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Patent GB-190800459-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Vehicle Anti-skid Apparatus.
Inventor: PARFITT JAMES JOHN ALEXANDER
Filed: 1908-01-08
Granted: 1908-06-11
Abstract: 459. Parfitt, J. J. A. Jan. 8. Slipping of wheels, preventing. - Relates to non- skid devices, especially for selfpropelled vehicles such as omnibuses, vans, &c., of the kind in which an auxiliary road wheel connected to a gripping-wheel tilts on the occurrence of side-slip so as to bring the gripping-wheel into contact with the road, the device simultaneously coming into contact with the vehicle wheel, which takes up the thrust. A road wheel c, having a hollow conical hub e provided with a series of teeth d, is mounted on an axle f, the inner end of which is squared to fit into a channelled recess g formed in a bar h carried from a bracket k on the axle a of the vehicle. The position of the bar h in the bracket k and of the bracket on the axle is rendered adjust - able by the use of set-screws l, m. Pimi i are provided on the axle f and engage with diagonal slots j in the sides of the recess g, in order to allow a limited tilting and sliding movement to the axle f. A curved bearing p, adjustably secured to the bar h by set-screws r, is set so that its lower surface just clears the conical hub e when in the normal position. A similar apparatus is mounted on the other end of the axle a. When side-slip occurs, one of the wheels c tilts so as to bring the teeth d, into contact with the road, and at the same time, it moves laterally until it comes in contact with the main wheel b, which takes the thrust. The bearing p, by engaging with the conical hub e, keeps the teeth d pressed against the road. A spring o returns the device to its normal position after a side-slip.
Patent GB-190805703-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Apparatus for Signalling on Railways and Controlling Independently of Drivers.
Inventor: SAUNDERS LEWIS ERNEST
Filed: 1908-03-13
Granted: 1909-04-01
Abstract: 5703. Saunders, L. E., Davis, H. L., and Griffiths, W. March 13. Drawings to Specification. Locomotives.-Apparatus as described in Specification No. 5964, A.D. 1905, No. 12,008, A.D. 1907, No. 98, A.D. 1908, and No. 4680, A.D. 1909, [Abridgment Class Railway signals &c.], is modified to show miniature signals at junctions corresponding in number to the semaphores. The brakes are controlled by two magnets in separate circuits from track conductors to the signaloperating magnets, and the controlling-apparatus is similar to that described in Specification No. 4680, A.D. 1909, for the purpose of preventing actuation of the brakes if the engine passes off a ramp while current is passing.
Patent GB-190810891-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Manufacture of Filaments for Electric Incandescent Lamps.
Filed: 1908-05-19
Granted: 1909-05-19
Abstract: 10,891. Wolfram - Lampen Akt - Ges. Oct. 7, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Incandescent lamps.-Crude filaments of tungsten, molybdenum, osmium, tantalum, chromium, and other metals are decarbonized by beating them electrically to redness in a gaseous mixture of a compound, such as sulphuretted hydrogen, adapted to liberate sulphur and a reducing gas such as hydrogen. The carbon is removed as the disulphide. The gases should be free from air and moisture and preferably under low pressure.
Patent GB-190815935-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Safety Apparatus for Lifts Hoists or the like.
Inventor: CHILDS JOSEPH GERSHOM
Filed: 1908-07-27
Granted: 1909-07-27
Abstract: 15,935. Childs, J. G., and Hill, T. S. July 27. Safety suspending-apparatus.- A safety appliance for lifts comprises a centrifugal device which, when the speed of the lift becomes excessive, releases a trip lever and thereby allows a weight to fall and operate a rope grip, which acts on the safety rope and brings the safety devices into operation. Fig. 1 shows the general arrangement of the device, and Figs. 2 and 4 show detail views. A rope A<3> is connected to safety devices A<2> on the cage and balance weight and passes over pulleys M, one of which drives a governor C<1> on a countershaft through spur-geariog D<1>, The governor sleeve is adapted to actuate a pawl P' which locks a lever K, on the shorter end of which rests a weighted lever L. The lever L is fitted with a wedge H adapted to press the rope A<3> against a cam V<1>, which can partially rotate on its axis V<2>, When the speed of the cage becomes excessive the governor causes the pawl P' to release the lever K, which allows the lever L to drop and press the rope A<3> against the cam. The rope is then gripped by the turning of the cam, and the safety devices, which may be of any known kind, are brought into action to stop the cage. [Reference has been directed under Section 7 of Patents &c. Act, 1907, to Specifications No. 1925, A.D. 1875, Nos. 5832 and 17,597, A.D. 1888, and No. 19,781, A.D. 1901.]
Patent GB-190821061-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Waterproof or other Protectors for Linen Cuffs
Inventor: O'NEILL DERMOT GABELL
Filed: 1908-10-06
Granted: 1909-01-28
Abstract: 21,061. O'Neill, D. G. Oct. 6. Cuffs.-In cuff-protectors consisting of an inner and outer flap, b, a, an elastic band c is threaded through the inner flap, and has its ends secured together in a state of tension by a buckle &c. A reversible cuff-protector, as shown in Fig. 3, is provided with two elastic bands c'.
Patent GB-190827328-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Obtaining India-rubber or Caoutchouc from India-rubber-producing Trees.
Inventor: HAYLEY CHARLES PICKERING
Filed: 1908-12-16
Granted: 1909-03-25
Abstract: 27,328. Hayley, C. P., [Northway, C.]. Dec. 16. Tapping indiarubber trees.- Incisions are made in the bar as heretofore, or punctures a are made broadcast with a pricker to bleed the cells, and the exuding latex is led by a gutter b placed spirally around the tree into a collecting- vessel c. The gutter b may be a split or spiral ring of hoop iron or other material sprung or arranged round the tree, and may be made in one piece or in overlapping sections.
Patent GB-190828005-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Elastic Wheels.
Inventor: FEROCI CESARE
Filed: 1908-12-23
Granted: 1909-05-13
Abstract: 28,005. Feroci, C. Dec. 23. Spring wheels.-Chambers B formed in radial alinement on the hub A and spoke-ring D, contain helical springs alternating with perforated indiarubber cushions I. Integral and detachable plates on the hub and spoke-ring overlap.
Patent GB-190900957-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatically Operated Guns.
IPC: F41A19/06
Filed: 1909-01-14
Granted: 1909-09-16
Abstract: 957. Marks, E. C. R., [McClean Arms and Ordnance Co.]. Jan. 14. Levers. - A handle H, intended for rotating a crank R used in the firing- mechanism of machine guns can turn about a pivot .V, and has spring arms W which serve to lock it either to a stop G on the gun, or to the crank R.
Patent GB-190901016-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rope Grips for Cable Conveyors and the like.
Inventor: SANCHEZ DIEGO FRIGARD
IPC: B61B12/12
Filed: 1909-01-15
Granted: 1909-05-20
Abstract: 1016. Sanchez, D. F. Jan. 15. Rope grips.-The load is connected to the supporting and traversing-cable of a cable way by a grip comprising a pair of jaws loosely mounted in slots in a jaw-holder and adapted to grip the rope proportionately to the load carried. The jaws a are of curved form and are fitted loosely in slots b in a rectangular jaw-holder, which is provided with an upstanding arm g. The slots b are made wider at the centre to allow projections c on the jaws to pass when the parts are assembled. The arm g is passed through a slot in the load-carrying frame n, and is held in position by a pin k. The lower part h of the frame n closes the openings d and prevents the jaws from falling. When the jaws rest on the cable, they are forced upwards and inwards by the action of the curved surfaces of the jaw-holder. The jaws are provided with inclined projections o which fit between the upper strands of the cable, leiving the lower part free to travel over guidepulleys &c. Simultaneous movement of the jaws is ensured by a curved lug e on each of them, engaging a pin f on the other. One or more of the grips may be used on each carriage.
Patent GB-190902969-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Carriers for Attachment to Cycles and the like.
Inventor: PRIDMORE GEORGE WILLIAM
IPC: B62J7/00
Filed: 1909-08-06
Granted: 1910-01-13
Abstract: 2969. Pridmore, G. W., and Pridmore, R. G. Aug. 6. Luggage-carriers. -In carriers for attachment to cycles &c., of the kind which may be attached to, or removed from, the machine without the use of tools, top and bottom members are rigidly secured together, and are arranged to engage with slotted clips upon the cycle in such a manner that the carrier can be detached only after having been moved through a considerable angle. Projections E, F upon the carrier D engage slotted ears A, B clipped, to the machine, the arrangement being such that by swinging the carrier through a right angle, as indicated by the chaindotted line, the projections are disengaged and the carrier detached. In lieu of using a single clip C as shown in Fig. 1, the ears may be formed on separate clips secured to the top tube and the head.
Patent GB-190909622-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Piano Playing Mechanism and the like.
Inventor: ATKINSON CLAUDE WILLIAM
Filed: 1909-04-22
Granted: 1910-04-21
Abstract: 9622. Atkinson, C. W. April 22. Music spools and rollers; winding-mechanism.-The pneumatic motor of an automatic musical instrumentis arranged inside a winding-roll, which it drives through ratchet gearing. The bellows c are attached to tubular supports d, mounted on a support e which carries one end of a roller b and is provided with antifriction devices. The other end of the roller is mounted upon a skeleton support b<1> on the shaft g, and a clutching-device m is provided to clutch either the support b<1> or a sprocket-wheel n to the shaft. Each bellows c comprises a flexible envelope, provided with perforated stiffening-plate c' and a guiding-device o, which is arranged beneath these plates or passes through them, and the moving end-plate of each bellows is connected to two collars c<4>, rotatably mounted on the shaft g. Springs j, preferably arranged round the shaft g, act between the back plate of one bellows and the front plate of the succeeding bellows in order to extend it. The bellows care intermittently inflated and exhausted by the action of a rotary valve l<3> provided with ports, arranged in step fashion, which admit air to the pneumatics k<8>, causing them to expand to open the valve k<3> and close the valve k'. A bellows c is thereby connected to the exhaust chest k<7>, and collapses. A grooved pulley i<1> is mounted on the shaft g, and around its periphery are arranged levers i<2>, pivoted on arms i<4> carried by the moving end-plates of the bellows. Chains or cords i<5> attached to the lever i' encircle the pulley, which is either clutched and rotated or released according to the direction of movement of the arms i<4> carried by the bellows. Any other form of ratchet device may be employed.
Patent GB-190910041-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Concrete Piles for Foundations and similar purposes.
Inventor: VERNON-INKPEN GEORGE CHARLES
IPC: E02D5/56
Filed: 1909-10-27
Granted: 1910-05-26
Abstract: 10,041. Inkpen, G. C. Vernon-. Oct. 27. Piles.-Reinforced-concrete piles, columns for telegraph wires, and similar structures are constructed with concrete spiral blades and with a helical reinforcement to resist torsion, so formed as to produce a helix of opposite sign to the helix of the sinking-screw. The helical reinforcement shown in Figs. 5 and 6 consists of a cylinder C, C' of expanded metal, perforated sheet steel, interlaced steel rods, or the like, strengthened by helically-wound rods d, d<1>, but the rods may be arranged vertically, and the expanded metal &c. helically as shown in Fig. 7. The screw, Figs. 5 and 6, is reinforced by radial metal brackets f, tangential brackets f<1>, and a ring g. In the form shown in Fig. 7, the concrete screw is encased in a metal mould e, provided with openings h for the liquid concrete. The width of the screw may be made variable, for example it may be larger at the top than at the bottom, and the pile may be made hollow with a circular cutting-edge. Key-ways or flat sides may be provided on the pile to engage with the screwing-in gear.
Patent GB-190912213-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Governors for Steam Engines.
Inventor: BLOXAM ARTHUR GEORGE
IPC: G05D13/00
Filed: 1909-05-24
Granted: 1910-05-24
Abstract: 12,213. Bloxam, A. G., [Sulzer Geb.]. May 24. Fluid governors; transmitting- mechanism.-In a governor for steam turbines &c. wherein a centrifugal pump driven from the turbine &c. supplies fluid under pressure to operate the distributing-valve of an auxiliary motor which acts on the inlet valve of the turbine, the fluid, for example oil, passes from the pump A into a pressure-reducing valve B and escapes through a restricted outlet on the lowpressure side of this valve. Entering the valve chamber e and passing by the throttling- edges l, the oil is supplied to the top of the spring-pressed distributing-valve C. The valve B receives in the chamber e the pressure of the oil pumped, which pressure acts against the reduced pressure at the underside of the valve and the tension spring G. Assuming a decrease in the speed ot the turbine, the pressure in the chamber e falls and the valve B rises, throttling the oil in its passage through the valve, and permitting the spring F to lift the distributing-valve; oil supplied under pressure at g enters as a result on the under surface of the piston M, and opens wider the turbine valve D. In its upward movement, the piston acts on the valve B so as to open the throttling-passage until a pressure is reached above the valve C which balances the spring F. The piston then remains in its raised position, the valve C having assumed its normal position relative to the piston. On an increase of speed, the valve C acts to allow oil to escape from the under surface of the piston, which then falls. The tension of the spring G may be adjusted by hand or from a distance electrically. The valve B may be given a continuous oscillating movement by means similar to those described in Specification 14,441/08, [Class 110, Rotary engines &c.], in order to overcome the inertia of the piston M ; or the means may be applied direct to the piston. The distributing-valve may have several opening edges. An outlet f<1> is provided for any oil which may leak between the valve B and its casing.
Patent GB-190913460-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Corsets.
Inventor: SHERWOOD HERBERT TREVOR
IPC: A41C1/08
Filed: 1909-06-08
Granted: 1910-07-08
Abstract: 13,460. Sherwood, H. T. June 8. Corsets. - Each half of a corset is provided with a laced slit and a belt. The opening A is arranged at each side of the busks B, and a series of tapes D are attached at E to one side of the slit A and pass through eyelets C on the other side, and through eyelets F on a flap G arranged on the inside of the strap or belt H, which is secured at each side of the busks B. The other ends of the laces are attached to elastic webbing K secured to the strap H, which is adapted to pass under the strap I and to be fastened by a clip L secured to a strap extending from the back of the corset.
Patent GB-190916104-A (GB)
Title: Improvements appertaining to Pistons for Steam, Internal Combustion and other Engines.
Inventor: BRADFORD JOHN THOMAS
IPC: F16J9/00
Filed: 1909-07-10
Granted: 1910-07-11
Abstract: 16,104. Bradford, J. T., Bradford, G. R., and Appleyard, C. T. July 10. Piston packing.-A split metallic packing-ring a, Fig. 3, is provided with an inclined side 2, which extends beyond the end surface or wall of the piston and is acted upon by the fluid pressure to press it against the cylinder and piston. The piston is provided with a retaining-edge d. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 4, the edge d is reduced, and a retaining- disk f is provided. In a modification of this arrangement, the edge d is dispensed with.
Patent GB-190918053-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Cylinders and Valves of Compound Engines.
Inventor: HUGHES GEORGE
IPC: F01B17/04
Filed: 1909-08-05
Granted: 1910-08-04
Abstract: 18,053. Hughes, G. Aug. 5. [Cognate Application, 2767/10.] Cylinders.-Relief valves are arranged in the distributing valves, the cylinder ends, or the steam passages of simple, compound, or other engines, whereby the excess fluid - pressure is returned to the steam-chest in simple engines, and to the low-pressure receiver in the case of compound or like engines. The high-pressure piston valve, Fig. 3, is provided with auxiliary ports A and relief valves B arranged on seats provided in the packing-ring C. The valves B are provided with differential areas to maintain a certain ratio of pressure between the highpressure and low-pressure steam. The differential lift valves may be replaced by ball valves. In the flat slide valve, Fig. 5, the relief passages A<1> are controlled by ball valves B held in place by a yoke E which embraces and actuates the valve. In the cylinder of the simple engine, Fig. 10, the valves B are arranged in the cylinder end and cover. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 14, the valves B are arranged in a casing within the valve-chest and communicating with the cylinder passage G. The Provisional Specification also states that the steam ports of the flat slide valve may extend from one side to the other.
Patent GB-190923882-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hull Construction for Vessels.
Inventor: EDWARD STAMFORD HOUGH
IPC: B63B3/00
Filed: 1909-10-18
Granted: 1900-01-01
Abstract: 23,882. Hough, E. S. Nov. 5, 1908, [Convention date]. Void. [Published under Section 91 of the Act.] Compartments.- In vessels carrying timber &c., large hatches are rendered possible by the use of a hollow longitudinal girder. Longitudinal bulkheads 2 extend from the tank top up to or above the upper deck, and form compartments which may be divided horizontally by plates 5. The longitudinal vertical trunk forms a space for liquid cargo and ballast. Sluice gates connect the side holds with the central trunk.
Patent GB-190927402-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Single Trigger Double Barrel Sporting Guns.
Inventor: SMITH HARRY HOWARD
IPC: F41A19/21
Filed: 1909-11-25
Granted: 1910-07-21
Abstract: 27,402. Smith, H. H., Whittington, H., and Whittington, R. Nov. 25. Single-trigger mechanisms.-Sporting guns of the type described in Specification 12,419/09 are constructed so that (1) the spring d', Fig. 2, which controls the plunger d also acts as a trigger spring, (2) the sliding bolts f, Fig. 1, are mounted in brackets g having screwed stems g<1>, Fig. 4, and (3) the sliding member j is retained by a pin j<1>, the controlling-spring j<2> is arranged in a slot in the plate b.
Patent GB-190928577-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Methods of Utilising Radiant Energy.
Inventor: FESSENDEN REGINALD AUBREY
IPC: F24S10/50
Filed: 1909-12-07
Granted: 1910-12-01
Abstract: 28,577. Fessenden, R. A. March 8, [Convention date]. Power-generating systems. - In a system for utilizing radiant energy, the working fluid, such as water, alcohol, or gasoline, is contained in a tank 15 formed of ferroconcrete and covered inside and out with a reflecting material, such as tinned iron. The tank is supported on heatinsulating bricks 16 within a reflecting covering 17. Salts of iron or black dyes are dissolved in the working medium to absorb the sun's rays. The coverings 11, 12 of the tank are made transparent to the sun's rays, but opaque to the radiations emitted by the working fluid. If water is the working fluid, this is effected by adding a small amount of an iron salt to the glass while it is being made. The vapour generated drives the low-pressure turbine 19, and so operates the dynamo 20 which drives the motor 24 of the condenser pump 23. The cooling water for the condenser is drawn from the reservoir 29. A motor 34, driven by the dynamo 20, operates a pump 35 which raises water from the reservoir 37, sunk to a considerable depth, to the reservoir 29. By these means the sun's energy is stored, and can be utilized when required by allowing the water to flow back to the reservoir 37 and drive the Pelton wheel 33 and dynamo 32, the leads 43 from which allow the energy to be used where required.
Patent GB-190929964-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Drills.
IPC: B23B31/00
Filed: 1909-12-22
Granted: 1910-07-14
Abstract: 29,964. Osborn, F. M., and Osborn & Co., S. Dec. 22. Drills. - A drill with a flat shank is made to fit an ordinary taper socket by forming a cruciform taper shank on it. The shank b is tapered and slotted at c as shown in Fig. 2, and a corresponding flat, tapered, and slotted piece d is slid on to interlock, forming a cruciform shank as shown in Fig. 3. The edges of the shank so formed may be rounded to fit the socket.
Patent GB-191000101-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electro-magnetic Signalling Devices for Selectively Operating Two or More Alternate Signals or Indicators, using One Line Wire and Earth or Two Wires Only.
Inventor: WILLIS JOSHUA
Filed: 1910-07-02
Granted: 1911-03-09
Abstract: 101. Willis, J., and Johnson, B. July 2. Electrical s y s t e m s, a u t o m a t i c ; miniature s i g n a l s ; indicating movements of trains.- Relates to electric selective signalling arrangements of the kind described in Specification 15,563/04 in which a graduated series of relays on a single line is so arranged that each relay, when actuated, closes its own local circuit and opens the local circuits controlled by those other relays that respond to weaker currents. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, the line includes opposed batteries K<1>, K<2> and is divided into sections by resistances L<1>, L<5> so that, when the line is bridged at a given point, current of a certain strength flows in it. The relay armatures A<1> ... A<6> are controlled by corresponding line coils M<3> ... O<1>, and the sensitiveness of the relays is graduated by graduating the tension of the controlling-springs and the resistance of the line coils. The front contacts of the armatures control the circuits of indicator coils D<1> ... D<6>, and the back contacts which are normally closed are in a circuit connecting the battery S to the armatures of relays lower in the scale. Replacement coils F<1> ... F<5> and E<2> ... E<6> are connected in the two battery leads so that, when a given indicator is energized, all the other indicators are re-set. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 2, either or both of two batteries I<1>, I<2> of different strengths can be cut into the line by switches H<1>, H<2>, which may be controlled by gates, points, &c., and the three strengths of current thus produced actuate successively armatures A<3>, A<2>, A<1> controlling the circuits of indicators D<2>, D<1>, the indications of which show independently the positions of the two gates &c. controlling the switches H<1>, H<2>. For this purpose the third armature A<1> has two front contacts for energizing the indicators D<2>, D<1> simultaneously.
Patent GB-191001904-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Whistles or Sounding Devices, applicable to the Exhaust Pipes of Engines such as those of Motor Road Vehicles, and to other purposes.
Inventor: SCHURMAN ELIAS WRIGHT
IPC: G10K5/00
Filed: 1910-01-25
Granted: 1911-01-25
Abstract: 1904. Schurman, E. W. Jan. 25; 1909, [Convention date]. Whistles; sirens; fluid supply for whistles and sirens.-A whistle or sounding device adapted to be-sounded by the exhaust from an internalcombustion engine comprises a resonant chamber 5 formed with a slit, upon the edge 4 of which a blast is directed through a tube 3. A pivoted flap 2, having side flanges which enclose the exhaust-pipe 1 when the flap is closed by means of a cable or otherwise is normally-held open by a spring 6. A vane-wheel 13 may be fitted to modify the character of the sound.