attached to slides shown in Fig. 9, fitted with pawls 33 engaging with teeth 32 formed on the underside of the bars 19. In another modification, the guard 22 is carried on a trivet bar 37, Fig. 11, and is connected to the front of the trivet by a lazy-tongs device 34, 35, 36 forming the tray or support of the trivet. Fig. 13 shows a guard consisting of two parts 22<a>, 22<b>, fitted to a trivet by means of sockets 46 sliding on a squaresectioned bar 45 connecting the ends of the bars 19 ; and in a similar form, the parts 22<a>, 22<b> are fitted upon square sectioned bars 45<b>, Fig. 15, movable in a socket 45<a> connecting the ends of the bars 19. The bars 45<b> have at their ends sockets 46 in which the guards may be adjusted vertically.
Patent GB-190825505-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Illuminating Projectile.
Inventor: HUBBARD HERBERT
Filed: 1908-11-26
Granted: 1909-05-18
Abstract: 25,505. Hubbard, H., and Ridley, A. Nov. 26. Signals, phosphorettedhydrogen and like. - For locating the enemy's position without disclosing the position of the attacking party, a projectile for illuminating purposes is employed which is self - lighting when fired into the sea, and sinks after a predetermined time. The projectile, shaped like an ordinary shell or bluntnosed shot, comprises concentric steel cylindels a, c, a weighted base b, a driving-band e to fit the rifling of the gun, a grooved nose d with fine perforations d<2>, and a rubber or other combustible disk f. The ingredients for the light or coloured flare are contained in the cylinder c, and the calcium phosphide or other substance which will ignite on contact with water is placed in a gauze-covered trough g. After the projectile has struck the water, the weighted base b causes it to float upright, whereupon water percolates through the perforations d<2> and ignites the material in the trough g, the flame being communicated by the quick-burning fuze h or directly to the illuminating material in the tube c, which flame burns out the disk f. While the flame is burning, water gradually enters the outer shell through the small perforations a', and ultimately sinks the projectile.
Patent GB-190826315-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with Telephone Instruments.
Inventor: CLARKE PEETE BASIL
Filed: 1908-12-05
Granted: 1909-08-19
Abstract: 26,315. Clarke, P. B. Dec. 5. Telephones.-An attachment to a telephone mouthpiece, to prevent overhearing of the conversation, consists of a chamber with double walls a, b fitting on the mouthpiece by the elastic frame f and on the speaker's mouth by the elastic frame e. Cotton-wool, hair, grass, fibre, or the like c may be enclosed between the walls ; the wire spiral g serves to keep the device open. The ends of the spiral g may form the elastic frame e, f, and loop h may be provided for attachment to the ears of the user. The inside wall a and the cotton wool c may be treated with antiseptic. The walls may consist of cloth, linen, canvas, or the like coated with india-rubber, or they may be made of india-rubber. The device may form an integral part of the mouthpiece.
Patent GB-190827376-A (GB)
Title: Process of and Apparatus for Obtaining on a Screen Luminous Projections Visible in Full Light
Inventor: POCH ANTOINE JACQUES MICHEL
Filed: 1908-12-16
Granted: 1909-04-22
Abstract: 27,376. Poch, A. J. M., and Poch, P. J. P. Aug. 5, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Optical-projection apparatus.-To render the pictures visible in daylight, light from the lamp C is restricted to a dark chamber B carrying on its front end the usual projection screen A, which may be covered with a smoked sheet on the side facing the audience.
Patent GB-190827739-A (GB)
Title: A Socket Arrangement for Suspending Rods in a Horizontal Position.
Inventor: CUTLER ALFRED WILLIAM
Filed: 1908-12-21
Granted: 1909-12-09
Abstract: 27,739. Cutler, A. W. Dec. 21. Brackets.-One end socket A for supporting a rod in an horizontal position is fixed and is closed at the end ; the other socket B is open-ended and is pivoted to an outstanding part of the fixing-plate D, as shown in Fig. 3, so that the rod may be inserted endways into the socket B until the other end of the rod enters the socket A, when the rod and socket B drop into position.
Patent GB-190902348-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Machines for Making Blocks of Concrete or the like.
Inventor: BURGES GEORGE HERBERT
IPC: B28B7/08
Filed: 1909-02-01
Granted: 1909-12-16
Abstract: 2348. Burges, G. H., and Curtis, J. Feb. 1. Moulding-machines with fixed moulds; tamping- machines ; moulds.-In a concrete-block machine, the bottom D carries the front side D' and is mounted upon a shaft E so that it can be turned over to deliver the moulded block; the back D<2> and the sides D<3> slide to and from the mould, and are operated by a system of levers L, L<2>, &c., actuated from a shaft K<1>. The material is tamped by means of a ram operated by a lifting-chain P, Fig. 6, a secondary pressure being applied, when desired, by means of toggle-levers U operated by an eccentric U<6> and acting through projections U<1>, N<3>. Spring bolts R, R<1>, Fig. 2, engage with a projection N<4> on the front of the ram and retain ic in its raised position until the bolt R is withdrawn at the proper time by means of a lever S operated by a cam S<1>, the bolt R<1> being operated by a handlever T. The shafts E, K<1> are operated by levers E<1>, K, respectively, the motion of the lever E<1> being limited by a stop F, which can be removed to allow the mould bottom to be turned completely over, the moulded block being retained by a grid H, Fig. 5, pivoted to lugs H<1> on the front side D<1>. For working hollow blocks, cores M are employed, carried by racks M<2> operated by quadrants K<@> mounted on the shaft K<1>.
Patent GB-190916856-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Radiators for Heating Buildings and Structures.
Inventor: CHANTRY RICHARD
IPC: F24H3/00
Filed: 1909-07-19
Granted: 1910-01-27
Abstract: 16,856. Chantry, R. July 19. Heat-radiators. - Bends d, detachable for cleaning purposes, are provided to connect the inner tube c of a double-tube radiator heated by a stove e. When water is used in the radiator, the outer tubes a are connected by pipes b. If air is the heating-medium, holes k are formed in the tubes a to allow the heated air to escape into the room.
Patent GB-190924883-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Imitation Lamps.
Inventor: CRUDGINGTON FRANCIS LIZZIE
IPC: B62J6/20
Filed: 1909-10-29
Granted: 1910-10-31
Abstract: 24,883. Crudgington, F. L., and Staples, J. C. Oct. 29. Reflector signals. -Imitation lamps or reflecting- devices for reflecting back the light of, and signalling to, an overtaking vehicle are attached to the mud-guard of a cycle or other vehicle. The reflector A may be fitted within a hole formed in the mud-guard C, the reflecting- surface a<1> being sprung through the hole as shown. A glass member with a faceted or plain surface is fitted in the front of the casing. A concave recess in the mud-guard may be formed as the reflecting-surface, or the glass member may be silvered. The reflector device is secured in position in any convenient manner.
Patent GB-190930403-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Nut Locks.
Inventor: HEMSTEGER EDWARD ALOYSIUS
IPC: F16B39/14
Filed: 1909-12-29
Granted: 1910-05-26
Abstract: 30,403. Hemsteger, E. A. Dec. 29. Locking nuts.-A lock-nut 1, Fig. 1, formed by pressing from sheet metal, has a central bulge 1<c>, Fig. 3, from the outer face of which the thread commences at the point 1<d>. At this point, the metal of the lock-nut is in the form of a tongue or thin part, which bites in between the main nut and the thread on bolt on screwing-up.
Patent GB-191000358-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sliding Locking-appliances for Regulating the Position of Adjacent or Interconnected Parts of Operating Tables and other Hospital Furniture.
Inventor: ARNOLD JAMES ERNEST
IPC: A61G13/10
Filed: 1910-01-06
Granted: 1911-01-06
Abstract: 358. Arnold, J. E. Jan. 6. Pedestal, pillar, and like stands.-A sliding locking-appliance for securing a member at different heights but shown for a hospital table comprises externally-coned split sleeves 3, Figs. 3 and 4, sliding on side rods 1 each sleeve being embraced by an internally-coned outer sleeve 4. The sleeves 4 have lugs 5, in which is pivoted a cross rod 6 connected to the sleeves 3 by arms 7 and screws 8 passing through longitudinal slots in the sleeves 4. The weight of the supported member forces the sleeves 4 on to the cones 3 causing the latter to grip.
Patent GB-191001323-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ink-ribbon Mechanism for Typewriters.
Inventor: PETERMANN OTTO
IPC: B41J33/00
Filed: 1909-09-22
Granted: 1910-10-24
Abstract: 1323. Petermann, O. Sept. 22, 1909. Ink - ribbon mechanism, particularly for the folding typewriter described in Specification 21,654/09. (1) The ribbon is fed by the escapement - mechanism described in Specification 1320/10 comprising an escapement - wheel 49, shown in bottom plan, which is secured to a vertical shaft 47 carrying a pinion in mesh with the carriage feedrack, the pinion and the wheel 49 being connected by a clutch, and the carriage being propelled by a cord which is connected to a spring drum. The ribbon-spools 73 are loosely mounted on vertical shafts 36, one of which carries the spring drum ; and the shafts are provided with pinions 72 engaging worms 71 on shafts 69, which are provided at the inner ends with worms engaging a crown-wheel secured to the escapement-wheel. The spools are secured to the shafts by thumb-nuts, which are tightened up alternately for the purpose of reversing the feed. (2) The ribbon is threaded through fixed slotted guides 75, and through slots 78, 79 in a vibrator 77, which is provided with a polychrome adjustment constructed as follows. The vibrator is mounted by ears 83 to slide on a bracket 80 fixed to the carriage, and is tensioned downwards by a spring 84. A finger 85 pivoted at 86 to the vibrator is formed with projections 87, 88 and is arranged in the path of the vertically reciprocating. bar 63, which forms part of the universal-bar mechanism for operating the escapement. When the finger is in the full-line position, the bar 63 engages the projection 88, and lifts the vibrator a short distance, but, when the finger is swung into the dotted-line position, the bar 63 engages the projection 87 and imparts a full lift to the vibrator. The adjustment is effected by touching the projection 87 with the finger. The bar 63 is arranged, as described in the latter of the abovementioned Specifications, to maintain engagement with the universal bar when the carriage is shifted for change of case, so that the ribbon devices are operated in all the shift positions of the carriage. Alining for impression.-The bracket 80 is formed with a slot 81 and V-projections 82 for receiving and alining the type-heads on the type-levers.
Patent GB-191012073-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Fire-bridges of Steam Boiler Furnaces and like Furnaces.
Inventor: SCHOFIELD ADA
IPC: F23M3/00
Filed: 1910-05-17
Granted: 1911-02-16
Abstract: 12,073. Schofield, A., and Hadfield, S., [executors of Schofield, H.]., and Hill, J. A. May 17. Fire-bridges. - The inclined front face of a fire-bridge is formed of transversely-arranged fire-bars B supported on an air box or chamber C. The bars B are carried by grooved sideplates of the box C and are held in position by a top bar E having projections E<2> engaging with the rear plate. Air under pressure is supplied through a pipe H having an injector I at its front end, and air may also be admitted from the ash - pit through an opening controlled by the door J.
Patent GB-191017550-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Expression of Liquids from Solid Matters.
Inventor: BERRIGAN JOHN JOSEPH
IPC: B30B9/24
Filed: 1910-07-23
Granted: 1911-03-02
Abstract: 17,550. Berrigan, J. J. Aug. 27, 1909, [Convention date]. Extracting sugar. - A flexible travelling belt is provided with transverse depressions or projections forming a series of small pressure chambers, and is passed over and under parallel rollers, so that, as the belt alternately assumes a concave and convex form, bagasse &c. fed to the chambers is respectively subjected to compression and released. The belt may be formed by a pair of edge members connected by transverse slats 15, Fig. 5, filtercloth 16 being supported on the surface. T h e cloth is longer than the belt, and is pushed into the chambers by means of a toothed wheel 18, Fig. 1. The bagasse is supplied by a hopper 17. As the belt passes under rollers 3, 5, 7, the pressure chambers close up as shown in Fig. 6, and the liquid is expressed through the cloth into a pan 23. The chambers open out as they pass over the rollers 4, 6, and water, steam, &c., may be delivered from the pipes 20. The solid material is removed by a scraper 21 as the chambers open out in passing over the small roller 8. The belt passes through a wash-tank 25 before returning to the supply-rollers 1, 2. The cross-section of the slats 15 may take the form of a truncated triangle. In the modified apparatus shown in cross-section in Fig. 2, a belt 26 passes around rollers mounted in the ends of a casing 35, which rotates within a stationary casing 38. The material is supplied through a duct 41, and is pressed in the chambers formed by the slats as they pass around the rollers 28, 30. The solid matter is released as the chambers are opened in passing aronnd a roller 31 and thrown centrifugally through an aperture 36 to be swept by a scraper 39 to an outlet 40. The liquid passing through the belt collects on the inner surface of the casing 35, which is provided with a suitable outlet.
Patent GB-191019884-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for Infusing Tea, Coffee and the like.
Inventor: HYMANS LEON
IPC: A47G19/16
Filed: 1910-08-25
Granted: 1911-08-24
Abstract: 19,884. Hymans, L. Aug. 25. Pots.-The infuser c, Fig. 1, is raised in a tea-pot &c. by a chain d passing through a slot f, which has a narrow portion to engage and retain the chain, and is surrounded by a cup i to retain liquid. The slot f is closed by a disk &c. h. In a modification, the chain d is wound upon a rotary stem u, Fig. 4, which has a projection s to engage a slot q and so prevent unwinding. A rim in the pot indicates the height to which it may be filled. According to the Provisional Specification, the stem u may be upon the handle &c.