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Patent GB-190715574-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Drying or Carbonising Materials
Inventor: GEORGES PERONNE
Filed: 1907-07-06
Abstract: 15,574. PÚronne, G., and Humbert, E. Aug. 27, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Void. [Published under Patents &c. Act, 1907.] Carbonizing fibres, rags, and fabrics.-A series of drying or carbonizing chambers set side by side communicate individually with two conduits which lead to the opposite sides of an aspirator such as a fan, one of the c o nd u i t communicating therewith through a heater. A continuous current of air gradually increasing in moistness and temperatuie thus passes through the apparatus, sufficient outlets being provided to relieve the pressure. In the apparatus shown in Figs. 2 and 3, the aspirator c drives air through a conduit f formed at the back of the chambers a. The air passes through openings h into channels g formed in the end and partition walls of the chambers and leading into the chambers. Below the conduit f is a conduit e, into which the air passes from the chambers through like channels g, and openings k, this air passing through the heater d, Fig. 2, and the aspirator. At the top and bottom respectively, the channels g have rectangular openings i, l into the chambers a; and these channels have also par titions j, m for the diffusion of air. The two channels g of each partition wall open into the chambers on opposite sides. The openings of the channels are adjusted by flap valves n on vertical axes which may be made to bear against cheeks on the walls of the chambers by means of rods q connected to the valves by links and passing through the chamber walls. The rods q are actuated by handles carried by brackets at. the front of the chambers, and the rods and valves when adjusted are secured by slots t and screws. The goods may be carried to and from the chambers by means of rails laid down in front of the doors b of the chambers. Thermometers are provided in the chambers. In the form of apparatus shown in Fig. 7, the conduits e, f are connected with the bottom and top of the chambers and with the heater and aspirator arranged below them.
Patent GB-190727835-A (GB)
Title: Method and Apparatus for the Production of Paper Tubes for Spinning Purposes.
Inventor: HONEGGER WILHELM
Filed: 1907-12-17
Granted: 1908-04-09
Abstract: 27,835. Honegger, W. Dec. 17, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Paper tubes.-For manufacturing paper spinning- tubes on a two-spindle machine from a paper band ground or bevelled off at both its longitudinal edges, the blanks for the two tubes, obtained by cutting the band c lengthways and transversely, are turned about their horizontal longitudinal axes j through 180 degrees, and are then fed in this position to the winding-spindle i. When a reciprocating carriage e is moved to the right, grippers d thereon, retained open by a device such as a spring detent lever q, are closed by the levers striking against stops (not shown), and the paper is seized and drawn forward a distance corresponding to the length of the tubes to be made. In this position the band is cut by the knife a, and the sheet thus formed is divided into two equal parts by a knife or shears b. A lever r then operates a driver p upon a gear-wheel n, which is thus rotated to turn the wheels k, l with the grippers d through 180 degrees. The tube blanks, thus turned so that their bevelled edges are upon the inside, are next conveyed to the spindles i by the continued return motion of the carriage. When the blanks are positioned upon the spindles, a lever s depresses a lever t which, by means of arms u, causes the grippers to open, and they are thus held by the detent levers. On further backward motion of the carriage, a lever v moves a driver o in the direction indicated in Fig. 5, so that the grippers are returned through 180 degrees into their original position. The carriage is then moved forward for the next operation. The drivers o, p may be provided with pawls to turn the wheel n. In order that the cut edge of the tube blanks may be brought parallel to the winding-spindles, the longitudinal axes of the grippers are at an angle to that of the machine, the angle corresponding to the taper of the spindles.
Patent GB-190800505-A (GB)
Title: Improved Electric Burglar Alarm Apparatus.
Inventor: BLUT WALTER
Filed: 1908-01-08
Granted: 1909-01-07
Abstract: 505. Blut, W. Jan. 8. Alarms, burglar and like. - In a normal - current electric burglaralarm system of the type in which the circuits are branched on the bridge or differential principle, several alarm bells or other signalling- devices are connected in parallel in one of the branches. so that if one of the bells is tampered with, the balance is disturbed and an alarm is given by the others. In the arrangement shown, the bridge a, b, c, d is energized by a battery 4, the alarm bell 10 is connected in the branch c, the current in which is normally insufficient to operate it, and one or more additional alarm bells 15, 16 are connected in parallel with the bell 10. When the balance is disturbed by the short-circuiting of a resistance 12 by a pendulum or door contact 11, or by the cutting of one of the wires, a relay 1 is energized and closes the circuit of a battery 8 through a drop-indicator 7, which closes a second circuit from the battery 8 through the alarm bells. If either of the bells 15, 16 is short-circuited, fuses 13, 14 are blown, and the bell 10 operates. A relay 5 operates the alarm if the battery 4 becomes too weak. The relay 1 may close the alarm circuit directly, instead of through the drop 7, retaining- coils being, in that case, provided. The alarm may be made independent of the battery 8 by arranging that the bells are operated by the increased current from the battery 4 when the resistance 12 is short-circuited.
Patent GB-190808843-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water Heaters
Inventor: PIKE JOHN GREAVES
Filed: 1908-04-23
Granted: 1909-04-23
Abstract: 8843. Pike, J. G. April 23. [Cognate Application No. 12,621, A.D. 1908, dated June 12.] Baths.-In water-heaters for baths &c. comprising upper and lower vessels A, B separated by a non-conducting partition E, the water to be heated fills the vessel A and certain water-jacketed compartments in the vessel B. The heat from a gas burner, Fig. 3, a kitchen boiler n, Fig. 2, or any other heating-device is imparted primarily to the jacketing-water, which transfers it to the water for use. In each of the three forms shown, the water to be heated enters the vessel A by way of a pipe C, flows to water-jacketed compartments F through a down-take K having a U-shaped lower end g, and is delivered through a pipe I leading from the vessel B. The jacketing-water is boiled, and the steam generated passes through a rising pipe and coil L or its equivalent in the vessel A, thereby giving up its heat. The coil L may lead to the atmosphere, Fig. 1, or into the vessel A, Figs. 2 and 3, by way of a siphon end m. As water in the vessel B undergoes very little change by way of addition of fresh water, little or no deposit of fur takes place therein. Loss by evaporation or leakage is made up from the vessel A by way of a down-take K with a curved lower end h. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the down-takes K are separate; in that shown in Fig. 2, a single down-take is provided with two outlets g, h; while in the form shown in Fig. 3, the one down-take forms a jacket to the other. In Fig. 3 the water-jacketed compartments F are shown arranged to provide a zigzag path for the heated combustion products which leads to a chamber u and chimney T passing through the vessel A. The walls F of the vessel B form part of the water-jacketed compartments, and they may be covered by outer water-jackets w connected by pipes t with the vessel A. An inspection plate P, Fig. 2, may be combined with a bellmouthed trap for the down-take K.
Patent GB-190810472-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means or Appliances for Securing Portable or Temporary Platforms and Partitions
Inventor: ELMES ALBERT EDWARD
Filed: 1908-05-14
Granted: 1909-02-04
Abstract: 10,472. Elmes, A. E. May 14. Scaffolding and staging; stands for racecourses; joints and connexions.-To facilitate the erection of temporary platforms, partitions, exhibition stands, staging, &c. loops or sockets are permanently attached to boards &c., which are supported by rods or stretchers 2 passing through the loops. The rods may be straight or angled, may be suitably tapered, may be used in place of joists, and may be retained in place by spring-stud attachments.
Patent GB-190811405-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ink Wells.
Inventor: WOODS JOHN DESKON
Filed: 1908-05-26
Granted: 1908-08-20
Abstract: 11,405. Wood, J. D. July 5, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Stoppers.-In a non-spillable ink-well, a spherical stopper 8 is adapted to be drawn into the flared dipping-aperture 7 when the well is upset, by means which preferably consist of a spring-actuated sliding sleeve 29 mounted on a pillar 27 inside the well and connected to the stopper 8 by a chain 33. The stopper 8 is normally held in the arms 10 of the support 9 by a cord 12, which passes through a vertical passage 36 in the side of the well and along a bottom groove 3, being there attached to a block 14 held in position by a pin 22, which is forced up against the action of the spring 24 by the weight of the well. A continuation cord 15 is pulled to draw the stopper up into the arms 10 and to engage the block 14 with the pin 22.
Patent GB-190815078-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Receiving and Delivering Devices for Tablets, Staffs, and the like on Railways.
Inventor: WILLIAMS LLEWELLYN WYNN
Filed: 1908-07-16
Granted: 1909-03-11
Abstract: 15,078. Williams, L. W., and Bryson, W. July 16. Transferring articles to or from trains in motion. -Apparatus for exchanging tablets &c. with trains in motion comprises a combined receiver and deliverer, which may be extended manually fr m the engine or which may be detachably secured thereto, and a separate receiver and deliverer mounted on a post by the track. The train device comprises a bow 1 with two swivelling spring-pressed arms 5 or one longer arm 5<1>, a cushioning-spring 25, and a spring clip 13 which holds the article to be delivered. The bow 1 is carried rigidly or flexibly by an arm 4 which may be held by the stoker or may be mounted in a clip 28, Fig. 11, carried by the engine. A collar 31 on the arm 4 serves to indicate the distance which the apparatus has to be extended. A plan view showing the operation of the device is shown in Fig. 18, in which 18 represents the track receiving-hook with spring finger 22. When a ring 17 is detached from the clip 13 the hook 18 is swung round and retained by a suitable catch 21. There may be two track hooks carried on the cross-beam 19 by the post 20, and the ring to be received by the train is carried in a spring clip 23.
Patent GB-190816030-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Propulsion of Ships. Vehicles, or other Movable Bodies
Inventor: CAMPA PAOLO
Filed: 1908-03-06
Granted: 1909-04-06
Abstract: 16,030. Campa, P. Aug. 17, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. [Patent of Addition to No. 5113, A.D. 1908.] Propelling. - Comprises improvements in the type of screw-propulsion apparatus described in Specification No. 5113, A.D. 1908. The face B, Fig. 1, of the motor-block therein described is provided with tubes or conduits C, D extending above the surface of the water or into the ship to any point at which air may freely enter the tubes. The object is to supply air to the after face of the motor-block and thus to maintain the pressure on it constant. If the motor-block is adapted to revolve, tubes C are fitted ; but if it is stationary, tubes D are preferred. In the case where the ship forms the motor-block, air is supplied to the stern by similar tubes. A nest of tubes E may be fitted forward of the propeller P. The motor-block may also be arranged with its face A enclosed by a casing F, Fig. 4, having a circular or annular discharge opening L. In a further modification, the motor-block is completely immersed in the interior of a rigid receptacle N, Fig. 6, and, when the rotating organ P is driven, the receptacle is subjected to an inner thrust, producing movement in the desired direction.
Patent GB-190816686-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fluid Pressure Engines, especially Percussive Machines such as Rock Drills.
Inventor: MAUSS WILHELM
Filed: 1908-08-08
Granted: 1909-04-29
Abstract: 16,686. Mauss, W. Aug. 8. Rock drills.-A percussion tool having leakage holes for curtailing the rearward stroke of the piston as described in Specification No. 27,496, A.D. 1906, is provided with a differential piston 4, which is subjected to constant pressure of the fluid entering at ports 7, and contains a differential valve 10, the face 11 of which is constantly subjected to fluid pressure through a port 13. The valve face 12 is connected alternately with the two ends of the cylinder by means of passages 15, 16, a recess 14, and a by-pass 24. During the reciprocation of the valve, the forward end of the cylinder is connected to the exhaust through a passage 22, valve chamber 18, ports 20, and the piston-rod bore 17, and with the inlet through passages 22, 21, and a valve chamber 19. With the piston in the right-hand position, the valve is held to the right by the pressure on the face 11. When the piston moves to the position shown in Fig. 1, the fluid pressure, passing through the passage 15, acts on the face 12 to reverse the valve rod and admit fluid to the forward end of the cylinder. On the return of the piston, the port 21 is closed, and air in the forward end of the cylinder is worked expansively until exhausted through ports 22 or 23. During the expansion in, or exhaustion of the air from, the forward end of the cylinder, the pressure on the valve face 12 is reduced, and the valve is reversed by the pressure acting on the face 11. In a modified form of valve, shown in Fig. 2, the valve face 26 is constantly subjected to the pressure of fluid which enters by the passage 21, and the face 12 is decreased in area to effect a rapid reversal of the valve. In a further modification, the groove 14 and by-pass 24 are dispensed with, the ports 16, 15 are replaced by a port 16<a>, and the valve faces 11, 26 are made equal in area. The reversal of the valve at the end of the forward stroke is effected by its momentum. In a modified form of the valve, shown in Fig. 3, the port 16, Fig. 1, is dispensed with, the port 21 is brought near the piston head, and a small port 27 is provided through the valve to relieve the face 12 of pressure after the piston passes the by-pass 24. A leakage hole 28, Fig. 1, which is opened aiter the cut-off takes place, is led into the piston-rod bore. The size of the hole 28 is such that the leakage has little effect when the piston is reciprocated normally, but, when the movement is retarded, the escape reduces the pressure in the front part of the cylinder sufficiently to enable the valve to be reversed and the piston to be driven forward.
Patent GB-190819858-A (GB)
Title: Combined Paint Mixer and Sieve.
Inventor: RUMSEY EDWARD VICTOR
Filed: 1908-09-22
Granted: 1909-10-21
Abstract: 19,858. Rumsey, E. V. Sept. 22. Sifting paint.-In apparatus for mixing and sifting paint, the beaters are arranged on a movable frame so that the container can be moved and replaced, and either a container with a solid bottom for mixing or one with a perforated bottom for sifting and straining can be employed. The beaters A are carried in bearings on an arm C attached to a spindle g, and are provided with pinions d engaging with a fixed wheel B.. The spindle g and wheel B are carried on a frame b sliding vertically in a fixed frame a and capable of being supported in a raised position by set-screws D.
Patent GB-190819924-A (GB)
Title: Fire Escape Ladders.
Inventor: MCARTHUR MARY JANE
Filed: 1908-09-22
Granted: 1908-11-26
Abstract: 19,924. McArthur, M. J. Sept. 22. Fire-escapes.-A flexible ladder escape comprises a pair of spaced cables b, Fig. 1, forming the sides and passing through the ends of the rungs or steps, which are composed of two truss-shaped vertical flanges c' united at the top by cross-braces c', a flat-topped rung having openings c' to give a firm foot-hold being thus formed. The ends of the rungs are provided with backwardly - projecting arms c of angle-iron shape, and with outwardlyprojecting horizontal flanges d, d<2>, through which are passed the cables b, which are crossed as shown. Clamping-blocks e are then secured between the flanges by bolts e'. The ladder is suspended from a window by means of chains B and hooks A, which hooks are provided with openings a<1> for the reception of inclined lugs a<2> projecting from a plate A' secured to the wall. The ladder may be made in sections, which are secured together by means of coupling-devices F, G, Figs. 3 and 4. The member F is provided with an opening f<1>, loops f at the bottom, and eyes f at the top for the attachment of the cables b, while the member G is provided with a hook g<2> to engage the opening f<1>, and with two hooks g<1> adapted to enter the loops f<2>. The securing-loops at the ends of the cables b are provided with special clew thimbles to prevent chafing of the cable. The escape is preferably made as far as possible of aluminium.
Patent GB-190823529-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Desiccation of Air for Metallurgical Operations.
Inventor: STERNE LOUIS
Filed: 1908-11-03
Granted: 1909-11-03
Abstract: 23,529. Sterne, L. Nov. 3. Drying air.-In the method for drying air for iron and steel manufacture and for other metallurgical operations by compression, cooling, and expansion, as described in Specification No. 24,647, A.D. 1905, the air is cooled before entering the compressor, either by utilizing the finally cooled expanded air or otherwise. In the apparatus shown, air enters a compressor a, and the compressed air is cooled by a spray condenser band a surface condenser c and operates an engine d wherein it expands ; the expanded air is passed through the surface condenser c and through a preliminary cooler f, through which air passes to the compressor, the proportions in which the cool air passes to the coolers c, f being regulated by valves i, j. The air passes through the pipe e to the heating stoves or furnaces.
Patent GB-190827475-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Reciprocating Engines.
Inventor: FISHER HENRY JAMES
Filed: 1908-12-17
Granted: 1909-12-17
Abstract: 27,475. Fisher, H. J. Dec. 17. [Patent of Addition to No. 26,994, A.D. 1907.] Drawings to Specification. Gas and like engines.-An improvement on the invention described in Specification No. 26,994, A.D. 1907, consists in the use of variable-throw cranks, the crank-shaft being also arranged out of the plane of the cylinder axis.
Patent GB-190912671-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Linch-pins.
Inventor: LAMB HENRY ALFRED
IPC: F16B21/12
Filed: 1909-09-09
Granted: 1910-03-17
Abstract: 12,671. Lamb, H. A., and Crowley, C. O'N. Sept. 9. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Pins for cottering.-A linch-pin is made from a single piece of wire or tubing A by splitting the upper portion at each side and so forming wings B, the centre portion being cut away so as to leave a projecting head a. Teeth b<1> are stamped out from the wings B, which may be of channelled form and provided with loops b to facilitate opening.
Patent GB-190920729-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spring Motors.
Inventor: GENTEUR DESIRE ARTHEM
IPC: F03G1/00
Filed: 1909-09-10
Granted: 1910-05-05
Abstract: 20,729. Genteur, D. A. Sept. 10. Flat-spiral springs. - Consists in making these from blades ribbed as shown so as to keep the coils from intimate contact.
Patent GB-190926048-A (GB)
Title: Improved Construction of Electric Lamp Holder.
Inventor: SHEWARD HUBERT EDWARD
IPC: H01R33/955
Filed: 1909-11-10
Granted: 1910-08-18
Abstract: 26,048. Sheward, H. E. Nov. 10. Holders with switches. A holder with a plug- and-socket coupling is provided with a flanged metal tube D for retaining the insulating-member E of the coupling and so enable it to be used as a switch. The holder may have a central plug F', as shown, or two plugs and corresponding sockets. A nut A for fixing the holder may form part of, or be connected to, the tube D, which screws upon the part C of the holder; or the nut may be independent of the tube.
Patent GB-190929669-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process for the Production of a Solution of Waterglass.
Inventor: SCHMOLL KARL VON
IPC: C01B33/32
Filed: 1909-12-18
Granted: 1910-03-17
Abstract: 29,669. Schmoll, K. von. Dec. 18. Alkali silicates.-Alkali silicate solutions are obtained by fusing siliceous material such as clay, kaolin or kieselguhr with a flux, for example boric acid, and then pouring quickly into a solution of an alkali chloride and ammonia. The residue may be leached to obtain more silicate solution.
Patent GB-190930546-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Handles or Grips for Scrubbing or the like Brushes.
Inventor: GROCOCK JOHN WILBURN
IPC: B25G3/00
Filed: 1910-01-27
Granted: 1910-07-07
Abstract: 30,546. Grocock, J. W. Jan. 27, 1910. Handles; grip, facilitating.-An easily detachable and attachable handle or grip for scrubbing and like brushes consists of an upstanding elongated arch-like member a, made from tinned iron or other non-rusting sheet metal, of sufficient dimensions to provide a convenient gripping-surface, and ribbed, corrugated, or otherwise roughened. The outwardlyextending flanges b are provided with holes c for fixing to the brush d by tacks or screws, or the flanges may be provided with depending portions e with nail-holes for securing to the sides of the brush.
Patent GB-190930570-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Means for Attaching Machine and like Parts to Shafts.
Inventor: LAKE WILLIAM EDWARD
IPC: F16D1/091
Filed: 1909-01-12
Granted: 1910-01-12
Abstract: 30,570. Lake, W. E., [Bissell Co., F.]. Jan. 12. Securing articles on shafts.-Relates to means for securing machine parts upon shafts, of the class comprising a divided member with a screwthread of inclined section, which is jammed inwards so as to grip the shafts frictionally. The hub 4, Fig. 1, to be secured to the shaft 9, is formed internally to fit a screwed sleeve 1 having a wedge-shaped thread as shown. The sleeve 1 provided with a number of slits 12, Fig. 2, extending from opposite ends, and with a terminal flange 2. The hub 4 is held against rotation by lugs 10, or otherwise, while the sleeve 1 is being screwed into it. After the flange 2 strikes the hub 4 and so stops the screwing action, further rotation causes a wedging action, causing the segments into which the sleeve 1 is divided to be crushed inwards against the shaft 9.
Patent GB-191001771-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stage Scenery.
Inventor: CRAIG EDWARD GORDON
IPC: A63J1/02
Filed: 1910-01-24
Granted: 1910-09-01
Abstract: 1771. Craig, E. G. Jan. 24. Drawings to Specification. Theatrical appliances.-Stage scenery for use more especially in those plays in which plain curtains are sometimes used as backgrounds, consists of a series of folding double-jointed screens painted in monochrome, preferably white or pale yellow. The screens stand on the stage and are arranged to project at various angles of perspective to suggest various physical conditions such as the interior or exterior of a building. The screens may be mounted on castors and provided with struts.
Patent GB-191002049-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wire Fabrics for Mattresses, Bedstead Bottoms and the like.
IPC: A47C23/145
Filed: 1910-01-27
Granted: 1911-01-26
Abstract: 2049. Gale & Sons, G., and Barber, G. C. Jan. 27. Wire fabrics for mattresses, bedstead bottoms &c., constructed of V-shaped links, have the links made wider than usual and assembled so that adjacent limbs may be interlaced. The side links l are made of stronger wire than the other parts, and the links may be looped at m as shown in Fig. 2. In a modification, the links may be formed in one piece, for example the links c<2> may be united and meshed with the series c<3>, the junctions being provided with loops.