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Patent GB-190817143-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Telegraphs.
Inventor: TYER EDWARD
Filed: 1908-08-14
Granted: 1909-06-24
Abstract: 17,143. Tyer, E., and Dobson, J. R. Aug. 14. Signalding-instruments at two stations are so connected that both switches must be simultaneously in the same position in order to give an indication on either instrument. The operator at station A, Fig. 1, calls the station B by bell, and having received acknowledgment from B turns his switch handle v, say to the left. No circuit is completed until the operator at B also turns his handle to the left, when the batteries t, t<1> are connected in series through the electro-magnets a, and the same signal is displayed on both instruments. If the handles are moved to the right, the electro-magnets bare energized. In the modified form shown in Fig. 2, there is no controlling-switch at the instrument B, but a polarized relay x is adapted to close a shunt circuit to its own winding through the electromagnet a or b. The resistances are such that the electro-magnet a or b at the station A is not effectively energized until the relay tongue x<1> has closed the circuit of the electro-magnet a or b at station B. No signal can therefore be shown at the station A unless the corresponding signal appears at the station B.
Patent GB-190817377-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Air-tight Tins.
Inventor: GINZLER FREDERICK GUSTAVOUS
Filed: 1908-08-18
Granted: 1909-06-17
Abstract: 17,377. Ginzler, F. G. Aug. 18. Making cans.-The top c of a lever-lid can, which fits inside the opening in the top, is made integral with the body b by drawing out the upper part of the body and spinning it over to form the central opening d.
Patent GB-190817535-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Arc Lamps.
Filed: 1908-08-20
Granted: 1908-12-17
Abstract: 17,535. Allgemeine Elektricitõts-Ges. Aug. 21, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Arc lamps. - To protect an economizer in an inclined - electrode lamp, the electrodes are automatically separated after a predetermined consumption. In one arrangement, a cross-bar f carrying the carbon-holders g<1> has a projection h adapted to engage a lever b, which strikes and regulates the arc by means of a plate c<1> surrounding one carbon a'. In another arrangement, an horizontal projection near the middle of the cross-bar engages the carbon itself so as to swing it outwards.
Patent GB-190819502-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Bearing with Lubricating Device for the Armature Shaft of Electric Ignition Apparatus and the like.
Inventor: EBNER CARL
Filed: 1908-09-16
Granted: 1909-02-11
Abstract: 19,502. Ebner, C. Sept. 16. Gas and like engines.-A bearing for the armature shaft of electric ignition apparatus is provided with means for preventing the lubricating-oil from reach ing the electrical part of the apparatus. The shaft c, which rotates in a fixed bearing d and is lubricated by means of a passage e and wick f, is provided with an oil-throwing disk h, surrounded by a fixed casing g. The oil which runs down one side of the casing is caught in a groove i provided with an upstanding edge, and is thereby carried away.
Patent GB-190819722-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mechanism chiefly designed for Automatic Gas Lighting but applicable for other purposes also.
Inventor: COWPER-SMITH MERVYN GEORGE
Filed: 1908-09-19
Granted: 1909-12-20
Abstract: 19,722. Smith, M. G. Cowper-. Sept. 19. Lighting and extinguishing gas. - Relates to mechanism operated by variations of fluid pressure, designed chiefly for controlling gas lights but also applicable for operating valves, electric switches, &c. The diaphragm B carries a weighted cylinder D, Fig. 1, the position of which determines the operation of a ball valve and thereby controls the supply of gas through the outlet E. To a rod I, Figs. 1 and 3, pivoted to the cylinder D, is hinged a tumbler K carrying a pin j, which projects into an angular slot j<1> provided in a plate L fixed to the casing. The plate L is further provided with pins l, l<1>, and the tumbler K with corresponding recesses k, k<1>. The arrangement of parts is such that, as the gas pressure is alternately raised and lowered, the tumbler engages with the pins to guide the pin j in the slot j', the shape of which determines the positions of the cylinder on the reduction of pressure in the course of the cycle of operations. In the modification shown in Fig. 4, the angular slot M has three parts, whereby the cycle is extended, another group of lights being controlled by providing the bar I with an extension a, Fig. 6, adapted to control the valve c of a supply pipe d. In the further modification shown in Fig. 5<a>, the cylinder controls the movements of a toothed wheel N' which acts on a bell-crank lever 0, one arm of which ensures the proper operation of the tumbler K. For controlling electric lights or the like, the cylinder D is arranged to carry contacts S, S<1>, Fig. 7, adapted to make circuit through a mercury bath R. Gas and electric lights may be controlled separately or in combination.
Patent GB-190820645-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Valves and Valve Gear of Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: KITCHEN JOHN GEORGE AULSEBROOK
Filed: 1908-10-01
Granted: 1909-09-30
Abstract: 20,645. Kitchen, J. G. A. Oct. 1. Gas and explosive-vapour engines.-The distribution for the motive fluid is controlled by a rotary cylindrical valve mounted between the piston and cylinder and supported by ball bearings formed in a race on the crank case. In the four-stroke-cycle engine shown in Figs. 1 and 2, the valve.6 rotates at one-quarter the speed of the crank-shaft, its ports 10, H which serve both for the admission and exhaust coinciding at intervals with stationary exhaust and admission ports 2, 3 respectively in the cylinder walls. The driving-shaft 20 and wormwheel 18 are enclosed in a separate casing located between the cylinder and crank case. When paraffin or other heavy fuel is used, it may be sprayed into the cylinder through projections 27 on the valve 6 to facilitate vaporization. Passages formed by longitudinal partitions may also be provided in the projections.
Patent GB-190824562-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, or relating to, Typewriting Machines.
Inventor: BACHE ERNEST WILLIAM
Filed: 1908-11-16
Granted: 1909-06-10
Abstract: 24,562. Bache, E. W. Nov. 16. Typewriters.- Type-levers bare provided with separate pivot pieces a, which may be of harder metal than the other parts of the lever, and have a central part a' of square, triangular, pentagonal, hexagonal, starshaped, fluted or other cross-section. The part a<1> is driven through a circular or other hole in the lever b so as to engage the lever firmly in a number of separate points. The bearing ends of the pivot a may be turned or ground into circular shape but, according to the Provisional Specification, need not be so treated when the pivot is made of hard material.
Patent GB-190825517-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Reflecting Device or Lamp to be Carried at the Rear of a Road Vehicle or on a Stationary Object.
Inventor: LEA RICHARD HENRY
Filed: 1908-11-26
Granted: 1909-11-04
Abstract: 25,517. Lea, R. H. Nov. 26. Velocipede lamps; lenses; reflectors.-Relates to improvements in the arrangement described in Specification No. 22,087, A.D. 1908, in which a reflecting-device in the form of a lamp is fitted to the rear of a road vehicle or cycle, or on a stationary object such as a signal post, to reflect back the light proceeding from an overtaking or approaching vehicle. The lens 3 is provided with one or more annular bands or segments or the like, of red or other colour, formed therein or fixed thereto. The supporting-device for the casing consists of a yoke 11 secured by a bolt 12 about which it can be turned, with nuts 13 adapted to press gripping- washers on to serrated faces on the eyes of the yoke, when the reflector is in the adjusted position.
Patent GB-190907031-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Platforms for Striking Bags and the like.
Inventor: ELGOOD EDWARD JAMES
IPC: A63B69/20
Filed: 1909-03-24
Granted: 1910-01-13
Abstract: 7031. Elgood, E. J. March 24. Punching-balls. - A punching-ball C is suspended by a cord E from a tube D, both tube and cord being adjustable by screws B. A platform or ring A of stone, concrete, coke breeze, and cement &c. is provided with one or more impact rings or projections so that by manipulating the screws B a faster or slower rebound is obtained. A bracket for attachment to walls &c. may be embedded in the ring A.
Patent GB-190907823-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process and Apparatus for Manufacturing Glass Plates.
Inventor: SIEVERT PAUL THEODOR
IPC: C03B17/06
Filed: 1908-11-20
Granted: 1909-06-17
Abstract: 7823. Sievert, P. T. Nov. 28, 1907, [Convention date]. [Addition to 26,043/08.] Bolling. - Relates to a modification of the apparatus described in the parent Specification, according to which the endless bands are replaced by bands k wound upon rollers a, band passing over guides d. The molten glass is fed into a shoot g and passes out at the lower end of the guides d in the form of a sheet s, which is received upon a travelling table t. At the end of the operation, the bands k are wound back on to the upper rollers a. The present arrangement avoids any slipping of the bands which might take place in the case of the endless bands described in the parent Specification.
Patent GB-190914171-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cowls for Increasing the Draught in Chimneys or Ventilation Shafts.
Inventor: KLEMPNEROWSKI ANTONI
IPC: F23J11/00
Filed: 1909-06-16
Granted: 1910-06-16
Abstract: 14,171. Klempnerowski, A. June 16. Chimney and ventilating-shaft tops; sparkarresters.-A cylindrical casing 1 surrounding the uptake 2 and baffle 5, has an exterior channel 6 for collecting rainwater, w h i c h runs through holes 7 into the bottom of the casing and extinguishes sparks; a wind-directed hood 9 is provided. Excess of water escapes by pipes 8. The hood is pivoted on a pointed bar 11 carried by a hinged cap 9<a>. and its vane 10 has wings 12, 13 to make it more sensitive. Doors are provided for the removal of soot.
Patent GB-190915415-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Aeroplanes.
Inventor: HALBACH OTTO
IPC: B64C23/00
Filed: 1909-07-01
Granted: 1910-04-28
Abstract: 15,415. Halbach, O. July 1. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Motor power plant.-An aerial machine is lifted and propelled by screws each rotated by a separate compressed-air motor supplied from compressors driven by one or more primemovers. The air is drawn by the compressors j through vertical and horizontal tubes e, f with flared mouths k and is forced through the hollow framework b to the turbines p, p<1>, p<2>, r, r<1>, r<2>, r<3> driving the screws. Valves m are operated to connect the compressors to the inlets k at those parts of the machine which are withstanding head resistance. All the turbines may be driven off a single compressor.
Patent GB-190915858-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Gravity Roller Conveyers.
Inventor: LAKE WILLIAM EDWARD
IPC: B65G13/00
Filed: 1909-07-07
Granted: 1910-06-02
Abstract: 15,858. Lake, W. E., [Mathews Gravity Carrier Co.]. July 7. Roller-way conveyers.- Comprises a construction and arrangement of parts in a gravity roller conveyer of the type in which the loads are supported by freely rotating antifriction wheels mounted on ball bearings on bolts supported on rails so that the wheels project above the upper surface of the rails. As shown in Fig. 1, the rollers are mounted on bolts passing through holes arranged alternately on opposite sides in the I- or L-shaped frame members 2. The bolts project at only one side of each rail. The members are constructed in short sections maintained in parallel relation and connected by tie-rods and diagonal braces. The rollers may be mounted inside the frames, instead of outside as shown.
Patent GB-190915926-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Vehicle Bodies.
Inventor: WELLER JOHN
IPC: B62D61/08
Filed: 1909-07-08
Granted: 1910-06-30
Abstract: 15,926. Weller, J. July 8. Seats, arrangement of; luggage and like holders.-A small vehicle for carrying luggage has a seat A arranged within the rear end and extending across half the width of the luggage box B to enable a passenger to be carried facing backwards or sideways. The seat-board may be loose to enable the space C beneath the seat to be used as a tool chest, and filling-in portions may be placed at the top and back or side of the seat to enable the space to be used for goods when not required for a passenger.
Patent GB-190916183-A (GB)
Title: Improved Mechanism for Sonorously Indicating the Lifting of Letter Slot Closures.
Inventor: ROBINSON LEWIS MILO
IPC: A47G29/122
Filed: 1909-07-12
Granted: 1910-06-09
Abstract: 16,183. Robinson, L. M. July 12. Burglar alarms. - In an arrangement for ringing a bell when a letter - slot closure is opened, the closure 6, Fig. 1, which is hinged to a plate 1 secured to a door or letter box, acts on an arm 8 to turn a rock-shaft 3, thereby removing an arm 10 from contact with a spring 11. The spring, which projects from a terminal 12 and works in a slot having insulated sides in the terminal 16, then makes contact with the screw 17, and the bell circuit is completed. A spring 9 returns the parts to normal position when the closure is released.
Patent GB-190917536-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Hydraulic Brake Mechanism of Cranes and the like.
IPC: B66D5/00
Filed: 1909-07-28
Granted: 1910-05-26
Abstract: 17,536. Stothert & Pitt, and Peters, G. T. July 28. Dash-pots; connexions, attachments, and adjustments applicable generally for tensile and compressive springs.-Relates to hydraulic brakes or dash-pots, for use with cranes or other lifting-machinery and of the type in which a piston is reciprocated to force water from one end of a cylinder to the other through an adjustable orifice, and consists in arranging the brakes in connexion with free-wheel or ratchet mechanism so that the brake is operated only when the hauling-mechanism is lowering and offers no resistance to lifting. Moreover, the brake cylinder is preferably provided with a jacket through which water is circulated to keep the apparatus cool. The Figures show a crane in which the drum a is driven by an electro-motor b through gear-wheels c . . . . h, while the brake pistons r are driven by gear-wheels j, k, a shaft o, and disks p carrying crank-pins q connected to the pistons ; the passage connecting the opposite ends of each cylinder s is fitted with valves t adjusted by wormgear u, a shaft v, and bevel-gear x. The gear-wheel k is provided with pawls l, which engage with a ratchet-wheel m fixed to the shaft o, so that the brake is driven only during lowering. The waterjackets of the cylinder s are supplied from a tank z by pipes y.
Patent GB-190917664-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Magneto Electric Machines.
Inventor: MUELLER THEODOR MARTIN
IPC: H02K21/38
Filed: 1909-07-29
Granted: 1910-03-10
Abstract: 17,664. Mueller, T. M. Feb. 25, [Convention date]. Inductor alternators.-Magneto-electro machines for ignition in internal-combustion engines are constructed with a stationary coil in which current is induced by a revolving inductor, the spark being controlled by an adjustable slotted cylindrical shield. Placed between the ordinary poles b are auxiliary laminated poles d, Figs. 1 and 3, connected by a core .f, upon which are wound the primary and secondary coils g, h. The inductor consists of laminations i secured to the end disks m, o, the former of which fits a squared portion p on the spindle j, which is welded or riveted over ; motion is transmitted by a spur-wheel k or other suitable means. The shield, consisting of four soft-iron bars z carried by disks z<1>, z<2>, is adjusted in position by a handle 2. One end of each of the coils is earthed at the screw 3, Fig. 4, the other end of the primary is connected to the insulated plate 3<1> and thence by the wire 4 to the insulated contact v of the circuit-breaker. This consists of a cam g, attached to the inductor spindle, operating the pivoted lever s by means. of projections r ; the lever s is secured to a plate x<1> carried by the disk z<2> by a plate x, and the contact t mounted thereon is normally pressed against the contact v by a spring w. Connected across the circuit-breaker is a condenser 5, contained in an aluminium case 6, attached to the frame 7 by a bolt 8 and latch 8<1>. The insulated end of the secondary coil h is connected to a contact 10, and thence through a spring 11, sleeve 13, insulated conductor 12, and distributor 15 to terminals, which are connected to sockets in a distributor plate 19 by wires 18. In a modification, the condenser plates are perforated and placed over the core f, and the circuit-breaker is operated magnetically.
Patent GB-190919710-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Funnels for Separating Liquids.
Inventor: ZERKOWITZ OSCAR
IPC: B01D17/02
Filed: 1909-08-27
Granted: 1910-06-16
Abstract: 19,710. Zerkowitz, O. Nov. 30, 1908, [Convention date]. Funnels.-Relates to funnels for separating liquids, and particularly for separating out water from benzine, allowing the benzine to pass freely through the funnel while retaining any water and dirt in the funnel. The funnel depends for its action on the greater specific gravity of the water, and also in the fact that fine wire-cloth, when saturated with benzine, will not allow water to pass, provided the water is not under pressure. The funnel is flat and rectangular in plan, and comprises a casing a provided with one or more partitions and an outlet b. In the form shown, within the casing are chambers A, B, C formed by partitions c, d provided at their upper ends with apertures preferably constructed as wire-cloth strainers e, f. In operation, the water sinks and collects in the chamber A, any drops passing over being kept back by the strainers e, f and the second chamber B, so that the benzine flows from the chamber C practically free from water and dirt. Any benzine remaining in the chambers can be run out by tilting the funnel, a cap g preventing spilling.
Patent GB-190920973-A (GB)
Title: Means for the Controlling of Brakes.
Inventor: JORDAN FRANZ
IPC: F16D65/28
Filed: 1909-09-14
Granted: 1910-03-17
Abstract: 20,973. Jordan, F., and Sauveur, H. Sept. 16 1908, [Convention date]. Fluid-pressure.-In brakes applicable to mechanism for the automatic lowering of loads, to cranes, cars, hoists, machine whims, self-acting inclined planes, gradient railways, and machines in general, and of the type in which automatic application occurs when the speed becomes excessive, means are provided whereby the degree of application of the brakes is regulated in accordance with the amount of excess speed. Fig. 1 shows one form, in which a centifrugal speed-governor 1 actuated by the lifting-gear or the vehicle has its sliding sleeve connected at 2 to a lever 3, which is connected intermediately to the rod 6 of a distribution valve 7 governing the fluid-pressure inlet 8 and outlet 9, the other end of the lever 3 being connected on opposite sides to a compression spring or weight 4 and to the piston of an auxiliary cylinder 5. A pipe 10 leads from the valve 7 to the cylinder 5 and brake cylinder 11. The brake lever of the lifting or driving gear 12 is fitted with a weight 13. When the lifting-device &c. is at a standstill, the brake is applied, and the lever 3 is in its lowest position, providing communication between the pipes 8, 10. For lowering the load, the brake is raised by admitting fluid-pressure to the pipe 8. The fluid-pressure has access to the cylinder 5 as well as to the brake cylinder, and thereby raises the lever 3 and valve 7 so as to close the pipe 10. When the speed becomes excessive, the governor raises the lever 3 and valve 7, thereby opening communication between the pipes 9, 10 and applying the brake. As, however, the pressure in the cylinder 5 is relieved by this action, the lever 3 is again lowered to cut off communication with the pipe 10, before the brake cylinder is fully releived, so that the brakes are not applied to their full extent but in accordance with the amount of excess speed. If the speed undergoes a further increase, the action is repeated, and the brake-cylinder pressure is further reduced. Fig. 2 shows a modification, in which the speedgovernor 14 acts by friction against a rim 15 connected to the valve 7, which is formed with two pistons working in cylinders 5, 17, the former of which is connected to a brake cylinder 11, while the cylinder 17 is in communication with the fluid-pressure supply through a cock 18.
Patent GB-190929561-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with Plansifters.
IPC: B07B1/38
Filed: 1909-12-17
Granted: 1910-08-25
Abstract: 29,561. Robinson & Son, T., and Robinson, C. J. Dec. 17. [Addition to 7372/09.] Sieves with compound or variable motion.-In a modification of the plansifter described in the parent Specification, the crank - pins 4, which are connected to plates 5 on the frame 1 and operated by pulleys 2, are connected together by metal bars 6 to prevent any variation in the distance between the pins. The bars 6 may be rigidly connected to the plates 5, or they may have adjustable connexions so that the distance between the pins 4 can be made exactly the same as that between the centres of the shafts of the driving-pulleys 2. To keep the tension of the driving-belt 3 uniform, one of the guide-pulleys 7 is mounted in a slide 8, which is free to move in guides 9 in the framework 10, and is attached to a weighted bell-crank lever 11 pivoted at 12. The tension of the belt may be adjusted by varying the position of the weight on the lever; or an adjustable spring may be used.
Patent GB-191002393-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture and Production of New Azo Dyes.
Inventor: NEWTON PHILIP ARTHUR
IPC: C09B35/46
Filed: 1910-01-31
Granted: 1910-12-31
Abstract: 2393. Newton, P. A., [Farbenfabriken vorm. F. Bayer & Co.]. Jan. 31. Trisazo dyes are obtained by combining the tetrazo compounds of p-diamines such as benzidine, tolidine, or dianisidine with one molecular proportion of an o-oxycarboxylic acid of the benzene series and in alkaline solution with one molecular proportion of a monoazo dye obtained from diazotized aniline-2: 5-disulphonic acid and a 1 : 8-aminonaphthol sulphonic acid in acid solution. The combination may be effected in the reverse order ; or the tetrazotized p-diamine may be combined with an o-oxyarylcarboxylic acid and in alkaline solution with a 1 : 8-aminonaphthol sulphonic acid to give a disazo dye, which is then combined in acid solution with diazotized aniline 2 : 5-disulphonic acid. The following components are specified :-benzidine, tolidine, dianisidine ; salicylic acid, cresotinic acid, chlorsalicylic acid ; 1 :8-aminonaphthol-4- or -5-sulphonic acid or -3 : 6- or -4 : 6- disulphonic acid. The products give green shades, and are suitable for dyeing half-wool.