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Patent GB-190805781-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Supporting and Insulating Means for Aerial and other Electrical Conductors.
Inventor: PARTRIDGE GERALD WILLIAM
Filed: 1908-03-14
Granted: 1909-06-10
Abstract: 5781. Partridge, G. W., and Dawson, P. March 14. Couplings; cut-outs.-The supporting-wires of an aerial conductor are carried by insulators mounted upon earthed supports, while supplementary insulators normally short-circuited are placed between the wires and main insulators. When a main insulator fails, this short-circuit is broken, thereby indicating that the main insulator has failed and bringing the supplementary insulator into action. The supporting-wires t are connected to the main insulators o, through tightening-devices t and a short-circuit a' about a supplementary insulator r. When the main insulator o fails, current passing from the conductor n through the supporting -wires t<1>, t' to earth blows the shortcircuit a', thereby introducing the supplementary insulator . The short-circuit a<1> consists of a fuse wire d, Fig. 3, surrounded by a core b of fusible insulating-material, such as a mixture of gutta-percha, and tar, which may be mixed with finely divided material, such as powdered glass, sand, french chalk, or the like. The core b is contained in a tube a of insulating-material, the ends of which are closed by plugs c carrying metal lugs g and disks f, each of which may be formed from a single piece of aluminium. Radial holes h are formed between the cap c and the ends of the tube a, to enable the plugs g to be readily placed in alinement. In the modification shown in Fig. 8 the tube a is made in two parts held together by the core b. In another form, an air space may be formed in the middle of the tube, the two parts of the latter being held together by cement. The fuse wire d is brought through the plugs c and attached to the metal terminals g. The tube a is supported by conducting-links i, and, when the insulator o fails, the leakage current passes through the fuse and melts the core b, which prevents the formation of an arc, the plugs c_are blown out, and, in the form shown in Fig. 3, the tube a falls. In modifications, the two halves of the tube are held by the links i after the fuse bas blown. Means may be added for giving an audible or other indication of the failure.
Patent GB-190806575-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coke Ovens.
Inventor: BAUER THEODOR VON
Filed: 1908-03-24
Granted: 1909-04-26
Abstract: 6575. Bauer, T. von. [March 24. Coke ovens.-Gas is supplied to the top of the vertical flues of an horizontal oven in a number of separate currents, the gas flowing either from the sides of the oven towards the centre, or from the centre towards the sides. As shown in Fig. 1, gas from mains R at each end of the oven passes through a number cf inlet passages b<1>, c' into a distributing-passage a', and from thence into the heating flues m, where it meets with air coming through passages k in the flue partition-walls. In order to equalize the pressure of gas, the various sets of inlet passages of a battery are connected together by one or more transverse passages P arranged either at the centre or at the sides. An adjustable brick S may be provided in the distributing-passages a<1> to direct the gases either more towards the sides or more towards the centre, as desired. Separate inlet passages may be provided for each flue, or a number of flues may be united in a group and supplied by a common inlet passage.
Patent GB-190808226-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Balancing Devices for Centrifugal Pumps and the like.
Inventor: GRIESSMANN FRANZ ARNO
Filed: 1908-04-14
Granted: 1908-10-29
Abstract: 8226. Griessmann, F. A. April 14. Centrifugal pumps. -End-thrust in centrifugal pumps is automatically balanced by a piston a arranged in a cylinder so that annular and radial throttle spaces b, c, e, d are formed as shown. The clearance at b is very small, and on axial motion of the shaft the pressures in the chambers B, C are modified to restore balance on account of the altered radial clearances at c, d. High h - pressure fluid leaks from chamber A, but the small-clearance space b may be arranged on the low-pressure side of the piston. The radial faces of the piston may be formed without the recesses shown.
Patent GB-190813442-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Combination Hat Rests and Chair Leg Reinforcements.
Inventor: MCKEON WALLACE JAMES
Filed: 1908-06-24
Granted: 1909-02-11
Abstract: 13,442. McKeon, W. J., and Atkins, C. June 24. Chairs; hat holders.-Relates to chair-leg reinforcing-means adapted to form a rest for hats &c. In the form shown in Figs. 1 and 2, two V-shaped wires 1 are arranged with their bends 8 overlapping and their hooked ends 7 engaging alined holes in lugs 6 projecting from bands 5 placed on the legs 4. The diameter of the leg bands 5 is preferably greater than the diameter of an ordinary chair leg. The wires 1 are twisted together at 10 to the desired extent by a bar 9, so that the legs 4, stiffening-bars or ring 3, and seat 2 are braced together. The ends of the wires may be wound in two or more coils 11, Fig. 4, around the legs 4, and twisted at 12, or they may be threaded through holes in the legs before winding and twisting. In the modification, Fig. 7, the chair legs are drawn together by strips 13 of metal or other material having ring-shaped ends 14 riveted at 15. A bolt 18 is passed through washers 17 and holes in the parts 16 of the strips, and receives a wing-nut 19. Figs. 9 and 10 show buttress pieces 22, 20 of suitable material which are placed above or below the wires 1 or the strips 13 with their ends 21 of semicircular or other shape engaging the legs 4. The buttress pieces are gripped in position by straining the wires 1 or the strips 13. The diagonal but. tress pieces 22 may have slots 23, through which a retaining-bolt 24 passes allowing for lateral displacement.
Patent GB-190814143-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Threads and Filaments of Cellulose.
Inventor: LECOEUR ALBERT
Filed: 1908-07-03
Granted: 1909-07-01
Abstract: 14,143. Lecoeur, A. July 3. [Cognate Application No. 28,149, A.D. 1908, dated Dec. 24.] Cellulose.-Solutions of colloidal cuprammonium hydroxide suitable for dissolving pure cellulose in the manufacture of artificial threads are prepared by mixing a solution obtained from copper salts, caustic alkali, and ammonia with one obtained from copper, air, and ammonia according to Specification No. 16,442, A.D. 1906, in such proportions that the resulting solution contains more than about 25 grammes of active copper per litre, not more than about 12 grammes of which are derived from the first-named solution. Each of the parent solutions, or the final solution, is dialysed as described in Specification No. 8910, A.D. 1906. In a modification, the first solution can be formed in the second by utilizing the excess of ammonia therein, the solution resulting being dialyzed.
Patent GB-190816361-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bracelets.
Inventor: OTT JOHANN
Filed: 1908-08-01
Granted: 1909-04-22
Abstract: 16,361. Ott, J. Aug. 1. Bracelets.-A bracelet is provided with a removable portion which may carry a watch or jewelled design. This portion is attached by means of spring fasteners so that it may be exchanged for a similar portion with or without a design. The removable portion b, Fig. 3, adapted to carry a watch, is provided with spring pivoted hooks c, Fig. 4, which engage with pivoted sockets d, Fig. 7, on the remainder of the bracelet a. The hooks have notches c<1> to engage with small flanges d' on the sockets. The watch portion b may be replaced by a portion e, Fig. 2, of the same design as the rest of the bracelet a.
Patent GB-190820287-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Arresting Accidental Descent of Mine Cages, Lifts and the like.
Inventor: FLEETWOOD DAVID SIMPSON
Filed: 1908-09-26
Granted: 1909-08-05
Abstract: 20,287. Fleetwood, D. S., Flack, C. W., Lax, S., and West, P. A. Sept. 26. Cleats or holders for use in safety suspending - apparatus for mine cages &c., comprise a yoke a with tubular extremities b encircling the guide-ropes c, and a lever d pivoted to the vertical arm of the yoke a and bored at its outer end d' to fit the rope c. Normally the lever d rests on the lower extremity o f t h e yoke a, but if the c a g e - suspending cable should break, the lever d is tilted, and the yoke a assumes an inclined position, so that the guide rope c is kinked and the cage is supported from the gnide-rope.
Patent GB-190823245-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with the Ports or Port Structure of Steel Making and like Furnaces of Mixers.
Inventor: MOSSCROP ALFRED MITTON
Filed: 1908-10-31
Granted: 1909-06-03
Abstract: 23,245. Mosscrop, A. M., and Gray, R. Oct. 31. Gaseous-fuel fittings.-The movable gas or air ports 3 of tilting furnaces or mixers or of stationary open-hearth furnaces employed in iron and steel manufacture, are provided with a double seal consisting of two troughs 8, 9 for water, sand, &c., and a trough 10 of inverted J-section. The port structure may be moved a short distance without breaking the seals so as to allow the furnace to be tilted, or, after raising the trough 10 by means of chains 14 at each side of the structure, the port may be moved so as to leave the furnace and the regenerator 4 free for repairs. The port may be arranged to be moved at right-angles to the furnace, and when a series of ports is provided they may be mounted on a frame and moved away from the furnace in one operation.
Patent GB-190900660-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Inkstands.
Inventor: MUETZE REINHOLD
IPC: B43L25/00
Filed: 1909-01-11
Granted: 1909-08-12
Abstract: 660. M³tze, R. Jan. 11. Inkstands.-A constant-level inkstand comprises a reservoir a having a conical dipping-cup b and a filling aperture c, which is normally closed by a screw cap. The cup b is closed during filling by means of a stopper d covered with rubber to ensure an air-tight closure. When the reservoir is full, the aperture c is closed and the stopper d is removed, whereupon the ink rises a short distance into the cup b. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specifications 2341/94, and 4618/00.
Patent GB-190900677-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Safety Shaving Apparatus.
Inventor: WUESTHOF CARL
IPC: B26B21/18
Filed: 1909-01-11
Granted: 1909-05-13
Abstract: 677. W³sthof, C. Jan. 11. Right to Patent relinquished. Razors, safety. The backing-plate a, Fig. 1, of a razor in which the blade is held between a guard and a backing- plate has two recessed pins d, which pass through holes in the blade b and guard c and are engaged by recesses i, Fig. 4, in a flange n on the hollow handle e containing a spring-controlled bolt f. The guard has a pin s which presses down the bolt f, and, by giving the handle a partial turn, the pins d engage the flange n and the spring g securely holds the whole together.
Patent GB-190903517-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Multiple Switch Starting Devices for Electric Motors.
Inventor: LAKE HAROLD WILLIAMSON
IPC: H02P1/02
Filed: 1909-02-12
Granted: 1909-07-15
Abstract: 3517. Lake, H. W., [Cutler-Hammer Manufacturing Co.l. Feb. 12. Automatic circuit-breakers ; interlocked switches.- In multip!e switch devices, particular'y adapted for starting electric motors, a number of switches tending to stand in the open position are arranged to be closed in a definite sequence ; each switch, when closed, being adapted to hold a preceding switch closed, and a magnet being provided to hold the last switch closed. The switch arms 1 ... 1<c> are falcrumed on a rod 2 mounted in brackets 4 on an insulating base 5, and their outward movement is limited by a rod 6. Each arm carries a contact brush 8 and an arcing-contact 9, and is provided at its lower end with an extension 13 carrying a lug 12. Operating-levers 14 are fulcrumed on a rod 15 mounted in the brackets 4 and are connected to the switch arms by links 17. The hub of each operating-lever is provided with a stop 18, which, when the corresponding switch is open, lies in the path of the lug 12 of the succeeding switch and prevents closure thereof. The switches are normally maintained in the open position by coiled springs 19. A contact-bar 22 and contacts 23 are mounted on the base 5 ; the contacts comprise a copper strip 24 and a carbon contact-block 26. The last operating-lever 14<c> has a pin 28 which is adapted to be held by the hook portion 29 of the armature 30 of a retaining-magnet 31. The first lever is always free to be actuated, but the second cannot be actuated until the first lever has been depressed to carry the stop 18 out of the path of the lug 12 provided on the second switch. As soon as the second lever is depressed to close the second switch, the lug 12 on the latter holds the first switch closed. The switches can thus be closed by a hand-over-hand movement. The connexions through the shunt field winding 36 and armature 38 of a motor are shown in Fig. 6. Should any part of the starting- resistance 42 be left in circuit, or should the current in the retaining-magnet fail, all the switches open as soon as released by the operator, thereby opening the motor circuit and re inserting all the starting- resistance.
Patent GB-190904133-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Electro-magnetic Vibrator for Local Application to the Person.
Inventor: ROSENBERG AUGUSTUS
IPC: A61N1/32
Filed: 1909-02-19
Granted: 1910-02-21
Abstract: 4133. Rosenberg, A. Feb. 19. Vibratory treatment; ear instruments. - An electromagnetic vibrator for local application. for treating deafness, sea-sickness, or other maladies, comprises a mushroom-shaped casing a enclosing an electromagnetic coil cl, in which is adjustably fixed an iron core b. A moving armature g is attached to a bridge - spring h mounted on a conducting ring l, which is fixed in position by a cap n. A spring q is attached to the bridge-spring and is normally in contact with an adjustable screw s mounted in a conducting bracket t, which is joined to one terminal of the source of current. The ends of Lhe coil d are joined to the ring l and the other terminal respectively, so that the current traverses the bracket t, screw s, spring q, bridgespring h, ring l, and coil d. The armature is thus vibrated and imparts mechanical vibrations to the casing. The stroke of the armature g can be varied by moving the adjustable core h, and the energy of the vibration can be increased by attaching a head v to the armature y. The coil d may be enclosed in an iron sheath e formed of split tubing &c. and connected with the core b by means of an iron disk f.
Patent GB-190904937-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Wick for Oil Lamps, Oil Stoves and the like.
Inventor: HUNTER JAMES ALEXANDER
IPC: F21V37/00
Filed: 1910-01-25
Granted: 1910-05-26
Abstract: 4937. Hunter, J. A., and Hardon, H. Jan. 25, 1910. Wicks. - Asbestos or silicate of cotton strands B are secured by a metal band C, having serrated edges, to a fibrous wick A, preferably of cotton, cotton waste, wool, paper, flax, hemp, jute, coco-nut fibre, silk, wood pulp, or a mixture of these, the top portions of the weft threads of the wick being removed before splicing the strands with the wick.
Patent GB-190908305-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Ammunition Hoisting Gear for Heavy Ordnance.
Inventor: DAWSON ARTHUR TREVOR
IPC: F41A9/50
Filed: 1909-04-06
Granted: 1910-04-06
Abstract: 8305. Dawson, Sir A. T., and Horne, J. April 6. Loading-appliances. -Relates to ammunitionhoisting apparatus and consists in arresting the hoist cage before it is fully raised, the complete movement being permitted only when the gun is in the run-out position with the breech open. Fig. 1 is a diagrammatic view of the arrangement, showing the position of the parts when the cage is fully raised. The cut-off valve D being automatically kept open by pressure from the main supply pipe C<Î>. pressure is admitted to the lifting-press C through a valve E to raise the cage, by operating a lever G; and a stop D<1> on the ram C<1>, when the cage is nearly raised, operates upon a roller d<2> on a tappet d to close the valve D, the cage being then positively held by a stop M. When the gun is ready to load and a shaft N is rotated to open the breech, a cross-head n moves forward so as to operate a valve L, when the breech is fully open, and admit pressure to a small cylinder K, for the purpose of raising the roller d<2> out of engagement with the stop D', thus allowing the valve D to open, and the ram C' to raise the cage further until a second stop D<2> on the ram again closes the valve. The opening of the valve L by the cross-head n on the breech-opening mechanism also serves to release the bolt M. The cage is lowered by operating a handle H, thus putting the cylinder C in communication with the exhaust F. As the cage reaches its lowered position, a stop R moves a floating lever g into position against a stop Q, so that, when the lever G is moved to raise the cage, the lever H is moved to the "raise" position. When the cage is fully raised, the lever G is automatically set to the "lower" position by a cam P on the ram C'.
Patent GB-190911333-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Soft Collar and like Supporters for Ladies' Wear.
Inventor: CHENEY CHARLES WILLIAM
IPC: A41B3/06
Filed: 1909-05-13
Granted: 1909-09-23
Abstract: 11,333. Cheney, C. W., and Barnes, F. May 13. Safety - pins. -- Consists in a support for ladies' soft collars in which the end fastenings are of safety-pin form, the pin h<2>, or its sheath h<3>, or both pin and sheath, being adapted to be swung aside laterally after disengagement, to increase the opening of the pin and so facilitate attachment. As shown in Fig. 3, the pin h<2> is capable of being turned laterally on its axis i; and the pin sheath h' is fixed to the body of the support by soldering &c. at j<2>. The body is formed of two coiled springs a, c connected together by cross-bars or clips d, of which there are preferably one at each end and two in intermediate positions.
Patent GB-190915801-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Aeroplanes.
Inventor: BLACKBURN HAROLD
IPC: B64C3/50
Filed: 1909-07-07
Granted: 1910-07-07
Abstract: 15,801. Blackburn, H. July 7. Aerial machines without aerostats; planes, arrangement and construction of; framework.-The whole of the front part 10, Fig. 3, of the supporting- planes a, b may be adjusted to vary the curvature of the plane, and the two ends of the front part may be turned in opposite directions for steering horizontally and for preserving lateral balance. The ribs of the planes are formed of strips B', B', Fig. 9, with filling-pieces B<3>, and the lower strip is extended to form the support of the forward flexible part of the plane. A cord C is attached to the outer ends of the front edge of the upper plane ol a biplane machine, passes over guide-pulleys E n the rigid part of the lower plane, over pulleys in a movable sheave B, and over a fixed pulley F. A cord J is attached to the front edge of the lower plane, passes over pulleys W on the rigid part of the upper plane, around pulleys carried by the sheave B, and over a fixed pulley P. The forward edges of the planes are rigidly connected together by struts. A hand-lever M is connected by the rod X to the sheave B, and by moving the lever M either forwards or backwards, either the cord J or the cord C is tightened while the other is slackened, thereby decreasing or increasing the inclination of the forward part of the supporting-planes. At the points QU, RC, QJ, RJ, the cords C, J are connected to pedals Q, R. By depressing one of the pedals, say the pedal Q, and releasing the pedal R,. the ends of the front part of the supporting-planes are turned in opposite directions, the planes on the left-hand side of the machine being depressed by the cord C while the cord J raises the planes at the right-hand side of the machine. The looped ends of the stays 1, 2, Fig. 6, are passed over the ends of stanchions U connecting the upper and lower planes. The lower end of the stanchion is provided with a shoulder for the stays 3, 4. while the upper end is provided with a screw-thread and a nut V by which all the stays on the stanchion are tensioned.
Patent GB-190916332-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electricity Meters.
Inventor: JOHNSON WILLIAM HARRY
IPC: G01R11/10
Filed: 1909-07-13
Granted: 1910-08-15
Abstract: 16,332. Johnson, W. H., and Billington, A. M. July 13. Meter brakes; induction-motor meters.-An electro-magnetic brake for an alternating-current meter has shunt windings arranged on parts of the magnet adjacent to the gap, so that the flux density is the same at the poles as at any cross-section of the core ; the core is of small cross-section compared with the number of turns in the windings, the field strength being thus rendered constant through a wide variation of voltage. The magnet consists of a number of thin sheet metal stampings a of rectangular form, as shown in Fig. 5, having two narrow tongues d, e on which the coils f, Fig. 1, are wound, the stampings being bent back over a supporting-plate k. The brake may be used in an induction motor-meter, having shunt and series coils m, n the shunt coils being connected in series with the magnet coils. Two or more magnets may be used with a motor disk g or cylinder, or with a separate disk nr cylinder connected to the motor disk.
Patent GB-190916854-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Massaging Devices.
Inventor: DAVIS KATE STEWART
IPC: A61H15/02
Filed: 1909-07-19
Granted: 1910-01-13
Abstract: 16,854. Davis, K. S. July 19. Massage.- A massage appliance consists of a hollow body provided with rollers at its lower end and with means for passing liquid through it. In the construction shown, the body 5 is cup - shaped and elliptical in section, and is provided with a flared rim. The pipes 7, 8 are provided with ridged or threaded ends for the attachment of rubber tubes 9. The rollers 11 are mounted on pins 10 so as to project below the rim. Two, three, or more rollers may be used, and they may be of rubber, metal, &c.
Patent GB-190924336-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Chain Wheels.
Inventor: ELSON THOMAS FRANCIS
IPC: B62M9/00
Filed: 1909-10-23
Granted: 1910-07-21
Abstract: 24,336. Elson, T. F. Oct. 23. Chain - wheels for cycles &c., of the kind made from sheet - metal disks by stamping and piercing operations, and in which the marginal portions are set in a plane at right - angles to the axis of the wheel to reduce wear, have the marginal portions finished by turning, either before or after the teeth are cut. Fig. 3 shows the dished blank a, with the outer edge a<2> of the margin turned to lie in a plane perpendicular to the axis of the wheel, forming a shoulder a<1>. Fig. 2 shows a wheel in which the outer edge a<2> is undercut to agree with the dished edge of the margin. The wheel is connected to a flange on the boss of the crank by a five-pin connexion.