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Patent GB-190827973-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Automatic Water Level Indicators and Feed Regulators for Boilers.
Inventor: GREENSHIELDS CHARLES GLASS
Filed: 1908-12-23
Granted: 1909-09-23
Abstract: 27,973. Greenshields, C. G. Dec. 23. Actuating valves and cocks.-Relate to water-level indicators for boilers o the kind in which a float causes th completion of electric circuits, thereby actuating indicating and alarm devices, and consists partly in providing electro-magnetic valves for automatically supplying feed-water to the boiler. Fig. 1 is a diagrammatic view of the apparatus. A series of contact plugs 18 are screwed into a tube 9 having water and steam connexions with the boiler. Within the tube 9 is located a loaded float 26 carrying a circuitmaker 29 consisting of a thin metallic disk provided with radial slits. Current is supplied to the circuit-maker 29 from a positive main 60 by means of a wiper 31 consisting of a ring 31 provided with springs which bear upon the float rod 28. The plugs 18 are connected by wires 63 to an electromagnetic feedwater-supply valve 34 shown in section Fig. 2, in which a quarter-turn plug 36 is provided with an arm 37 carrying an armature 38 attracted by a series of electromagnets 39, round which pass the wires 63 corresponding in number with the plugs 18. An auxiliary feedwater-supply valve 41 is provided, similar in construction to the valve 34 but containing only two electromagnets connected respectively to the lowest plug 18<a> and to a plug 18<b>, which may be the second or third from the bottom, the former magnet operating to open the valve and the latter to close it. In operation, when the water is at the highest level, the circuit-maker 29 contacts with the highest plug 18<c>, in consequence of which the corresponding electro-magnet of the valve 34 is excited, thereby attracting the armature 38. In this position the valve 34 is closed. As the water in the boiler falls, the circuit-maker contacts successively with the other plugs 18, and the corresponding magnets are excited, thereby opening the valve 34 to a corresponding amount. When the circuit-maker 29 contacts with the lowest plug 18<a>, the valve 34 is fully open, and the opening- magnet of the auxiliary valve 41 is excited and this valve also is opened. When the water in the boiler has again risen to such a position that the circuit-maker 29 contacts with the plug 18<b> the closing-magnet of the valve 41 is excited and the valve is closed.
Patent GB-190903647-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Unresealable Bottles, Jars and like Vessels, with Sealing Stoppers, and Methods or Appliances for Breaking said Seals.
Inventor: FILE WILLIAM EDMUND
IPC: B65D49/12
Filed: 1909-02-15
Granted: 1910-02-03
Abstract: 3647. File, W. E. Feb. 15. Bottles, non-refillable.- The bottle, which is formed with a bulbous extension b above the ordinary lip c, is first sealed with an ordinary cork e, and then a stopper d of the shape shown is inserted in the extension b and sealed with plaster of paris, cement, &c. The stopper d is formed with a lip g, which closes on the outer edge of the part b. To open the bottle, the neck is severed by burning a string, or by means of a metal edge fitting between rubber clamps.
Patent GB-190909093-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Golf Ball.
Inventor: HUTCHISON ROBERT FRANK
IPC: A63B37/00
Filed: 1909-04-17
Granted: 1909-06-10
Abstract: 9093. Hutchison, R. F., and Milne, R. April 17. Balls.-The rubber windings of a golf ball are lubricated by a suitable animal, vegetable, or mineral oil, or a mixture thereof. The lubricant may be applied centrally so that it exudes through the core during winding, or may be applied at the moment of winding; or it may be sprayed on at intervals, or applied by immersion of the core after winding.
Patent GB-190910780-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Combing Machines.
IPC: D01G19/08
Filed: 1909-05-06
Granted: 1909-09-09
Abstract: 10,780. Soc. Alsacienne de Constructions MÚcaniques. June 20, 1908, [Convention date]. Combing-machines. - In Heilmann combing- machines, where an endless leather belt is used between the drawing-off rollers, pressure is applied to the bottom roller B instead of to the top roller A. The roller B is guided in a slot in the pivoted lever F and pressure is applied by a spring G; or it may be carried by a spring- controlled pivoted lever.
Patent GB-190915703-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Pianofortes.
Inventor: SQUIRE ALFRED
IPC: G10C3/02
Filed: 1909-07-06
Granted: 1910-05-12
Abstract: 15,703. Squire, A. July 6. Canterburies, shelves, &c.-A piano is provided with music cabinets of special construction which fit beneath the key-bed, and a modified shelf of the kind described in Specification 6687/91, is attached to the top of the instrument. Each cabinet is provided with inclined shelves 3, having cut-away portion 3<1> to permit the music to be readily removed, and sliding doors 4 having suitable friction devices such as springs to support them in position. Revolving shutters may be substituted for the doors 4 and the cabinets may be provided with lids 7 and hand-holes 8. The cabinets are cut away at the bottom, as shown in Fig. 1, and may be fixed to the piano. The shelf 9 is carried by pivoted arms 10 so that it may be supported above the instrument to act as a sound reflector, or turned into the upright position to permit of access for tuning the instrument.
Patent GB-190918930-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Admission Devices for Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: BELLEM LOUIS HENRI LIBERT
IPC: F02M67/00
Filed: 1909-08-17
Granted: 1910-04-14
Abstract: 18,930. Bellem, L. H. L., and BrÚgÚras, G. J. B. March 25, [Convention date]. [Addition to 18,929/09.] Cylinders receiving liquid fuel.-In an improvement on the fuel - admission valve described in Specification 18,929/09, the stem a of the admission valve b is bored centrally and has radial perforations d ; a sleeve h is screwed to the valve stem, and has annular passages j, m which are put into communication, when the valve opens, by perforations k, n and an annular passage l ; the passages j, c are always open to the atmosphere or to a supply of compressed air. Fuel'is fed by a pipe s to the passage j when the valve is closed and passes, on'the opening of the valve, to the passage m and thence to nozzles g, on issuing from which it is sprayed by a further supply of air issuing from the perforations d.
Patent GB-190919628-A (GB)
Title: Improvement connected with Ploughs.
Inventor: MOSS JOHN WILLIAM
IPC: A01B15/18
Filed: 1909-08-26
Granted: 1910-06-16
Abstract: 19,628. Moss, J. W. Aug. 26. Ploughs.-Relates to rotary-disk coulters for ploughs. The coulter A is made concave with sharpened edge, a n d carries a spindle B which works in a bearing C adjustably bolted to a stem E. The stem may be 'secured to the plough beam. by a suitable clip fastening. The coulter acts as a skim attachment to the plough. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specification 24,749/05.
Patent GB-190919779-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Sound Boxes of Talking Machines.
Inventor: GWOZDZ BRONISLAW
Filed: 1909-08-28
Granted: 1910-08-29
Abstract: 19,779. Gw6zdz, B. Aug. 28. Stylus mountings.-A sound-box stylus bar 1 is flexibly held on pivot points 3 by springs, not shown, on a T-piece 5 held on pivots 6 by springs 8 engaging one end 7 of the T-piece, whereby the amplitude of the diaphragm vibrations may be altered. Both pairs of pivot points 3, 6 are in the plane of the diaphragm. The end 7 of the T-piece 5 and the springs 8 are threaded on a screw 9 screwing at 13 into a bracket 10. On the screw 9 is an integral collar 11 and a washer; the pitch of the screw 9 on the head side of the collar is twice that on the point side. A nut 12 on the screw 9 is thus traversed downwards at the same rate as the collar 11 moves upwards when the screw is turned in one direction, thus maintaining the spring tensions equal in any position. In a modification, the rigid bracket 10 is replaced by a circular leaf spring having a threaded end to receive the screw 9.
Patent GB-190921202-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process for Bating Hides.
Inventor: EBERLE GUSTAV
IPC: C14C1/08
Filed: 1909-09-16
Granted: 1910-01-13
Abstract: 21,202. Eberle, G. Nov. 16, 1908, [Convention date]. Processes and materials for treating hides and skins. - Hides are bated with a mixture of animal gall, pancreatic juice, and the secretions of the intestinal mucous membrane. As an example of preparation, 200 c.cm. of gall juice in 1 litre of water are mixed with the extract of 200 grm. of chopped small intestine in 1 litre of water and 100 grm. of pancreatic gland in 1 litre of water. The resulting bating-liquid may be absorbed in sawdust or kieselguhr and dosed at from 30‹ to 40‹ C. for easy handling. Instead of the above substances, a mixture of their enzymes may be used, or a mixture of these enzymes obtained from vegetable sources. Specification 5377/08 is referred to.
Patent GB-190925645-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Instruments for Determining, Measuring, and Recording the Position and Movements of Objects in Space.
Inventor: VERNON PERCY VENABLES
Filed: 1909-11-06
Granted: 1910-10-06
Abstract: 25,645. Vernon, P. V. Nov. 6. Position-finders.-Instruments for determining the position and movements of objects such as flying-machines reproduce the system of triangulation in such a manner that the altitude and position of the object can be simultaneously and continuously ascertained directly from scales. Sighting-telescopes A, B at the ends of an horizontal base have graduated knife-edges C, D connected to them, so as always to remain parallel to the corresponding telescope, and a vertical graduated knife-edge G, mounted on a carriage, or is constrained by a weight &c. W to pass through the intersection of the other edges. When the telescopes are simultaneously sighted on the object, the distance and height can be read off from the scales, additional scales for reading off horizontal distances or other measurements being provided if required. Suitable cursors on the scales may be connected to recording-mechanism. The sighting-devices may be placed at considerable distances apart, and suitable electric or other means may be provided for giving appropriate movements to the knifeedges.
Patent GB-190926422-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrical Switches.
Inventor: COX HARRY WILLIAM
IPC: H01H21/42
Filed: 1909-11-15
Granted: 1910-11-10
Abstract: 26,422. Cox, H. W. Nov. 15. Switches, quickaction.-In an enclosed electric switch, in which the contact-arms A are carried by an axle such as B which is mounted in bearings inside the case and is moved angularly to make and break contact, the axle is combined with q u i c k make-andbreak mechanism similar to that described in Specification 18,872/02. The axle B is enclosed in an insulating -covering B', and the contact-arms are carried by blocks F or D, which are clamped over the insulating-covering. The fixed contacts E are carried by brackets E', which are clamped to bars G enclosed in insulating-coverings G<1>, both the bars G and the axle B being preferably of triangular section. The outer end of the axle B is connected to a plate H carrying a spring controlled locking-bolt H<1>, which engages holes in a plate J secured to the outside of the case C. The operating-lever K is loosely mounted on the end of the axle B and is connected to the plate H by means of a spring or springs L. When the springs have been strained to the required extent by movement of the lever K, a cam K<1> on the lever engages a cone on the locking-bolt and withdraws the latter, thereby releasing the switch. The quick action mechanism is enclosed in a casing N attached to the exterior of the main case C. In a change-over switch, Fig. 7, the arms A of each pair are set in different planes but are electrically connected to each other by the metal clamping- blocks. The contact-arms A may be connected by a fuse M. Switch mechanism interlocking with lids.-The lever K may be provided with a catch K<3>, which engages a segmental part C<2> on the lid C' of the case and prevents the lid from being opened when the switch is closed. Oil switches.-In an oil switch, Fig. 4, the whole of the mechanism is carried by the lid, the axle B being vertical.
Patent GB-190926919-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Facilitating Rearward Observation for use with Cycles and other Vehicles.
Inventor: BEARD HENRY CHARLES
IPC: B62J6/20
Filed: 1909-11-19
Granted: 1910-11-03
Abstract: 26,919. Beard, H. C. Nov. 19. Mirrors, attaching to hand and wrist.-A mirror a is secured to the wrist or back of the hand by a band c for rearward observation by cyclists &c.
Patent GB-190927239-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with the Rims and Wheels of Vehicles for Pneumatic or Rubber Tyres.
Inventor: ARNOLD GILBERT JAMES
IPC: B60B25/20
Filed: 1909-11-23
Granted: 1910-04-28
Abstract: 27,239. Arnold, G. J. Nov. 23. [Addition to 26,490/08.] Tyre attachments to rims.-In divisible rims of the type described in the parent Specification, the stepped portion on the fixed member B is omitted, and the bolts D take into slots F, F<3>, _ so that their heads F<1> are flush with the bed, of the rim. A leather or like packing-strip may be fitted between the adjacent, flanges of the parts B, C.
Patent GB-190928269-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Magazine Rifles.
Inventor: HYLARD JOHN
IPC: F41A9/52
Filed: 1909-12-03
Granted: 1910-12-05
Abstract: 28,269. Hylard, J. Dec. 3, 1908, [Convention date]. Breech actions, sliding breech-block.-Relates to magazine rifles and consists in (1) forming a curved projecting rib h, Fig. 1, integral with the left wall c of the breech shoe a to strengthen the shoe and to form a guide for the thumb when charging the magazine from a cartridge clip; and (2) providing the right wall d of the shoe with an integral rib k which has a member m, Fig. 4, to receive a sliding block l in which is pivoted a cut-off plate n working through a slot p to cut off the supply of cartridges from the magazine, a spring q, Fig. 1<a>, retaining the sliding block in any position. The Specification in the original form, as open to inspection under Section 91 (3) (a), comprises also (3) locking the bolt at the rear and behind the magazine by means of two lugs t on the bolt engaging respectively behind a shoulder s on the shoe and in a cam-shaped groove on the inside of the left wall of the shoe; (4) forming a specially shaped recess r in the bridge e to facilitate the insertion of the cartridge clip for re-charging the magazine; (5) details of an extractor; and (6) a clip or charger to hold five cartridges. This subject-matter does not appear in the Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-190929944-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Electrical and Automatic Control of Engines, Dynamos and Batteries.
Inventor: SUNDERLAND LEO
IPC: H02P1/16
Filed: 1909-12-22
Granted: 1910-12-22
Abstract: 29,944. Sunderland, L., and Pillinger, G. C. Dec. 22. [Cognate Application, 6531/10.] Automatic gear.-A self-starting plant comprising a prime mover, driving a dynamo, and a storage battery is arranged so that the increase of the load upon the battery beyond a certain small amount or the fall of battery electromotive force below a predetermined limit automatically starts the engine and dynamo to carry the principal load or to charge the battery. The solenoid H may be used to control directly or indirectly the supply of motive fluid. As described, it operates through a lever M a slide S, which co-operates with a collar V<1> on the exhaust valve spindle of an explosion engine to hold the valve open when the plant is stopped. The energization of the solenoid removes the slide and frees the valve. The solenoid may however control an ordinary stopvalve.
Patent GB-191001322-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Typewriters.
Inventor: PETERMANN OTTO
IPC: B41J29/50
Filed: 1909-09-22
Granted: 1910-10-24
Abstract: 1322. Petermann, O. Sept. 22, 1909. Carriage stops, line - locking devices, and tabulating-mechanism particularly for the folding typewriter described in Specification 21,654/09 and having the type-lever action described in Specification 1325/10. (1) The margin stops 61, 63, line-lock stop 47, and tabnlating-stops 57, are formed with U-shaped parts fitting over the teeth of a stop-bar 45, which is trunnioned at the ends in the carriage and is maintained in the position shown by a spring 46. The stops may be released from the co-operating stops on the carriage bed by rotating the stop-bar by means of a finger-lever 56. (2) The line-lock operates in conjunction with the escapement mechanism described in Specification 1320/10, comprising an escapement-wheel 36 which is secured to a vertical shaft 35 carrying a pinion in mesh with the carriage feed-rack, the pinion and the escapementwheel being connected by clutch-members 70, 71, Fig. 1. The line-lock lever 49, Fig. 5, is formed with a curved end 51 having a projection 52, which is carried into the path of the escapement-operating lever 40 when the lever 49 is swung by engagement of a lug 48 on the lever with the stop 47. The lever 49 has a second lug 54, so that, when the stop 47 is released by swinging the stopbar 45, the carriage may move a few letter-spaces before being locked finally by the stop 47 engaging the lug 54. (3) The tabulating-stops 57 engage a stop 62, which is mounted to slide in a bracket 65 on the carriage-bed, and may be raised by a finger-lever 69 connected to a lever 67<a>, which is pivoted at 68 and engages a pin 66 on the stop. Carriage-releasing arrangements and brakes.-(1) The carriage is released for tabulating or other purposes by means of a slide 74, which is mounted in the bracket 65 and is formed with a finger 73, which engages a flange 72 on the clutch-member 70. The slide 74 is raised for general carriage release by means of a release-bar 76, which engages a pin 75 on the slide ; and the release-bar is mounted on inclines 78, and may be pushed endways against the pressure of a spring 77. The slide 62 has a projection engaging the slide 74 so that when the tabulating-lever 69 is operated to raise the slide 62, the slide 74 is also raised and the carriage is released. There is lost motion between the slides 74, 62 so that the release-bar 76 may release the carriage without raising the tabulating-slide 62. (2) The carriage is braked during release by the action of the flange 72 of the clutch-member against the bottom of the carriage-bed.
Patent GB-191001927-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Magazines for Guns.
Inventor: SABO JOHN
IPC: F41A9/73
Filed: 1910-01-25
Granted: 1911-01-25
Abstract: 1927. Sabo, J. Jan. 25. Breech actions, sliding breech - block; breech actions, hingedchamber. - Relates to rotary-drum magazines of the kind in which each chamber contains a number of cartridges arranged in line, and consists mainly in the means for rotating the magazine step by step so as to bring each chamber in turn into register with a delivery tube L, Fig. 1. A coiled spring S, Fig. 2, tends to rotate the cylinder, which however is held by a pawl 13, Fig. 3. This pawl is released, as each tube or chamber becomes empty, by a lug 9, Fig. 2, on the follower 8, through intermediate mechanism comprising a slide 16 and levers 18, 19, 20, 21, Fig. 6. When the magazine is detached, the foremost cartridge is held by a pawl 11, Fig. 2, which is released by turning a lever 33, Fig. 6. This lever 33 also controls the ratchet mechanism, so that the cylinder cannot be rotated until the lever 33 is turned. In the last tube to be used is a telescopic follower 50, Fig. 11, which presses the cartridges through the delivery tube L, Fig. 1.
Patent GB-191011675-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Gas Fires and the like.
Inventor: YATES HARRY JAMES
IPC: F24C3/04
Filed: 1910-05-11
Granted: 1911-03-02
Abstract: 11,675. Yates, H. J. May 11. Gas fires.-The upper ends of the "radiants" or fuel tubes e, Fig. 1, are held in place by a pivotally-mounted or like movable retaining- element, which is automatically maintained in contact with the radiants, is self-adjusting to allow for expansion due to heat, and permits ready removal of any of the radiants. As shown, a swinging or like bent cross-bar a, has its ends b mounted in the sides of the fire so that the lower and outer part of the bar rests against the elements e, and adjusts itself to their expansion and contraction. The pivots b, Fig. 7, at the-ends of the bar a are secured by cover-plates d and have stops f to limit the movements of the bar.
Patent GB-191021324-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Motors particularly adapted for Driving Boiler Tube Cleaners.
Inventor: WEINLAND HENRY FORRY
IPC: F28G3/10
Filed: 1910-09-13
Granted: 1911-02-02
Abstract: 21,324. Weinland, H. F., and Weinland, H. G. Sept. 13. Fixed - abutment type, piston having outwardly-sliding vanes. Rotary engines for driving boiler-tube cleaners are provided with a casehardened casing 1, Figs..2 and 3, the vanes being made of softer metal. The feed - hose screws into a part 7 secured to the feed-head 2 by arms 6, within which are passages 9. The feed-head forms the rear bearings, and is provided with a removable bushing 19. The discharge head 12 is provided with arms 13 carrying the front bearing, which is also provided with a removable bushing, and acts as a thrust bearing. The discharge passages 27 are inwardly inclined so that the air used for driving can cool the front bearing. The rear bearing may be cooled by admitting water behind the apparatus. A passage 32 serves for the admission of lubricant to the motor and the rear bearing, and a passage 33 admits lubricant to the front bearing. The drum is mounted upon the shaft so as to allow slight longitudinal play.
Patent GB-191023450-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Drinking Troughs for Animals, Birds and the like.
Inventor: MATTHEWS FREDERICK
IPC: A01K7/02
Filed: 1910-10-10
Granted: 1911-06-29
Abstract: 23,450. Matthews, F. Oct. 10. Driking-appliances for animals.-A circular trough a is provided with an inner concentric wall c having a series of apertures m adapted to register, by the engagement of pins h on a container d with slots k on the wall c, with apertures n on the walls of the container d closed by a screw-plug f. The container may be rectangular in shape, and may slide vertically instead of horizontally to allow water to flow from the cistern to the trough; or the trough and the container may be integral, and sliding plates may be provided with apertures to register with apertures in the container.
Patent GB-191023921-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Smoke Abating Devices.
Inventor: SPICER FRANK HERBERT
IPC: B01D47/06
Filed: 1910-10-15
Granted: 1911-10-16
Abstract: 23,921. Spicer, F. H. Oct. 15. Washing. - A device for cleaning the smoke and vapours given off from furnaces, which is intended to be used either in conjunction with or in place of a chimney, comprises essentially a downwardly-inclined smoke pipe leading to a substantially vertical down-take, means for projecting streams of water along the smoke pipe, and means for imparting a gyratory movement to the water as it enters the down - take. Smoke from the chimney is entrained into a downwardlyinclined smoke pipe located below a damper n<1> by a water ejector b, which may be continually supplied with water from mains, or supplied by means of a pump d which forms part of a closed circuit between the filter bed e' of a depositing-tank e and the ejector. The streams of water in the lower end of the smoke pipe are given a helical movement as they enter a funnelshaped chamber g by means of guide-blades f, or by an independent supply of water which is introduced in a tangential direction. The downtake is preferably of greater cross-sectional area than the pipes leading to and from it, and is fitted with conical or pyramidal baffles i, j. Additional streams of water may be supplied through ring nozzles c, g, k. The down-take may discharge directly into the chamber e or through the medium of a rotating tank o having internal mixing-vanes, which may be adapted to propel the mixture. Fig. 1<a> shows a modified form of down-take in which the inner baffles partly enter one another, and are provided with apertures j<2> which progressively decrease in area towards the bottom.