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Patent GB-190805625-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device for Grilling, Toasting and the like purposes.
Inventor: ATKIN CHARLES WELBURNE
Filed: 1908-03-13
Granted: 1909-01-14
Abstract: 5625. Atkin, C. W. March 13. Grilling-apparatus ; toosting-appliances. - In a grill or toaster, hooks l for holding the food are rotatably mounted in a bearing n at the end of an horizontal bar i, which is itself rotatably mounted in a vertical arm g rigidly attached to a frame f adapted to slide over a main frame a hooked to the fire-bars. The handle p of the frame f is shaped to form a dish or plate support r. A drip-pan d, detachably connected to the arm g of the griil by a hook, is slidably mounted on the frame a.
Patent GB-190815093-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Rotary Washing Machines
Inventor: DIESNER ARTHUR
Filed: 1908-07-16
Granted: 1908-12-17
Abstract: 15,093. Diesner, A., and Koch, O. July 16. Washing-machines.-In a rotary washing-machine the inner receptacle g, which is preferably spherical, is mounted so as to rotate about an axis inclined to the horizontal. The frame a supports the receptacle by means of oppositely - extending brackets e and serves also to seal the join between the two halves of the outer casing k. The upper hemispherical part of the receptacle g is swivelled to the lower part and, being of slightly larger diameter, fits over it when turned back to give access to the interior. The box b may contain a spring motor or, as shown, a turbine c, which is actuated by steam from the washing-machine, and drives the inner receptacle through worm gearing and the bevel-wheels i, h.
Patent GB-190826736-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or in connection with Railway, Tramway and other Vehicles.
Inventor: ANGER JOHN EDWARD
Filed: 1908-12-09
Granted: 1910-01-10
Abstract: 26,736. Auger, J. E. Dec. 9. Locomotives.-The bolster of a bogie truck is adapted to be shifted longitudinally of the truck so as to vary the distribution of the load between the two axles and consequently the tractive force obtained from each pair of wheels ; and, in order to minimize side rolling of the vehicle, the centre and side bearings are mounted upon the inner and outer extremities respectively of a pair of levers pivoted to the bolster. The transoms G, which support the bolster A by means of links F, a spring plank D, and springs E, have projections G<1> adapted to slide upon guides I secured to the side members H of the truck frame. The transoms are fixed in position by bolts J. Thus, when the axle L only is coupled to a motor, the transoms with the bolster can be shifted towards that axle so as to concentrate the load thereon. If, however, both axles are coupled to motors, the position of the bolster may be adjusted so as to distribute the lead equally between them. The bolster is made in two parts A, and between these parts are levers O, pivoted at P, and carrying side bearings Q at their outer extremities, while upon pins T on the inner extremities of the levers rests the centre-bearing plate B, by means of downward extensions V. An even pressure of the car S upon its side bearings is thus obtained. The inner ends of the levers O may be linked together at U to ensure uniformity of action.
Patent GB-190827170-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Gas Fires and the like.
Inventor: WICKETT JOHN HENRY
Filed: 1908-12-15
Granted: 1909-10-28
Abstract: 27,170. Wickett, J. H. Dec. 15. Atmospheric gas burners.-In a gas fire of the kind in which the combustion products are returned to the fire the combustion. products ascend into the fire through a chamber containing the burner head e and through which the mixing-tube o passes.
Patent GB-190828367-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Contrivances for Detecting and Recording the Passage of Electric Impulses.
Inventor: ORLING AXEL
Filed: 1908-12-29
Granted: 1909-12-09
Abstract: 28,367. Orling, A. Dec. 29. Regzstering observations by instruments.-In an electro-capillary recording-instrument, the tube alone may be the moving element, or the mercury alone, or both may move, one operating a siphon recorder and the other moving, through relays, the paper on which the record is made. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 6, a capillary tube a, containing mercury, carries the scribing-arm c of a siphon recorder, vibrated at right-angles to the plane of the paper tape v by a light cord connected to a trembler, to ensure freedom of motion. An oscillating piece i rests on the surfaces of the mercury in the tube a, and carries a relay arm o playing between contacts connected to a polarized relay q which controls the circuits of coils s<1>, s<2> and causes an armature t, to move the reel u carrying the paper tape v, to one side or the other so as to differentiate between positive and negative impulses. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 8, the siphon recorder arm c and the relay arm o are supported by threads 1 and are vibrated by the action of the current induced in fine wire-coils 2 by fixed primary coils 3. A small mirror z may be attached.
Patent GB-190901937-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Gas Retorts.
IPC: C10B3/02
Filed: 1909-01-27
Granted: 1909-10-14
Abstract: 1937. Dempster & Sons, R., and Brooke, R. M. Jan. 27 Retort furnaces.-Relates to furnaces of the type described in Specification 16,405/08, for heating vertical gas retorts The retort chamber is divided into two parts by a vertical partition i which may be provided with an aperture regulated by a sliding tile, and each of the vertical compartments is divided by horizontal partitions w. Gas from a producer a passes to a flue e and through adjustable ports g to a combustion chamber f, which is supplied with regeneratively - heated air from ports l arranged as shown in plan in Fig. 5. The products of combustion pass through openings o, travel as shown by arrows in single separate streams through the horizontal compartments, and then pass in a single stream, between the outer retorts and the wall, to the passages q in the regenerator. From these passages, the gases escape through openings r to vertical flues s, each of which is provided with a damper and leads to the outlet flue v. The horizontal compartments may be further divided by partitions x. The ports o may be of successively increasing sizes, the largest port being furthest from the flue q, or they may be constructed of equal size and provided with fireclay tiles z for adjusting the size of the openings, the position of the tiles being varied by means of a rod introduced through a sight-box y. Blocks may be placed opposite the openings o to prevent gases from impinging directly upon the retorts.
Patent GB-190905767-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Rendering Bottles Non-refillable.
Inventor: NATER HERMAN
IPC: B65D49/02
Filed: 1909-03-10
Granted: 1909-06-10
Abstract: 5767. Nater, H. May 22, 1908, [Convention date]. Bottles, non-refillable.-A cup-shaped valve 14 is seated at 12 and has studs 15 working in spiral grooves 11 in a metal cylinder 9, fitted tightly into a bottle neck by a packing 31 of paper composition. The valve is turned and raised from its seat by means of a metal funnel 25 which fits into the upper end of the cup. The valve cannot be removed from the cylinder 9 on account of the studs 15 as the grooves 11 are not continued to the top of the cylinder. The valve has slots 17 closed by a second cup-shaped valve 18 working within the first. The top of the valve 18 is provided with a central opening 23, and is protected from tampering by a perforated disk 20 fixed in the valve 14. In a modification, the non-refillable device is placed on top of a bottle neck instead of within it, and is retained by a metal cap, and the valve 18 is replaced by a disk valve.
Patent GB-190906564-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electric Motor Control.
IPC: H02K27/04
Filed: 1909-03-18
Granted: 1910-03-17
Abstract: 6564. British Thomson-Houston Co., [General Electric Co.]. March 18. Systems for alternate-current motors only.-In a control system for a pair of alternating-current commutator motors, the armatures are shortcircuited for low-speed operation ; for high speed, the short-circuit is removed, and a voltage is impressed on the armatures. Means are provided for preventing the establishment of the high-speed connexions when one motor is cut out. The motors have armatures A, A<1>, exciting-windings B, B', and compensating-windings C, C'. These are supplied with current from a transformer D through contacts I' ... I<6>, the actuating-circuits of which are controlled by a master controller H. Interlocking contacts i<2> ... i<5> are provided to ensure the proper sequence of operations. The cutting-out of one motor or another is effected by moving the switch K into one of its extreme positions. When the master controller H is in position 1, the actuating-circuits for the contactors I<1>, I<4> are completed, and the former I<1> closes the motor circuit, while the latter I<4> short-circuits the armatures on each other. The compensating- windings C, C' are in series and the exciting- windings B, B' are in parallel, as shown in Fig. 2 ; the current in the latter windings is therefore half of that in the former windings. In position 2 of the controller H, the resistance E is short-circuited by the contactor I<6>. In position 3, the contactor P connects the junction of the windings B, C to an intermediate point on the transformer, through a resistance F. The contactor I<4> drops, and the actuating-circuit of the contactor I<5> is completed through the interlocked contacts i<4>, i<3>. The dropping of the contactor I' breaks the armature shortcircuit, and the raising of the contactor P shortcircuits the resistance F. In the final position, the contactor P drops, the contactor I<3> rises, and then the contactor I<2> drops to establish the final running connexions. The contacts on the switch K are arranged so that, when it is moved to cut out one motor, the high-speed connexions cannot be established. The fingers h, h<1> of the master controller are normally connected through a contact k, and the operation of the switch K breaks this connexion. This prevents any actuating - circuits from being completed if the controller be moved beyond its second position. When the switch K is operated, the armatures are directly short-circuited across contacts k<7>, k<8>, while the compensating and exciting windings of the working motor are connected in series. Specification 6963/08 is referred to.
Patent GB-190908008-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Belt Stretcher.
Inventor: THOMAS FREDERICK
IPC: F16G3/00
Filed: 1909-04-03
Granted: 1909-08-26
Abstract: 8008. Thomas, F. April 3. Belts-Relates to an apparatus for drawing together the ends of belts so that they may be joined, and is adapted to suit belts of all widths and thickness, to be readily taken apart and to grip the belt automatically. Two spindles a, b, arranged to be in the plane of the belt, have right and left handed screws c, d to enter the nuts n, n', o, o', which carry pairs of rollers q, q<1>, the rollers q being eccentrically mounted on spindles p, p<1> which are secured to nuts n, n' and slide in the nuts o, o'. The spindles a, b are turned by means of a hand - grip e, or through worm gearing. The spindle b with its nuts o, o<1> and worm gear may be detached by sliding off the spindles p, p<1>, l in order to charge the rollers for others of different length, or to introduce the belt. The spindles may be attached to the nuts n', o' by heads instead of screwing therein.
Patent GB-190910760-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Condiment Holders.
IPC: A47G19/24
Filed: 1909-05-06
Granted: 1909-08-12
Abstract: 10,760. Wolkenstein, A., and Berliner Metallwarenfabrik J³rst & Co., H. A. May 6. Condiment receptacles. -Relates to castors having a self - closing stopper c, and consists in notching the retaining-flange f, as shown at i, in order to allow a continual flow of the contents when the device is inverted.
Patent GB-190911996-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Blouse Retainer and Skirt Supporter.
Inventor: AMSDEN FRANK
IPC: A41F5/00
Filed: 1909-05-21
Granted: 1910-03-24
Abstract: 11,996. Amsden, F. May 21. Skirt and blouse grips. - A skirt-supporter and blouse retainer consists of slotted plates a, a<1> pivoted together at a<2>. A band c is passed through a slot a<3> in the plate a, and looped round a bar a<4> in the plate a<1>, and a band c<1> is passed through a slot a in the plate a<1>, and attached to a bar a<6> in the plate a. The bands are fastened round the waist and pull the plates together, so that the blouse is held between serrated rubber jaws b b<1>. The skirt is hooked over the plates by hooks d attached to safetypins for fastening into the material.
Patent GB-190921037-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fire-proof Shutters, Curtains and the like.
Inventor: FISH HENRY LYMAN
IPC: E06B5/16
Filed: 1909-09-14
Granted: 1910-03-17
Abstract: 21,037. Fish, H. L. Oct. 19, 1908, [Convention date]. Fire-proof shutters.- Relates to fire - proof shutters, curtains, &c. of the kind in which a series of plates or slats, normally supported above the opening to be protected, are adapted, when released, to fall into the operative position by sliding over one another. The slats are guided upon one another by bolts 21, which pass through a double flange 19, at the upper end of the slats, and through a single flange 20 at the lower end, a n d are adapted to depend at an angle to the vertical. The apertures in the flange 19, which slide over the bolts 21, are provided with antifriction sleeves or thimbles. The shutter is normally supported in a hood 9, Fig. 5, by means of a lever 24 pivoted to an ear 26, a lever 25 pivoted to an ear 27, and a fusible link 28 connecting the free end of the lever 25 to the ear 26. Each slat is formed of a double wall of sheet steel having an asbestos or like filling. The sides of the shutter move in guides tapering towards the bottom.
Patent GB-190924076-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Cable Connections for Electric Burglar Alarms and the like Apparatuses.
Inventor: BLOCH ALFRED
IPC: H01B7/04
Filed: 1909-10-20
Granted: 1910-10-20
Abstract: 24,076. Bloch, A. Oct. 20. Burglar alarms.-An electric cable for use in a burglaralarm system, such as that described in Specification 20,456/06, comprises a central conductor 1 and insulated concentric conductors 4, 7, which may consist of woven copper wire, or of layers of copper and tin or lead, or of copper wire coiled in a close helix. The cable also comprises insulating-layers of cotton 2, 5, 6, and of gutta-percha 3, a metal sheath 8, and an envelope of cotton or silk 9. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specifications 2052/66, 3538/92, 6818/02, and 11,337/05, [all in Class 36, Electricity, Conducting &c.]
Patent GB-190924165-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Folding Perambulators, Push Cars and the like.
Inventor: BAKER HENRY VINCENT
IPC: B62B7/10
Filed: 1909-10-21
Granted: 1910-03-03
Abstract: 24,165. Baker, H. V. Oct. 21. Perambulators and other hand propelled vehicles.-In order to convert a folding perambulator, push-cart, &c. from the sitting position shown to the reclining position, as described in Specification 18,555/08, the foot-rest f<1> is raised so as to be level with the seat F, and is held in that position by the inner end of the slot in the link f<6> engaging the pin f<7> on the perambulator frame; and the hood f<3> is moved rearwards by turning over the links d<1> pivoted to the arm rest D. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specification 18,555/08.
Patent GB-190924832-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device for Removing Feathers from Fowls.
Inventor: CHRISTMAN ALBERT RAYMOND
IPC: A22C21/02
Filed: 1909-10-28
Granted: 1910-06-16
Abstract: 24,832. Christman, A. R. Oct. 28. Poultry, treating. - Relates to apparatus of the kind in which feathers are removed by means of two resiliently - mounted rolls and a comb which permits the feathers to pass while preventing the skin from being drawn between the rolls. Fig. 4 is a plan, and Fig. 6 a vertical section of the apparatus. The rollers 16, 24 are mounted in frame-pieces 17 secured to a support 2, and are rotated by a shaft 15 behind a comb 22 against which the bird is pressed. The roller 16 comprises a preferably roughened. metal cylinder provided with a number of V-shaped slots 31 to guide the feathers to the centre and so prevent them from packing between the roller and the frame 17. The roller 24 is of wood, and has a preferably roughened rubber cover; it is secured to a shaft 25 supported in plates 32, which are slidably mounted in slots in the frame-pieces 17 and are pressed forward by an elastic cushion 37. Feathers and down adhering to the roller are removed by a brush 38 attached to a cross-bar 35 on the slides 32.
Patent GB-190926478-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Differential or Balance Gearing for Motor Driven Road Vehicles.
Inventor: JUSTICE PHILIP MIDDLETON
IPC: B60K17/16
Filed: 1909-11-15
Granted: 1910-08-11
Abstract: 26,478. Justice, P. M., [S. P. A. Societß Piemontese-Automobile]. Nov. 15. Balance or differential gearing; transmission gear of invariable ratio.-Balance gearing for motor-vehicles is combined with two-fold reducing-gearing, and the whole is enclosed in one casing, the object being to reduce the size of the Cardan shaft &c. A driving-shaft A<1> carries a bevel-pinion A meshing with a wheel B, which is secured to a drum C carrying the planetelements C<1> of the balance gear. The sunwheels E', E<2> of the balance gear are secured to spur-pinions D, E, respectively, which mesh with internally toothed wheels F, G. The wheels F, G are connected by comparatively heavy shafts H, I, respectively, to the road wheels. The speed-reduction takes place in two stages, between the pinion A and wheel B, and in the internal gearing. One casing surrounds the whole.
Patent GB-190930376-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pneumatic Hammers and the like.
Inventor: GUENTHER ERNST KURT
IPC: B25D9/18
Filed: 1909-12-29
Granted: 1910-04-21
Abstract: 30,376. G³nther, E. K. Dec. 30,1908, [Convention date]. Valve chests and casings. - The valve chest of a rock drill &c. consists of a block c secured to the head of the cylinder by a cap e.
Patent GB-191000217-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with Aerial Machines.
Inventor: HOWARD WILLIAM FRANK
IPC: B64C39/00
Filed: 1910-01-04
Granted: 1911-01-04
Abstract: 217. Howard, W. F. Jan. 4. Aerial machines without aerostats; planes, arrangement of.-The rigid fixed planes B<2>, B<3> of a flying-machine are arranged in tandem, and so that the chords of the planes are inclined upwards and rearwards with relation to the centre line of the body. Arrangements of land-wheels for starting flight.-The land-wheels are arranged so that the chords of the above-described planes are parallel to the ground when the machine is at rest.
Patent GB-191000850-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Water Purification Apparatus.
Inventor: SCHMIDT CARL
IPC: C02F1/68
Filed: 1910-01-12
Granted: 1911-04-12
Abstract: 850. Schmidt, C. Jan. 12, 1909, [Convention date]. Mixing solids with fluids in flow.-A powdered reagent is delivered uniformly from a trough or drum a through an aperture e by means of oblique blades d and scrapers g on a shaft driven by a bucket-wheel c. The blades d are carried by arms passing through holes in the shaft, nuts being provided so that the distance of the blades from the trough can be regulated. The scrapers g are attached to a spider h and bent at an angle to the face against which they work. The powder falls into a mixing-device i.
Patent GB-191002733-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Preparing and Delivering Food for Animals.
Inventor: LAKE WILLIAM EDWARD
IPC: A01K5/02
Filed: 1910-02-03
Granted: 1910-09-29
Abstract: 2733. Lake, W. E., [Simmons, W. H.]. Feb. 3. Disk mills.-In a pig-feeding apparatus provided with a grinding-mill, the animal pushes its nose into pockets in the feeding-trough, causing it to revolve and thereby to actuate the mill, the ground food passing to the trough. A trough 4 is provided with a series of obliquely-arranged wings 11, which with a series of openings 10 in a cylinder 9, registering with adjustable openings 8 in a cylinder 7, form feed pockets into which the nose of the pig is inserted. Mounted on the base of the trough which is supported on a spindle 2 revolving in a base 1, is a drum 7 carrying a hopper 14, to the bottom of which is secured a burr ring 16 provided with a central opening 15. A lower burr 17 is secured to a block provided with a transverse slot for the reception of a pin 19 passing through the shaft 2. To the cross-arm 3 on the shaft 2 is attached a loop 24 supported by a rod 21 secured to a spring 20, which passes through the walls of the hopper 14 and is fixed to the cylinder by hooked arms 25.
Patent GB-191002901-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process of and Apparatus for Treating Tar Derived from Coal, Wood, Mineral Oil or the like, for the Purpose of Obtaining a Pitch for Agglomerating Purposes.
Inventor: GIESBERS JOHN GERARD FRANK
IPC: C10C3/02
Filed: 1910-02-05
Granted: 1911-02-06
Abstract: 2901. Giesbers, J. G. F. Feb. 5. Tar oils, extracting.-Tars from wood, coal, mineral oil, &c. are treated with nitric and sulphurous or sulphuric acids at a temperature of from 60‹ to 100‹ C., the floating oils being eventually decanted for distillation. The acids may be injected or stirred into the tar in closed vessels, or an admixture may be effected by the use of a centrifugal fan. The tar is pumped from a tank a into the intake f of the fan h, while nitric acid is supplied from an overhead tank e, and sulphurous acid gas from a container g. The atomized mixture flows through a pipe i into a heated tank l.
Patent GB-191004062-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of and Means for Utilizing the Recoil Energy of Ordnance.
Inventor: DAWSON ARTHUR TREVOR
IPC: F41A25/20
Filed: 1910-02-18
Granted: 1911-02-16
Abstract: 4062. Dawson, Sir A. T., and Horne, J. Feb. 18. Recoil apparatrs; loading- appliances.-Relates to means for utilizing the recoil energy, and consists in an auxiliary ram, acting in conjunction with the pneumatic or hydropneumatic recuperator, which is moved in one direction by the recoil of the gun to store a part of the energy, and the return motion of which, under manual control, is utilized to operate the ammunition hoist or rammer or other gear for working the gun. As shown in Fig. 1, the run-out ram C of the gun A contains an auxiliary ram C<1>, formed with a head c and a forwardly projecting toothed portion, which gears with a non-recoiling pinion c<1> connected through a one-way clutch and friction gearing with a urum D, a wire rope on which is connected with the hoist or rammer. During the recoil, the ram C' is carried back by the ram C, but its counterrecoil is prevented by a friction brake controlled by a hand - lever D<3>. When the brake is released, the pressure in the cylinder A' returns the ram C<1> to the run-out position, and rotates the drum D. In a modification, the one-way clutch and friction devices are replaced by toothed clutches. A stop moving in a spiral groove in the drum D limits the rotation of the drum in both directions.