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Patent GB-190813849-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Dies for Punching Metal Blanks.
Inventor: GOUGH THOMAS BLAZE
Filed: 1908-06-30
Granted: 1909-02-11
Abstract: 13,849. Gough, T. B. Jnne 30. Right to Patent relinquished. Punching.- A bed-die for punching nuts &c. has a back-plate or edge c'shaped to receive the article and provided with slots e, through which waste may pass. A recess b may be formed in the top of the die, or may be provided by means of a plate screwed on to the die.
Patent GB-190814163-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Apparatus for Controlling the Supply of Feed Water to Steam Generators.
Inventor: LAKE HAROLD WILLIAMSON
Filed: 1908-07-03
Granted: 1909-04-22
Abstract: 14,163. Lake, H. W., [Soc. Anon. du Temple]. July 3. Feed-water, controlling. - The difference in temperature between the water and steam in a pipe in connexion with the water and steam spaces of the boiler is utilized to start or stop the boiler feed-pump. Two superposed chambers 1, 2 communicate with the steam space by the pipe 3 and with the water space by the pipe 4. A pipe 5 leads from the top of the pipe 4 to the upper chamber 1. The two chambers 1, 2 contain tubulous steam generators 6, 7, closed at one end by caps 8 and by flexible diaphragms 9 at the other. The diaphragms rest upon the heads of the double piston. 10 and serve to operate, through a lever 12, shaft 13, and lever 14, the valve 11, which controls the supply of steam to the feedpump. When the water falls below the normal level X-X, steam passes through the pipe 5 and expels the water in the chamber 2, thus increasing the tension of steam in the lower generator. The increased pressure causes the lower diaphragm to press on the lower piston and open the valve 11 through the levers 12, 14, and spring 15. When the normal level has been reached, the steam in the chamber 2 is cut off by the water in the pipe 4 and as the water is of lower temperature the steam condenses and water again fills the lower chamber. The pressure in the lower generator is thus decreased and the valve 11 is closed. In a modification, the valve 11 is replaced by a piston valve which is seated by allowing
Patent GB-190814469-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Signalling between Trains on Railways.
Inventor: RAFFO GUIDO
Filed: 1908-07-08
Granted: 1908-11-19
Abstract: 14,469. Raffo, G., and Raffo, A. July 8. Automatic systems; track apparatus.-For signalling electrically between two trains a conductor is laid in sections along the track, and a battery n is inserted at a break in the conductor. A circuit is completed by trains on the conductors w, w<1>, through signalling - devices on the engine, the return circuit being formed by the rails. Additional batteries may be used at the points a<2>, a<3>, if desired. At branch roads arrangements are made for connecting the junction line to either branch according to the position of the points. Specification No. 1593, A.D. 1903, is referred to.
Patent GB-190816024-A (GB)
Title: A Tie Clip or Retainer.
Inventor: ELIOT ROBERT ALEXANDER
Filed: 1908-07-28
Granted: 1909-07-22
Abstract: 16,024. Eliot, R. A. July 28. Neck-tie retainers.-A neck-tie retainer, bent from a single length of resilient wire, comprises a loop A, to grip the collar-stud and two end loops B<1>. By pressing the ends, the loop A is enlarged to allow the insertion of the collar-stud. The tie is passed through the end loops. The device is curved to the shape of the neck so that the stud is thrust forward preventing the wearer's neck from being pinched. The visible parts of the device may be ornamented or set with jewels.
Patent GB-190822338-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Valves.
Inventor: OLESON OLAF EDWARD
Filed: 1908-10-21
Granted: 1909-10-21
Abstract: 22,338. Oleson, O. E. Oct. 21. Seats; dirt, preventing lodgment of.-A liftvalve seat is provided with an inner flange 33 on a level with the bottom of the inlet 4, and with a rounded portion 32 situated below the level of the inlet, a recess 34 to receive grit being arranged between them. The valve 28, which is mounted on an operating-spindle 19, has an outer flange 31 to engage with the rounded portion and an inner flange adapted to pass inside the flange 33 and of such a length that the flange 31 is above the flange 33 before the flanges 29, 33 separate.
Patent GB-190824046-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with the Drying of Wool and other Fibrous Substances.
Inventor: ELLIS HARRY STEPHENSON
Filed: 1909-05-08
Granted: 1910-03-31
Abstract: 24,046. Ellis, H. S., and Allsopp, C. E. May 8, 1909. Yarn-testing machines.-Wool and other fibrous substances are dried in a hot-air apparatus preparatory to weighing by means of a balance combined therewith. As shown, the apparatus is divided by a partition 4 into a lower air-heating and an upper drying-compartment. Air enters and passes through a spiral channel 7 surrounded by a channel 8, through which the used air escapes. From the passages 7, the air passes into a channel 6, wherein it is heated by electric devices 5, and whence it flows into the drying-compartment. The wool is contained in a portable receptacle 10 supported on the bottom of an outer cylinder 12 suspended from the top of the compartment. A space 14 is left between the bottom of the cylinder 12 and the partition 4, which is enclosed by a ring 16 secured to the partition and a sleeve 15 enclosing the cylinder 12 and having a horizontal partition 17 fitting against the bottom of the cylinder. The air rises into the space 14 and may be caused to pass through the material in the cylinder 10, and out through registering apertures in the cylinder 12 and sleeve 15, and into the passage 8. By means of a lever, the sleeve 15 may be rotated so that apertures in the bottom of the cylinder 12 and the partition 17 are put out of register as. are the apertures in the sleeve and the sides of the cylinder 12, and the air is caused to pass through apertures in the ring 16 and the lower part of the sleeve and to the channel 8. When the valves are so arranged, the lid 40 may be removed, and the vessel 10 suspended from scales. The bottoms of the vessel 10 and the cylinder 12 are conically machined to fit air-tight.
Patent GB-190825901-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Discharging Molten Material from Glass or other Furnaces.
Inventor: REMBAUX LEON
Filed: 1908-12-01
Granted: 1909-08-12
Abstract: 25,901. Rembaux, L. Dec. 1. Melting-furnaces ; discharging.-In the arrangement shown, glass from a gas-heated furnace 20 flows into a receptacle 12 and is discharged therefrom by a refractory plunger 1. The glass then flows down an incline 21 into a smaller receptacle 13 whence, by means of the second plunger 2, it is discharged and is connected by a channel 22 to a casting-table A, where it is extended by a roller M. Each plunger is carried by a beam 3 through the ends of which pass screwed shafts 5, each of which is driven from a motor 10 by means of the transmission gear shown.
Patent GB-190827579-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Plate and like Gauges.
Inventor: BULLOCK CYRUS
Filed: 1908-12-18
Granted: 1909-12-09
Abstract: 27,579. Bullock, C. Dec. 18. [Cognate Application No. 9683, A.D. 1909, dated April 23.] Plate gauges. - A gauge for plates &c. consists of a movable jaw S having a stem a sliding in a casing b, and toothed to gear with a train of pinions so as to drive a pair of index hands e, f on concentric spindles, the inner h a n d indicating tenths and the outer thousandths of an inch or similar measurements. In a modification, the sliding bar a may be graduated and one pointer only employed to give the finer reading. The foot t of the sliding bar is arranged to give the height from the level of the feet of the casing b.
Patent GB-190903312-A (GB)
Title: Improved Propulsion Appliances for Swimmers.
Inventor: MCGEOWN JAMES
IPC: A63B31/14
Filed: 1909-02-10
Granted: 1910-02-10
Abstract: 3312. McGeown, J. Feb. 10. Swimming-appliances. - A swimming-appliance for hand use, comprises a tube A with a handle Q and two wings D hinged on an axle K and connected by pivoted arms G to a sleeve E sliding on the central support A.
Patent GB-190904516-A (GB)
Title: Safety Appliance for Pit Cages.
Inventor: GILMOUR CHARLES BOWIE
IPC: B66B5/26
Filed: 1909-02-24
Granted: 1910-02-24
Abstract: 4516. Gilmour, C. B. Feb. 24. Catch gear of mine-cage type.-A pair of spring- actuated bolts a<2> are mounted in cylinders a on the cage roof and are connected by guided chains b to the hoisting- cable. In the event of the hoisting - cable breaking, the bolts are forced into engagement with iron ladders D or with notched bars fitted in the sides of the shaft. The cage may be strengthened by a U-shaped strap A<1> through which the bolts pass. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specifications 2157/87, 2061/97, 9108/07, and 14,820/07.
Patent GB-190905665-A (GB)
Title: Amusement or Illusion Apparatus.
Inventor: KANNEL THEOPHILUS VAN
IPC: A63G31/16
Filed: 1909-03-09
Granted: 1909-12-23
Abstract: 5665. Kannel, T. van. March 9. Amusement apparatus. - Relates to a modification of the apparatus described in Specification 20,971/07. The central platform is omitted, two wave tracks A, B being arranged side by side, separated by a guard beam D and connected at each end by a non-moving track C to facilitate the passage of cars from one track to the other. Clutches are arranged so that either or both of the tracks may be operated from a single motor U. The bell-crank levers are connected and arranged so that the forces acting upon them may balance one another as much as possible. Adjustable bearings are provided to take up wear.
Patent GB-190906565-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electric Energy Meters.
IPC: G01R11/36
Filed: 1909-03-18
Granted: 1910-03-17
Abstract: 6565. British Thomson-Houston Co., and Arcy, C. R. D'. March 18. Induction motor meters; brakes; casings.-The magnetic flux which crosses the disk armature 18 from the core 5 of the pressure coil 11 traverses the U-sbaped core 13 of the main-current coils 14 and returns through the meter casing. The core 13 is adjustably secured to a lug 4 projecting from the case. A short-circuited coil 24 surrounds the upper pole of the potential core 5 and is adjustable horizontally by milled screws 32, for phase regulation, and is clamped by screws 30. A copper plate 34 is adjustably mounted in an air-gap in a magnetic shunt of the core 5 to obtain a fine adjustment. The inner edges of the poles of the core 13 are chamfered to ensure proportionality of the rate at low loads, and the coils 14 are arranged flush with the pole faces, to prevent magnetic leakage. The brake magnet 19, the registering-mechanism 20, and the lower bearing for the disk 18, are carried by a removable bracket 22. According to the Provisional Specification, one series-coil only may be employed, movable armatures may be provided for adjusting the field of the brake magnet, and the coil 24 may be vertically adjustable.
Patent GB-190909066-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Electrodes of Secondary Batteries.
Inventor: GARDE HENRY
IPC: H01M4/20
Filed: 1909-04-16
Granted: 1910-07-18
Abstract: 9066. Garde, H., and Adams, A. J. April 16. Electrodes for lead accumulators. Spiral electrodes are made from flat pasted grids by first fully peroxidizing or ' groniring ' them, and then reducing, and finally rolling them up. Grids of soft lead &c. are used, having their edges no stronger than the bars, to allow expansion without deformation. After being pasted and allowed to set, they are " formed " negative, pressed between wool or felt, and dried, preferably in an air current to avoid heating. They are next charged and discharged repeatedly with successively stronger currents until the growth is complete, and, after a final discharge, are again pressed. They are then rolled up, with separators between them, into single or multiple coils. According to the Provisional Specification, the electrodes may not be rolled up.
Patent GB-190914723-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Type Distributing Apparatus.
Inventor: DACHEUX RENE
IPC: B41B3/04
Filed: 1908-10-13
Granted: 1910-04-21
Abstract: 14,723. Dacheux, R. Oct. 13, 1908, [Convention date]. Distributing type; galley mechanism.-Relates to machines of the kind in which types having characteristic nicks are fed by an oscillatory slide across a series of characteristic feelers. The types 12 are placed in a known form of galley consisting of an inclined table 1 having an adjustable wall 3 and a pusher 4 which presses the types against the fixed wall 5. A line 8 is pushed endways by a slide 9, and the types are fed separately to the distributor by a rod 10 having a tooth 11. When the rod 10 has fed a line, a fresh line is brought into position by a slide 7. The distributor consists of a slide 14 slotted longitudinally to permit the passage of a second slide 17 and formed with recesses 13, 15, 16, &c. which extend partly through the thickness of the slide so as to form steps 42, which support the types when they are fed into the distributor. Stationary bars 28, 29 arranged on the slide 14 are formed with slots 18, 19, 20, &c. the same distance apart as the recesses 13 &c., the bars 28, 29 serving as supports for feelers 21, 22, 23, &c., which are pivoted on shafts 24, and are provided with extensions 31 which are held by springs 32 in contact with a rib 30 on the bar 28. In operation the rod 10 feeds a type into the recess 13 in the slide 14, which then moves forwards to bring the recess 13 under the slot 18 in the bars 28, 29, the slide 17 then rising to carry the type into engagement with the feeler 21. If the type nicks 39 correspond to the tips 35 of the feeler, the type passes into the slot 18 and is free to slide out of the distributor into the magazine channel. If the feeler does not correspond to the type, the feeler is lifted and thus holds the type, so that, when the slides 14, 17 return to initial position, the type drops in to the recess 15 of the slide 14. The slide 14 has an oscillatory movement equal to the distmce between the recesses 13, 15, &c. and each time the slide returns to initial position a type is fed by the rod 10. The types are thus fed forward by the slide 14 and presented by the slide 17 to the feelers 21, 22, &c., a type remaining in the distributor until the corresponding feeler is reached. To prevent thin types from returning to the slide 14 under the pressure of non-corresponding feelers, the feelers are arranged so that the tips 35 initially engage close to the edges of the types but when the types are raised by the slide 17 the tips 35 engage the middle of the types. The slides 14, 17 and the rod 10 are operated by the same cam-shaft, and the feed slides of the galley are operated by another shaft.
Patent GB-190918358-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Framings for Sky-lights, Windows, Glass Partitions and the like.
Inventor: DEGENHARDT JOHANNES
IPC: E06B3/99
Filed: 1909-08-09
Granted: 1910-01-13
Abstract: 18,358. Degenhardt, J. Aug. 8, 1908, [Convention date]. Window frames are constructed of bars, which are locked together at the points of intersection, by means of dovetailsection bars d engaging correspondingly - shaped grooves in the webs a, f, of the T-bars.
Patent GB-190927579-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Means for Advertising.
Inventor: WULFFING JOHN
IPC: G09F21/04
Filed: 1909-11-26
Granted: 1910-11-28
Abstract: 27,579. Wulffing, J. Nov. 26. Reel and endless-web apparatus.-Advertisements or pictures on the transparent or translucent roof c of a vehicle are reflected at surfaces a to the spectators, or the pictures or advertisements may be provided upon the reflectors a themselves; endless coloured screens e above the reflectors may be driven from the vehicle axle. If side screens d are used on the vehicle, they bear the advertisements or pictures themselves. At night, a source of light c<2> may be provided above the bands e or above the roof c. Drawers for the reception of the articles to be advertised or sold are placed beneath the reflectors.
Patent GB-190928506-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Lock, Latch or Fastening.
Inventor: BROOK THOMAS ASHWORTH
IPC: E05B67/10
Filed: 1909-12-07
Granted: 1910-12-07
Abstract: 28,506. Brook, T. A. Dec. 7. Lock mechanism; padlocks; night-latches. - The locking-mechanism comprises one or more disks C, toothed on their peripheries for actuation by the key, and provided with flanges c<2> of unequal lengths for engagement with the bolt or shackle. In the padlock shown in Fig. 2, two disks are provided under the control of springs H and passing on either side of the key guide F, the key k, Fig. 7, being provided with a groove k<1> for the guide, with teeth k<2> for engaging the disks. The guide F also serves as a partition to protect the disks from picking- implements and is provided with projections f<4>, which limit the movement of the disks and act as abutments for the springs H. The partition may take the form of a flat spring, secured to the keyhole side of the casing and extended to prevent picking through the shackle hinge aperture. An inactive disk not operated by the correct key may be provided to prevent picking, such disk moving into the locking position if operated by a false key. In Fig. 10, the device is shown applied to a night-latch, the latch being withdrawn by the curved portion q<1> of the flange of the disk. When used as a lock for sliding sashes, the device comprises a single disk, and a sliding hasp-piece adapted to be slid in engagement with the disk flange is mounted on the upper sash, the lock being mounted on the lower sash. The device is also applicable as a book lock, in which case the lock is hinged on the keyhole side and the hasp fixed to project from the opposite cover of the book at rightangles, to meet the body of the lock. The lock casing may be curved to follow the peripheries of the disks, to enable a short key to be employed.
Patent GB-190929239-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electrodes for Electric Arc Lamps.
Inventor: GRAVIUS ALFONS
IPC: H05B31/06
Filed: 1909-12-14
Granted: 1910-05-12
Abstract: 29,239. Gravius, A. July 1, [Convention date]. A r c - lamp electrodes. - One electrode, preferably the negative one, is made with a passage c lined with lime or other oxides or refractory substances, with which the electrode is also impregnated, and through this passage oxygen is supplied to the arc. The other electrode may be an ordinary carbon.
Patent GB-191007152-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Methods of Raising or Forcing Liquids and in Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: HUMPHREY HERBERT ALFRED
Filed: 1910-03-22
Granted: 1911-03-22
Abstract: 7152. Humphrey, H. A. March 22. Direct explosion apparatus.-In apparatus of the type described in Specifications 20,736/06, 18,594/07, 18,595/07, 19,341/07, and 25,638/07, the sudden increase of pressure brought about by the explosion of a preliminary combustible charge is utilized to force a further charge of combustible mixture into the explosion chamber before the first charge has ceased burning, thus obtaining a longer stroke. For this purpose, the combustion chamber 1 is provided with a small branch chamber 2 containing air, which is admitted through a valve 3 and forced out through a valve 4 and pipe 12 immediately after the explosion has taken place in the chamber 1. This pipe 12 conducts the air to an atomizer 11 containing a heavy hydrocarbon, which is sprayed into the combustion chamber through a valve 5 and there ignited. The valves 3, 4 are linked up to the valves 6, 7 so as to secure their operation at the proper intervals; the method of linking-up may be similar to that described in Specification 19,341/07.
Patent GB-191007718-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Production of Hydrogen.
Inventor: DIEFFENBACH OTTO
IPC: C10J3/00
Filed: 1910-03-30
Granted: 1911-03-30
Abstract: 7718. Dieffenbach, O., and Moldenhauer, W. July 7, 1909, [Convention date]. Hydrogen.-In obtaining hydrogen by the reaction of superheated steam on carbon, the temperature is kept down to 600‹ C. or less and the formation of carbon monoxide prevented by the addition to the carbon of alkali compounds other than the hydroxides and carbonates, already known, such as the sulphates, chlorides, sulphides, &c. For example: (1) carbon is boiled with an aqueous solution of an equal quantity of potassium chloride, and, when thoroughly impregnated, is dried; (2) ordinary coal is impregnated with concentrated potassium sulphate solution, dried and coked. The heating at 550-750‹ C., for the production of hydrogen, is done in externally heated retorts, or with ordinary hot and cold blowing, or by the introduction with the steam of small quantities of oxygen.
Patent GB-191018514-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Worm and the like Conveyors.
IPC: B65G33/32
Filed: 1910-08-05
Granted: 1911-04-13
Abstract: 18,514. Woodall, R., and Simon, Ltd., H. Aug. 5. Screw and worm conveyers. -Bearings for supporting the worm at intermediate points are formed by rings G secured by spokes to the shaft B, and contained in a recess in the casing A. In the form shown, the casing is divided, and the sections are secured by collars K. Balls L are interposed between the ring and collar. Packing 0 may be provided to prevent access of fine material to the bearing-surfaces. The balls may be dispensed with, or replaced by antifriction blocks. Bearing-blocks may be carried at the ends of the spokes, the ring being dispensed with.
Patent GB-191020722-A (GB)
Title: A New and Improved Apparatus for Moulding Sand Faced Roofing Tiles with Nibbs for Retaining same in Position on Roof.
Inventor: NORMAN RICHARD
IPC: B28B11/12
Filed: 1910-09-06
Granted: 1910-11-03
Abstract: 20,722. Norman, R. Sept. 6. Moulds.-An apparatus for moulding roofing- tiles by hand comprises a sloping mould a with the edges nearer the operator curved upwards, to retain sufficient clay for the nibs, which are formed by a die g carried by adjustably-hinged arms k and counterbalanced by a weight m. A water box n is arranged behind the mould. The die g may be provided with perforating-pins k.
Patent GB-191023887-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Oil Indicators for Automobiles.
Inventor: BINKS CHARLES
IPC: F16N29/00
Filed: 1910-10-15
Granted: 1911-08-31
Abstract: 23,887. Binks, C. Oct. 15. Indicating interruption of flow of liquids.- A spark or incandescent electric lamp, inserted in the igniting-circuit of a motor-vehicle, illuminates a device on the dashboard for indicating failure of the supply of lubricating-oil. The supply-pipe 2 communicates with a box 3 containing a plunger or flexible diaphragm which actuates a lever 5 carrying one or two coloured disks or shutters 7 in front of or behind the spark terminals 9, 11.
Patent GB-191027513-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bolts and Nuts.
Inventor: MILLS JOHNSON
IPC: F16B39/28
Filed: 1910-11-26
Granted: 1911-08-24
Abstract: 27,513. Mills, J. Nov. 26. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Bolts and nuts. - A nut or bolt - head for cylinder ends, man-hole covers, &c. is provided with two or more projecting arms a<2>, which bear against the manhole body &c. C and prevent the bolt or nut from rotating. T h e bolt-head or nut a' may have a flange a.
Patent GB-191103583-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Moulds for Siphon Heads of Aluminium or of a Composition containing Aluminium.
Inventor: PONCET FRANCIS ALBERT
IPC: B22D21/00
Filed: 1911-02-13
Granted: 1911-08-10
Abstract: 3583. Poncet, F. A., and Guyot, J. Feb. 13. Cores; moulds; castings.-A mould for casting siphon-heads from aluminium or an alloy thereof consists of two sides 3 mounted on a table 1 and held together by a ring 30. The core 9 can be withdrawn through the table 1 by a forked handlever 13 engaging between adjustable nuts 16. The core 18 engages by its tail 17 in a central hole of the core 9, and is held by a core 20 which in turn is held by a core 23. The core 24 for the spout is tapered and mounted on a lever 28 pivoted at 25, about which centre the core 24 is curved. The mould is provided with a gate 6 and vents 7, 8, and can be arranged so as to cast the head upside down or on its side. A blow-pipe 29 is employed to raise the temperature of the mould to almost the melting-point of aluminium, the core 18 being heated in the melting-furnace.