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Patent GB-190720003-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Condensing, Evaporating, Concentrating, Distilling, Heating and the like.
Inventor: DUNN JOSEPH
Filed: 1907-09-07
Granted: 1908-03-26
Abstract: 20,003. Dunn, J., and Dunn, F. M. Sept. 7. Condensers; evaporators, - Relates to vacuum pans of the tubular type for the evaporation or concentration of liquids, or to be used for condensing, heating, and distilling purposes. In apparatus in which the liquid to be heated flows in thin films between pairs of concentric tubes which are heated by steam and are fitted in perforated partitions, an unrestricted return flow for the liquid is provided. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, the liquid flows from the chamber C<2> up the annular space between the concentric heating-tubes G, H, and returns by the large central circulating- pipe E. The outer tubes G are heated externally by steam in the chamber C<1>. The inner tubes H, which extend upwards from the steam chamber C<3>, may be closed at their upper ends, or they may have a small opening therein for the escape of non- condensible gases. In a modification, the upper ends of the inner tubes terminate in a steam dome which may be provided with a pipe to permit a free flow of steam. Fig. 3 shows an arrangement in which the inner steam pipes H extend from side chambers C<6> through outer pipes which traverse a steam chamber G.
Patent GB-190800596-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Admission Valves and Valve Gear for Motors.
Inventor: PROELL WILHELM
Filed: 1908-01-10
Granted: 1908-12-31
Abstract: 596. Proell, W. Jan. 10. Double beat valves; shocks, preventing. - An admission valve of the double-beat type for motors is formed with cylindrical portions t below the beat portions s which enter the openings in the seat in advance of the main closure, thereby ensuring the closing of the valve without shocks.
Patent GB-190800622-A (GB)
Title: Safety Screen for Safes and Strong-rooms
Inventor: BRANLY EDOUARD
Filed: 1908-01-10
Granted: 1908-04-30
Abstract: 622. Branly, E., and Laurent, H. Jan. 10. Alarms, burglar and like.-A safety device for safes and strong rooms consists of hollow panels containing compressed air and connected with a manometer and an electric alarm by a tube 21. The panels are formed of parallel sheets of steel 6, 7 and protect externally or internally the horizontal and vertical walls and door of the safe, the various panels communicating with each other by pipes 10, 11 and with the door panel by a suitable connexion. A cap 13 covering a hole 12 allows air to escape when the top of the safe is levered up. As shown in Fig. 3, the bolt 25 of the securing lock carries a projection z which on withdrawing the bolt opens the valve 23, allowing air to escape and sounding the alarm.
Patent GB-190805283-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Counter Balances and like Weighing Apparatus.
Filed: 1908-03-09
Granted: 1909-02-11
Abstract: 5283. Pooley & Son, H., and Stigwood, E. J. March 9. Equi-armed balances.-The weighing-beam 2 is mounted on knife-edges 10 which work in lubricant contained in chambers in the frame. A goods plate 3 and a weights plate 4 rest on knife-edges at the ends of the beam and are connected at their rear to uprights 7, 6 which terminate in L-shaped brackets 14, Fig. 5. The brackets are provided with steel loops 15 on which are pivoted the outer ends of a pair of stays 9. The inner ends of the stays are pivoted to a fixed fork attached to a central upright 8, Fig. 1, which carries a plate 5 for the accommodation of weights not in use. The ends of the stays are enclosed in boxes 18, 19 carrying pointers 20, 21 which indicate when equipoise has been reached.
Patent GB-190807514-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Apparatus for Taking and Representing Living Pictures on the Multiple Colour Method.
Inventor: CHRISTENSEN CHRISTIAN PETER
Filed: 1908-04-04
Granted: 1908-08-20
Abstract: 7514. Christensen, C. P. April 4. Kinematographs. - For the production of polychromatic living pictures three lenses fitted with the usual colour screens are exposed simultaneously. In order to minimize stereoscopic effect, the lens for blue rays is arranged in the middle and suitably recessed for the reception of the others, as shown, the sizes of the lenses and recesses being so proportioned as to equalize the exposures. The three lenses, when simple, have different focal lengths for any one colour, but the same for the colours which they respectively pass. In this way, pictures of the same size are obtained. Herschel's doubtlets may be used.
Patent GB-190814029-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lace and in the Method of Making the same.
Inventor: WOOLLEY ARTHUR HERBERT
Filed: 1908-07-02
Granted: 1909-06-03
Abstract: 14,029. Woolley, A. H., and West, J. July 2. Lace.-Tubular breadths of fabric connected by lacing-threads are made on Levers' and go-through machines by causing the odd - numbered bobbins to work with warps d, e only, while the evennumbered bobbin threads twist with the warps a, b only. The two pieces of fabric thus made are connected together at the edges by the warps b, d co-operating with special warps such as f, while the warps a or e pillar with the end bobbin threads through the centres of the end meshes. According to a modification, one warp thread only is used to each bobbin thread.
Patent GB-190822120-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Chairs applicable for use in Infant Schools.
Inventor: EVANS DAVID PHILIP
Filed: 1908-10-19
Granted: 1909-05-27
Abstract: 22,120. Evans, D. P. Oct. 19. Chairs.-The tray or table a of a chair for the use of infants in schools &c., is mounted on pins d sliding in grooves e in the uprights c, so that when not in use and resting on arm extensions f<1>, it can be slid down into a vertical position at the side of the chair, the cheeks b on the uprights keeping it in a vertical position. Rubber buffers are fitted at the bottom of the grooves, and rubber pads are placed beneath the tray to rest on the arm extensions. The seat j is made adjustable in height by adapting it to engage with different horizontal grooves k in the side pieces n, where it is secured by pivoted catches l.
Patent GB-190822227-A (GB)
Title: Electric Railway System.
Inventor: ROBINSON WILLIAM
Filed: 1908-10-20
Granted: 1909-10-20
Abstract: 22,227. Robinson, W. Oct. 20. Electric railways.-Electric railways are provided with a normally " dead " sectional third rail and a normally "live" correspondingly-sectioned track rail for controlling the power supply to the third rail. The control circuits, which are fed from a different source from that which supplies the power circuits, comprise a primary relay circuit through the sectioned third rail, adapted to be short-circuited by the vehicle wheels and thus caused to start the closing of a series of intermediate control circuits, of increasing power, in succession, the last one closing the main supply switch for the section. One of the circuits also prevents the closing of the main switch for the rear section and controls the supply of compressed air for the operation of the track signals. Fig. 1 shows one form of the system, A, C representing the track rails, of which one is sectioned, B the third rail, E the main power feeder, G the control circuit feeder, and T the power supply for pneumatically operating the signals ; 53 is a car. The rail sections C are permanently connected to the feeder G through the resistances 46, the circuit being completed through the relay magnets 7. The presence of a car short-circuits the rails and de-energizes the magnets 7. This causes the opening of the corresponding switch 16, which de-energizes the magnets 36, 39, 79. The rear section is thus prevented from being energized, the signal 84 is put to danger or caution by its counterweight, and the main supply switch v is closed by the releasing of the switch 37. The resistances 46, 49, 50 are adjusted in value so as to give an increasing strength of current in the succeeding relay circuits. Suitable resistances or impedances 67, 68, 69 are inserted between the rail A and the third rail B so as to protect the motors and give the train its, initial stopping impulse when entering upon a dead section. To prevent a stray current of high potential from reaching a track relay 7 when a train is on the section, a magnet 90 is introduced into the working circuit so as to open the intermediate circuit at 92. Fig. 3 shows a modified arrangement in which alternating current is used. Working current is supplied by the feeders 95, 96, through the transformers, direct current being supplied by the feeder G for the relay circuits. In another modification the working feeder is operated by fluid pressure under electrical control. For very fast working, it is desirable to make the third-rail sections of considerable length, in which case the track rail control sections are made up of smaller sub-sections as shown in Fig. 5. The primary control circuit is normally complete in all the subsections, and a train entering say the sub-section 2<c> will instantly de-energize all the relay magnets in the block m. Specification No. 9623, A,D. 1909, which describes this system in combination with track apparatus for controlling trains, is also referred to.
Patent GB-190824241-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electric Ignition Devices for Explosion Engines.
Filed: 1908-11-11
Granted: 1909-01-21
Abstract: 24,241. Soc. d'ElectricitÚ Nilmollor. Dec. 16, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Gas and like engines, igniting in. The condensers of magnetos for ignition in explosion engines are mounted on the armatures, either between the windings and core or else in a cavity in the core. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the condenser 2, 3 is arranged in two parts on each side of the central member 1 of the shuttle armature. It may be arranged on one side only or longitudinally under the edges of the pole pieces A. In the form shown in Fig. 4, a cavity 8 in the armature core 1 contains the condenser 7, the openings being closed by plugs 9, 10. Condensers when thus mounted to rotate with the armature, are preferably used in combination with the contact-breaker described in Specification No. 6162, A.D. 1908, [Abridgment Class Electricity, Regulating &c.].
Patent GB-190827595-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Vessel Propelling and Manoeuvring Apparatus.
Inventor: ELNIFF JOHN
IPC: B63H19/06
Filed: 1908-12-18
Granted: 1909-07-08
Abstract: 27,595. Elniff, J. Dec. 18, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Lubricating.-Relates to means for lubricating vessels by means of air jets. The vessel is provided below the water level with a large number of ports 2, Fig. 5, throughout almost the whole length of the vessel. A reservoir 11 is filled with compressed air by a pump 8 through tubes fitted with independent controlling- valves. The reservoir 11 communicates with the ports 2 by means of valve boxes 12, 17, pipes 13,18, branch pipes 15, 19, and small branch pipes 16. The ports to the rear of the reservoir 11 are provided with plates 3, which are secured to the hull and form channels arranged to discharge rearwards, and the ports forward of the reservoir are provided with similar plates 4, Fig. 5, arranged to discharge forwards, and provided with spring-plate valves 5, which are normally closed as the vessel travels forwards. The valve boxes 12, 17 are controlled by means of racks and pinions actuated by handwheels 27, 28.
Patent GB-190905427-A (GB)
Title: Improved Automatic Switch for use with Electric Transformers.
Inventor: ADDISON WILLIAM JAMES
IPC: H02H3/12
Filed: 1909-03-06
Granted: 1910-03-03
Abstract: 5427. Addison, W. J. March 6. Electrically-tripped switches.-A switch for use with electric transformers comprises an arm 6 normally held open by a latch 7 and released by an electro-magnet 1 in the circuit of an auxiliary battery 2 to close the primary and secondary circuits 14, 13 of a transformer 12 when the first lamp 3 of an installation is switched on. The movement of the lever 6 opens the battery circuit at contacts 23, 24, and closes contacts 21, 22. When the last lamp is switched off, thus breaking the secondary circuit, which includes a relay 15, 16, an armature 16 completes a circuit at 16<b> through the contacts 21, 22, the auxiliary battery 2 and a resetting electro-magnet 18, which positively raises the arm 6 to its open latched position, thus cutting out the transformer. The movement of the arm 6 cuts out the electro-magnet 18 at the contacts 21, 22, and closes the contacts 23, 24 ready for energizing the trip-magnet 1 when a lamp is again switched on.
Patent GB-190909348-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Means for Attaching Mirrors to Window Panes.
Inventor: AUSTIN CHARLES ALLAN
IPC: A47G1/24
Filed: 1909-04-20
Granted: 1909-08-19
Abstract: 9348. Austin, C. A. April 20. Looking-glasses and mirrors.-A shaving-mirror 1 is secured to a window-pane or other surface by a suction cup 2 held in a metal backing 3, which is provided with holes for compressing the cup, by a flange on the backing engaging a recess round the edge of the cup. The device is provided with a ball-and-socket joint, consisting of a ball 8 mounted on a stem 7 secured to the backing a d held against a recess 12 in the hollow stem 11, secured to the back of the mirror by a screwed thimble 10. This thimble has slots 10<a> to permit a wide angular movement, and is held against rotation by spring tongues 11 .
Patent GB-190910630-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Furnaces.
Inventor: HALLIDAY GEORGE
IPC: F23L1/02
Filed: 1909-05-19
Granted: 1910-05-19
Abstract: 10,630. Halliday, G. May 19. Steam-generator and like furnaces; air, supplying ; fire-bars and grates; ; ash-pans ; fire-bridges.- Consists in combining together, as a single independent, removable structure, a furnace-grate ash-pan, blowers, air-heating pipes, and a fire-bridge. The structure is suitable for application to a steamgenerator, brick-kiln, or puddling-furnace. As shown in Fig. 1, the ash-pan 1 is enclosed at the top by the dead-plate 2, grate-bars 3, and fire-bridge 4, which is in the form of a hollow box provided with a damper 16 and slots 13. To the front of the ash-pan is attached a blower 6 connected to a coil of air-heating pipes arranged in the flue and provided with a hit-and-miss regulator 21 for the admission of cold air. The grate-bars 3, shown separately in Figs. 14 ... 16, are formed with double webs 12 and transverse slots 19 ; they are supported on the sides of the ash-pan. When applied to a brick kiln, the air-heating pipes are built in the sides of the kiln. Instead of employing steam-jet blowers a fan may be used for forcing air into the ash-pan. When applied to a puddling- furnace as shown in Fig. 6, the air is heated in the double bottom 8 of the hearth which is formed of flat plates. The heated air passes through the firebridge 4 to the ash-pan 1.
Patent GB-190910661-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Solutions particularly adapted to be used in connection with the Treatment of Leather Skins and Hides.
Inventor: SPIGNO GIOVANNI BATTISTA MARIO
IPC: C14C9/00
Filed: 1909-05-05
Granted: 1910-04-07
Abstract: 10,661. Spigno, G. B. M. May 5. Processes and materials for treating hides and skins.-Solutions of gelatine, glue, or similar substances for use in tanning or for other purposes are freed from lime by treatment with sulphuric acid, which decomposes the insoluble lime soaps and precipitates calcium sulphate. The excess of acid is neutralized with barium carbonate. The resulting solution is decanted and filtered and may be concentrated or dried out, with or without the addition of preservatives. The process may also be used for recovering formic and other acids from tanning solutions containing lime. The solutions are saturated with lime and sulphuric acid is then added to replace the weaker acids, excess of sulphuric acid being neutralized by barium carbonate if necessary.
Patent GB-190913224-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Signalling Apparatus chiefly intended for Maritime purposes.
Inventor: GREGORY GEORGE
Filed: 1909-06-05
Granted: 1909-11-11
Abstract: 13,224. Gregory, G., and Ellis, W. H. June 5. Flash signals.- The flash - signal lamp described in Specification 10,550/04 is modified by arranging the shutter-restori n g springs a<4>, Fig. 2, in cylinders a' on the outside of the fixed casing a, so as to be readily accessible. The springs act through rods a<3> on brackets g<1> a ttached to the cylindrical shutter g.
Patent GB-190914149-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Confectionery Boxes.
Inventor: ROWNTREE BENJAMIN SEEBOHM
IPC: B65D5/38
Filed: 1909-06-16
Granted: 1910-04-14
Abstract: 14,149. Rowntree, B. S., and Dunn, J. W. June 16. Partitioned boxes,. fittings, internal.-Boxes for confectionary, biscuits, &c. are formed with an upper display tray 1, either sliding on guide-strips 2, Fig. 2, and capable of being moved out through one end or through the front of the box, or permanently situated at the top of the box as shown in Fig. 4, a lower sliding tray 5 being in this case provided for the bulk of the contents. The movable member, in either case, is secured by the lid 6 when the latter is in the closed position.
Patent GB-190914316-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of Mono-azo-dyestuffs especially adapted for use in the Form of their Lakes.
Inventor: BLOXAM ARTHUR GEORGE
Filed: 1909-06-18
Granted: 1910-03-03
Abstract: 14,316. Bloxam, A. G., [Chemische Fabrik Griesheim Elektron]. June 18. Monoazo dyes are obtained by combining the diazo compounds of mono-, di-, or tri-chloranilines or their sulphonic acids with 2 : 5- or 2 : 6-naphthylamine sulphonic acids or 2 : 3 : 6- or 2 : 5 - 7- naphthylamine disulphonic acids. The products give orange lakes. The following components are specified :-o- and p-chloraniline, 2 : 4- and 2 : 5- dichloraniline, 2 : 4 : 5- and 2 : 4 : 6-trichloraniline, 2-chloraniline - 4 - and - 5 - sulphonic acids, 4-chloraniline-2-sulphonic acid, 2 : 5-dichloraniline-4- sulphonic acid, 3 : 4-dichloraniline-6-sulphonic acid, and 2 : 3 : 6 - trichloraniline - 5 - sulphonic acid. Specification 11,736/98 is referred to.
Patent GB-190920676-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Manufacture of Stone-ware Foot-warmers.
IPC: A61F7/00
Filed: 1909-09-10
Granted: 1910-09-12
Abstract: 20,676. Green & Co., T. G., and King, H. W. Sept. 10. Moulding foot - warmers. - Earthenware footwarmers are made on a pipe machine by first extending a closed tube A, cutting off a suitable length, and sealing the open end by means of a plate B. The end of the tube A is formed with a hole D to receive the stopper C, which also serves as a handle.
Patent GB-190922167-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Airships.
Inventor: BAUMANN ADRIAN
IPC: B64B1/00
Filed: 1909-09-29
Granted: 1910-02-17
Abstract: 22,167. Baumann, A. Oct. 3, 1908, [Convention date]. Aerostats; framework.-A rigid row of cylindrical aerostats a is formed by connecting end to end the continuations of their internal tubular framework c, d. In one form, Fig. 1, right and left handed screw bolts b, forming continuations of the tubes c, are connected by double nuts f, In another form, a bolt projecting from one cell enters a tube projecting from the other cell, and a wedge is driven through holes in both. The tubes c, d may serve for condensing liquid used in cooling the motors. As a modification, the tubes d may be replaced by lattice girders. The load consists of parts supported by the separate cells before these are connected together. The space between two cells is enclosed by gas-proof fabric m made of, or lined or covered with, non-inflammable material and cemented to the cells a. The cells m may be filled with air under pressure, or may be filled with hydrogen by introducing a secondary cell n, Figs. 6 and 7, inflating this with air, blowing in hydrogen between the cells m, n, and allowing the air to escape from the cell n, which is then removed.
Patent GB-190923638-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Air Cooling of Internal Combustion Engines, Guns, Condenser Tubes and the like.
Inventor: MORGAN EVERARD HOME
IPC: F01P9/00
Filed: 1909-10-15
Granted: 1910-05-05
Abstract: 23,638. Morgan, E. H. Oct. 15. [Addition to 20,685/08, Class 7, Air and gas engines.] Coating processes.-The invention is an improvement on that described in the parent Specification in which the cylinders of an internalcombustion engine are coated with salt. According to the invention cylinders, gunbarrels, condenser tubes, &c. to be treated are freed from grease and are placed in a bath of water which is heated until all air is driven off. Salt is then added to form a saturated solution, and the heating is continued until a coating of salt is formed on the metal. The article is then slowly dried. The coating of salt may be thickened in parts by further treatment. Suitable means are employed for preventing the penetration of the solution to parts which it is not required to treat with salt.
Patent GB-190924478-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brushes.
Inventor: ROSIN AXEL GUSTAF
IPC: A46B7/04
Filed: 1909-10-25
Granted: 1910-03-24
Abstract: 24,478. Rosin, A. G. Oct. 25. Handles with recessed-back retaining-devices for brushes.-Brushes 2 are detachably attached to their holders 1 by means of an intermediate part 3, which is inserted in a channel in the holder and is provided with bent ends 4, 5 fitting over the ends of the brush. The end 5 is provided with a spring tooth 6, which engages a notch 7; or a spring tooth may be provided at both ends.
Patent GB-190926384-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Packing Devices particularly adapted for Turbines.
IPC: F16J15/34
Filed: 1909-11-13
Granted: 1910-04-28
Abstract: 26,384. Ateliers et Chantiers de Bretagne (Anciens Etablissements de la Brosse et Fouche). July 20, [Convention date]. Stuffing - boxes, substitutes for.-A segmental packing- ring a is pressed by inclined springs b against the shaft and against the end of the casing d. The packing and springs are enclosed in a casing h, made in two parts bolted together. The springs are inserted through orifices closed by plugs o having screws i for adjusting the pressure of the springs.
Patent GB-190930457-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Lifeguards or Obstruction Removers for Tramcars and other Vehicles.
Inventor: WHITELEY HERBERT DRAKE
IPC: B61F19/08
Filed: 1909-12-30
Granted: 1910-10-13
Abstract: 30,457. Whiteley, H. D. Dec. 30. Steps. - Obstruction-removers of the swinging gate type, used with a side guard and a hinged step, are provided with devices by which the side guard and step are raised when the gate is operated, but can also be raised without affecting the gate. The gate axis a carries a quadrant d, and the axis b of the side guard carries a similiar quadrant f connected to the quadrant d by a chain h secured to pegs d<1>, f<1>. The axis of the hinged step on the other side of the vehicle is similarly connected to the gate axis a. The invention is intended chiefly for use with the life-guards and steps described in Specifications 15,624/08 and 2787/09.