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Patent GB-190710709-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electro Magnetic Brakes for Railway and other Vehicles.
Inventor: BRAUN RUDOLF
Filed: 1907-05-08
Granted: 1907-10-03
Abstract: 10,709. Braun, R. May 18, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Brakes.-In electro-magnetic brakes for railway and other vehicles, the brake magnet, which acts directly on the wheel or rail, is wound with a main winding 6 the current in which can be maintained constant by varying the regulating-resistance 5, and a shunt winding 7 the current in which varies with the speed of the vehicle. The magnet coils may be energized by the motors 1, 2 acting as generators ; or the shunt winders may obtain its current from an auxiliary generator, or from the brake magnet itself acting as a generator as it sweeps along the rail or acts upon the wheel. The poles 9, 10 of the magnet are shown in Fig. 5 arranged across the rail 11, the direction of the lines of magnetic force being indicated by arrows 12. As the magnet moves over the rail, a difference of potential is set up between the contacts 13, 14, and a current circulates in the magnet coil 7. The poles 9, 10 may be arranged lengthways of the rail. The contacts 13, 14 may be replaced by insulated portions of the brake magnet. The magnet may have auxiliary poles adapted to act in conjunction with the rail or wheel rim to supply current to its winding 7.
Patent GB-190711074-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Cylinder Web-printing Presses.
Inventor: HADDAN HERBERT JOHN
Filed: 1907-05-11
Granted: 1908-01-09
Abstract: 11,074. Haddan, H. J., [Duplex Printing Press Co.]. May 11. Rotary machines.-Relates to rotary printing- presses of the kind described in Specification No. 16,247, A.D. 1905, and consists in providing a machine for producing papers of from four to sixty-four pages, in which the webs run straight through the press without turning or lateral. deflexion to the formers, where they can be assembled as desired. The press comprises four perfecting-sets A, B, C, D, each consisting of plate cylinders 1, 1<a> and impression cylinders 2, 2<a>, arranged so as to. be easily accessible. Each set is driven from the main shaft 4 by gearing 4<a>, 4<b>, one wheel of each train being movable laterally to throw any set out of operation. Webs w<1>, w<2> from the reels W<1>, W<2> are printed by the sets A, B respectively, and divided by slitters S<1>, S<2>, and the half webs are led together over formers F<1>. F<2>. Webs w<3>, w<4> are printed similarly by the sets C, D and are assembled over the formers F<3>, F<4>. Each printing-cylinder carries eight plates, either duplicate sets of four or one set of eight. In the former case, two eight-page papers are produced at each former for each revolution of the printing- cylinders in the latter case, each pair of succeeding sets of sheets are collected to form sixteen-page products. By assembling the webs from each of the formers F<1>, F<2>, F<3>, F<4>, papers of sixteen, twenty-four, thirty-two, or sixty-four pages may be produced, or by using narrower webs on some of the printing-mechanisms papers of twelve, twenty, &c. pages are obtained ; or two papers of different size may be simultaneously produced. The capacity of the machine may be increased by employing additional perfecting-sets in alinement with the others, or by superposing another tier of such mechanisms.
Patent GB-190716315-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Generating Gases and Vapors by the Direct Contact of Combustion Gases and Water.
Inventor: DOSEK BEDRICH
Filed: 1907-07-16
Granted: 1908-05-14
Abstract: 16,315. Dosek, B. July 16. Wickless burners.-In apparatus in which steam is generated by leading the hot combustion products from liquid fuel into water, the mixed steam and combustion products being used as the motive fluid in steam-engines, turbines, &c., the fuel is fed from. a tank 1, Fig. 1, by a pipe 2 into the combustion chamber 3, which is supplied with hot compressed air by a pipe 4. Air adjustable disk 10 deflects the air current into a cup 9, and is controlled together with the fuel cock 12 by a piston 16 connected thereto by a pin or die 20 and acted on by boiler pressure and by a counteracting weight or spring. The position of the die in the link 21 of a crank-rod 22 also determines the length of the stroke of a water pump 25 and an aircompressor 26.
Patent GB-190720351-A (GB)
Title: Burner of Asbestos Threads more especially for use in Vaporising Perfumed or Antiseptic Liquids
Inventor: STERNE EMILE
Filed: 1907-09-12
Granted: 1908-03-26
Abstract: 20,351. SternÚ, E. March 26, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Formaldehyde and like lamps; lighting burners by catalytic devices.-A burner for heating inhalations, perfumes, disinfectants, &c. consists of asbestos threads impregnated with salts of platinum, palladium, and the like, which, when slightly heated and placed over a spirit container, ignite the vapour rising from it. The burner generates formaldehyde when methyl alcohol is used instead of ordinary spirit. Fig. 1 shows the device as applied for heating a cup h containing a liquid the vapour of which is to be inhaled. The burner a is placed on the vessel containing spirit &c., which is ignited as described above. The burner consists of pieces a, Fig. 4, of asbestos cord between two twisted wires b. The ends of the pieces a are unravelled, and the brush-like piece is bent into a ring or other shape. The asbestos may be impregnated with the salts before or after spinning. A pivoted plate on the upper side of the spirit vessel slides beneath the burner when it is desired to extinguish it.
Patent GB-190720520-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Engines.
Inventor: LORENZEN CHRISTIAN
Filed: 1907-09-14
Granted: 1908-05-14
Abstract: 20,520. Lorenzen, C. Sept. 14. Fixed-abutment type, with pistons having axiallysliding vanes. The stator C and the rotor Rare stepped so as to form a number of separate working chambers of progressively increasing volume. Vanes for all the chambers in one series are formed in one piece, and an extra vane V<5> may be added to work from the opposite side of the last disk R<5> of the rotor. There may be four or eight sets of vanes, and one or two inlets and exhausts to each chamber correspondingly. The engine may be duplicated as shown to eliminate end thrust. The connexion between the chambers may be made by alternative systems of piping for forward and reverse running. The smaller chambers may be used for circulating lubricants and cooling-water.
Patent GB-190720862-A (GB)
Title: Paint Sprayer.
Inventor: EVANS WILLIAM EDWARD
Filed: 1907-09-19
Granted: 1908-06-04
Abstract: 20,862. Evans, W. E., [Minimax Consolidated, Ltd.] Sept. 19. Spray - producers. - In paint sprayers in which the paint receptacle band nozzle a are made in one piece, the nozzle is provided with a stud c engaging a sleeve d which is secured to the air-tube e, a conical locking-pin i being used so that the receptacle and nozzle can be readily disconnected. A pin m secured to the stud c engages a slot k in the sleeve d, ensuring a proper engagement of the stud and sleeve. The elbow-lever f is so arranged that the adjusting- stops h on the paint valve-rod g are not disturbed when the paint receptacle is removed.
Patent GB-190723553-A (GB)
Title: Flying Machines.
Inventor: WATSON PRESTON ALBERT
Filed: 1907-10-25
Granted: 1908-10-08
Abstract: 23,553. Watson, P. A. Oct. 25. Aerial machines without aerostats; propelling; steering.-The aerial machine is propelled by one or more pairs of rotary wheels having pivoted blades, the front edges of which remain parallel to their initial position during the rotation of the wheels, means being provided for altering the inclination of the blades and for limiting and adjusting the amount of upward movement of the blades on their pivots during the down-stroke. The blades 15, Figs. 1 and 3, are pivoted at their front edges 16 to rods 14 which are fixed to axles 13 pivotally supported on the outer ends of rods 11. The rods 11 are connected together at their inner ends and secured to a hollow shaft 6. The shafts 6 are rotated in opposite directions by pulleys 8 driven from the motor 3. A rod 9, cranked at its forward end, passes through the shaft 6, and rods 17 spaced apart at angles of 120 degrees are mounted on the crank and are connected at the outer ends to cranks on the axles 13. As the wheels are rotated by the rods 11, the rods 17 keep the blades parallel to their initial position. The inclination of the blades can be varied by altering the position of the cranked rod 9 by means of a lever 19 and connecting-links 18. Two sets of blades may be used instead of three as shown, and pairs of wheels may be arranged on the rods 9. Eccentrics may be used in place of the cranked portions of the rods. During the upward motion of the blades they collapse on their pivots, and during the downstrokes the upward movement of the rear end of the blades is limited by cords 20. In order that the cords may be adjusted to vary the amount of this upward movement of the blades for steering, the cord passes over pulleys 22, 23, Fig. 11, on the secondary axle 13 on which the end of the rod 11 is mounted. Since the axle 13 turns relatively to the rod 11, a swivel 24 is provided in the tube 13, one part of which slides on a feather in the tube and is connected to the cord 20 and the other part is connected to a square rod 26. The rod 26 can slide in a tube 27 and is connected to a continuation of the cord 20 which then passes down the rod 11 and over pulleys 30 on the axle 6, Fig. 14. The cord next passes inside the axle and is connected to the outer member of a swivel 32 which slides on a feather 49. The cord passes from the inner member of the swivel through the bearing 34 of the axle 6 and is connected to an adjustable catch 36, Fig. 16, on the lever 19. By moving the catch on the lever, the length of the cord 20 is varied. A spring 25, Fig. 11, is provided for keeping taut the cord passing through the axles during the up-stroke of the blades. A rod 47 connects the upper and lower blades so that they move together. A rear horizontal plane is provided for vertical steering, and is operated by cords 39 connected to the lever 19 at points 42. The lever is mounted so as to be able to move in any direction.
Patent GB-190727499-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Wrenches
Inventor: ELY ALFRED GREGORY
Filed: 1907-12-13
Granted: 1908-04-30
Abstract: 27,499. Ely, A. G. Dec. 13. Wrenches; combination tools.-The movable jaw 5 of a wrench is provided with a split screw-threaded shank 7, the two arms 9 of which slide in channels or grooves 11, on either side of the handle 3, under the action of a nut 6 revolving between the shoulders 15 of an aperture in the handle 3. The handle is provided with a jaw 4. The shape of the jaws may be varied. The handle may have a head 60 for use as a hammer.
Patent GB-190801942-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process for the Manufacture of Articles from "Moulded" Amber, Copal and the like.
Inventor: LICHTBLAU ROBERT
Filed: 1908-01-28
Granted: 1909-01-28
Abstract: 1942. Lichtblau, R. Jan. 28. Moulding amber, copal, &c.-A process for making cigar and cigarette holders, buttons, ornaments, &c. from pieces of " moulded " amber, copal, &c. consists in heating a piece of the material corresponding in weight to the article to be formed, in a closed mould of two or more parts to a temperature of approximately 190‹-210‹ C., subjecting the material to pressure at this temperature, and finally allowing it to cool under pressure. Suitable moulds are shown in Figs. 1 and 2, in which the lower part 1 is provided with upward extensions 2, or is inserted in a frame 4 so that guides are formed for the upper part 5. The upper part is preferably formed with flanges 6, which limit its downward movement by engaging the upper faces of the extension 2 or frame 4.
Patent GB-190804840-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stylographic Pens.
Inventor: JARVIS FRANCIS CHARLES
Filed: 1908-03-03
Granted: 1909-01-14
Abstract: 4840. Jarvis, F. C., and Garner, T. H., [trading as Conway, Stewart, & Co.]. March 3. Pens, reservoir. In a self-filling stylographic pen of the type having a plunger and a point section b provided with one or more holes c, these holes can be closed by a sheath d screwing on to the section b. The air-tube e is surrounded by a piston h, and piston-rod h<1>, a stuffing-box i, the outer end i<1> of which is formed to serve as a grip, being arranged at the top of the piston-rod. The airtube e can be closed by a screw-cap f, formed with an internal groove g to allow passage of air when slightly unscrewed. To fill the pen, the cap f is closed, the sheath d is loosened, and the holes c are dipped into ink, the piston h being finally depressed and then raised to its upper limit. The sheath d may have holes through it or grooves on its inner surface to be turned into or out of alinement with the holes c. According to the Provisional Specification, a stop or mark may be provided to show when the inlets are open ; also the sheath d may be slid on the point section, and when the pen is to be filled, may be entirely removed.
Patent GB-190805071-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Pressed Steel Wheels.
Inventor: LINDSAY JOHN ALLAN
Filed: 1908-03-06
Granted: 1908-12-31
Abstract: 5071. Lindsay, J. A. March 6. Making wheels for vehicles stamping.-Wheels for hutches, wagons, cars, &c. are made from flat circular disks a with central holes b, by stamping successively between the dies shown in Figs. 2 and 3. A boss w flanged at one end w<1> is inserted in the hole b and flanged at the other end w<2>. Openings y may be punched in the web
Patent GB-190818628-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electric Ignition Appliances.
Inventor: LOW ARCHIBALD MONTGOMERY
Filed: 1908-09-05
Granted: 1909-06-17
Abstract: 18,628. Low, A. M. Sept. 5. Gas and like engines, igniting in. One of the electrodes of a sparking-plug is constructed with one or more cup-shaped surfaces arranged in proximity to the pointed or other shaped end of the other electrode so that the spark can extend to any point on the surface of the cup. In the construction shown, the central electrode b is provided with two hemispherical depressions c on opposite sides. The pointed ends of the earthed electrodes e terminate near to, and preferably project slightly beyond the centre of the cup c. The central electrode may contain any number of depressions on each side, and each electrode e may be formed with a corresponding number of pointed projections, or any number of separate pairs of electrodes may be used, some of which are arranged to work with battery and others with magneto ignition. It is stated that these electrodes produce a detonating spark which displaces obstructions from the pointed surfaces on the electrodes. The Provisional Specification states that the centre of the plug may be packed with a soft material such as asbestos wool which is compressed by a screw between porcelain disks.
Patent GB-190819649-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Ball to be used in the various Games played on Miniature Billiard Tables
Inventor: HULL CHARLES CLIFFORD
Filed: 1908-09-18
Granted: 1909-06-10
Abstract: 19,649. Hull, C. C. Sept. 18. Balls.-Balls for use on miniature billiard tables are made of solid metal, preferably hardened and tempered steel and about one inch in diameter, so that the resistance to the cue is about the same as that with the larger ivory or composite balls commonly used. The surfaces of the balls are distinctively marked or finished as for instance by plating, lacquering, or finishing with a sand-blast.
Patent GB-190820971-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Manufacture of Colour Plates or Screens for Colour Photography
Inventor: CHRISTENSEN JENS HERMAN
Filed: 1908-10-05
Granted: 1909-03-04
Abstract: 20,971. Christensen, J. H. Jan. 25, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Colour photography; screens; plates.-Screens and plates are made with particles produced by emulsifying coloured mediums in liquid. For example, three separate shellac solutions dyed red, blue, and green respectively are separately emulsified in turpentine. As a result the turpentine is charged with minute globules of shellac-solution which sinks to the bottom, the large globules settling first. Emulsion grains of about the same size are removed by drawing-off the liquid at a certain height, and are poured on to a plate previously coated with a thin layer of lac. The emulsions may be poured on separately or after mixing equal quantities of the coloured emulsions. By carefully warming, and the use of pressure as necessary, a uniform mosaic screen layer is obtained. In lieu of shellac, other lacs, resins, or the like can be used, and the turpentine can be replaced by other liquids such as toluol, petroleum, and benzine. Some specific emulsifier, such as casein, may be added to the emulsifying-liquid. Also, in lieu of lac grains, gelatine, gum, or albumen emulsions may be used.
Patent GB-190828084-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Turnstiles
Inventor: DELUCE SAMUEL ALFRED NELSON
Filed: 1908-10-15
Granted: 1909-03-04
Abstract: 28,084. Deluce, S. A. N. Oct. 15. Turnstiles.-A silent friction detent for prevent. ing reverse rotation of a turnstile comprises a spring-pressed pawl x pivoted at y and engaging a peripheral V-shaped groove in a disk w attached to the turnstile spindle a.
Patent GB-190904229-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Type-setting and Casting Machines.
IPC: B41B3/00
Filed: 1909-02-20
Granted: 1909-11-04
Abstract: 4229. Degener, H., and General Composing Co. Nov. 4, 1908, [Convention date]. Assembling matrices. - In machines employing matrices bearing two or more characters, the matrices are caused to assume the different levels required by adjustment of the star-wheel. The assembler b is provided with a number of supporting-ledges c', c<2>, of which the higher c<1> commences a little further to the left than the lower. The star-wheel e may be caused to occupy either of the two positions shown in full and in dotted lines respectively, where by the matrices may be delivered on to the higher or the lower supporting ledge. The star-wheel is carried by a lever f which turns about a pivot g and is normally held by a spring h in contact with a stop i. The gear-wheel v, which drives the star-wheel, is mounted on the pivot g of the lever f, so that the star-wheel can be adjusted without disconnexion of its driving - mechanism. The lever f is depressed to move the star-wheel into its second position, and is held by a lug on the stop i. The lever f may be operated through a link m from a lever placed near the keyboard. The plate u, which guides the spaces into the assembler, is adjusted by a cam r connected with the lever f so that the spaces are directed on to the same suppoiting - ledge as the preceding matrices. An indicator having two projections x<1>, x<2> shows when the line is full for each position of the starwheel.
Patent GB-190911974-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Flat-bed Printing Machines.
Inventor: EYRES JOHN
IPC: B41F3/30
Filed: 1909-05-21
Granted: 1909-12-16
Abstract: 11,974. Eyres, J. May 21. Offset machines.-Relates to cylinder offset machines with flat beds, hitherto used for printing on tin plates, and consists in applying thereto a fly delivery apparatus to adapt the machine for printing paper sheets. The design is transferred from the forme a on the bed A to an off-set blanket b, which impresses the design on a sheet fed from the board G into grippers c on the impression cylinder C. The sheet is then delivered by a fly delivery of usual type, comprising a wooden or skeleton cylinder D, tapes d, and a frame E.
Patent GB-190916893-A (GB)
Title: Combined Dog's Coat and Chest Protector.
Inventor: SHEPEL ALFRED RICHARD
IPC: A01K13/00
Filed: 1909-07-20
Granted: 1910-05-26
Abstract: 16,893. Shepel, A. R. July 20. Clothing for animals. - A dog's garment, which protects the lungs of the animal, is provided with a collar part c, h, d, J which may be turned up or down. The garment covers the whole of the back, and the chest from the throat to the end of the ribs at a, holes f being made for the fore-legs. A hole h is formed for the leash. The garment is knitted in wool, silk, &c.
Patent GB-190920756-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Ships for Carrying Smaller Vessels or the like.
Inventor: OUDEN ARIE NIJS DEN
IPC: B63B25/00
Filed: 1909-09-10
Granted: 1910-03-17
Abstract: 20,756. Ouden, A. N. den. Aug. 6, [Convention date]. Floating docks.-Relates to improvements in vessel-carrying ships of the type provided externally with swinging gates and adapted to be sunk or immersed by means of water-ballast tanks in order to admit smaller vessels through the gates. The invention consists in the provision of means which will allow the transportation of relatively large vessels. Gates e, f at the bow are rotated by means of gear h, i and k, l respectively. Inside these gates are trap-doors g. The first ship a is floated in until it rests over the transverse bearers b. These are raised by means of screw-and-nut mechanism c, d, whereupon a second ship a may be floated into position.
Patent GB-190921669-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Installations of Electrically Propelled Vehicles for the Purpose of Obtaining Current for Braking.
Inventor: RIZZO GUILLAUME
Filed: 1909-09-22
Granted: 1910-04-22
Abstract: 21,669. Rizzo, G. March 22. Motors, controlling.-In installations of electrically-propelled vehicles as described in Specification 6849/09, [Class 103, Brakes &c.], the brake solenoids are energized by current from the series motors, which are provided with an independent excitation as soon as they begin to work as generators. The field windings 33, 35, Fig. 1, in series, are first connected to the line through a resistance 38, and the circuit of the armatures 34, 36, in parallel, is then closed on the field windings 33, 35, a resistance 37, and the brake solenoids. In order to be more certain still of obtaining current where the motors cannot supply it, a small battery of accumulators may be used. On connecting up the' series motors as braking-generators, the regulating- solenoid 1 is first energized and operates the commutator switch 39 to complete the circuit of the solenoid 32 which actuates the brake of the drawn car. When the commutator 39 comes into the position III, the commutating-switch 40 is operated to complete the circuit of the solenoid 2 which actuates the brake gear of the driving-wheels. In a modification, the two motors are connected up as shown in Fig. 3. The contacts 50, 51 are connected together at the same time that the circuit of the armature 45 is completed through the resistance 54 and field 48, so that the field 46 is excited both from the line and the battery 49. The solenoids may be placed between the contacts 51, 52 or between the contacts 52, 53.
Patent GB-190924740-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Adjusting and Securing Carpets, Rugs, Mats and the like.
Inventor: APPLEYARD WALTER
IPC: A47G27/04
Filed: 1909-10-28
Granted: 1910-05-12
Abstract: 24,740. Appleyard, W. Oct. 28. Metal-strip fastenings.-A long narrow strip of metal A is secured along the edge of a carpet, rug, or mat by prongs C or other suitable means. The strip is provided at two or more points with means for readily connecting or disconnecting it with the floor, such, for example, as slots B by which it may be engaged, by bending, under nail or screw heads on the floor. According to the Provisional Specification, the strip is secured to the floor and engages studs on the carpet.