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Patent GB-190700099-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Alternating Current Commutating Machines the Magnet Fields of which are Excited by the Armature
Filed: 1907-01-01
Granted: 1907-06-27
Abstract: 99. Allgemeine Elektricitõts - Ges. Jan. 29, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Armatures.-The potential difference between the armature of an alternating - current commutator machine and earth is reduced by connecting the middle point of the short - circuiting connexion of the brushes b<1>, b<2>, Fig. 2, or the secondary of the exciting transformer t to earth. If the number of turns of the exciting transformer is variable, the earthing point is selected so that it lies approximately in the middle position of the maximum turns employed.
Patent GB-190701936-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spanners.
Inventor: PERCEVAL DUDLEY
Filed: 1907-01-25
Granted: 1907-08-22
Abstract: 1936. Perceval, D. Jan. 25. Spanners and wrenches. - A ratchet spanner, which is provided with means for adjusting the width of the jaws, has a double ring integral with the handle portion W. The body portion of the spanner, which has two rings of ratchet teeth i, j on its periphery, fits between the two rings and is secured in place by side cheeks m, n, o, p screwed to the loose jaw, and the body portion, respectively. The loose jaw is provided with a toothed shank, gearing with the worm f and guided in a slot in the body portion which also carries the fixed jaw. A forked pawl s engages the two. ratchet rings and rotates the body of the spanner when the handle is moved, the handle being slotted at V to allow the shank of the loose jaw to pass, when it projects beyond the periphery of the rings. In modified forms, one ring is made separate from the handle and is screwed thereto when all the other parts are assembled ; or the handle may have a single ring made in two portions which are fitted into a recess between the two ratchet rings on the spanner head.
Patent GB-190710131-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Safety Lock.
Inventor: DOWNING GEORGE CLEMENT
Filed: 1907-05-01
Granted: 1907-10-31
Abstract: 10,131. Downing, G. C., [Mateescu, D.]. May 1. Locks, key; keys.-Relates to that type of lock in which there are two sets of levers or tumblers, as b, c, one carried by the holt e and adapted for vertical motion thereon, and the other mounted ou a fixed pin d in the casing, aud gearing with the first set only when the bolt is withdrawn, so as to allow the use of a permutation key p. In this invention the fixed stump a, which is used for retaining the sliders b in position when the bolt is shot, is also used as a bolt guide, and the movable bits on the key are provided with numerals to allow of easy adjustment.
Patent GB-190712636-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Wireless Telegraphy
Inventor: GALLETTI ROBERTO CLEMENS
Filed: 1907-05-31
Granted: 1908-05-21
Abstract: 12,636. Galletti, R. C. Jan. 24, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Telegraphs.-In a system of wireless telegraphy in which the transmitting-aerial is periodically connected to a source of continuous oscillations by means of a commutator, as described in Specification No. 12,635, A.D. 1907, the receiving-aerial is similarly connected periodically to the oscillating receiving-circuit by a commutator rotating synchronously with the transmitting-commutator, and is also connected in the intervals to an equivalent earth-connected circuit. Fig. 3 shows an arrangement of circuits at one station and Fig. 4 a commutator for duplex telegraphy. The broken metallic rings a, d, d' are so arranged on the insulating-disk that the aerial A is connected alternately with the transmitting-circuit h T' and the receiving-circuit h', T', for short periods, and in the intervals to the equivalent circuit k T<2>, while during these same intervals the transmitting and receiving circuits are connected to earth-connected circuits d, d' respectively, which have oscillation characteristics similar to those of the aerial except that the damping is a minimum. The commutators at the two stations rotate at about twenty revolutions per second, but differ in phase by 180 degrees.
Patent GB-190718134-A (GB)
Title: Improved Elevator for Window Sashes and the like.
Inventor: MOORE GEORGE TIGHE
Filed: 1907-08-10
Granted: 1908-08-10
Abstract: 18,134. Moore, G. T. Aug. 10. Window opening and closing apparatus.-A railwaycarriage window is raised by a telescopic chamber c operated by compressed air supplied by a pipe d provided with valves operated by push buttons k, k<1>. On pushing the button k which projects from the door framing, the spring-controlled valve g<2> is opened ; air enters and passes through the valve g', which is normally in an open position, to the pipe d and thence to the expanding chamber c. On pushing the button k<1> the lever h opens the valve g and closes the valve g<1> by the toothed quadrant h<1>, attached to a lever h, engaging a segmental toothed wheel attached to the valve g<1>. Air leaves the chamber through the pipe d, passes out through the exhaust pipe e<3>, and the sash falls by gravity. The window is held in any desired position by a spring pawl engaging a fixed rack m on the frame. This pawl is thrown out of operation automatically when the push k<1> is operated, by a cam i, attached to the valve g<1>, depressing a rod j which has inclined slots j<2> engaging pins m<2> on the fixed racks, and is retracted by a spring j<1>. The sideways movement of the rod j throws the pawl out of engagement, holding it clear as long as the push k<1> is pressed. The Provisional Specification states that a piston working in a cylinder may be used to raise or lower the window through the medium of two pulleys and a wire.
Patent GB-190722859-A (GB)
Title: Improved Rotary Steam Engine.
Inventor: PINGEL WILLY
Filed: 1907-10-16
Granted: 1908-07-23
Abstract: 22,859. Pingel, W. Oct. 16. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Movable-abutment type.-Tbe rotary abutment f is only partly enclosed by the casing c in which the drum b carrying the piston vane d rotates. The drum and abutment are geared together externally. Ports l, m are provided for admission and exhaust, and their functions may be interchanged for the purpose of reversing.
Patent GB-190808863-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Interrupters or Switches for Electric Circuits.
Inventor: GUNNING JOHN
Filed: 1908-04-23
Granted: 1909-04-22
Abstract: 8863. Gunning, J. April 23. Switches.-An automatic electric circuit-interrupter for use in electric flash-light advertising and the like consists of a metallic drum or flanged disk c, around the periphery of which are transverse slots which are occupied by insulating-studs f. Contactsprings d, d<1> bear on the disk, and the current in the circuit is interrupted as the insulating-studs come under these springs, the studs being designed to give a quick break of the circuit as the contactsprings pass over them. In the device shown, in which two contact-springs are used, continuous interruption is obtained when the insulating-studs are disposed around one half of the drum circumference only. 'The drum is driven by a light clock-work or other motor, and the device may be constructed with any number of disks on the same arbor b, each controlling one or more circuit, and these disks may be mounted so that they may be clamped in different angular relations to each other to vary the duration of periods of open and closed circuits by varying the effective length of the teeth ; in such case, the contact brush or brushes extend over the whole of the disks in the set.
Patent GB-190814103-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Removing Screw Stoppers from Bottles and the like.
Inventor: CAVE THOMAS WILLIAM
Filed: 1908-07-03
Granted: 1909-07-01
Abstract: 14,103. Cave, T. W. July 3. Spanners.-A key or spanner for unscrewing bottle stoppers with square or polygonal heads B is provided with a flange F to keep it in place.
Patent GB-190823262-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Sash-fasteners.
Inventor: PREECE WILLIAM
Filed: 1908-10-31
Granted: 1909-05-27
Abstract: 23,262. Preece, W, Oct. 31. Sash fastenings.-Relates to pivoted-arm sashfasteners which are protected by an extension of the controlling-spring across the joint of the sashes. On turning the arm c into the fastening position, the tail l thereon releases the spring e, enabling the plate t on the end m of the spring to pass over the open joint between the sashes and partly overlap the fastener. The arm c also carries a plate m.
Patent GB-190823304-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Traveller Rings for Spinning and Doubling Frames.
Filed: 1908-11-02
Granted: 1909-11-02
Abstract: 23,304. Brooks & Doxey, and Marcy, F. M. Nov. 2. Stamping ; forging.-Traveller rings employed in spinning and doubling yarns &c. are made by stamping from circular mild-steel blanks. The blank is first drawn into a cylindrical cup with a bevel d between the sides and top, as shown in Fig. 1. The cup D is then held between the die parts F, F<1>, Fig. 3, and by the descent of the stamp E is dished at d<1> and flanged as at d<2>. The flanged cup is next held between dies G, H, and a central flange d<3> formed by the action of the stamp K, made in two parts as shown. It is stated that the flanges d<2>, d3 are the result of flowing, not folding of the metal. The ring is finished by punching- out the dished end, and if desired trimming-up and turning the channel between the flanges d<2>, d3, Fig. 7.
Patent GB-190823503-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Folding Carriages.
Inventor: LOSHBOUGH ANTHONY WALTER
Filed: 1908-11-03
Granted: 1909-03-25
Abstract: 23,503. Loshbough, A. W. Nov. 5,1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907], Pivot adjustments; stays. - The hood of a folding children's carriage is supported on three bows 29, the central bow being fixed to plates 34, which have pin-and-slot connexions with their supporting-brackets 30 to enable notches on the lower edges of the plates to be moved into or out of engagement with pins 37 on the brackets 30 in order to adjust the position of the hood. The outer bows are pivoted to the plate 34 and have projections 39 resting on the top of the brackets 30, so that, when the bows are closed, the notches on the lower edges of the plates are automatically moved out of engagement with the pins 37 in order to prevent the pins from fouling the notches when the carriage is being folded.
Patent GB-190824320-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Potato Digger.
Inventor: MARTIN WILLIAM EDWARD
Filed: 1908-11-12
Granted: 1909-06-24
Abstract: 24,320. Martin, W. E. Nov. 12. Supporting or mounting bearings.-The axle and the longitudinal shaft of a potato digger are mounted in sleeve bearings d<1>, f<1> supported by fixed eyes a<2> having curved interiors. The sleeves have collars to fit against the eyes and feathers to prevent rotation.
Patent GB-190900437-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Sights for Ordnance.
IPC: F41G11/00
Filed: 1909-01-07
Granted: 1910-01-07
Abstract: 437. Armstrong, Whitworth, & Co., Sir W. G., Murray, C. H, and Johnston, F. G. D. Jan. 7. Sights.-Elevation and deflexion are according to the invention each effected by a distantly-controlled electric motor and escapement of the kind described in Specification 439/09, [Class 35, Dynamo-electric generators &c.], coupled to an hydraulic engine of the kind described in Specification 438/09, [Class 69 (ii), Hydraulic presses &c.], and corrections for muzzle velocity, charge temperature, ballistic coefficient, and air density are applied to the sight by mechanism similar to that described in Specification 10,505/08. Fig. 1 shows a side elevation of the sight with the controlling and correcting gear attached, and Fig. 2 shows an horizontal section through the correcting-gear. A plate a fixed to the gun trunnion carries an electric motor c, which is given a step-by-step rotation from a distance by means of an escapement, and is coupled to a fourcylinder hydraulic engine c<1>, which operates the sight-elevating worm d<3> through the medium of a clutch d'. The worm d<3> engages with a wheel e, which is carried in a casing f<1> on the plate a, Fig. 2, and is connected to a toothed plate e<2>, which, through radial pinions g carried on a circular frame g', imparts motion to a cam-plate h with which engages a roller b<2> carried on an arm b pivotally mounted on the gun trunnion and supporting the sights. The correcting-gear consists of a bar i, which is connected to the frame g and has a slider i<1> engaging with a spiral slot e<4> in the plate e', and also with a slotted bar j, set for muzzlevelocity by means of a reader j<2> and for chargetemperature by means of a sliding scale k<1>. The bar j is mounted in a plate k to which is applied a similar device to that already described in connexion with the bar i, which by means of a reader m<2> and sliding scale f<2> can be set so as to correct for ballistic coefficient and air density. When therefore either or both of the bars m,j are inclined by the setting-arrangements, the motion given to the plate g when the sight is operated causes the camplate h to move through a different angle from the worm-wheel e. A motor n<1> and hydraulic engine n carried on the arm b serve for controlling from a distance the deflexion of the sight. By disconnecting clutches d<1>, n<3>, the elevation and deflexion may be put on the sight by hand.
Patent GB-190906585-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with the Pumps of Spraying Machines.
Inventor: ATKINSON HENRY GARDINER
IPC: F04B9/14
Filed: 1909-03-19
Granted: 1909-12-02
Abstract: 6585. Atkinson, H. G. March 19. Hand-pumps. - the pumps of spraying- machines are provided with a flange for attaching them to the tank or barrel from which the liquid supply is drawn. A lower flange 10 and an upper flange 11 are bolted together so as to surround an opening 8 in the barrel 7, through which the suction pipe of the pump 9 passes. The upper flange has a circular T-slot 13, into which bolts 15 with butterfly-nuts 17 are inserted through a suitable opening; the bolts also engage holes in a flange 16 on the pump barrel. On slacking back the nuts 17, the pump can be turned about its axis until the hand-lever 18 is in a suitable position.
Patent GB-190907340-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Distilling Mercury from Gold Amalgam.
Inventor: BENNETT WILLIAM ERNEST
IPC: C22B11/10
Filed: 1909-03-26
Granted: 1910-03-10
Abstract: 7340. Bennett, W. E. March 26. Distilling mercury. - In an apparatus for separating mercury from gold amalgam, the amalgam is placed in a tray a, Fig. 1, supported on a stand b in a water-trough e. Over the tray is placed a cover or bell c, the open mouth of which dips below the water surface. A firebasket f surrounds the cover near the tray, and may be provided with a hood h to lead away combustion products. Holes c<1> are provided below the water surface, through which air may enter to destroy any vacuum formed on allowing the apparatus to cool. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 3 the cover c is carried by pivoted arms k, and a tap j is provided for running off the condensed mercury.
Patent GB-190910589-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Washing-boards for use in Cleaning Clothes and the like.
Inventor: WILLIS PERCY RICHARD JULIUS
IPC: D06F1/00
Filed: 1909-05-04
Granted: 1910-03-03
Abstract: 10,589. Willis, P. R. J., [Wigner, S. W.]. May 4., Washing -.boards.-In a washing-board comprising the usual frame having a receptacle 6 at one end, the rubbing- board 7 is hinged to the frame at one end and is supported at the other end by springs 8.
Patent GB-190913450-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Converting Alternating Potential Differences into High Continuous Potential Differences.
Inventor: DELON JULES
IPC: H02M1/20
Filed: 1909-06-08
Granted: 1909-07-22
Abstract: 13,450. Delon, J. June 13, 1908, [Convention date]. [Addition to 1070/09.] Commutator switching-arrangements.-Apparatus of the kind described in the parent Specification, for converting alternating potential differences into high continuous potential differences is improved by the substitution of metallic arms l, l<1> keyed to an insulating-sleeve c for the insulated plates arranged parallel to the axis of rotation in the above-mentioned Specification. The brushes b, b<2> are placed opposite each other in the plane of one arm l, and the brushes b', b<3> opposite each other in the plane of the arm l<1>, the two systems being displaced angularly 90 degrees, and axially a distance according to the voltage at which the apparatus is designed to work. The rotating arms are driven at a speed corresponding to half the periodicity. The brushes b, b<1> are connected to the condenser conductors and the brushes b<2>, b3 are connected to the insulated pole p of the alternating-current source. The modified apparatus is designed to prevent the irregular voltages received by the conducting plates l, l<1> in the original apparatus.
Patent GB-190914797-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Resilient Tyres or Rims for Vehicle Wheels.
Inventor: FULCHER VALENTINE MOTT
IPC: B60C7/14
Filed: 1909-06-24
Granted: 1909-08-19
Abstract: 14,797. Fulcher, V. M. June 24. Metallic spring bodies and cores.-An elastic tyre for attachment to the rims of ordinary wheels consists of an annular block 8, Fig. 2, fitted with a metal jacket 9, which is formed at its sides with flanged edges 16 and notched V-shaped annular ribs 10, 11 carrying obliquelyset bowed wire springs 14. The block is formed in sections overlapping at 8<1>, Fig. 1, and secured to the rim by bolts 18 passing through the joints. The ends 15 of the springs are bent to rest on the flanges 16, and they are secured by means of rings 19 recessed to correspond on the inside and resting on the ends 15.
Patent GB-190918452-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Furnaces.
Inventor: BARY WILLIAM BENJAMIN
Filed: 1909-08-10
Granted: 1910-07-07
Abstract: 18,452. Bary, W. B. Aug. 10. Tunnel kilns. - A furnace or kiln for burning bricks, drying, tempering, and melting glass, heating metals, baking bread, &c, is provided with a moving platform a adapted to be revolved in a closed annular chamber e having a double casing, on antifriction devices comprising upper members x secured to the platform, and lower members u having conoidal rollers v which revolve on circular rails w and support the platform through the medium of ball bearings. These bearings consist, as described in Specification 14,755/09, [Class 12 (i), Bearings &c.], of three equidistant balls 2 held in position by a triangular plate z. Dustexcluders 3 are provided, as shown, and the platform is formed with a peripheral rack meshing with a pinion. Above the platform are arranged radial rails p, Fig. 3, of U-section, within which rest T-shaped members q secured to brick segments r. These segments are formed on their upper surface with concavities for receiving the material to be treated. The charging and discharging openings are contiguous and separated by a partition, and air entering the discharging - opening passes over the outgoing materials to the part below the openings 5 through which gas from a producer 4 is delivered. The part of the arch containing the openings 5 is made removable so as to be replaced when burnt out.
Patent GB-190923486-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Shaft Couplings.
Inventor: BENN HANS HAMILTON
IPC: F16D1/05
Filed: 1909-10-14
Granted: 1910-09-29
Abstract: 23,486. Benn, H. H. Oct. 14. Shaft couplings.- In shaft couplings of the type in which double-coned keys fit between spacing - members at the ends of two internally coned sleeves drawn together by bolts, the keys a are formed by radially dividing an externallydouble-coned cylinder having an internal diameter slightly less than the diameter of the shafts connected. The coupling-bolts b are preferably outside the spacing- members f and not outside the keys. The shaft ends are preferably rounded. Slight radial play is allowed to the keys.
Patent GB-190925911-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Air-brake Safety-valves.
Inventor: GIBSON ORLANDO
IPC: B60T15/46
Filed: 1909-11-09
Granted: 1910-04-21
Abstract: 25,911. Gibson, O. April 5, [Convention date]. Fluid-pressure. -Valves are provided for preventing too sudden an application of air brakes when the pressure in the train-pipe is suddenly reduced by the breaking of the train-pipe, bursting of the hose couplings, or parting of the cars of the train. The valve comprises a casing 1 preferably connected to the train-pipe 2 and to the angle-cock 3 of the hose coupling, and provided with a partition 7, 8 formed with a valve seat 6. A cylinder 10 within the casing rests on the top of the wall 8 and is fitted with a piston 19, the rod of which is guided in a screw cover 13 provided with recesses 14, and is fitted at the underside of the cylinder with a valve 20. The train-pipe 2 is in communication with the recesses 14 by a passage 22, and the cylinder 10 communicates with the angle-cock 3 by a port 23. Thus the pressure is normally equal throughout the device, the parts being retained in the portion shown by a spring 21. If the pressure is suddenly reduced, say to the right of the Figure, the air rushes through the valve seat 6 and is withdrawn from the cylinder 10 through the port 23. The pressure above the piston 19, which has not been appreciably reduced as yet, forces the valve 20 on to the seat 6, whereupon the escape of air from the train-pipe takes place slowly through the passage 22, recesses 14, and port 23, the piston 19 having descended below this port. Each car is provided with one or two valves. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specifications 12,475/91, 23,007/04, and 28,183/04.
Patent GB-190927703-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Locking and Unlocking Screw Nuts.
Inventor: TERRY ALFRED ERNEST
IPC: F16B39/32
Filed: 1909-11-29
Granted: 1910-03-10
Abstract: 27,703. Terry, A. E. Nov. 29. Locking nuts. - In a nut lock for railway joints &c. comprising a helical spring lying in a recess in the nut and engaging the threads of the bolt, the outer end of the spring is detachably secured to the nut by means of a loop engaging a spring-pressed or fixed pin E, Fig. 1, by engaging a slot or hole G, Fig. 9, or by being bent down against the side of the nut. The lowest coil of the spring rests upon a shoulder I which is either flat or helical. The spring binds on the threads of the bolt to resist unscrewing, and is released by detaching the outer end from the nut. When the outer end of the coil is released and the nut is unscrewed, the inner end of the coil is engaged by an offset J.
Patent GB-190929905-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for Holding Plates and Plate-like Articles During Washing or Rinsing.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
IPC: A47L15/20
Filed: 1909-12-21
Granted: 1910-07-14
Abstract: 29,905. Boult, A. J., [Akt.-Ges. f³r den Vertrieb von Kuchengeschirr-Sp³hlapparaten " Triumph ". Dec. 21. Plates, washing.-A tray for holding plates underneath a hot-water sprinkler is formed with a corrugated ledge. 6 on which the plates rest, and a sliding frame 8 provided with rubber-covered pins 15 to hold the edges of the plates, so that, by sliding the frame first to one end of the tray and then to the other, both sides of the plates are -exposed to the water. When the plates are being placed in the tray, the frame is locked in the central position by a latch 21. The frame' is made adjustable in width for plates of various sizes, and is moved by handles 14. The sprinkler 2 is provided with a handle 17 by which it can be moved to-and-fro. In a modification, the frame carrying the pins 15 is stationary and the corrugated base is slidable.