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Patent GB-190818822-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Point Shifting Arrangements for Electric Tramways and the like.
Inventor: TIERNEY JOSEPH PATRICK
Filed: 1908-09-08
Granted: 1909-04-29
Abstract: 18,822. Tierney, J. P., and Malone, J. Sept. 8. [Patent of addition to No.12,923, A.D. 1908.] Points and switches.-Relates to improvements in the point-operating arrangements for electric tramways and the like described in Specification No. 12,923, A.D. 1908. According to the present arrangement, the core of the pivoted electro-magnet co-operates with a single two-armed lever which is preferably carried by a shaft connected to the .points. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the core 33 operates the points by its action on the two arms 31, 32 of a lever carried by the shaft 18, the electro-magnet being tilted by the action of the arms 34, 35 on the pivotally-mounted tray 36 carrying the roller-weight 37. In a modified arrangement shown in Fig. 5, the weight is replaced by two springs 40, 41, one of which is put under tension during each operative stroke of the core, the energy so stored being sufficient when the core falls to give the electro-magnet the necessary tilting movement. In another arrangement, two plate springs are attached to the shaft 18 so that when the shaft is rotated the free end of one of the springs is stressed by being pressed down upon the upper end of electro-magnet.
Patent GB-190821385-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Vacuous Electric Incandescence Lamps having Metallic Filaments.
Filed: 1908-10-09
Granted: 1909-03-04
Abstract: 21,385. Siemens & Halske Akt.-Ges. Nov. 2, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Incandescent lamps.-Supports for metal filaments are made of copper with a core of iron or steel. The filaments may be looped around the supports or secured by cement thereto.
Patent GB-190822159-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of and Apparatus for Compensating for Variation of Current due to Variation of Resistance Arising from Changes of Temperature in Windings such as Field Windings of Dynamo-electric Machinery, Solenoids and the like.
Inventor: STANSFIELD WILLIAM
Filed: 1908-10-20
Granted: 1909-10-14
Abstract: 22,159. Stansfield, W., and Hatt, J. J. Oct. 20. Dynamos, regulating; field magnets; motors, controlling; electro-magnets.-Variation of resistance arising from changes of temperature in magnet windings is compensated for by arranging two opposing windings A, B, Fig. 1, on the magnets F, one B being connected directly across a substantially constant source of potential, and the other A being connected across a substantially constant source of potential in series with a resistance C the temperature coefficient of which is markedly different from that of the windings A, B. The winding A has a larger number of ampereturns than the winding B. The ampere-turns are preferably inversely proportional to the normal voltages across the windings. The winding B may be connected across the resistance C and in series with the winding A. A resistance D, Fig. 3, with a higher temperature-coefficient than the winding A may be connected in parallel with the winding A. Regulating -resistances R, Ra, Rb may be connected in series with the armature M and windings A, B respectively. The Provisional Specification also states that the resistance D may have a temperaturecoefficient equal to or less than that of the winding A.
Patent GB-190826734-A (GB)
Title: An Apparatus for Limiting the Speed of Motor Cars and other Vehicles.
Inventor: ROPER WILLIAM
IPC: B60K31/12
Filed: 1908-12-09
Granted: 1909-02-18
Abstract: 26,734. Roper, W. Dec. 9. Motor.road vehicles.-The speed of motor-vehicles is kept within a predetermined limit by a device which first takes out the clutch and then, if the speed is not reduced, applies the brake. In the form illustrated, a shaft 6 is driven from the transmission shaft or rear axle by a pulley 5. From this shaft is driven the governor, through a changespeed device 9 of any type, and also a pump 14 which draws oil or the like from the lower part of the chamber 3 and delivers it through the nozzle 19 to the control mechanism. At speeds below the limit, the liquid is delivered through the cock 22, but when the speed becomes excessive the governor closes the cock and the fluid passes on through the pipe 20 to the cylinder 21, where it forces down the piston and turns the shaft 25; this causes the clutch to be withdrawn, and may also throttle the engine by a suitable system of levers, Fig. 4. The cylinder 21 has also an outlet 34 by which, when the clutch has been disengaged, the fluid can pass to the second cylinder 35, which operates the brake through the shaft 39 in the same manner as in the case of the clutch. The cylinders may have an outlet port 45 to allow of the escape of the fluid when the piston has been sufficiently pushed back, or leakage may be sufficient. The dial 46, Fig. 4, in the interior of the vehicle, is provided with a handle 47, to which is connected the operating-cord 13 of the changespeed gear, and a cord 48 which opens the cock 23, thus removing the limit of speed when desired. A second dial 49, on the dash-board, operated simultaneously with the dial 46, warns the driver of the limit of speed imposed upon him. A device is employed to prevent the sudden application of brakes when the vehicle is travelling at a high speed, due, for example, to the passenger suddenly putting the control mechanism into operation or reducing the limit. This consists of a cock 135, which is normally held closed by the spring 136 but is opened at high speed by the governor, thus affording an exit for the fluid. In the long members, Fig. 4, a chain may be provided to give flexibility, and means for adjusting the length may be employed.
Patent GB-190900625-A (GB)
Title: An Automatic Skein or Hank Dyeing Machine.
Inventor: GARSCADDEN THOMAS DUNLOP
IPC: F16B12/56
Filed: 1909-01-11
Granted: 1910-01-11
Abstract: 625. Garscadden, T. D., and Ingram, H. Jan. 11. Hank type.-A machine for dyeing hanks comprises (1) a train of toothed hollow polefitted cylinders, to which rotary motion is imparted by racks fitted to rising and falling - weights, counterpoising the whole train, which move vertically in guides at each end of the train; (2) an overhead rack - and - pinion gear, horizontal and reciprocating, which produces a dipping motion, giving the above rotary motion. A narrow framework d, carrying the hollow cylinders e, is suspended over a rectangular vat V by chains which hang over sprocket wheels band also carry c o u n t e rpoises c, each guided by an upright iron column a. The cylinders e each carry two solid or built-up skein-supporting poles f, and are each provided with a central pinion all in successive engagement. Each end cylinder engages with one of two pinions j, k facing each other on a common axis i and connected by a usual ratchet device; the second pinion gears with the rack upon the corresponding counterpoise c. Continuous rotary motion is thus imparted to the pole-cylinders e whether the frame d is rising or falling. The rising and' falling of the chains is effected by the action of an horizontally-moving double rack l, which gears with pinions b<1> concentric with and attached to the sprocket-wheels b. Reciprocating movement is given to the rack l through a cam n and a friction roller n<1>. When it is desired to raise the load of skeins completely out of, or lower it into, the vat V, a clutch r is moved into gear with another cam q, which is otherwise loose on the driving-shaft o which carries the first cam n. As a result, through a friction roller p<1> and a link p, the first cam n is moved along its feathered way on the shaft o, and the. frame d is raised to a height determined by the second cam q. The driving-belt B is knocked off its fast pulley u on to a loose pulley v by a. part t attached to the rack l when the frame d has reached the right height. A spring S intervenes so that the machine may be started again by a hand-lever w. Similarly a clutch-release arrangement x, y throws the cam q out of action when the frame has been lowered into the vat V.
Patent GB-190907820-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture and Production of New Acid Wool Dyestuffs.
Inventor: NEWTON PHILIP ARTHUR
IPC: C09B33/10
Filed: 1909-04-01
Granted: 1909-12-23
Abstract: 7820. Newton, P. A., [Farbenfabriken vorm. F. Bayer & Co.]. April 1. Samples furnished. Primary disazo dyes are obtained by combining with periaminonaphthol sulphonic acids two molecular proportions of the diazo compounds of amioodiphenylethers, or their homologues, or one molecular proportion of such compound and one molecular proportion of any other diazo compound. The coupling can be effected in acid or alkaline solution and in any order. According to examples the following components are used : - 1 : 8 : 4 : 6-aminonaphthol disulphonic acid and two molecular proportions of p-aminodiphenylether ; 1:8:4:6-acid, 2 : 5- dichloraniline, and o-aminodiphenylether ; 1 : 8 : 4 : 6- acid, o-aminodiphenylether, and a-naphtbylamine. The following components are also specified as suitable :-1 : 8 : 4- aminonaphthol sulphonic acid ; o-aminophenyl-o-, - m-, or -p-tolylether, and p-aminophenyl-m- or -ptolylether ; aniline, o- or p-toluidine, m-nitraniline, o- or -pchloraniline, p-sulphanilic acid, 4-chloraniline - 2 - sulphonic acid, p - toluidine-m-sulphonic acid, and 1-methyl-2-animo-4-nitrobenzene.
Patent GB-190909640-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stenter Clips.
Inventor: WOOD ABRAHAM
IPC: D06C3/04
Filed: 1909-04-23
Granted: 1910-02-10
Abstract: 9640. Wood, A. April 23. Stretching &c. -- The rocking cradle of a stenter clip carries a swinging jaw, which, when the cradle is raised, is given a secondary and inward movement, whereby an increased opening is obtained. The short jaw a is carried on a pivoted rocking cradle c, mounted on the arms e; and the cradle is operated by a locking and release lever g, which is normally held in its locking - position by the spring h or by a counterweight, and has a notch g<4> provided with a renewable weaving-face g<3>, which normally holds up the rear end c<2> of the cradle c. A renewable weaving-surface c<3> is also provided on this end c<2>. When the lever g is pulled over, it first unlocks the cradle and then acts against the cam-surface c' to raise the outer end and the jaw a. At the same time, the inner end c<2> of the cradle acts on coupled pivoted arms i, provided with shaped feeling - limbs i<1> upon which rests a plate j attached to the jaw a, which is thus given a secondary lifting movement about its pivot. The limbs i' work in slots in the plate b, which is also slotted to receive a projection j<1> of the plate j. A piece e<1> limits the upward movement of the cradle. In a modification, the cradle C, Fig. 8, is pivoted at D, and the locking and release lever G is pivoted at G<1> and has an arm G<5> locking on to a bar C<2>. When the lever is moved, the arm G<5> raises the cradle by contacting with a cross-bar C', and, at the same time, the projecting arm I of the feeler fingers I<1>, which are now mounted on the jaw A, contacts with the boss of the lever G and so raises the jaw A. The bar C<2> may have a renewable wearing-face, and the lever G a locking-spring. The cradle movement is limited by the stop L or by projections M on the arms C<1>.
Patent GB-190910162-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Typewriting Machines.
Inventor: UNDERWOOD JOHN THOMAS
IPC: B41J33/00
Filed: 1909-04-29
Granted: 1909-11-04
Abstract: 10,162. Underwood, J. T. April 29. [Addition to 21,207/06.] Ink ribbon mechanism. - Relates to ribbon mechanism of the kind described in the parent Specification, in which either of two ribbons may be caused to vibrate at the type strokes to cover the printing-point, and may also be caused to wind while the other ribbon remains idle. Between the spool gears 6, 7 at each side of the printing-point is a winding-gear 8 carried by a shaft which is rotated by bevel-gearing in the usual manner. The shaft is journaled in ears on a hanger 15, which is pivoted at its lower end on a stud 16. The hangers are rocked by a lever 17, Fig. 3, to the ends of which they are connected by links 18, 19. The lever 17 is mounted on a rock-shaft 20 operated by keys 21, 22, and the hangers are held in either position by a spring-pressed ball 24, which bears against a boss on the left-band hanger. To each hanger are secured spring metal arms 28, 29 terminating in fingers, which, as the banger rocks, are adapted to engage and lock one of the spool gears and to release the other. To enable the relative position of the winding-gears to be adjusted, the link 18 is made in two parts which are connected by screws and slots to permit of alteration of the length of the link.
Patent GB-190910255-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Telephone Systems.
Inventor: CONNER MERRITT SCOTT
IPC: H04Q5/08
Filed: 1909-04-30
Granted: 1909-11-18
Abstract: 10,255. Conner, M. S. April 30. Drawings to Specification. Switches, quick-break; interlocked switches.- The exchange ringing-keys in a party-line telephone system, when depressed, are retained against spriogreturn by catches. The catches of the various keys belonging to any party-line are so connected that any depressed key is released when another is pushed down.
Patent GB-190911423-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Casting Metals.
IPC: B22D18/06
Filed: 1909-05-14
Granted: 1909-07-15
Abstract: 11,423. Broughton Copper Co., and Tomlinson, F. May 14. Casting-machines; casting processes; castings; moulds.-Molten metal having a melting-point of over 1000‹ F., such as copper, brass, iron, and steel is conveyed from a container to the mould by the direct action of fluid pressure on the surface of the molten metal, as described in Specification 13,593/08. The special apparatus now described comprises a container a mounted on an hydraulic ram p for pressure-tight closure at h against a crosshead q, which carries the mould e and conduit c. The crosshead may swivel about the column w. The rise of metal in the mould may be regulated by a plug k having a small vent l, which is afterwards sealed by the cast metal ; or a large vent with a control valve may be used. The plug may be carried by the ram of a press cylinder, which may serve to eject the finished casting or to control the rate of casting in the mould. The mould and conduit may be heated before casting ; and the mould may have a waterjacket at its upper end, aud be provided with extension guides for use in casting long rods, billets, tubes, &c.
Patent GB-190911488-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hooks and Eyes.
Inventor: WILEMAN ARTHUR FRANCIS
IPC: A44B13/00
Filed: 1909-05-14
Granted: 1909-12-23
Abstract: 11,488. Wileman, A. F. May 14. Pins, dress and like.-Relates to hook-and-eye fastenings which are provided with a pin for securing the fastening to articles of attire. According to the invention, the hook is made from a blank, Fig. 1, the portion 12 being bent to form the hook and being corrugated at 26 to strengthen it. Cross-slits 18, 19 are made in the blank, and the portion between them is pressed up to receive the pin 21, which is kept in place by means of a T-head 22 and by being bent round the blank between wings 14, 15. The wings 14, 15 prevent the hook from canting laterally. The catch is formed from a portion 17 on the blank, a portion 25, Fig. 2, being bent up to form a guard for the pin point. The eye is made from a trefoil blank, Fig. 5, the pin 34 extending cross-ways through slots 30, 31, 32, 33 and being kept in place by a T-head 35. The catch 38 with the guard 39 is formed as before. A form of hook-and-eye made of wire is described in the Provisional Specification.
Patent GB-190914124-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Book Holders.
Inventor: CONNIES SAMUEL JOSEPH
IPC: B42D17/00
Filed: 1909-06-16
Granted: 1910-03-24
Abstract: 14,124. Connies, S. J. June 16. Book-holders.-A combined book holder and marker consists of a base-part on which is pivotally mounted a clamping-member adapted to bear against the leaves of the book for holding it open at any desired page. The base-part 6 is curved to fit the back of the book, and is provided with a bracket 10, through which is loosely passed an arm 13 terminating in a pivoted cross-bar 15 adapted to bear against the leaves of the book. Studs in the arm 13 on both sides of the bracket 10 prevent longitudinal motion of the arm. The arm 13 is depressed by a spiral or other spring 17. In a modification, the arm 13 is pivoted to the bracket 10, which in this case is twisted at its upper end. The handles 9, 14 may be made separate from or integral with the members 6, 13.
Patent GB-190916413-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Contents Bill Board.
Inventor: DARCH JOSEPH
Filed: 1909-07-14
Granted: 1910-08-15
Abstract: 16,413. Darch, J., and Marsh, J. July 14. Boards for notices and the like. - A board for displaying contents-bills comprises a board A, Figs. 1 and 7, with upper and lower flaps F, which are adapted to open and close together. The flaps are secured to crank-shafts G, connected together by a rod working in an opening down the centre of the board. Springs C fixed to the outside of the top flaps are turned over so as to press upon springs E, which are screwed to the board beneath the top flap; these springs act after the manner of pen-knife springs.
Patent GB-190916719-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Spheres or Balls for Acrobatic Purposes.
Inventor: DEMEK COLOMAN FELIX
IPC: A63B19/04
Filed: 1909-07-17
Granted: 1909-11-11
Abstract: 16,719. Demek, C. F. July 17. Acrobatic apparatus.-A sphere is formed of eight sections composed of bars 2, 5 bolted together and strengthened by wire ropes 9. On the outside is buckled a flexible ladder, or the ladder is formed by bars 7 as shown. The inside is covered with wire netting. The sphere may be rotated on horizontal axles by an electric motor, and may be held stationary by a catch 21 and ropes 22. The performer may enter the sphere by a door 11; or he may support himself by a cross-bar 18 on a support 17 until he is ready to drop on to the outside of the sphere.
Patent GB-190926280-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coin or Check Controlled Apparatus.
Inventor: MACKENZIE JOHN WILLIAM
Filed: 1909-11-12
Granted: 1910-05-19
Abstract: 26,280. Mackenzie, J. W., [Internationale Abel'sche Briefmarken Automaten Vertriebs Ges.]. Nov. 12. Coin action, multiple-coin.-Relates to apparatus of the type in which a number of coins must be inserted, all of which, except the last, are required to set deflecting-mechanism for directing the coin to the releasing-mechanism of the coin-freed apparatus. The first coin or coins inserted in a shoot b fall into a pan m on a counterweighted lever n on a spindle l, thereby rotating the spindle and lever, a projection k on a counterweighted arm h on the lever entering an aperture d in the side of the shoot b so as to direct the next coin through an aperture in the opposite side of the shoot into a secondary shoot u leading to the releasing- mechanism. The downward movement of the coin pan m is retarded by a counterweighted flap s, against which the coin bears. The counterweights o, r for the lever n and flap s are adjustable. In a modification, two coin shoots are employed, and the projection k projects into the second shoot and blocks the passage of a coin to the releasing-mechanism until the projection is withdrawn by the movement of the lever n consequent upon the insertion of the required coins in the shoot b.
Patent GB-190928867-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water-meters of the Positive Type.
Inventor: LOGAN ALLAN
IPC: G01F3/16
Filed: 1909-12-10
Granted: 1910-09-22
Abstract: 28,867. Logan, A. Dec. 10. Liquid-meters. - In a positive water-meter having oscillating valves, the rocking shaft carries a crank-arm which is rapidly moved after passing its dead centre by a spring or fluidcontrolled piston. The rod E of the measuring- piston has a tappet H which alternately engages the radial faces C, D of a cam B on the rocking shaft A. On this shaft is a crank J having an antifriction roller K over which and a roller L passes a rubber band N. The roller L is placed in a line with the crank when the crank is in its mid-position. The valve spindle has arms R, S, which engage a pin P on the cam B whereby the valve is actuated. The travel of the shaft A is limited by stops Y which contact with the crank J. In a modification, the crank J is connected by a rod with a piston, the upper and lower surfaces of which are always in communication with the inlet and outlet passages respectively of the meter.
Patent GB-190930327-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Automatic or Power Driven Distributors for Filter Beds and the like.
Inventor: HAM FREDERIC GEORGE SISON
IPC: C02F3/04
Filed: 1909-12-28
Granted: 1910-11-10
Abstract: 30,327. Ham, F. G. S. Dec. 28. Travelling - carriage apparatus; splashing-apparatus.-Sewage-distributors for filter beds are provided with means for effecting reversal without reversing the driving-gear, and the spraying-arms have adjustable baffle-plates and are enclosed in a casing. The tubes 1 are supported on a bracket 6 attached to a frame 4 upon which is secured a sheetmetal, wood, canvas, or like covering 3 having flexible lower edges 5. The frame 4 is suitably supported from the main girder 9. The cover may be made of, or lined with, non- conducting material which, with the air space between the cover and the tubes, serves to protect the sewage from low atmospheric temperatures. With rotary distributors, the supply pipe is closed and protected, and with travelling distributors, the supply trough has a flexible or movable cover built in sections so arranged that only one section is exposed to the atmosphere at a time. Between the tubes 1, baffleplates 13, preferably of tubular section, are adjustably suspended from the girder 9. The horizontal gap or passage 14 to which the sewage is fed from the orifices 15 can therefore be adjusted from zero to any desired degree. The ends of the baffles have guide-pins which move in slots 17 in the frame. The power rope rotates continuously, the part 26 passing down the filter bed in one direction and the other part 26<a> moving in the opposite direction. Levers 21, 22, and toggle-levers are moved so that the free ends of the latter force either the part 26 or 26<a> against backing-pieces 27 according to the direction of motion required. This gripping-mechanism is put into or out of action by means of two tubes 18 mounted on a shaft 19, one on either side of the girder 9, and connected to each other by a tube 20. As the machine nears the end of its travel, the upper end of a tube 18 is lowered by contacting with a stop until it overbalances, whereupon a stop on the tube 20 contacts with a peg on the shaft 19 and moves it and the levers 21.
Patent GB-191001383-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Cutting Machines for use in Mining Coal and other Minerals.
IPC: E21C29/20
Filed: 1910-01-19
Granted: 1911-01-19
Abstract: 1383. Mavor & Coulson, and Dempster, M. Jan. 19. Coal -cutting machines. -In coal and like cutting machines used in steeplyinclined workings, in addition to the usual haulage gear, a flexible support is provided extending from the head to the foot of the working, and the machine is provided with means engaging the support and arranged to permit the machine to travel upwards freely, but to prevent, or exert a braking action on, the downward travel thereof. As shown, a cable E extends between props F, G, positioned respectively at the head and foot of the working, and passes around drums H on the machine ; these drums are provided with a ratchetwheel and pawl to permit upward travel, but prevent downward travel should the haulage gear B, C fail. The drums H may have braking-gear, such as a spring washer adjusted by a bolt and nut for controlling the downward travel of the machine. Apparatus having a direct grip or braking action on the flexible support may be substituted for the drums H.