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Patent GB-190902962-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Shock Absorbers for Motor Cars and other Automobiles.
Inventor: WOODHEAD JONAS
IPC: B60G13/04
Filed: 1909-02-08
Granted: 1909-10-21
Abstract: 2962. Woodhead, J., Woodhead, W. H., and Woodhead, F., [trading as Woodhead & Sons, J.]. Feb. 8. Vibration-dampers.-Relates to shock-absorbers for motor-cars and other automobiles, of the type in which a circular strap has frictional engagement with a drum for one direction of the vibratory motion, whereas it moves more or less freely with the drum in the opposite direction. According to the invention the drum is locked against rotation for the former direction of motion by the engagement of inclines formed upon disks mounted within the drum. A strap a, formed at one side with an arm b, and at the other side with lugs c pressed together by a bolt d and a spring e, engages the periphery of a ring g, which is provided with recesses for receiving projections j formed on a disk k, mounted loosely on the boss l of a cover-plate m. The disk is formed on its inner face with a number of inclines n, Fig. 11, which engage corresponding inclines provided on a second disk o, which is also mounted loosely on the boss l and bears against a second cover-plate p. The cover-plates m,p are secured together and to the vehicle by means of bolts q, while the arm b is connected directly to the vehicle spring or, by means of one or more levers, to the axle. Springs u are arranged in the recesses formed between the inclines of the disks k, o, as shown in Fig. 1, so as to keep these inclines normally coincident. For one direction of move. ment of the arm b, the co-operation of the inclines n locks the disks k, o between the cover-plates m, p, and friction occurs between the strap a and ring g. By making the springs u of sufficient stiffness, a certain degree of frictional resistance to the opposite motion of the arm b may also be obtained. The ring g and disk k may be in one piece.
Patent GB-190907489-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Radiators for Heating Buildings and like Purposes.
Inventor: ZECK ALEXANDER
IPC: F24H3/00
Filed: 1909-03-29
Granted: 1909-10-07
Abstract: 7489. Zeck, A., and Zeck, F. van. March 29. Radiators.-Steam for heating enters the radiator through the pipe D and is condensed in the sections C. When the accumulated water of condensation rises above the level of the opening G<2> it flows down the end section B through the tube I to the exit K. A valve L controls an aperture J<3> for emptying the radiator.
Patent GB-190908965-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Change Box Motion for Power Looms.
Inventor: SCHWABE GEORG
IPC: D03D43/00
Filed: 1909-04-15
Granted: 1910-01-13
Abstract: 8965. Schwabe, G. April 15. Change-box motions; picking-motions.-Each side of the loom is provided with a change-box motion, and a crank-stud 3 on the crank 2 on the crank-shaft drives the reciprocating knives 14 of the change-box motion on the driving side of the loom by lever mechanism 9, 11, 12, 13, the crank-stud 3 also driving the picking- motion by means of lever mechanism 4, 5, 6, 7,8. The picking and change-box motions may thus be simultaneously adjusted, the throw of the box always taking place just after the end of the pick and before the beginning of the next pick, whether the pick is adjusted to occar sooner or later. The rack plates 16, which actuate the change-box controlling parts, such as eccentrics or cranks, are placed in gear with the knives 14 by pattern-actuated crankplates 17.
Patent GB-190910147-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Watches.
Inventor: PENDLEBURY JAMES THOMAS
IPC: G04B37/08
Filed: 1909-04-29
Granted: 1910-01-06
Abstract: 10,147. Pendlebury, J. T. April 29. Cases, watch.-In a keyless watch in which the movement is inserted from the front, a dust-cap 4 fits frictionally on the part 11. The cap, which has a slot for the winding-stem 8 is adapted to fit frictionally into the watch-case 2, and has a rim 6 which rests on a flange of the case-band. The movement and cap are retained firmly in position when the bezel 1 is closed.
Patent GB-190912239-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Draught Indicators for Ships
Inventor: MENO FREDERICK JOHN
IPC: B63B39/12
Filed: 1909-05-24
Granted: 1910-01-20
Abstract: 12,239. Meno, F. J. May 24. Draught, indicating.-Tubes 6 communicating with the sea are arranged at intervals along the ship's bottom. Pipes 12, 18, 19 connect the tubes with a pressure-gauge 14 through valves 16, 20, 21. A compressed-air chamber 22 can be put into communication with the pressure-gauge 14 through the shut-off valves 16, 20, 21 and the stop-cock 17. In operating the device, the draught at any part of the ship can be found by opening the proper valve and observing the pressure registered by the gauge when the compressed air has expelled all the water from the tube 6.
Patent GB-190912593-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Making Wire Garment Stays.
IPC: B21F43/00
Filed: 1909-05-27
Granted: 1909-12-02
Abstract: 12,593. Marks, E. C. R., [Spirella Co.]. May 27. Making metal fabrics; angular bending; corrugating; straightening; dies; winding and reeling.-In a machine for bending wire for corset and like stays into serpentine shape so as to form a succession of loops slightly overlapping each other and concaved transversely, the wire is bent round pin-carriers 7, 7<1>, Fig. 7, by oscillating fingers 15, 15'. The pin-carriers have each two pins 8, 9, alternately arranged, the pins 9 being closer together than the pins 8, to ensure entering the loops, which recoil after bending. The carriers are pivoted on the shaft 4 between a pair of removable wearing-plates 3, and are alternately oscillated by cams 11, directly, being adapted in their raised positions to hold the wire against a pivoted plate 36, Fig. 3, adjusted by a screw 40. In order to feed the wire, the pivot holes 6 of the carriers are elongated to give the carriers an horizontal movement, the carriers being pushed forward by the cam and held in the position shown in Fig 3 against the presser, and then returned by the fingers to feed the wire. The fingers, which are oscillated by cams on the shaft 12 through connecting-rods passing through guides in a plate secured to the frame, and pivoted blocks engaging bifurcated arms on the shafts 16, are vertically adjustable by screws 17. The forward ends of the fingers, which are below the level of the carriers when in their raised positions have inclined or spiral lips so as to bend the wire down over the edge of the elevated pin block to concave the wire and to bend it beneath a previously-formed loop, the carrier 7 being depressed while the finger 15<1> is in operation. The wire 53 passes through an oscillating guide 30 having vertical and horizontal adjustment and curving a tensioning-device consisting of a lower plunger 54 and a spring-pressed screw-adjusted plunger 55. After coiling, the wire fabric is straightened by concave and convex plungers 64, 63, the plunger 64 preferably abutting against an adjusting-screw, and the plunger 63 being operated by a cam 68, oval in shape to render it noiseless, and rotated by gearing from the shafts 12. The fabric than passes through intergeared rolls held in screw-adjusted spring bearings rotated by a worm-wheel and worm 78 in the shaft 79 which is rotated by bevel-gear from the cam shaft, and is wound on the reel 84, which is operated by worm gear from the shaft 79.
Patent GB-190913661-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Suspension Devices for Supplying Electric Current from Overhead Wires to Arc Lamps and other Apparatus.
Inventor: SCHWEIGER ALBERT
IPC: H01B17/26
Filed: 1909-06-10
Granted: 1909-09-23
Abstract: 13,661. Schweiger, A. June 10. Electroliers.-Relates to means for connecting electric lamps to mains, of the type in which an insulator receiving the free ends of the wires leading to the apparatus to be fed is suspended from bare wires connected with the source of current. From the conducting wires L, supported by insulators, are suspended two conducting arms H, the lower ends of which are bent upwards to form arms M which enter the insulator K. These arms are connected by lead fuses U to leads P, which pass down a tube R which protects them from moisture. This tube R may be sufficiently rigid to serve as a handle for adjusting the device on the wires L. To prevent moisture from having access to the fuse chamber, it is provided wich a lid D, and the holes N taper upwards. Any moisture arriving on the arms H drops off at the bends.
Patent GB-190914288-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrolytic Apparatus having a Liquid Anode.
IPC: G01R22/02
Filed: 1909-06-18
Granted: 1910-01-06
Abstract: 14,288. Schott& Gen. June 26,1908, [Convention date]. Electrolytic meters.-To prevent splashing of the liquid anode c in a meter which is subject to mechanical disturbances, a solid body or ring b is fixed within or above the anode, or, as shown, it may float on the surface of t h e anode. T h e mouth e of the chamber containing the cathode f is extended upwards.
Patent GB-190923441-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Dense Castings of Magnesium, or Magnesium Alloys.
Inventor: JOHNSON GEORGE WILLIAM
IPC: C22B26/22
Filed: 1909-10-13
Granted: 1910-10-13
Abstract: 23,441. Johnson, G. W., [Chemische Fabrik Griesheim-Elektron]. Oct. 13. Modifying physical characters of metals.-In the manufacture of dense castings of magnesium or magnesium alloys, the formation of bubbles due to occluded hydrogen is prevented by bring- ing the metal or alloy to a temperature a few degrees above its melting-point, at which temperature the hydrogen is liberated. The temperature is maintained for a few minutes to enable all the hydrogen to be released. The treatment may be effected previous to, or subsequent to, the casting of the metal or alloy. Specification 15,038/08 is referred to, [Class 82, Metals and alloys].
Patent GB-190928537-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Colour Pulverisers.
Inventor: FORRESTER HAROLD JOSEPH CHARLE
IPC: B05B7/12
Filed: 1909-12-07
Granted: 1910-02-10
Abstract: 28,537. Forrester, H. J. C., [Special Fabrik f³r Farbenzersta³ber Ges.]. Dec. 7. A e r a t e d sprayers. - R elates to paint or colour pulverizers of the class in which the airvalve and the paint - needle are s u c c e s s i v e l y operated by a single controlling- device, and consists in means for precisely functioning these operations. A member formed like a plug-cock is provided in connexion with the actuating-lever, and is adapted to open the air and paint needle valve. The lever bb actuates the plug b, which has two notches f, g so disposed as successively to open the air-valve by means of the pin d and the paint-needle valve n carried on the heel c. The needle n is pressed by a spring l, and its movements are limited by a pin p.
Patent GB-190929399-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Oil Lamps.
Inventor: WALKER GEORGE WILLIAM
IPC: F23D3/00
Filed: 1909-12-16
Granted: 1910-12-15
Abstract: 29,399. Walker, G. W. Dec. 16. W i c k burners, solidflame; burners, preventing conduction of heat from. - Relates to a lamp comprising a wicktube c, a cone d the aperture of which is near the level of the top of the wick - tube, a chimney i supported a little above the cone, and means for heating the air supply. The cone d is perforated and is provided with a sleeve fitting on the wick tube. The cone may be double, Fig. 2, or a single cone may enclose two wick tubes. A concave shield p, Fig. 7, may be secured to the cone, or a perforated wedge - shaped cone q, Fig. 8, may be used. A coiled wire l<1> holds the wick vertical, and a cone l in the reservoir prevents spilling. A diaphragm n, Fig. 5, may be provided to shield the reservoir from radiant heat.
Patent GB-190929968-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method for Oscillating a Rotary Fan.
Inventor: GIBBONS ROBERT GEORGE
IPC: F04D25/10
Filed: 1909-12-22
Granted: 1910-03-17
Abstract: 29,968. Gibbons, R. G., and Rosenthal, H. S. May 11, [Convention date]. Mounting screw fans. A screw fan is oscillated about an axis at right-angles to its axis of rotation by the frictional engagement of the spindle end B with a plate C attached to the fan pedestal, and having a certain amount of spring. The spindle rolls over the upper side of the plate until it reaches the slot H. The plate springs up, and a spring D gives an initial push to the spindle, or to springs J attached to the fan casing, after which the spindle rolls back on the underside of the plate. On reaching the slot H', the plate springs down. A slot may be used instead of the plate C. The spindle B may be driven by gearing from the fan spindle.
Patent GB-190930514-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Demountable Tire Rims.
Inventor: DOW ALEXANDER
IPC: B60B23/02
Filed: 1909-12-30
Granted: 1910-05-26
Abstract: 30,514. Dow, A. Dec. 30, 1908, [Convention date]. Detachable-rim attachments to wheels.-The detachable rim 28 and the fixed rim 2 have coacting wedge surfaces 9, 3 respectively, which taper both circumferentially and transversely, the parts being secured by means of the back flange 4 on the rim 2 and a spring catch 14.
Patent GB-191004506-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Viewing Instruments for Stereoscopic Radiographs.
IPC: G02B27/22
Filed: 1910-02-23
Granted: 1911-02-09
Abstract: 4506. Watson & Sons, W., and Pearce, G. Feb. 23. Stereoscopes.-Stereoscopic radiographs are viewed through an instrument comprising a binocular body tube having a doubly-reflecting prism, Fig. 2, arranged in one eye-piece. In a modification, a doubly-reflecting prism is situated in each eye-piece, the amount of deviation required being divided between the two prisms.
Patent GB-191005273-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Compressed Air Cushions for Vehicles.
Inventor: WOLFARTH RUDOLF
IPC: F16F9/02
Filed: 1910-03-02
Granted: 1910-09-08
Abstract: 5273. Wolfarth, R., and Zimmermann, H. March 2. [Addition to 13,652/09.] Pneumatic springs.- Relates to compressedair cushions for use on cycles, infant's carriages, and other vehicles, and of the type described in the parent Specification, in which a piston sliding in a cylinder is rendered airtight by means of cupshaped packing which is expanded against the walls of the cylinder by a spring - pressed cone. According to the present invention, the piston is provided with two cuppackings e, e<1> which are expanded by a double cone a arranged between them. The packing e is fixed against a shoulder on the pistonrod u; and the cone a and packing e<1> are arranged to slide on a stem b extending from the piston-rod, and are pressed axially by a spring d adjusted by a nut c. The packing is sealed with oil as described in the abovementioned Specification, any oil that escapes between the packing and stem b being caught bv a vessel k screwed into a disk l, which also forms an abutment for the packing e'. The packings are provided with metal insertions g, h. Holes o are formed in the cone a to provide a better circulation of the oil.
Patent GB-191005362-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Car Construction.
Inventor: PEARSON HENRY
IPC: B60K3/00
Filed: 1910-03-03
Granted: 1910-12-22
Abstract: 5362. Pearson, H., and Cox, P. March 3. Steam-propelled road cars; exhaust, disposing of.-In vehicles in which the generator a is provided with an upward flue for use when the vehicle is at rest and a downward flue for use when the vehicle is in motion, an exhausting- fan d is provided in connexion with the downward flue c. The fan is preferably driven from the engine x. The upward flue b is fitted with a sliding shutter b<2> or the like.
Patent GB-191006104-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sparking Plugs for Internal Explosion Engines.
Inventor: HALL ROBERT FREDERICK
IPC: H01T13/56
Filed: 1910-03-11
Granted: 1911-03-09
Abstract: 6104. Hall, R. F. March 11. [Cognate Applications, 6566/10 and 15,243/10.] Sparking-plugs.-The steatite or like insulator 4 is formed externally with a double taper of small angle. A copper ring 3 rests on a shoulder formed in the metal body, and is expanded when the insulator is driven into the body. A second copper or other soft metal ring 6 is driven between the insulator and the body above the widest part of the insulator, the top of the body being closed over. The space between the two copper rings acts as a gasescape check. The insulated terminal 5 is held in position by a nut 12 bearing through a spring washer 13 and a coned washer 14 on a tapered plug 15 of vulcanized fibre &c. The terminal carries at its end a nickel sparking- point 21, held in the terminal 5 by closing the metal of the latter into grooves in the point 21. A plain nickel ring 19 formed of a piece of nickel wire is held in the turned-up end of the metal body, the body projecting well into the cylinder. The form of the sparking - point permits oil to drip therefrom. The insulator ends some distance inside the metal body of the plug. In Provisional Specification 15,243/10 the metal body is stated to have a number of perforations.
Patent GB-191008356-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Elevating and Sighting Apparatus for Ordnance.
Inventor: DAWSON ARTHUR TREVOR
IPC: F41G1/393
Filed: 1910-04-06
Granted: 1911-03-30
Abstract: 8356. Dawson, Sir A. T., and Buckham, G. T. April 6. Field carriages. - Relates to ranging and pointing gear of the kind in which ranging and pointing pinions, under the control of worm gearing carried on the cradle and carriage respectively, engage with a floating segmental rack which remains stationary when the ranging-gear is actuated, and moves with the gun when the pointing-gear is actuated. The invention consists in combining, with ranging and pointing gear of this class, a member carrying the sight and connected with the pointing- gear in the manner described in Specification 19,926/08. The pointing-pinion may be disconnected from its actuating-gear and connected with a loading-gear by a clutch device. Fig. 2 is a transverse sectional view showing the floating segmental. rack F mounted in guides in a part depending from the cradle B<1>, the ranging- pinion d operated through worm gearing from a hand-wheel D, and the pointing - pinion c operated through worm-gearing from a handwheel on a shaft E<1>. The sight is mounted on a trunnion sleeve G<1>, from which depends a toothed arc G, with which engages a pinion g on the pointing-shaft e<1>, for. the purpose of causing synchronous movements of the gun and sight during the pointing operation. The shaft D<2> of the ranging hand-wheel D extends through the right-hand trunnion and carries a worm d<3>, which actuates a range-dial D. Fig. 3 shows a modification in which the pointing-pinion e may be disconnected from the pointing worm-wheel EX by a clutch device of the kind described in the above-mentioned Specification and connected with a quick-loading gear acting upon a chainwheel e<1Î>. The pinion g is in this case carried on a sleeve G<2> on the worm-wheel E<Î> so that the sight may be actuated independently of the gun during the loading movement.
Patent GB-191008718-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Furnaces.
Inventor: SAVARY JULES
IPC: F23H9/02
Filed: 1910-04-11
Granted: 1910-12-01
Abstract: 8718. Savary, J. Dec. 20, 1909, [Convention date]. Grates.-In a mechanically-fed furnace a revolving conical or cylindro-conical fire-grate d is provided at its upper edge with a ledge b upon which the fuel is received from a screw or other feeder l. The fuel, after being carried round on the ledge, and coked by the flames passing over it, is scraped off by a fixed discharger m near the mouth of the feeder, and descends the grate, which rotates on balls or rollers on a water-cooled track e. A cone f extends through the aperture in the lower end of the grate and may be adjusted by rack-and-quadrant mechanism h. The cone may be fixed, or may be rotated contrary to the movement of the grate. Forced draught and steam may be supplied by a blast apparatus j, and compressed air by a blower, which may be geared with the feeder l.
Patent GB-191012201-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Expanding Pulleys, especially applicable to Motor Cycles.
Inventor: CAIRNS AUSTIN PATRICK
IPC: B62M9/06
Filed: 1910-05-18
Granted: 1911-05-11
Abstract: 12,201. Cairns, A. P., and Cairns, T. W. May 18. Hydraulic m a c h i n e s and apparatus. - Expanding pulleys are operated by liquid contained in an expansible pressure - chamber c, which rotates with the pulley and is made of flexible material or takes the form of a cylinder and piston. A non-rotary feed pipe n enters a rotary deliverychamber p, and is formed with a valvehead h, which is kept pressed against a seating e by a spring s. A passage y leading from the chamber p to the chamber c is provided with a valve v, which closes the chamber c. As liquid enters by the pipe n, the valve v opens, and the chamber c expanding, thrusts a movable pulley flange f towards a fixed flange g. On the pipe n being thrust inwards, a passage is opened from the chamber p to the atmosphere. On further movement, the pipe n engages a stem t projecting from the valve v, and so opens that valve, and allows the liquid to escape from the chamber c. In a modified arrangement, the valve v is released by a wire thrust through the pipe n. In a further modification, the pipe n enters the chamber p through a tapered stuffing- box.
Patent GB-191014006-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Means for Controlling or Minimizing the Effects of Explosions and Fires in Mines.
Inventor: FISHER HARRY JOSEPH
IPC: E21F5/00
Filed: 1910-06-09
Granted: 1911-03-23
Abstract: 14,006. Fisher, H. J. June 9. Ventilating mines.-Fires and explosions are prevented in mines by short-circuiting the air currents. A mine with downcast shaft 1 and upcast shaft 4 with main intake and main return airways 2, 3 is divided up into districts such as A, B. Each district is served by branch intake and return airways 5, 6, 7, 8. Drifts 12, 13 are made between the airways and are normally closed by fire-doors 14<x> 14<x> <x>. In the event of a fire or explosion, say in the district A, the doors 14<x> are opened, and doors 15<x>, 16<x> are closed, thus cutting off the air supply. The fire-doors may be actuated by hand, or they may be automatically controlled by barometric or thermometric devices.
Patent GB-191015530-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Lamp Burners.
Inventor: FENDER FRANK ERNEST
IPC: F23D3/00
Filed: 1910-06-28
Granted: 1911-03-30
Abstract: 15,530. Fender, F. E. June 28. Wick burners, flat-flame.-A flat-flame lamp burner is provided with means for protecting the flame from draughts, and for preventing the accumulation of carbon deposits. A perforated cylinder 9 open at the top and bottom is placed between the gallery 1 and base 5. A perforated protecting-plate 12 of U-shaped cross-section is secured in the upper part of the dome, and is provided with an opening for the wick tube of sufficient size to leave a space around the tube for any carbon deposits resulting from the charring of the wick to pass through. The base 5 is made with a conical cap 7, so that any carbon deposits falling thereon are discharged through the space between the cylinder 9 and the base. In the form shown in Fig, 4, a perforated air-supply plate 19 is provided of length slightly less than the diameter of the cylinder 9.
Patent GB-191017966-A (GB)
Title: Penholder.
Inventor: GUTTORMSON HANS
IPC: B43K3/00
Filed: 1910-07-28
Granted: 1910-12-15
Abstract: 17,966. Guttormson, H., and Hast, H. July 28. Penholders.-In a nib-ejecting penholder of the kind consisting of a handle provided with a central bore, and counterbored at each end to receive a nib-holding plug and a spring-returned press-button connected by a rod to the plug, the handle 10, counterbores 12, 13, plug 14, and press-button 17 are all tapered.