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Patent GB-190721932-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for use in Making Ferro-concrete Linings for Shafts, Tunnels and the like
Filed: 1907-10-04
Granted: 1908-10-01
Abstract: 21,932. Compagnie des Mines de Bethune. Oct. 25, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Wells arid shafts; tunnels and tunnelling.-Relates to apparatus for making ferro-concrete linings for mine shafts, galleries, and the like. For lining galleries,- a wooden framework is employed consisting of boards supported by frames formed of two uprights a, Figs. 1 and 3, connected by a stay b and a cross-beam c surmounted by a centering d. The uprights are provided with adjustable feet e to enable the centering always to be brought to the same level. Bars f maintain a constant distance between adjacent frames. Wooden blades secured to the frames are provided with grooves to receive the metal ribs. When the latter are in place, some of the boards are slid on to the frames and concrete thrown behind them. This process is carried on until the walls and a part of the arch have been concreted. For concreting the central part of the arch, the two frames next adjoining the part of the gallery already concreted are connected by two cross-beams, on which is placed a centering occupying half the space between the frames. This part is concreted, and another centering is placed for completing the portion of the gallery between the two end frames. The parts between the other frames are similarly and successively concreted. The mould is built up and the gallery concreted in sections of five metres in length. For. lining shafts, iron hoops g, Fig. 5, formed of three or four segments clamped and bolted together, and of a slightly larger diameter than the finished shaft, are connected by stays h and iron tails or wire k and placed in position in the shaft. Concrete is then thrown behind a frame of boards l, arranged within the iron hoops &c., and resting at the bottom against a circular framework n and maintained at the top by an iron ring m.. Removable wooden strengthening-hoops may be arranged inside the boards to prevent deformation by the pressure of the concrete. The platform o used for concreting is provided with four small chains p' terminating in hooks which engage with four chains p hanging from the pit mouth and so hold the platform in any desired position. After concreting a length of four metres, the ring holding the head of the last section is removed, the lower frame is then extended by a new sheath four metres high formed by boards engaging with the groove of the head of the lower frame, the wooden hoop and the iron ring are introduced into the interior, and the new section is then concreted. The Specification, in the original form, as open to inspection under the Act of 1901, comprises also the statement that, in lining galleries, tubes may be placed in the uprights and in the arch to enable liquid cement to be injected between the soil and the concrete, and the Specification also contains claims for the method of lining shafts. galleries, &c. This subject-matter and these claims do not appear in the Complete Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-190724630-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Extension Tables.
Inventor: DEAN ARTHUR
Filed: 1907-11-07
Granted: 1908-10-15
Abstract: 24,630. Dean, A. Nov. 7. Tables. - In extension tables of the kind in which an additional end leaf 5 is carried by runners 1 sliding through openings 3 in the end rails of the frame, a pivoted catch 4 is arranged so as to engage with a recess 2 in the runner to hold the leaf in position, and to close the opening completely w h e n the leaf is withdrawn. The invention is applicable to the table described in Specification No. 24,629, A.D. 1907, in which the frame is divided in the middle, the two parts sliding on the outside of an auxiliary frame. When the additional leaves 5 with runners 1 are fitted to the sliding parts e of the top of the double extension table described in the above-mentioned Specification, the catches 4 are arranged in the beading 8 of the top e, as shown in Figs. 6 and 8. The top of the table shown in Fig. 2 may serve as a lid to a box arranged beneath, and the additional leaves 5 may be stored as usual underneath the table. The invention is applicable to desk and other tables where additional leaves are used.
Patent GB-190800416-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Lamp Bracket for Velocipedes and the like.
Inventor: GIBBS WATCYN THOMAS
Filed: 1908-01-07
Granted: 1908-05-28
Abstract: 416. Gibbs, W. T. Jan. 7. Lamp brackets. - The lamp is secured to a fixed bracket a on a velocipede &c. by a plate c, which has an enlarged upper end c' and is fastened to the bracket by a bolt a<1> of a key lock e engaging a slot in its lower end. Undue vibration of the plate c is prevented by means of a set-screw.
Patent GB-190803859-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Eaves Troughs.
Inventor: FEYLER WILLIAM
Filed: 1908-02-20
Granted: 1908-07-02
Abstract: 3859. Feyler, W. Feb. 20. Gutter brackets - Roof gutters are held in position by horizontal and vertical twisted wire supports 8, 10 attached to metal straps 6 and to the walls and roof.
Patent GB-190805461-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Drying Apparatus.
Inventor: DANNEBERG ERNST
Filed: 1908-03-11
Granted: 1908-10-08
Abstract: 5461. Danneberg, E. March 11. Elevators.-In drying-apparatus wherein a series of superposed trays or baskets, through which hot air is blown upwards, are periodically lowered in their casing, the bottom tray being removed, emptied, and refilled, and lifted to the top again, mechanism is provided for effecting the lifting of the tray to the top. In the apparatus shown in Fig. 1, the trays rest on a movable frame c in a casing a, from which a table d is pivotally suspended at the side by two pairs of parallel levers e, f. The lever e is operated through a coupling rod from a belt pulley g and thus raises or lowers the. table d. The lever f may be unhooked and the table tilted. In place of the second lever f, an endless chain h, Fig. 2, may keep the table d parallel to itself. The frame c is lowered and the lowest tray is removed on to the table d, the remaining trays being supported from the casing by pawls. The frame then rises until the pawls are disengaged, afterwards falling and repeating the cycle. Fig. 3 shows an arrangement of pawls for supporting and releasing the trays. Projections k, m on the frame c operate the short arm l of the pawl i, so that in its upper position the pawl is lifted out of engagement with the trays by the projection k. In the modification shown in Fig. 4, a frame h supporting the trays in the casing is suspended by a rope or chain from a disk o. A toothed wheel p on the same shaft and another wheel r engage a third wheel q, the wheel r carrying the lever e, while the second lever f connected to it by a link s is pivoted on the casing. Simple hooks v support the trays.
Patent GB-190810392-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tea-pots, Coffee-pots, and the like.
Inventor: DOYLE SYDNEY BEAUMONT
Filed: 1908-05-13
Granted: 1908-12-03
Abstract: 10,392. Doyle, S. B. May 13. Hollow-ware, non- metallic.-A lip A is formed with or attached to the spouts of tea-pots &c., as shown, to prevent liquid from running down the outside of the spout.
Patent GB-190811006-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pressure Reducing Valves.
Inventor: WRENCH WILLIAM GLASS
Filed: 1908-05-21
Granted: 1908-09-17
Abstract: 11,006. Wrench, W. G. May 21. Pressure-regulating valves.-A pressure-regulating valve, which may be fitted in a corner, and may have its pipe connexions placed at any angle with one another, is shown in the Figure. The casing A of the valve is globular, being formed of two hemispheres joined together-by flanges A<1>, which hold the seat B<1> of the spring-pressed valve C in position. By removal of the bolts that hold the two parts of the casing together, the said parts may be rotated relatively to one another and to the seat, thus allowing the inlet A<2> and outlet A<3> to be placed at any angle to one another. The valve C is of larger area than the outlet A<3> which is itself larger than the inlet A<2>. A safety-valve J and pressure gauge M<1> are provided.
Patent GB-190812100-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Furnace-grates and Firebars.
Inventor: CAMPBELL RICHARD
Filed: 1908-06-03
Granted: 1909-06-03
Abstract: 12,100. Campbell, R. June 3. Fire-bars; dead-plates.-In a furnace grate of the kind described in Specification No. 16,608, A.D. 1906, passages d, H are formed between the front bearer C and the dead-plate, and in the front ends of the double fire-bars respectively to allow of the access of air for cooling purposes and the clearance of ashes and dust. The upper surfaces A<1> of the bars are angled as shown in Fig. 6, or rounded, and the height of the projecting portion gradually increases towards the rear of the bar.
Patent GB-190813346-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Type Setting and Casting Machines.
Inventor: KOSKE OTTO
Filed: 1908-06-23
Granted: 1909-06-23
Abstract: 13,346. Koske, O. June 23. Type-bar making machines. - A type setting and casting machine in which the matrices slide on wires comprises a series of uprights 3 arranged in a circle on a base 2, the wires 6 being attached to front supports 4 and passing downwards in spiral form to the right and left in groups around the various uprights to an inner support 5, to which their ends are attached. A carriage 8 provided with rollers slides between the support 4, 5, and consists of two frames connected together and spaced apart for the reception of two sets of parallel wires 13. These wires and the wires 6 are supported as shown in Fig. 8. The carriage 8 is raised and lowered by means of a pinion 12 engaging a rack 11 on the carriage. Each wire 6 supports a number of matrices of the same character, and the length of the matrices is such that when assembled upon the wires 13 of the carriage the characters of the matrix bars form a line for casting against the mouth 25 of the casting-apparatus 26. The matrices are released to slide upon the wires by means of arms at the front and rear of the foremost matrix, carried by pivoted levers operated by keylevers. Each matrix bar is provided with several matrices, corresponding to different sorts of type, and to enable any sort to be assembled each bar is made adjustable in length by means of a pin-andslot sliding arrangement and a lug on the matrixcarrying portion of the bar is adapted to engage in any one of a series of channels 40, Fig. 9, in a plate secured to the framework. A pivoted switch member, the channel 41 of which has an enlarged mouth 47, is movable opposite any of the channels 40 by means of a lever 44. A catch-hook 46 on the lever may hold the switch member in any position, After the casting operation, the carriage 8 is moved upwards and the matrix bars are distributed upon the wires 6 by means of a lever 50 operated by a cam 52 on the usual power shaft 53. Means for storing a complete set of matrix bars comprises a frame 60, Figs. 15 and 17, in which are provided wires 62 bent at 63, 64. The wires 62 are placed against the wires ending at the supports 4, 5 according to whether the matrix bars are to be inserted in or removed from the machine. Clamping devices, bolts, &c. may be used on the longitudinal sides of the frame to prevent the matrix bars from sliding off.
Patent GB-190816775-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Pedestal or Socket for Poles Carrying Electric Conductors.
Inventor: HAEGI HEINRICH
Filed: 1908-08-10
Granted: 1908-10-22
Abstract: 16,775. Hõgi, H. June 12, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Posts.-Bases for posts of the kind described in Specification No. 693, A.D. 1871, are made with an upper cylindrical part a and a lower conical part b, the two parts being separated by a partition c fitted with a pin or dowel d. The post is placed in the upper part and secured by screw clamps g, h, the rim of the part a being thickened so as to take the screws. Drainage holes e are provided at the lower part of the cylindrical part.
Patent GB-190821426-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stop Motions Actuated by Enlargements in Thread, and applicable to Winding Machines.
Inventor: EASTWOOD JAMES
Filed: 1908-10-10
Granted: 1909-02-11
Abstract: 21,426. Eastwood, J. Oct. 10. Winding-machines; stop-motions; driving-arrangements ; bobbins.-A stop-motion for a winding- machine actuated by an enlargement in the thread is shown in Figs. 1, 3, and 4. The thread A passes from the reel c through a slit plate or detector a<3>, the slit allowing only a predetermined thickness of thread to pass through it, and is wound on a bobbin m. The detector is mounted on a pivot z having a cranked extension a<1> engaging in a slot in a lever io which is pivoted in a bracket v and has its free end arranged near to a toothed stop-wheel q on the bobbin. The arrangement is such that any undue enlargement in the thread sticks in the detector and tilts it so that the stop-lever is rocked into engagement with the stop-wheel and the bobbin is stopped. The driving-wheels e, Fig. 2, are arranged in pairs on the shaft d, and drive roller extensions o on the ends of the bobbins.
Patent GB-190828452-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Preventing Racing of Marine Engines.
Inventor: BEILBY CHARLES SPURGEON
Filed: 1908-12-30
Granted: 1909-11-04
Abstract: 28,452. Beilby, C. S. Dec. 30. Actuating valves and cocks; shocks, preventing. - The throttle-valve H of a steam-engine is held in position by a screw H<2> carried on the valve lever H<1> and engaged by a weighted lever J. When the float of a float governor makes contact, an electro-magnet I<2> attracts its armature I and by means of an inelastic connexion J<3> disengages the trip-lever J ; the valve is caused to close slowly by means of an elastic connexion I<1>. When the circuit is broken the parts assume their normal position by gravity.
Patent GB-190901235-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ropes for Hoists or Belts for the Transmission of Power.
Inventor: HAMMOND ROBERT ALFONZO
IPC: D03D3/00
Filed: 1909-01-18
Granted: 1909-08-19
Abstract: 1235. Hammond, R. A. Jan. 18. Materials, special, for fabrics; ground weaves. -Flat ropes or belts suitable for hoists or for the transmission of power are formed of longitudinal strands A, Figs. 1 and 3, comprising a metallic core 10 with rounded edges 10<b> surrounded with a yielding material, secured by interwoven cross strands B arranged in such a manner that the flat surfaces of the longitudinal strands form the working faces of the rope.
Patent GB-190918551-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Explosives.
Inventor: EASTON HERBERT FYFE
IPC: C06B31/16
Filed: 1909-08-11
Granted: 1910-01-27
Abstract: 18,551. Easton, H. F. Aug. 11. Explosives. - Relates to blasting - explosives containing barium nitrate and trinitrotoluene. and consists in adding to these constituents aluminium, with or without dinitrotoluene. wax, potassium chlorate, and other bodies with known effect. An example contains barium nitrate 56, potassium chlorate 9, trinitrotoluene 12, dinitrotoluene 5, aluminium 13, and wax 5 parts. Preferably the trinitrotoluene should not exceed 33 per cent of the barium nitrate, and aluminium 20 per cent of the whole mixture.
Patent GB-190919155-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Apparatus for Impregnating Air with Vapour from Volatile Spirit or the like.
Inventor: SANDILANDS HENRY
IPC: C10J1/00
Filed: 1909-08-20
Granted: 1910-08-22
Abstract: 19,155. Sandilands, H. Aug. 20. Carburetting.-In a carburettor, air is led on to the surface of the hydrocarbon through a distributor, the position of which relatively to the liquid is adjustable and is maintained constant in use by means of a float. Air enters an air. holder c<1> through a pipe e, passes down a pipe d into a bell d<2> surrounding the upper part of a float b, and emerges from the lower edge d<6> of the bell d<2>, the carburetted air passing away through a pipe a<4>. The tube d and the bell d<2> are carried by the float b by means of a nut d<3> and a screw b<3>, so that the distance of the edge d<6> from the liquid may be adjusted, such distance being thereafter maintained constant by the float. The pipe d is surrounded by pipes a<3>, d<5>, forming with the liquid in the tank c a liquid seal. The motion of the air-holder is arranged to control the admission of air to the apparatus.
Patent GB-190919866-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Spirally Wound Paper and like Receptacles.
Inventor: JENKINS CHARLES FRANCIS
Filed: 1909-04-28
Granted: 1910-01-06
Abstract: 19,866. Jenkins, C. F. April 28. Sack-holders.-A bag or like receptacle is supported externally by a wire cage 130, which may be rendered collapsible by unfastening the uprights from the top ring.
Patent GB-190925679-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for Bringing a Gas into Contact with a Liquid.
IPC: B01F3/04
Filed: 1909-11-06
Granted: 1910-11-07
Abstract: 25,679. Durant, H. T., and Metals Extraction Corporation. Nov. 6. Lixiviating. - Apparatus for bringing ores, such as roasted sulphide ores containing zinc, suspended in water, into contact with a gas such as SO2, comprises a casing A having two or more pairs of contact elements F, G, each comprising a series of overlapping conical or pyramidal rings H spaced apart. The liquid supplied at the top flows over the rings and, in falling, flows alternately from the centre of the tower to the periphery and vice versa, and the gas entering by the inlet B, in ascending the tower is forced to pass between the rings. Thus the gas alternately passes into the inverted contact elements G, and out from the upright elements F. A series of towers constructed as above described may be employed, having conduits c to lead the gas from the top of one tower to the bottom of the next, and means for conveying the liquid from the bottom of one tower to the top of the next.
Patent GB-190927159-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Turbines.
IPC: F01D9/04
Filed: 1909-11-23
Granted: 1910-06-16
Abstract: 27,159. Vereinigte Dampfturbinen- Ges. Nov. 23, 1908, [Convention date]. Nozzles and the like.-To facilitate the manufacture of turbines, stator disks a are made with recesses b, into which groups of nozzles c or blank plates may be sprung, according to requirements.
Patent GB-190929498-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Subaqueous Audible Signalling Apparatus.
Inventor: DAVISON SIDNEY MITCHEL
IPC: G01S1/72
Filed: 1909-12-16
Granted: 1910-12-15
Abstract: 29,498. Davison, S. M. Dec. 16. Subaqueous sound signals.-A submerged rotatable sound-finder for locating the direction of signals is constructed with a double-walled shell open at one end, and the space between the double walls is exhausted of air to prevent interference by sound-waves impinging on the sides of the apparatus. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, the concentric vertical tubes 14, 16, after passing through the ship's bottom, end in a flaring horizontal horn 29 protected by a rubber jacket 30. The space between the tubes is closed at the outer end of the horn by a plate 19 of rubber, and at the upper end of the tubes by an annular rubber diaphragm, and is exhausted. The upper end of the tube 16 ends in a diaphragm 53, Fig. 6, carrying a microphone 54 in a double-walled chamber 59, 60, the space between the walls of which is exhausted. The horn 29 can be rotated by a crank-handle 44 on a worm-shaft 43 engaging a worm-wheel 40, its position at any time being indicated by a pointer 48 moving over a dial 46. The pointer also engages contacts 47 in the circuits of lamps 49 for repeating the indication in the pilot house &c. By means of a lever 38, acting through ratchet gears 34, 35, pinion 32, and annular teeth 31, the horn 29 can be lifted into a recess 11 when not in use and again protruded when required, the tube 14 remaining in gear with worm-wheel 40 by means of a key 39. In a modified arrangement, the microphone 54, Fig. 12, is carried by a diaphragm 84 forming the front of a casing 79 which is supported by a perforated rubber ring 80 in the submerged receiving-horn itself. The above-deck end of the vacuum-insulated sound-tube is in this case provided with an ear-piece, so that, if the microphone is out of order, the sounds which penetrate the perforations in the ring 80 can be listened to directly. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 14, a rotatable cigar - shaped sound-finder is removably supported over the stern of a boat by a bracket 86. The soundfinder comprises a tube 96, open at one end and with a microphone in an enclosed chamber at the other end, and an outer shell 93 which supports the tube 96 by a perforated annulus 103 and a sound-insulating mass of rubber 95. The space between the shells 93, 96 is exhausted. Fig. 19 shows a simple form of apparatus in which a microphone 54 is supported in the exhausted space between a shell 30<Î> and an inwardly-dished disk 19 with a central diaphragm 106.
Patent GB-191005118-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Ventilation of Dynamo Electric Machines.
IPC: H02K9/06
Filed: 1910-03-01
Granted: 1911-01-19
Abstract: 5118. Siemens Bros. Dynamo Works, Kieffer, E. O., and Kloss, M. March 1. Armatures and field magnets; cooling and ventilating.-Machines having forced ventilation are provided with a central-draught chimney in the stator subdivided to lead away the air that passes axially through the machine from both ends in three separate currents, two through ducts in the stator and rotor, and one through the air-gap. The stator iron b is divided into two portions separated by a main chimney c<1> in which two subsidiary chimneys c<2> are formed by partitions c. The air is forced into the machine at h and leaves at k, k<1>, k<2>. The inner part of the main chimney is crossed by metal bridge -pieces, shown separately in Figs. 3 and 4, which enclose the stator-conductors at b<3> and have air-deflecting lips c<3>. They may also form the means of distancing the two sets of stator stampings, which are traversed by air-ducts b<1>, b<2>, the latter of which are placed close behind the winding-slots. These ducts have end caps b<5> to deflect the issuing air radially. The rotor airducts f, which are preferably placed between the winding-slots, terminate between raised rims g on the rotor surface, bridging the air-gap, and separated by a distance somewhat less than 'the chimney width. The rims may alternatively be replaced by partitions supported by the stator. The incoming air passes, as shown by the arrows, along three paths, (1) through the stator ducts b<1>, b<2>, deflectors b<2>, chimneys c<2>, and outlets k<1>, k<2>, (2) through the rotor ducts f, chimney c<1>, and outlet k<1>, and (3) through the air-gap, against the deflecting rims g and lips c<3>, and through the chimney c<1>, and outlet k<1>. The rotor slots are preferably closed in the manner described in Specification 17,414/08.
Patent GB-191005762-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Dust-guards for Railway Vehicle Axle-boxes.
Inventor: MOONEY ERNEST
IPC: B61F15/22
Filed: 1910-03-08
Granted: 1910-05-12
Abstract: 5762. Mooney, E. March 8. Capillary - action lubricators.-A dust guard for a railway - vehicle axle - box, comprising a divided wooden bush B, C enclosed in a casing A, is lubricated by means of absorbent pads F, G inserted in cavities in the bush. One or more of the pads are supplied with oil from the axle-box by wicks H.
Patent GB-191006905-A (GB)
Title: A Convertible Table Lamp and Wall Bracket Lamp.
Inventor: BURLEY FREDERICK BATH
Filed: 1910-03-19
Granted: 1911-03-20
Abstract: 6905. Burley, F. B., and Fronde, C. E. March 19. Brackets, electriclanap; stands; special materials.- A convertible table or wall - bracket electric-light fitting comprises telescopic tubes A, B, C and a swivel joint connexion. D for the lamp and shade, and is supported vertically from a picture-rail &c. by the-hooked bracket E or horizontally on a table &c. by the brackets E, F. According to the Provisional Specification, the device may be made of brass, copper, gun-metal, iron, aluminium, &c. ; also, the parts B, C may be hinged to fold alongide the part A.