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Patent GB-190710643-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Non-refillable Bottle.
Inventor: MAY JOSEPH
Filed: 1907-05-07
Granted: 1907-10-03
Abstract: 10,643. May, J., Renard, P. H., and Zweinenberg, J. May 7. Bottles, non refillable.- Relates to non-refillable bottles of the type in which a casing is employed carrying two or m o r e valves, and a weight or weights for holding the valves upon their seats. The seat f<1> of the lower valve f<2> is made in the bottle neck itself, the upper valve being contained within a casing which is made in two parts d, e and secured in the bottle neck by a bayonet-joint connexion and cement h. The neck is ribbed at g to prevent lateral movement of the lower valve, and is curved at f to control the movement of the weight ball f<3>. The valves e<1>, f<2> are buoyant.
Patent GB-190720202-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electric Rotary Converters.
Filed: 1907-09-10
Granted: 1908-05-14
Abstract: 20,202. Siemens Bros. Dynamo Works, [Siemens-Schuckertwerke Ges.]. Sept. 10. Dynamos, regulating; rotary converters. - In rotary converters, particularly such as are run synchronously with, and in a definite position relatively to an alternating-current generator which feeds current to the armature of the converter, two pairs of brushes b<1>, b<2>, Fig. 2, for each pair of poles are arranged on the commutator adapted to obtain two separate direct currents, one corresponding to the watt component and the other to the watt-less component of the alternating current. Distinct compemating-windings c<1>, c<2>, Fig. 3, are arranged for the direct currents. Sparking may be prevented by forming an enlarged air-gap in the stator in the neighbourhood of the brushes ; or by means of commutation poles excited from the two sets of brushes. In the application of the invention to a polyphase generator, the converter u, Fig. 4, is supplied with current from a transformer t, and the direct currents from the brushes b<1>, b<2> used to excite the windings e', e' which may be on the field magnet of the generator, or may be the field windings of the exciter. The converter u may be driven synchronously with the generator d by means of a synchronous motor. The currents from the brushes b<1>, b<2> may be used to excite the field magnets of a booster.
Patent GB-190722827-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Winding Indicators for Clocks.
Inventor: KECK FRIDOLINA
Filed: 1907-10-16
Granted: 1908-10-08
Abstract: 22,827. Keck, F. Oct. 16. Winding-indicators.-In a device for indicating when a clock needs rewinding, a pinion a on the winding-arbor is so geared with a wheel c that the latter revolves once in a period rather less than the going time of the clock. A pin d on the wheel c then raises the near end of the spring-controlled lever l, thus allowing the weighted rod e to drop, and by means of the horizontal lever g and rod h, an indicating-plate i, which was previously hidden, is raised into view.
Patent GB-190724458-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Rulers
Inventor: HARRISON WILLIAM CURRIE
Filed: 1907-11-05
Granted: 1908-03-19
Abstract: 24,458. Harrison, W. C. Nov. 5. Rulers.-Cylindrical rulers are provided with octagonal ends to prevent slipping. The ends may be integral with the ruler as shown in Fig. 1, or attached by a screw as in Fig. 2. Specification No. 10,536, A.D. 1896, is-referred to.
Patent GB-190725279-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Producing Inflammable Gas.
Inventor: SCULTHORPE JOSEPH
Filed: 1907-11-14
Granted: 1908-10-15
Abstract: 25,279. Sculthorpe, J. Nov. 14. Oil gas.-Gas is made by the interaction of water and an oil containing not less than 70 per cent of unsaturated hydrocarbons when vaporized together, and such mixture of oil and water may be used alone when intended for illuminating purposes, or in combination with saponified olein or hydrocarbons which contain olein when intended for heating purposes. For instance, two parts of water may be mixed with one part of a mixture of saponified olein and hydrocarbon and the product conducted to the vaporizer. Metallic salts may be added to the water or the hydrocarbon for the purpose of colouring the flame produced by the gas. In the apparatus shown, the two liquids are stored in reservoirs and mixed in a pipe e leading to the vaporizer, which consists of a cylindrical vessel f containing a coned plate g, the cone and cylinder being heated by any convenient means. The mixture falls on the cone g, and the vapour passes out at h.
Patent GB-190727467-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Opening Hermetically Sealed Cans.
Inventor: HARBERD EDMUND HENRY
Filed: 1907-12-12
Granted: 1908-12-10
Abstract: 27,467. Harberd, E. H. Dec. 12. Cans, opening. - An opener for cutting tagger tops of circular tins is attached to a loose lid in such a way that the operation of taking off this lid automatically sets the cutter ready for use. The body a of the cutter is attached to the loose lid x. The transverse spring bend c allows the cutting- part b to be sprung outwards as shown, so as to occupy an inoperative position between the flange and the can body. When the lid is removed, the part b springs back, so that, on the lid being replaced, the cutter penetrates the tagger top.
Patent GB-190727714-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Glass Melting Furnaces.
Inventor: ANDRIS OSCAR
Filed: 1907-12-16
Granted: 1908-07-09
Abstract: 27,714. Audris, O. Dec. 16. Glass furnaces.-A tank melting-furnace for the manufacture of opaline and like glass is heated by the combustion of gas from the generator B, and air which has been passed through beating- flues F, G beneath the tank and in the side walls of the generator. The air is supplied through ports C, D. The glass-making materials are delivered from the hopper I on to an inclined plate J, where they are exposed to the direct action of the flame, and from which they run, when melted, into the tank. The refined glass is drawn off through mouths M. Different kinds of glass may be drawn off at the mouths by the addition of suitable materials. A float L is provided to prevent unmelted materials from passing into the drawing compartment.
Patent GB-190803012-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method of Attaching Buttons to Garments and the like.
Inventor: GRUETZNER HERMANN
Filed: 1908-02-10
Granted: 1908-07-30
Abstract: 3012. Gr³tzner, H. Feb. 10. Buttons; studs.-Relates to buttons and studs which are attached to garments by means of a chain, tape, &c. connecting the buttons and fastened by suitable means, and consists in forming the buttons a with shanks b which are passed through the fabric, the shanks bearing collars or flanges placed on opposite sides of the fabric. The chain, plate, tape, &c. is located between the fabric and the lining, and is attached by sewing or other means.
Patent GB-190810280-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Die Stamping Printing Machines.
Filed: 1908-05-12
Granted: 1909-05-10
Abstract: 10,280. Artistic Engraving and Printing Co., Pearce, J. E., and Warner, J. May 12. [Cognate Application No. 24,027, A.D. 1908, dated Nov. 10.] Printing from engraved plates; stamping.-In die stamping printing-machines the superfluous ink removed from the die by the wiping - band is scraped off the band and returned to the ink reservoir. The paper or other wiper 13 for wiping the engraved plate or die 4 in machines of the type described in Specifications Nos, 14,749 and 20,375, A.D. 1899, has the ink scraped off before the wiper is rewound on the reel 16, by a scraper 23 consisting of a strip of thin busk steel sharpened at the edge, and adjustably clamped between plates pivotally mounted and clamped to the wiper frame 10. The wiper is pulled through by the feedroller 14 and pressure-roller 15, and is guided past the edge 24 of the scraper by rollers 25, 26. The ink scraped off drops into the reservoir 20 for re-use. A scraper 45 with fine adjustment may be provided to clean off any ink which gathers on the roller 15 from that not taken off the paper &c. by the scraper 23, and the ink thus collected passes by way of the guide 48 to the reservoir 20. Tensioning- devices, comprising springs 36 adjustably pressing on the wiper as it passes round the guide roller 35, and a weighted roller 39, pivoted in arms on a pivoted shaft 43 and bearing on the wiper between the bars 40 and the pad 11, are provided.
Patent GB-190812224-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Bottle Stoppers
Inventor: ROBERTS FREDERICK CHARLES
Filed: 1908-06-05
Granted: 1909-05-13
Abstract: 12,224. Roberts, F. C. June 5. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Stopper materials; stoppers, plain - plug. - The heads A of stoppers are made of compressed paper pulp and are preferably octagonal in shape. They are made of two layers a, b glued together, the lower one being perforated to accommodate a cork D, or in one layer with a countersunk hole for the same purpose.
Patent GB-190816070-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Golf Clubs.
Inventor: WEMYSS ROBERT EDWARD FITZMAYER
Filed: 1908-07-29
Granted: 1909-04-08
Abstract: 16,070. Wemyss, R. E. F. July 29. Golf.-The lead or other weighting A is so disposed within the head of a golf club that the centre of mass of the head is in the plane a a of the shaft and horizontally behind the point of impact of the ball. The weighting-material may consist of several separate pieces, and, when the cavities are made from underneath, a sole plate D is arranged beneath the apertures.
Patent GB-190820555-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Smoke Consuming and Forced Draught Apparatus.
Inventor: COOPER CHARLES
Filed: 1908-09-30
Granted: 1909-07-08
Abstract: 20,555. Cooper, C. Sept. 30. Blast-apparatus.-Steam from a pipe 1 having a stuffing-box 3 passes through a pipe 4 constituting the door hinge, and is discharged into the furnace through a nozzle 13 which is arranged opposite an opening 6 in the centre of the door. The steam mixed with air then passes through a conical pipe 14 having an enlarged end 15 within which is arranged the enlarged end 17 of an adjustable nozzle 18. This nozzle is supported by a shaft 19 to which is fixed the end of a lever 20 operated by means of a rod 21 provided with a screwed end 22 and a nut 23. A hood 24 of rectangular section is fitted around the nozzle 18, and hot air from the furnace chamber passes through this hood and mixes with the steam and cold air from the nozzle 18.
Patent GB-190821249-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Horizontal Regenerative Coke Ovens.
Inventor: SEYMOUR HAROLD WALTER
Filed: 1908-10-08
Granted: 1909-08-12
Abstract: 21,249. Seymour, H. W. Oct. 8. Coke ovens.-In an horizontal oven, alternate flues or sets of flues are connected at the bottom to one regenerator through a sole passage 1, and the remaining flues are connected to the other regenerator through a passage 2 arranged beneath the sole passage 1. The passages connecting the passages 1, 2 with the regenerators are arranged at the centre of the oven. Gas is fed to the heating- flues from each end of the oven through passages 10, 11 alternately.
Patent GB-190822467-A (GB)
Title: A Sealing Lock for Doors.
Inventor: CATESBY JAMES
Filed: 1908-05-04
Granted: 1909-01-07
Abstract: 22,467. Catesby, J. May 4. Keyholes, obstructing.-A device adapted to be inserted into and secured in the keyhole of a door, to prevent the insertion of the ordinary key, comprises a casing a containing locking-mechanism, and a rod m sliding transversely through the casing and provided with a terminal lug m<1>. The rod m, before insertion into the keyhole, has its milled head m<2> in contact with the casing, in which position the rod can be turned through a right-angle. The rod is inserted into the keyhole and turned to bring the lug m<1> out of line with the keyhole, and is then drawn back until the lug touches the door, in which position it is locked by a spring catch n<1> engaging a rack n on the rod as shown in Fig. 7. In this position the rod is prevented from turning by the rack n, which passes through a notch o in the casing. The casing is provided with a feather a<1> which enters the keyhole to prevent the casing from turning. The catch n<1> can be released by a key operating the sliding plate p, which contacts with the inner edge of the catch. The rod can then be pushed out to its full extent and turned, after which the whole device can be removed. In a modification shown in Fig. 10 the casing is provided with two toothed rods t, t' one of which is fixed to the casing while the other can slide up and down on guides v within the casing. The device is inserted into the keyhole with the rods in contact, and the rod t<1> is then moved downwards by a follower on the knob w to the dotted-line position so that the teeth engage the sides of the keyhole, and is held in that position by a spring catch until released by a key as before.
Patent GB-190823390-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: RILEY PERCY
Filed: 1908-11-02
Granted: 1909-05-20
Abstract: 23,390. Riley, P. Nov. 2. Gas and like engines.-Engines having one or more distributing slide valves concentric with and surrounding the working piston are provided with a stationary sleeve arranged between the valves and the working piston. Fig. 1 shows a fourstroke-cycle engine having a pair of slide valves E, F and a stationary cooling chamber H. The valves are actuated by rocking arms M through eccentric-rods N, S, which may also be driven by cams or cranks. The water spaces H, J mav each communicate with the cooling-space B ; or if preferred, the water space in the chamber H may be dispensed with, and the outer space J may be air-cooled. In a multi-cylinder engine the water jackets J may be cast in a single piece. The engine is suitable for use with motor road vehicles.
Patent GB-190823415-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Photographic Cameras.
Filed: 1908-11-03
Granted: 1909-11-03
Abstract: 23,415. Appleton, J., and Taylor, Taylor & Hobson. Nov. 3. Cameras. - In a camera the focusing-screen is viewed directly from the back until exposure is effected by a device which, when actuated automatically and instantaneously (a) swings a shutter and the sensitive plate into focal position and (b) operates the shutter. The sensitive plate C', Fig. 1, an d the focusing-screen C' are mounted at right-angles in a triangular framework C which pivots on an axis B<1> in the back of the camera. The frame C<2> carrying the plate also carries the spring roller C<5> of the blind-shutter, which passes across the front of this frame, over the idle roller C<9> to the winding- roller C'. A focusing-chamber B also pivots on the axis B<1> and folds over the camera as shown in Fig. 4. The frame C is moved by arms D, D<1> on a spring axle D<2>, which is mounted between n inner plates A<3>, A<4>, Fig 3, (a section of the camera from underneath), a n d which h normally retains the plate frame C<2> in the focal plane. When the focusing- chamber B is folded, the camera can thus be used as an ordinary hand camera. In open position, the chamber is held by flat side springs A', and the bottom is closed by a spring plate B<2>, which normally rests flat against the face of the chamber forming the bottom of the camera, but is pulled over by the flexible connexion B<3>. The front of camera is fitted with focusing-bellows F. Focusing-eyepieces H are pivoted on a frame rotating on the back of the chamber B and fold under the front of the camera, a spring bar G engaging pins G<1> on the front of the camera. On releasing the bar G to open the camera, a lens flap J is simultaneously released from a catch G<2>. In the focusing position the end D<6> of the arm D<1> is held by the spring plate D<7>. For exposure, the end of the axle E is pressed inwards, in the direction of the arrow. The bush E<3> moves the spring plate D<7> releasing the arm D', which swings the plate-holder C<2> into focal position. An extension D<8> of the arm D' then depresses a spring arm D<9>, which releases the slotted collar E<6>. This collar is loosely mounted on the axle and now slides under the pressure of the spring E<8> until it engages the release lever E<9> of the shutter. The collar E<6> is formed with flats and depressions for varying the action on the release lever E<9> for time or instantaneous exposures, and is angularly adjustable by means of an outer dial plate E<11>.
Patent GB-190826327-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Lock Nut and Bolt.
Inventor: STUART HENRY
Filed: 1909-01-20
Granted: 1909-04-29
Abstract: 26,327. Stuart, H. Jan. 20, 1909. Locking nuts.- To prevent a soft metal key, used for locking nuts, from becoming detached, the keyway is inclined as shown, or stepped or notched. The key is inserted by pressure, or molten metal may be run in.
Patent GB-190828091-A (GB)
Title: Improved Ball and Socket Joint.
Inventor: DAILLENS HENRY M DE
Filed: 1908-12-24
Granted: 1909-12-23
Abstract: 28,091. Daillens, H. M. de. Dec. 24. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Hinges.-A hinge or joint for the steering-gear of motor-cars &c. is made by mounting balls B, B<1>, Fig. 1, between a block A and cups C, C<1>. One cup is separate from the shaft and secured by a nut D, and one or more bolts connect the cups. For universal movement, two pairs of balls work between a block and pairs of cups on the two shafts as shown in Fig. 3.
Patent GB-190900663-A (GB)
Title: Oar Made in Two Parts.
Inventor: DAHLMANN HEINRICH
IPC: B63H16/10
Filed: 1909-01-11
Granted: 1909-05-13
Abstract: 663. Dahlmann, H. Jan. 11. Oars.-Comprises improvements in that type of oar in which the loom is divided and provided with toothed sectors, so that the rower may face the bow of the boat. The sides of the loom are fitted with sliding bolts c so that the apparatus may be used as an ordinary oar.
Patent GB-190901347-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Corsets.
Inventor: LINDAUER JULES
IPC: A41C1/00
Filed: 1909-01-19
Granted: 1909-02-25
Abstract: 1347. Lindauer, J. June 24, 1908, [Convention date]. Corset.-Relates to corsets of the type described in Specification 3180/08. The corset is provided with a pair of crossed tabs a, a<1>, and a pair of straight tabs p, p<1>. Elastic ribbons b, b<1> are attached to the crossed tabs a, a<1>, and end in hooks &c. d, d<1> adapted to engage rings &c. f, f<1> on the straight tabs p, p<1>, or on the material of the corset if it is long. Suspender clips c, c' slide freely on the elastic ribbons b, b<1>, which are provided with adjusting-buckles q.
Patent GB-190901993-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Stoves and Furnaces.
Inventor: AHRENS HEINRICH
IPC: F23H15/00
Filed: 1909-01-27
Granted: 1909-07-22
Abstract: 1993. Ahrens, H. Jan. 27. Grates; air, supplying for combustion.-In a stove or furnace having a grate formed of two inclined end pieces g, h connected by an horizontal shaking-portion m, prongs n are provided for clearing ashes from the spaces in the rear grate. The shaking-grate slides on bearers e, which also carry the supports f, k for the end grates. The products of combustion pass out from the fuel chamber through openings t in an overhanging portion of the rear wall s, into a chamber u to which air is supplied from the ash-pit to complete the combustion. Air is delivered above the fuel on the grate through a flue w behind the chamber u.
Patent GB-190906603-A (GB)
Title: Improved Machine for Applying Caps or like Stoppers to Bottles and the like.
Inventor: HEYS WILLIAM GEORGE
IPC: B67B3/12
Filed: 1909-03-19
Granted: 1909-07-01
Abstract: 6603. Heys, W. G., [International Specialities Co.]. March 19. Crown corks and the like, applying.-In a machine for applying to bottles external metal caps provided with locking-flanges, compensating-means are provided to adapt the machine to apply caps properly to bottles varying somewhat in size. The reciprocating head 6 of the machine is made in two parts, the inner part 7, which carries the capsuling-head 11, moving freely in the outer part 8 and being capable of being locked to it at a certain point in its path, determined by the height of the bottle, so that the two parts move together through a constant and predetermined distance during the locking of the cap to the bottle. The part 7 is screw-threaded and is adapted to be connected to the part 8 by screw-threaded blocks 15 which are normally held out of engagement by springs 18. In operation, the head 6 descends until the capsuling-head 11 rests on the bottle, whereupon the downward movement of the part 7 is arrested. The part 8 continues to descend until lugs 17 on the blocks 15 strike the edges of the opening in the bracket 9, the blocks being forced inwards against the action of the springs 18 to lock the parts 7, 8 together. The final movement of the parts 7, 8 then takes place to force the cap into locking-engagement with the bottle. Hard steel tongues 20 are provided, against which the lugs impinge in passing through the bracket.
Patent GB-190908923-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Lamps of Motor Vehicles.
Inventor: BRAUD ANDRE RACINE
IPC: B60Q1/124
Filed: 1909-04-15
Granted: 1909-06-10
Abstract: 8923. Braud, A. R. May 14, 1908, [Convention date]. Vehicular lamps, directing.-The lamps of motor-vehicles are turned automatically with the front wheels when going round curves, as follows :-The lamp shaft 19 is rotatably mounted in any suitable bracket, and has secured to it a lever 18, to which is freely jointed an arm 11 of adjustable length secured to a shaft 6. The shaft 6 is mounted in bearings 5 at each end of a tube 4, secured by collars 3 to a carrier 2 fixed upon the chassis. The shaft 6 is shouldered to bear against the inner faces of the bearings 5, and is held over in one position by a coil spring 7 secured at one end to the shaft 6 and at the other end to a collar 8 fixed upon the tube 4. On the shaft 6 is also secured an arm 10 carrying a roller 10<1>, against which bears a roller 15, adjustably secured, by bolts passing through curved slots 13, to a triangular plate 12 secured to a rod 16. This rod is arranged to be moved longitudinally when the steering-gear is operated, so that by means of the rod 10 an angular movement is given to the rod 6, which turns the lamp in the required direction.
Patent GB-190910558-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Method of Supplying Dry Steam to Steam Ship and other Steam Whistles.
Inventor: YATES JAMES HENRY
IPC: F16T1/00
Filed: 1909-05-04
Granted: 1909-10-14
Abstract: 10,558. Yates, J. H. May 4. Fluid supply for whistles.-To pre vent the passage of water into the whistle, the pipe b is supplied with steam from a main a through which dry steam is continually flowing. A rising current of dry steam is thus produced along the axis, and a descending current at the circumference, of the pipe b, the water of condensation produced being carried off by the now of steam. A control valve d and a cut-off valve e are fitted.
Patent GB-190912469-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Electro-plating Tubes and Rods.
Inventor: COWPER-COLES SHERARD OSBORN
Filed: 1909-05-26
Granted: 1910-03-24
Abstract: 12,469. Coles, S. O. Cowper-. May 26. Supporting electrodes; connexions. - Tubes and rods to be plated roll on sloping conductors b, which converge in pairs and are connected to bus-bars c at the sides of a tank. Anodes of lead or zinc are placed above and below the conductors b, or below only. The lower anodes may be plates attached to wooden blocks resting on flanges on the conductors b, which are insulated either by rubber sheaths and by strips of wood placed against their vertical webs, or by strips of fibre. Upper anode plates e are attached to wooden frames n, hung by adjustable tie-bars n<1> from an angle-iron frame. The tie-bars are partly sheathed with lead. Rubber or other insulating-bands may be placed round the upper anodes. The electrolyte may be circulated to and from a regenerator and heated by a steam coil.