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Patent GB-190815425-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Combustion Engines.
Inventor: HOTTENSTEIN LUDWIG
Filed: 1908-07-21
Granted: 1909-08-23
Abstract: 15,425. Hottenstein, L. July 22, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Gas or explosive-vapour engines.-The invention relates to a method of working by continuous combustion in which ignition is effected by admitting an air charge to a highly-compressed mixture of fuel and combustion products, and consists in the. provision of an adjustable port for regulating the quantity of combustion products retained in the cylinder. In the two-stroke-cycle engine shown in Fig. 1, terminal exhaust ports are shown at c, a fuel-admission valve at d, an air-admission valve at e, and an additional adjustable exhaust valve atf. The admission of the fuel may be timed to occur either before or after, or on the inner dead-centre. In a modification, a perforated screen or a series of nozzles is located beneath the valve e to facilitate the even distribution of the air charge. When working on a four-stroke cycle a portion only of the combustion products is discharged from the cylinder during the exhaust stroke, the fuel being drawn in on the suction stroke. Air, inert gases, or combustion products may be utilized to ignite the fuel, which may be in the solid form. The engine may work double-acting. The power of the engine may be regulated by the simultaneous or independent adjustment of the air, fuel, and additional exhaust valves. The Specification in the original form, as open to inspection under Section 91 (3) (a), comprises also a constructional form of two-stroke-cycle engine, shown in Fig. 4, in which products of combustion from a cylinder b' are injected into an air charge admitted to a cylinder b<1> through a valve e<1> at the end of the outstroke of the piston a'. In the position shown in Fig. 4, a charge of compressed air above the piston a<1> is about to receive a mixture of fuel and combustion products from the cylinder b', the piston a' of which follows the movements of the piston a<1>. The explosion gases act upon both pistons, and the products remaining in the cylinder b' at the end of the expansion receive a charge of fuel through a valve d' before compression on the return stroke of the piston a'. Instead of admitting air at the end of the working stroke, it may enter during the return stroke, in which case the exhaust gases are expelled through a valve f<1>. The passage between the cylinders may be regulated by a mechanically-controlled or an automatic valve k ; or piston-controlled ports c may establish communication between the cylinders. The functions of the cylinders may be reversed ; or the piston of either cylinder may be driven independently from a cam shaft or otherwise. If preferred, the air and inert-gas and fuel charges may be separately pumped into a third explosion cylinder. This subject-matter does not appear in the Complete Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-190815674-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Electrically-heated Hand Irons.
Inventor: READ HERBERT JAMES
Filed: 1908-07-23
Granted: 1909-07-22
Abstract: 15,674. Read, H. J. July 23. . Switches.-In the laundry iron described in Specification No. 9244, A.D. 1906, the mercury switch for automatically maintaining the heating-current when the iron is placed on end, and the manually-operated switch allowing the current to pass when desired while the iron is in use, are combined into a single mercury switch for effecting both these purposes. When the iron is placed flat, the mercury 4 contained in an insulating tube 2 does not normally establish a connexion between the terminals 7, 8 of the heating-coil ; a spring- controlled plunger 1 may, however, be depressed, when desired, by means of a knob 3. The circuit is then completed through the plunger and a metallic bushing 18. When the iron is placed on end, the mercury automatically completes the circuit between the terminal 8 and the plunger or the bushing, and the iron is thus heated ready for use. When the iron is turned with its toe downwards, or is completely inverted for the purpose of inspecting its face, the mercury flows into the chamfered space 16 around the bushing 18. The current is thus broken, and the mercury cannot escape between the plunger and its bushing. The handle of the iron is supported at the front and rear by means of a forked frame 13.
Patent GB-190818972-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Counter, which can be set to Zero for Different Countings without Disturbing the Full Totals.
Inventor: STUBBS GEORGE OLIVER JAMES
Filed: 1908-09-10
Granted: 1909-07-29
Abstract: 18,972. Stubbs, G. O. J. Sept. 10. Counting-apparatus.-An apparatus for counting the movements of a piece of mechanism comprises a main and a duplicate set of similar counting- wheels, simultaneously operated by the part the movements of which are to be counted. The duplicate set, which can be turned forward to zero at any time without disturbing the main set, is adapted to register successive countings or totals, while when it is turned into a position corresponding to that of the main set, which does not itself bear numerals, the final or grand total can be read. The reciprocating member, such as a lever s, first rocks a lever n, Fig. 1, and thus unlocks a detent h which normally prevents the movement in either direction of the lower wheel d of the main set. The lever s then actuates rocking levers o, m carrying pawls q, p which advance the lower wheels d, e of both sets together. Transfer to the next wheel g of the duplicate set takes place through a projection y on the wheel e, and to the wheel f of the main set through a projection z which first unlocks a detent i similar to the detent h. In both cases the wheels are actuated by levers and pawls similar to those actuating the lower wheels. The duplicate set may, however, be frictionally actuated by the main set instead of being independently driven. Detents k, l prevent reverse motion only of the wheels e, g. The hubs of all the wheels extend through the casing of the apparatus and are milled and provided with index marks to enable them to be set so as to correspond in position with a zero mark upon the casing, or with each other. In order to reset the main counting-wheels, the detents h, i are unlocked by means of suitable levers, as shown. When several wheels are employed in each set, their axes may be placed in line as usual, or upon the circumference of a circle. In a modification, shown in Fig. 5, the transfer projections y, z may be of the form of trip levers a', the inner ends of which at transfer engage with fixed pins b<1> upon the casing and are rotated. The transfer movements are thus imparted more quickly to the higher wheels.
Patent GB-190819299-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Control of Alternating Electric Current Motors of the Commutator Type.
Filed: 1908-09-14
Granted: 1909-11-15
Abstract: 19,299. British Thomson-Houston Co., [General Electric Co.]. Sept. 14. Motor control systems; switches. -A single - phase commutator motor is controlled so that at low speeds on heavy loads it operates purely as a repulsion motor with the armature shortcircuited, and at all speeds on a light load as a series motor, with a shunt voltage across the armature and field in series. In the first position of the master controller E, current passes from the auto-transformer D through contacts e, e<1> to a contactor F<1>, which closes, connecting the field B, armature A, and compensating windings C in series, between the points D', D<2> of the transformer. Current passes simultaneously from a contact e<9> through a switch H, and a contactor f<1> of a relay switch F<9> to a switch F<8>, which closes and connects a point between the armature and compensator through a resistance G to a point D3 on the transformer. A shunt voltage is thereby impressed on the winding B and armature in series. Closure of the switch F<8> makes a circuit through a switch F and contactor f<3> of the switch F<9>. The operation of the switch F short-circuits the resistance G. Further positions of the master controller increase the voltage by shifting the point D<2> to successive transformer taps. In moving from position 4 to position 5 of the master controller, the contact e<9> is de-energized, and current to the switches F<8>, F is supplied from the contact e<8> independently of the switches H, F<9>. The switch H, which is operative only when the controller is in positions 1-4, is moved on to the contact H<1> either by hand or automatically when starting on heavy load. Actuating current then passes from the contact H<1> to the switch F<9>, which closes and short-circuits the armature, setting up repulsion connexions.
Patent GB-190820692-A (GB)
Title: Toy Box for Casting Small Figures.
Inventor: GESSNER EMIL
Filed: 1908-10-01
Granted: 1909-07-15
Abstract: 20,692. Gessner, E. Oct. 1. Drawings to Specification. Toy moulding-apparatus.-A toy mould-box is adapted to contain an elastic mould made in two parts, the elastic mould being of such thickness that it can, after removal from the box, be easily pulled off the casting. The Provisional Specification also describes a toy box containing a rubber or rubber-lined mould, and accessories, such as models, a bag for the casting material, and a mixing-dish, spatulum, brush, colours, &c.
Patent GB-190826028-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Skipping Ropes.
Inventor: SHAW FLORENCE
Filed: 1908-12-02
Granted: 1909-01-14
Abstract: 26,028. Shaw, F., and Shaw, G. B. Dec. 2. Skipping-ropes.-A skipping-rope is secured to its handle by means of an eye e on a threaded stem which is passed through a socket c, in which it is free to rotate, into the ball b, and is fastened by a nut f. The handle a screws into the ball b as usual. A wasber is placed between the nut f and the socket, the outer end of the socket being hollowed as shown. The rope is passed through the eye, and the two parts are secured by tying or by means of collars or sleeves.
Patent GB-190826282-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Conducting Liquids to Consumption Nozzles, Burners, and the like.
Filed: 1908-12-04
Abstract: 26,282. Soc. Anon. des Automobiles Peugeot. Dec. 5, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Void. [Published under Patents &c. Act, 1907.] Gas or explosive-vapour engines, carburetting in. In apparatus for supplying liquid fuel for the production of the exp!osive mixture in internalcombustion engines or a combustible mixture for burners for boilers and other heating and lighting apparatus, atmospheric pressure is maintained at the level t by means of an air pipe f<1> leading into the closed fuel tank a<1> or into the outlet pipe i from such tank. The tube f<1> may be adjusted vertically.
Patent GB-190905983-A (GB)
Title: Angle-drive Tool-holder for Screwdrivers, Box-spanners and Tools for Grinding-in Valves (on Internal Combustion Engines).
Inventor: BUTLER-LLOYD THOMAS
IPC: B25B17/00
Filed: 1909-03-12
Granted: 1910-01-20
Abstract: 5983. Lloyd, T. Butler-. March 12. Handles with means for rotating the tool.- Holders for screwdrivers, box-spanners, tools for grinding - in valves on internal - combustion engines, &c. are constructed so that the handle portion may be inclined during operation at a convenient angle to the portion holding the tool. The casings A, B are connected by side links such as D, and have portions E, F cut away on one or both sides to permit their relative inclination. The casings carry spindles G, H, held rotatively in them by the screws S, T and annular grooves Q, R; these spindles have their adjacent conical ends I, J provided with teeth arranged on conical or hemispherical surfaces so as to mesh irrespectively of the angle at which they are inclined to each other. The spindle G is formed with or carries a handle K, and may be provided with a hole L to receive a tommybar for rotating it, the lower spindle H having a tool-socket M. The casings are provided with stops U, V to prevent strain on their links.
Patent GB-190906138-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Soldering of Aluminium and Metals Rich in Aluminium and Means for use therein.
Inventor: STEINWEG CARL EDUARD
IPC: B23K35/36
Filed: 1909-03-15
Granted: 1909-12-23
Abstract: 6138. Steinweg, C. E. March 15. Alloys.- A solder for aluminium or alloys rich in aluminium consists of aluminium with five per cent of cadmium.
Patent GB-190915533-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Meniscal Spectacle Glasses.
IPC: G02C7/02
Filed: 1909-07-03
Granted: 1909-09-09
Abstract: 15,533. Zeiss, C., [Firm of]. July 31, 1908, [Convention date]. Spectacle lenses.-To correct simultaneously for two errors, such as astigmatism and distortion in oblique pencils, one d of the two surfaces of meniscal spectacle lenses is deformed in such a way that its curvature tends to approach that of the other surface in passing from the vertex to the margin. The vertex radius r<0> of the deformed surface and the radius r of the spherical surface are not less than oneeighth the focal length and one is greater than one-third this length. For the two errors mentioned, the weaker surface is deformed. Constructional data are given in the Specification. Specification 8933/00 is referred to.
Patent GB-190919744-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Sinking of Shafts.
Inventor: KOEPE ARNOLD
IPC: E21D5/00
Filed: 1909-08-28
Granted: 1910-08-29
Abstract: 19,744. Koepe, A. Aug. 28. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Freezing and otherwise hardening the ground.- In sinking shafts through watery strata by cement or freezing processes, the cement or freezing holes are all bored simultaneously around the shaft during the sinking of the shaft, the holes being maintained a few feet deeper than the shaft. The apparatus comprises means for boring the holes b, two sets of conveyers f for removing the spoil and lowering the lining-material of the shaft a, a platform III for the wagons, a platform II for sheltering. the workmen, and a platform I for the pulleys of the boring-apparatus and conveyers.
Patent GB-190921471-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for Operating Railway and Tramway Points and the like.
Inventor: MITCHELL EDWARD ALBERT
IPC: B61L5/02
Filed: 1909-09-20
Granted: 1910-09-08
Abstract: 21,471. Mitchell, E. A. Sept. 20. Ground levers.-The member c, mounted on a vertical spindle and pivotally connected to the weight-retaining device k as described in Specification 9999/05, is provided with one or a pair of horns f, so that the points can be operated by the hand lever g without the lever being affected when the points are trailed through. The hand-lever is normally retained in a vertical position by the weight j or a spring.
Patent GB-190922809-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Metal Skeletons of Reinforced Piles, Sheet Piles, Columns, Struts, Ties, Girders and the like, of Cement Concrete, Cement or similar Material.
Inventor: CAY WILLIAM DYCE
IPC: E04C5/06
Filed: 1909-10-06
Granted: 1909-12-09
Abstract: 22,809. Cay, W. D. Oct. 6. Piles. - Sheet and other piles are reinforced by groups of longitudinal rods B braced by screwed rods or bolts T, which pass at their ends between the rods and are provided with nuts and washers or keys bearing against the rods.
Patent GB-190923618-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Compound for Preventing the Formation of Scale, Corrosion and Pitting, in Steam Generators.
Inventor: BURSTINGHAUS RUDOLF
IPC: C02F5/08
Filed: 1909-10-15
Granted: 1910-07-21
Abstract: 23,618. Burstinghaus,R., and Schroeder, O. H. Oct. 15. Incrustation, preventing.-Barium tannate, in the solid or liquid state and either alone or mixed with free tannic acid or other suitable organic or inorganic substance, such as sodium thiosulphate or sodium phosphate, is introduced into a steam-generator either directly or with the feed-water. The barium tannate is preferably prepared by the action on barium hydrate of a solution of glucoside, such as quercitannic acid.
Patent GB-190926702-A (GB)
Title: Automatic Apparatus for Lighting and Extinguishing Gas Burners at Predetermined Times.
Inventor: HANZER CHARLES
IPC: F23Q9/02
Filed: 1909-11-17
Granted: 1910-11-17
Abstract: 26,702. Hanzer, C., and Hanzer, P. Nov. 17. Pilot jets. - In an arrangement of a gas lamp adapted to be lit and extinguished by hand or automatically at predetermined times by clock-work, the clock-work apparatus 25 and the valve 6 operated thereby are mounted in the upper part of the lantern, and the gas supply therethrough is taken by a branch pipe 4 leading from a point 5 below the independent hand-operated cock 2, 3.
Patent GB-190927473-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Manufacture of Canvas Paper.
IPC: D21F11/00
Filed: 1909-11-25
Abstract: 27,473. Soc. Wolff-Maunoury et Cie. Nov. 26, 1908, [Convention date]. Void. [Published under Section 91 of the Act.] Reinforced paper; Fourdrinier paper-machines. -A fabric or network k, which may be metallic, is incorporated between two layers of pulp from the refiners b, b<1>, and the whole is pressed together at the first press and finished in the ordinary way. The fabric may be embedded in a single layer.
Patent GB-191001790-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Glass.
Inventor: BENEDICTUS EDOUARD
IPC: B32B17/08
Filed: 1910-01-24
Granted: 1910-06-02
Abstract: 1790. Benedictus, E. Aug. 10, 1909, [Convention date] Transparent. sheets.-Relates to a method of making compound transparent sheets comprising two or more sheets of glass with one or more sheets of celluloid or the like interposed between. The surfaces of the celluloid sheets are softened by treating with a suitable solvent, for example acetone, and the celluloid sheets are then secured between the glass by means of considerable pressure. The celluloid may be applied by coating one sheet of glass, the other sheet of glass being superposed and secured by pressure. Both the glass and celluloid sheets may be ornamented or coloured.
Patent GB-191003473-A (GB)
Title: A New Amusement Device.
Inventor: BARTLE ALEXANDER
IPC: F41J7/06
Filed: 1910-02-12
Granted: 1910-11-10
Abstract: 3473. Bartle, A., and Tierney, A. J. Feb. 12. Outdoor games.-An amusement device for use on show grounds &c. consists of a number of tubs in each of which is arranged a dummy figure with a hinged head. The figures are reciprocated in and out of the tubs by means of cams B and levers C, and the players endeavour to knock over the heads by throwing suitable missiles.
Patent GB-191006974-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cigar and Cigarette Tubes or Holders.
Inventor: ACUTT RENAULT COURTNEY
IPC: A24F13/10
Filed: 1910-03-19
Granted: 1910-11-17
Abstract: 6974. Acutt, R. C. March 19. Cigar and cigarette holders.-In a telescopic end-ejecting holder, the ejecting part 4 is made integral with the mouthpiece, which has also a flange or projection 8 against which the usual spring 9 bears. The spring is preferably enclosed by a ferrule 10, the end 11 of which serves as a stop for the mouthpiece as shown.
Patent GB-191007381-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Kites and like Appliances.
Inventor: ROBINSON THOMAS FREDERICK
IPC: B64C31/06
Filed: 1910-03-24
Granted: 1911-03-23
Abstract: 7381. Robinson, T. F. March 24. Kites.-In kites of the kind formed of two similar pieces of material so shaped and connected together as to form a tapering ridge along the centre line of the kite when it is flying, the halves of the material are so shaped that the ridge is extended in the way described below. The kite may be constructed on the " bowstring " principle described in Specification 2572/09. One form of kite is shown in Fig. 2, in which the fin is represented by the part F H I C. A stick is placed under the fabric at F H, and a short cross stick I I is fitted. The fabric at H I C may be omitted. Bowstrings are placed at B F, and may be placed at H I. The flying-string K is connected to the bridle J. As shown in Fig. 6, the fin is formed of the part H<1> H2 C, and in Fig. 8 of the part L H C, the two parts of the bowstring M being joined at H, passed through a ring K to which the flying-string is attached, and fastened to the fabric close to the point H. A further modification is shown in Fig. 11, the fabric being sewn so that a pleat H N C is formed, and the fin is formed as shown in Fig. 12 by F H C. Various dimensions for cutting-out the fabric for the different forms are given in the Specification. According to the Provisional Specification, a rudder may be mounted on the kite.
Patent GB-191010333-A (GB)
Title: Improved Route Indicator.
Inventor: WOODYER WILLIAM EDGAR
Filed: 1910-04-27
Granted: 1911-01-12
Abstract: 10,333. Woodyer, W. E. April 27. Departure and arrival indicators.-A departure indicator for railway, tramway, and like routes consists of a casing in the centre portion A of which is placed a map of the system while behind the apertures a, b are displayed the number of the route on which the next vehicle will start and other particulars concerning this route. The indications at a, b are given from a disk, which is rotated by hand or by clockwork. Screens may be arranged behind a transparent map A so as to illuminate only that part of the map on which the next route is found. The map A may be carried on rollers, and a ratchet device is provided to control the movement of the rotating disk. The spaces B ... G contain information respecting the system, or advertisements.
Patent GB-191015364-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rubber Overshoes and Footholds.
IPC: A43B3/20
Filed: 1910-06-27
Granted: 1910-12-15
Abstract: 15,364. North British Rubber Co., and Roberts, S. F. June 27. Goloshes.-A " foothold " or india-rubber overshoe is provided with a continuous jointless ankle-strap 2 cut in one piece from a sheet of rubber in the shape shown in Fig. III. This is then stretched into shape and cemented to the shank of the overshoe, as shown in Fig. II. The inner edge of the blank forms at 4 a watertight joint with the boot.
Patent GB-191017071-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to U-bends suitable for Superheaters.
Inventor: SCHMIDT WILHELM
IPC: B21C37/28
Filed: 1910-07-18
Granted: 1910-12-15
Abstract: 17,071. Schmidt, W. June 3, [Convention date]. Bends; joints formed by welding.-U-bends suitable for superheaters are made by grooving a pipe as shown in Fig. 3, bending it down until the two parts a, b are parallel, Fig. 4, and then welding on a cap f, Fig. 6, which is made from a short cylinder by closing over and welding one end on a mandrel, Fig. 11. Two tubes may have a bridge-piece welded on, to obtain the shape shown in Fig. 4, and the cap may be stamped out to any shape and size.
Patent GB-191017073-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Rotary Snow Plow.
Inventor: FERGUSON WILLIAM HAMILTON
IPC: E01H8/06
Filed: 1910-07-18
Granted: 1910-11-24
Abstract: 17,073. Ferguson, W. H. July 21, 1909, [Convention date]. Snow ploughs.-Snow-ploughs have a wedge shaped front, and rotary wheels directing the snow into rearward shoots. The wheels 11, Fig. 2, are mounted on roller bearings 11<a>, Fig. 6, and carry triangular cutting-knives 13 and knives 12, which also fan the snow into shoots 22, Fig. 1. These have hoods 24, which are mounted on ball bearings and are rotated by a pinion 28 on a shaft 29, the shoots being in pockets formed by the side walls 8 and front walls 10. Plough blades 30, 31, Fig. 4, clear the snow between and on either side of the rails A.
Patent GB-191019711-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Self Releasing Hose Racks or Retainers.
Inventor: CROSSING SAMUEL LANSDELL
IPC: A62C33/04
Filed: 1910-08-23
Granted: 1911-04-27
Abstract: 19,711. Crossing, S. L. Aug. 23. Hose racks.-A self-releasing hose rack comprises a hasp fastening mounted so as to be released by the pressure of water within the hose, and adapted to swing outwards from the hose, or along the hose and then outwards from the hose. The hasp 18 swings upon the pivot 17 in a direction away from the hose 22, and swings upon the pivot 19 in a direction along the hose. The hasp 18 is retained in position by the engagement with the lug 20 of the spring-pressed jaw 9. Any number of hasp fastenings may be employed to retain the hose in its place.