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Patent GB-190906240-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for Producing and Locating Sounds for Fog Signalling.
Inventor: WARREN JAMES LOUIS
IPC: G01S1/72
Filed: 1909-03-16
Granted: 1910-03-16
Abstract: 6240. Warren, J. L. March 16. Ship's course signals.-Ships are provided with means for producing intermittent rotary beams of sound and for detecting and recording the sound vibrations received from other ships similarly equipped. The arrangement is such that an observer on one ship can tell from the recorded vibrations not only the direction and distance of another ship, but also whether it is moving towards or from or at any given angle to him. The sound transmitter, which may comprise a steam-whistle in a rotating megaphone, is arranged to produce at intervals a beam of sound which commences when the megaphone points over the bow of the ship, and ceases when the megaphone has completed one revolution. Supposing that the vibrations due to this sound-beam are recorded at the observing ship in the form of a wavy line, it will be seen that if the first ship is moving directly towards the observer, the amplitude of the recorded vibrations will be greatest at the beginning and end of the wavy line when the transmitting- megaphone is pointing directly towards the observer, and will be least at the middle of the wavy line when the transmitter is pointing in the opposite direction. On the other hand, if the first ship is moving directly away from the second, the amplitude of the record will be greatest at its middle point, and in general, if the first ship is moving at any given angle to the second, the amplitude of the record will be greatest at some corresponding point. A circle of receiving-megaphones is used as shown in Fig. 1, each connected by a tube to a recording- device comprising a diaphragm controlling a lever which moves a tracing-point 17 on a clockwork drum 20. The inferences as to the direction and course of the distant ship are deduced from the record which has the greatest amplitude. If sound-producers of standard intensity are employed, the amplitude of the record gives a measure of the distance. The recording-diaphragms may control contacts connected to an electric indicator E to show which megaphone is affected, and a bell B may be connected in a common branch circuit.
Patent GB-190911758-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method and Apparatus for Regulating Colour-feeding in Inking Apparatus.
Inventor: ALBERT EUGEN
IPC: B41F31/18
Filed: 1909-05-18
Granted: 1909-11-04
Abstract: 11,758. Albert, E. May 18, 1908, [Convention date]. Inking-apparatus. -Relates to inking-apparatus for printing p r e s s e s whereby an even distribution of the ink may be obtained and adjustment of ink supply readily effected. The ductblade m is recessed at intervals to supply ink to the duct-roller a in strips, the thickness of the film being determined by an adjustable auxiliary blade s. The ink passes to a composition roller b coacting with a sectional steel roller c, which can be adjusted axially to transfer strips of ink of any desired width to the composition roller d. The roller d is reciprocated axially to distribute the strips of ink evenly over the surface of the roller. Additional distributing-rollers may work against the roller d. In another arrangement for obtaining even distribution, the feed-roller in contact with the duct-roller is formed with longitudinal ridges or a series of raised parts, and transfers the ink to a similarly-formed roller, which can be adjusted angularly and is in contact with the distributing-rolls.
Patent GB-190912929-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Steam Separators.
Inventor: STEWART JOHN GRAHAM
IPC: B04C3/00
Filed: 1909-06-02
Granted: 1910-03-03
Abstract: 12,929. Stewart, J. G., and Paterson, J. H. June 2. Separators for gaseous substances. - A steam-separator adapted to be inserted in a line of steam - piping consists of a vessel a fitted or cast with a helical baffle c and having a contracted bottom, which is inclined from the inlet a<3> to the outlet a<4>. The separated water flows to the collecting - chamber b through a passage d formed below the helical baffle.
Patent GB-190914501-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Springs for Carriages, Vehicles and the like.
Inventor: MUNRO JAMES ANGUS
IPC: B60G11/36
Filed: 1909-06-21
Granted: 1909-11-18
Abstract: 14,501. Munro, J. A., and Gluyas, G. R. Oct. 15, 1908, [Convention date]. Composite springs; helical springs.-Consists in extending the terminal coils of helical springs for carts, carriages, and other vehicles to form elongated bases for the attachment of the spring to the leaf spring B, as shown, or to the vehicle.
Patent GB-190925077-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tobacco Pipes.
Inventor: ORAM WILLIAM
IPC: A24F1/08
Filed: 1909-11-01
Granted: 1910-03-31
Abstract: 25,077. Oram, W. Nov. 1. Tobacco pipes.-In tobacco pipes of the type having a chamber and traps in the stem, the chamber is formed by an open-ended cylinder 3, which fits closely in the stem upon a reduced portion of the mouthpiece and is provided at the outer end with a perforated cover 4 having a trap 5. A trap 6 is provided on the mouthpiece, and a cork washer 9 is fitted in the stem against which the cover 4 abuts.
Patent GB-190929152-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Reinforcement of concrete Beams, Stanchions, Columns, Floors and similar Portions of Buildings.
Inventor: POTTER THOMAS
IPC: E04C5/06
Filed: 1909-12-14
Granted: 1910-11-03
Abstract: 29,152. Potter, T. Dec. 14, Reinforced, concrete, beams.; columns. - The component parts of the reinforcement are secured together by means of collars, sleeves, or clips, and wedges. As shown in Fig. 6, the diagonal member c is bent at the ends parallel to the main bar a ; and in columns, the horizontal bonds are similarly bent, or may be in the form of hoops n encircling, the main bars and secured by bent endless loops c, Figs. 12 and 13.
Patent GB-191000579-A (GB)
IPC: B01D21/00
Filed: 1910-01-10
Granted: 1910-11-03
Abstract: 579. Chambers, E. V., and Watson, H. B. Jan. 10. Filter - beds. - Trade effluent passes upwards through a filter 10 as it leaves a settling-tank 9. The sludge deposited in the tank 9 is led by pipes 11 on to a filter-bed 12 formed of graded clinker.
Patent GB-191002200-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brushes.
Inventor: ROOT JAMES
IPC: A46B5/02
Filed: 1910-01-28
Granted: 1910-12-01
Abstract: 2200. Root, J. Jan. 28. Handles; grip, facilitating. - For enabling a banister brush a to be held conveniently at either end, it is provided with an apertured handle b extending substantially from end to end of the brush. The handle is in one piece with the back of the brush, and has either two finger openings b<2> as shown in Fig. 1, or a single extended opening.
Patent GB-191008940-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Typewriting Machines.
IPC: B41J1/14
Filed: 1910-04-13
Granted: 1910-11-17
Abstract: 8940. Akt.-Ges. vorm. Seidel und Naumann. Feb. 5, [Convention date]. Carriage-shift mechanism; shiftkey actions.-In carriage-shift mechanism of the kind provided with main and auxiliary shift-key levers for double shift, the main key-lever a and the lever d which communicates the motion to the carriage are mounted on separate shafts and are in rolling contact, an arm c on the lever a bearing against a roller h on the lever d. The auxiliary keylever b may actuate the main keylever a by an overhang s, and engages a spring-pressed lever m carrying adjustable stops i, k cooperating with a stop-piece r on the carriage.
Patent GB-191010803-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water Closet Bowls.
Inventor: MILLER WILLIAM GORDON
IPC: E03D11/02
Filed: 1910-05-02
Granted: 1910-06-30
Abstract: 10,803. Miller, W. G. May 2. Traps, siphon. The upper part of the discharge passage of a closet basin is formed by a piece 11 which is removable to afford access to the soilpipe.
Patent GB-191010804-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Guide Attachment for Sewing Machines.
Inventor: FLEIGEL BENJAMIN
IPC: D05B35/10
Filed: 1910-05-02
Granted: 1910-09-15
Abstract: 10,804. Fleigel, B. May 2. Sewing-machines; work guides.-A finger 17 for guiding the edge of the work is carried by a yieldingly-sustained holder 19 to permit it to pass over seams &c. The attachment comprises a member 6 adjustably supported on a bar 4 on the presser bar 3, a pivoted member 9 in which the shank 13 is held by a screw 14, and a block 16 in which is pivoted the holder 19. The faces 23, 24 are arranged so that the holder can rock against the action of a spring when the shank 13 is held in the position shown. When, however, it is desired to have a rigidly secured edge guide, the shank 13 is turned in its holder 9, and the shank 28 of the guide 17 is reversed in the holder 19, so that, owing to the parallel contact faces 23, no rocking of the holder 19 in the direction of feed is possible. To facilitate adjustments of the member 6, adjustable stops 30 are provided on the bar 4.
Patent GB-191012754-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Machines for Making Incandescent Electric Lamps.
IPC: H01J5/24
Filed: 1910-05-25
Granted: 1911-03-30
Abstract: 12,754. Pakenham, W. L., and " Z " Electric Lamp Manufacturing Co. May 25. Making lamps.-An apparatus for sealing stems into bulbs consists of a slidable table A, which is moved between burners L after the parts have been assembled, and there revolved until the seal is made, As shown, the table A carries a bulb-supporting ring B on three uprights, and is mounted to revolve on ball bearings in a bed H, which can be slid by hand in guides J<1> between the assembling and sealing positions. A rod E in the centre of the table supports a stem, and is pressed downwards by a spring against a bell-crank, bearing on an adjustable-screw. Sealing-burners L are adjustable similarly by a screw, operating bell-cranks. A friction wheel K revolves the table A during the sealing. The Provisional Specification refers to the use of two rough flames and four or more cutting- flames.
Patent GB-191015751-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Holding the Cords of Venetian Blinds.
Inventor: GIBB HENRY ROBERT
IPC: E06B9/326
Filed: 1910-06-30
Granted: 1910-09-29
Abstract: 15,751. Gibb, H. R. June 30. Cleats.-A device for holding and adjusting the cords of Venetian blinds consists of a plate, shown in back view in Fig. 2, having two holes b, c, through which the cords a r e threaded, a hole a by which the plate is attached to a knob on the window frame, and two hooks d for holding the cords clear of the hole a.
Patent GB-191017266-A (GB)
Title: Improved Automatic Apparatus for the Delivery of Postage Stamps.
IPC: G07F11/68
Filed: 1910-07-20
Granted: 1911-01-26
Abstract: 17,266. Marks, E. C. R., [Russbacher, L.]. July 20. Sale apparatus. - Postage stamps are cut from sheets M, which are folded in zigzag form along the lines of perforations, and are supported in position on a rotary ring 6 by triangular projections 17 the height of one stamp, and also by the peripheral corrugations 20 of a drum 19 carried by a second rotary ring 5, there being a space b, c between the pieces 17 and the ring 5 for the passage of a cutter 21. Delivery mechanism. - The mechanism may be driven by clock-work, which is freed by the insertion of a coin. The double fold 17<1> of the stamp sheet being in position in front of the cutter 21, Fig. 2, a cam 16, on a spindle 14 driven from a spindle 13, oscillates an arm 28, so as to throw grippers 27<1>, 27<11> into engagement with the folds 17<1>, 17<11> of the stamp sheet. A second cam 15 on the spindle 14 next operates the cutter 21, which severs the two lowest stamps of the fold 17', the vertical member 21' of the cutter serving to separate these stamps from the next vertical fold 17<11>. The reverse movement of the lever 28 then withdraws the grippers and thrusts out the severed stamps by means of an arm 29, after which the rings 5, 6 are rotated by gearing 11, 12 on the spindle 13 to bring the next vertical fold into position. The gripper 27<11> is provided with a guide-plate, beneath which the cutter passes. A plate 33 serves to support the stamp sheet while the bottom row of stamps is being delivered, and a following weight 34 effects the lowering of the sheet on to the ring 6 when it is clear of the plate 33.
Patent GB-191018915-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automobiles and similar Vehicles.
Inventor: ANTUNES ALBERTO
IPC: B60K17/10
Filed: 1910-08-11
Granted: 1911-08-03
Abstract: 18,915. Antunes, A. Aug. 11. Braking.-Vehicles propelled by compressed air in which the air is compressed by pumps actuated by the jolting of the vehicle, are braked by setting in action pumps G operated bv chain-wheels I which engage the driving- chains S, so that air is compressed into the reservoir A'.
Patent GB-191028353-A (GB)
Title: Process for Clarifying Water and for Purifying it form Germs.
Inventor: GANS ROBERT
IPC: C02F1/72
Filed: 1910-12-06
Granted: 1911-10-05
Abstract: 28,353. Gans, R. Jan. 6, [Convention date]. Liquids, purifying; filtering-media. -Water is clarified and freed from germs by the production, in the water to be purified, of a colloidal solution of manganese either by the addition of permanganates alone, or of permanganates and manganous salts, and filtering the water over reduced or oxidized oxides of manganese, with or without natural or artificial zeolites according to the prevalence of permanganate or of manganous oxide with water. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specifications 10,080/06 and 13,702/09.
Patent GB-191104253-A (GB)
Title: Improved Moisture-proof Adhesive.
Inventor: RAMPICHINI FRANCESCO
IPC: D06M15/07
Filed: 1911-02-20
Granted: 1912-02-01
Abstract: 4253. Rampichini, F. Feb. 20. Adhesives.-A waterproof adhesive, useful for uniting fibrous and porous materials, for in. stance cloth and leather, is made by dissolving celluloid in an acetone extraction of gum lac.
Patent GB-191104282-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Telephone Systems.
Inventor: RICKETS WILLIAM JOHN
IPC: H04M9/00
Filed: 1911-02-20
Granted: 1911-12-14
Abstract: 4282. Ricketts, W. J. Feb. 20. Direct-call systems; telephonic repeaters. - In common-battery three-wire systems in which the transmitter 1 of one station is connected in circuit with the receiver 2 of the other, and vice versa, a relay 11, Fig. 1, energized when current passes through the transmitter, closes the circuit of the distant receiver at a point 13, both transmitter and receiver circuits being connected to the battery terminals + - through the windings 9, 10 of a repeater. In the modification shown in Fig. 5, a pair of induction coils is used, the transmitter circuit 6, 7 being connected to the winding 21 of the coil 25, which acts as a relay and closes a contact 24, connecting the winding 22 to the receiver circuit 7, 8. The secondary winding 27, 28 is common to the two windings 21, 22. Several modifications in the arrangements of the sub station transmitters, receivers, calling-keys, and ringing- devices are described.
Patent GB-191105975-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Pulling Up or Raising Floor-boards and the like.
Inventor: LINEY PERCY LYTTELTON
IPC: E04G23/08
Filed: 1911-03-09
Granted: 1912-01-25
Abstract: 5975. Liney, P. L. March 9. [Addition to 21,205/09.] Jacks. - The apparatus described in the parent Specification for raising floor-boards &c. is modified so that the continuous rotation of one or more of the threaded bolts in the same direction causes the board to be pierced and raised successively. Fig. 2 shows one construction of apparatus in which the bolts are geared together by pinions and rotated simultaneously in the same direction by a hand crank applied to the shaft g. The bolts enter the board and move axially until the pins d contact with the bridge, and then raise the board. In some cases, the pinions on the bolts may gear directly with one another, in which case the screws on the bolts are made alternately with right and left hand threads so that all the bolts move axially in the same direction although rotating in opposite directions. Other constructions are shown in which the bolts are operated singly, and in some cases are connected by a slotted bar to equalize the pressure exerted by them. In another form, the arch-shaped girder is formed with slotted side limbs in which the horizontal member is adjusted by screw clamps.
Patent GB-191111306-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Apparatus for the Production of Oxygen.
Inventor: AUMONT EMMANUEL FELIX
IPC: F25J3/04
Filed: 1911-05-10
Granted: 1912-01-18
Abstract: 11,306. Aumont, E. F. May 23, 1910, [Convention date]. Separating gaseous mixtures by liquefaction. -Relates to the extraction of oxygen from air in liquefaction apparatus of the general type comprising the combination of temperature interchangers, an oxygen vaporizer, and a rectifying-column, and consists in a particular arrangement of parts according to which air from a compressor 1 is admitted to a single nest of tubes arranged within a jacket divided by a partition 11 into two parts, the lower of which serves as a vaporizer 10 immersed in liquid oxygen and communicates with the bottom of a rectification column 7, while the upper part serves as a temperature interchanger and communicates with the top of the column at 8 and with the atmosphere at 15. This arrangement reduces the volume of the apparatus while minimizing heat losses. The nest of tubes is divided into inner and outer portions by an inner' jacket 13 having wall ports 14 which are normally covered by the liquid oxygen in the vaporizer. The flow of compressed air through the tubes in the inner jacket is controlled by an obturator 3. The compressed air in passing through the nest of tubes is cooled sufficiently to liquefy in a reservoir 5, while vaporizing an amount of liquid oxygen which passes off through the ports 14, inner jacket 13, and a pipe 17 controlled by a cock 16. In passing through an expansion cock 16, part of the liquid air vaporizes, but sufficient heat is afterwards abstracted from it in a temperature interchanger 24 forming part of a hydrogen refrigerating apparatus to make up for unavoidable heat losses and to ensure that the whole of the air is supplied in liquid form to the top of the rectification column. In the refrigerating - apparatus, hydrogen is circulated in a closed circuit comprising a compressor 26, temperature interchanger 19, expansion motor 23, and the temperature interchangers 24, 19. Gaseous nitrogen passes from the top of the rectification column through the interchanger to the atmosphere.
Patent GB-191113562-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Advertisement Displaying Devices.
Inventor: ALUFRE-CONCEPCION FRANCISCO
IPC: G09F11/26
Filed: 1911-06-06
Granted: 1911-08-10
Abstract: 13,562. Concepcion, F. Alufre-. June 6, 1910, [Convention date]. Reel and endless-web apparatus.-Advertisements are changed intermittently by an electric motor, controlled by an interrupter which receives a fresh accumulation of energy each time the motor is put in motion. A regulator spring drum on a shaft 56, Fig. 4, is wound up slightly and then drives the shaft 56 and ratchet-wheel 57 so that snugs 59 on the wheel 57 bring spring- controlled levers 70, 71 together at contacts 82, 83, thereby completing the motor circuit through another contact 86<1>, Fig. 1. The motor drives a worm-wheel 18 and a belt 88, whereby the regulator spring is fully wound up and the belt 88 left to slip on its pulley 63. The wormwheel 18 carries round a crank 27 and rocks a toothed sector 25, which drives a pinion 29 and two trains of wheels 30, 31, 32, 33, rigidly connected to ratchet - wheels 34, 36, whereby drums 3, 9 and advertising bands 1, 2 are driven in one direction only. The drums 3, 9 are provided with pawls 38, 40 and ratchet-wheels to make certain that the drums will rotate in one direction only.
Patent GB-191117251-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or appertaining to Shedding Mechanism for Looms for Weaving.
Inventor: HOLLINGWORTH EDWARD
IPC: D03C1/36
Filed: 1911-07-28
Granted: 1912-04-25
Abstract: 17,251. Hollingworth, E., [Crompton & Knowles Loom Works]. July 28. Dobbies; shedding-levers. - In a miniature dobby intended for use in addition to the ordinary shedding - mechanism and arranged to weave names, trade-marks, &c. into the border or other portion of a fabric, the jack levers 9 are pivoted at 8 to levers 6 and are provided with extensions. 9<2>, which hear against a stationary rod 14 and thus cause the levers 9 to be lifted when the levers 6 are turned. The levers 6 are pivoted at 7 and have extensions 6<1> pivoted to balk levers 16. The rod 14 is adjustable in holes 15<1> to vary the lift of the levers 9. The pattern cylinder 24, which controls the hooks 17, 18 engaged by draw-bars 22, 22', is caused to remain stationary at intervals, so as to leave spaces between the trade-marks &c., by means of a pair of anxiliary pattern cylinders carrying chains which control the turning- catch of the cylinder 24. The auxiliary pattern chains differ in length by one link. and each chain has one low link, the parts being so arranged that the turning-catch for the cylinder 24 is allowed to operate only when the two low links are both opposite a feeler lever which controls the said catch.
Patent GB-191127405-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Flying Machines.
Inventor: WILLISCH ALEXANDER VON
IPC: B64C35/00
Filed: 1911-12-06
Granted: 1912-05-09
Abstract: 27,405. Willisch, A. von. Oct. 20, [Convention date]. Floats for aerial machines. - An aerial machine is provided with a closed-in boat chassis 1 having a laterally extending deck 2 with a gunwale 3. To give free passage to the air-current from the propellers 5, the chassis 1 slopes downwards to the water at the rear, and the gunwale is discontinued at this part. A torpedo tube 6 is provided in the chassis.
Patent GB-191200726-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Road Locomotives.
Inventor: FOWLER ROBERT HENRY
IPC: B61F3/04
Filed: 1912-01-09
Granted: 1912-04-18
Abstract: 726. Fowler, R. H., Lalonde, W. T., and Tuer, G. S. Jan. 9. Gearing with provision for permitting flexure of distortion. Relates to arrangements for permitting play of springs of the kind described in Specification 14,242/92 in which movement is allowed between a wheel a, driven from the crank-shaft, and the road-wheel axle, and comprises the use of flexible connexions of a kind described in Specification 1417/87. The wheel a is mounted on a large boss b on the engine framing, and a shaft d, which drives the road- Wheel axle through a pinion e and is coupled thereto by links f, is carried in bearings sliding in the boss b. In order to maintain driving connexion, the wheel a is formed with an internally-toothed ring a<1>, which is always in gear at one point with a smaller and eccentric wheel e<2> carried by the shaft d.
Patent GB-191201304-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Machines for Treating Hides, Skins and the like.
Inventor: SCHETTLER GUSTAV ADOLF
IPC: C14B17/04
Filed: 1912-01-17
Granted: 1913-02-17
Abstract: 1304. Schettler, G. A. Jan. 17. Rollers for machines for treating hides, skins, &c. are provided with coverings of felt, cloth, leather, or the like, which are stretched in order to prevent pleating or twisting. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the solid roll 1 has a shoulder 5 at each end, against which bears a conical ring 3 feathered on the roll and having annular or screw-thread grooves upon its surface. The cover 2 is drawn over this ring and clamped by a grooved ring 4. The rings 3 may be oppositely threaded at the two ends of the roll, so that the covering is stretched axially by the screw action if it slips over the roller surface. The tension of the cover may be maintained by springs 6, Fig. 2, or a rubber pad placed between the ring 3 and the end of the roll.