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Patent GB-190726847-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Governing Mechanism for Elastic Fluid Turbines.
Filed: 1907-12-04
Granted: 1908-08-27
Abstract: 26,847. Warwick Machinery Co., [General Electric Co.]. Dec. 4. Elastic - fluid turbines. - Relates to governing- mechanism comprising a series of lift valves provided with a common stem and successively actuated thereby through a lost - motion connexion. The stem is actuated by a motor taking steam from the main supply pipe and controlled by a pilot valve, which is regulated by a speed responsive device driven by the turbine. A n emergency governor, an hydraulic dash-pot, and a follow-up device in connexion with the pilot valve, are also provided. The turbine shaft 11, Fig. t, is provided with a worm 15 meshing with a worm-wheel 16 carried by a vertical shaft 17, on the upper end of which is a centrifngal governor 18 which actuates links 19, 73, and 70, Fig. 2. The link 70 swings on a pivot 71 attached to a bracket secured to the valve stem 49, which is provided with a series of shoulders adapted to lift the double-beat valves 51 successively. Thus the top valve is shown resting on its shoulder, while the second valve is separated from its shoulder by a small space, and the third is separated from its shoulder by a larger space. Each valve controls one or more fluid-conveying conduits 40, 41, 42. Below the valve-chest is a cylinder 53 in which works a piston 55 mounted on the valve stem, and below this is a cylinder 54 for the hydraulic dash-pot containing a piston 59 also mounted on the valve stem. Steam is admitted to cylinders 53 from the valve-chest through a conduit 75, Fig. 7, and the space 74 between the heads of the pilot valve 67. Below the pilot valve and on the same stem is a valve 68 controlling the dashpot ; the stem is pivotally connected to the lever 70. Assuming that the turbine is in operation, that one lift valve is open, and that the load increases, the governor will depress the rod 73. This moves the valves 67, 68 down, and steam is admitted to the underside of the piston 55, which moves upwards carrying with it the second valve, and more steam is supplied to the turbine. The piston 59 is also carried upwards, the valve 68 allowing the fluid to pass from the upper to the lower side of the piston. The upward movement of the valve stem is communicated to the lever 70 by the pivot 71, the pivot 72 then becoming the fulcrum. This motion continues until the valves 67, 68 close the ports ; the piston 59 is then fluid-locked. A screen 48 acts as a steam strainer, and a gutter 45 is provided to collect any foreign matter. An emergency governor acts to shut down the engine when the speed becomes excessive ; it consists of a moving element 23 which strikes a latch 22 and thereby releases a device 24 ; this enables a spring 27 to pull an arm 26 downwards, causing a tripping-device 32<a> to release an emergency valve mounted loosely on a spindle 31 within the steamchest 29. A handle 34 enables the valve to be re-set. In a modification the hydraulic dash-pot is omitted. Specifications No. 11,348, A.D. 1905, and No. 25,087, A.D. 1906, are referred to.
Patent GB-190727374-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to "Process and Device for Producing Change-mixtures for Combustion-engines".
Inventor: WEIDMANN CARL
Filed: 1907-12-11
Granted: 1908-06-04
Abstract: 27,374. Wiedmann, C. Dec. 13, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Gas and like engines.-An annular combustinn chamber 1 is formed by an extension 3 of the piston, and the fuel is admitted tangentially to the compressed air from a conduit 6 during the working stroke and is preferably cut off as soon as the body of air in the chamber has made a complete revolution. As shown in Fig. 4, the chamber may have a lateral extension 8, and in order to conduct the air through it there is a baffle 11 on the piston, or baffles 13, 14, Fig. 6, on the piston and cylinder cover. The Specification, in the original form, as published under the Act of 1901 comprises also an annular combustion chamber with a tangential fuel inlet situated at the side of the cylinder and communicating with it by a port ; also a chamber as shown in Fig. 3, but in which the extension 3 is short and the chamber is annular for a short period only. This subject-matter does not appear in the Complete Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-190800808-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spring Wheels.
Inventor: HUBBARD ARTHUR ROBERT
Filed: 1908-01-13
Granted: 1908-12-31
Abstract: 808. Hubbard, A. R., and Flay, R. Jan. 13. Tyres, elastic other than pneumatic.-In wheels of the kind in which metal holders, such as b, Fig. 1, carrying wooden tread-blocks are hinged together and pivoted to plate springs carried by the hub, the inner ends of the springs k, of rectangular form, are formed with eyes k<1> and hinged upon cross-bolts l, Figs. 1 and 4, carried by wide hub disks f<1>, f<2>. The disk f<1> is formed with a stay-flange f<4> and strengthening-webs f<3>, and is held by means of a screwed conical tubular plate h upon an axle-box g, which is slightly tapered and adapted for axle-bearings of different sizes. Lock-nuts i<1> and a cap g<1> are fitted, the latter serving to retain lubricant. The working length of each spring is limited by a wooden block p and a hard india-rubber block o'. In the form shown in Fig. 3, the springs are hinged in recesses in a ring k<5>, carried by the flange f<4>, Fig. 4, by means of pins l engaging registering transverse grooves in the spring and recess. Pads, such as o<1>, Fig. 1, are also fitted.
Patent GB-190801805-A (GB)
Title: Combined Couch and Bed.
Inventor: OWEN DAVID THOMAS
IPC: A47C17/22
Filed: 1908-01-27
Granted: 1908-08-27
Abstract: 1805. Owen, D. T. Jan. 27. Bedsteads; couches; mattresses.-Relates to a combined couch and bed having a bed bottom formed in two parts, the front half being pivoted at its rear corners to a box-like frame so as to be turned back over the rear half to form a couch seat. Both halves C, D of the bottom frame are covered with a single woven wire mattress S, the central part of which is evenly stretched by springs m, arranged as shown. The front frame C is pivoted at 2 to the box-like frame B, which may rest on angle-irons on the end supports A. The back frame D is connected to the front frame by upwardly projecting arms 3, 4 pivoted together at their upper ends, and by a spring E and hinged link F arranged as shown, so that when the back frame rests on a crosspiece R, the spring tends to raise the front frame. When used as a couch, the front frame C is held down by a latch L, Fig. 11, engaging a curved catch 12 on the back rail 10, which acts as a spring. The catch is released by a cam-lever 13 operated by a handle and strap 14. Flanged plates P, Figs. 3 and 6, serve as guides and supports to rollers 5 on the back k frame D, to which are pivoted braces G having a sufficiently loose fit on their inner pivots g to permit of rocking. A space is formed between the frames C, D, when in the position shown in Fig. 3, to serve as a bedding receptacle.
Patent GB-190802665-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Sleeping Bags or Beds for Outdoor Use
Inventor: PRANCE ERNEST REGINALD
Filed: 1908-02-06
Granted: 1908-10-15
Abstract: 2665. Prance, E. R., [Prance, C. R.]. Feb. 6. Equipments.-A portable bed consists of a bag a divided into compartments containing inflatable-air cushions b retained by buttoned tabs c. A pocket e is provided at one end for the feet, while the other end has a hood stiffened by pneumatic tubes g. Tabs h are also provided for supporting the hood against the wind. A sheet i is attached to one side of the bag, and is secured to the other side by buttons &c. The hood and sheet are provided with pockets l, m, while buttons n are attached to the bag to secure the blankets. An inflatable pillow j is provided with loops for carrying an air-pump k. During transport, the compartments containing the deflated cushions may be filled with wearing-apparel, and the bed may be used as a valise or hold-all, being held together by straps o. A repairing-outfit and spare cushions are carried.
Patent GB-190805271-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Automatic Electric Fire and Heat Alarm.
Inventor: BUTTERWORTH JAMES WILLIAM
Filed: 1908-03-09
Granted: 1908-08-27
Abstract: 5271. Butterworth, J. W. Oct. 23, 1907, (dat applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Switches.-In an automatic fire and heat alarm, stated to be applicable for indicating the heating of bearings-and for refrigerating plants, an electric circuit is closed by the expansion of mercury B in a metal tube A, fitted with an insulating- plug C having a fine channel D. The reservoir is provided at its upper end, in a slidable. manner, with a metallic cap T, which carries a contact G, insulated from the cap and extending into the channel. The device may be mounted in a holder H of insulating-material, the cap T being screwed into the socket J in the holder. The socket is connected to a conducting-strip K having a terminal to which one wire L of the alarm circuit is connected. The contact G is provided with a head-piece S adapted to make contact with a screw N, which is in contact with a metallic strip O to which the other wire of the alarm circuit is connected. When the device is used without a holder, the cap and contact are directly connected to the wires. The reservoir may be coated externally with a preparation of black, as a better absorbent of beat.
Patent GB-190807620-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Moving Picture Apparatus.
Inventor: LEWIS CLINTON
Filed: 1908-04-06
Granted: 1909-02-04
Abstract: 7620. Lewis, C. April 6. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Kinematographs.- Relates to the connexion between the driving - mechanism and the film spool. The safety spring clutch consists of a pair of disks 1, 2, which may have inner cheek plates 3 with compression springs 4 between them ; this device is mounted on the driving-spindle 5 between one of the spool plates 6 and a collar or spring abutment 7, so that the pressure on the spool plate 6 is sufficient to drive the spool but not too great to allow of slipping.
Patent GB-190808010-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Acetylene Gas Burners
Inventor: PRAAG DAVID JOHN VAN
Filed: 1908-04-10
Granted: 1908-07-23
Abstract: 8010. Praag, D. J. van. April 10. Acetylene burners are fitted with regulating- means to allow for variations of pressure, to prevent the burners near the generator from receiving too much gas, and to obviate roaring of the flame. In the form shown in Fig. 1, a perforated regulating-screw b of fine pitch screws into a metal base a fitted with steatite tips d. The screw b can be made so as to require several complete rotations before the passage through its hole is closed, and so a fine adjustment can be given. In the form shown in Fig. 4, a screw - adjusted needle valve n is employed. In a further modification a plug cock is used, being formed at one end with a slot for operation by a screwdriver, and being burred at the other end to prevent displacement of the cock.
Patent GB-190808643-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Aeroplanes.
Inventor: ESNAULT-PELTERIE ROBERT
Filed: 1908-04-18
Granted: 1908-10-01
Abstract: 8643. Pelterie, R. Esnault-. May 4,1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Aeroplanes.-The transverse beams supporting an aeroplane consist of a number of wooden pieces a, cut away to reduce the weight and connected together by top and bottom plates d, e extending the whole length of the beam. At places where the beam is curved, thin aluminium or steel pieces c of I-section are substituted for the wooden pieces. The filling- pieces a, c are spaced apart to allow the ribs b of the aeroplane to pass through the beam. The end of the beam is formed of a piece f of aluminium &c., in which a passage is cut for the end rib g.
Patent GB-190809244-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus used in connection with the Punching of Jacquard Cards.
Inventor: TOONE FRANK ARTHUR SMITH
Filed: 1908-10-24
Granted: 1909-02-25
Abstract: 9244. Toone, F. A. S. Oct. 24. Cards, punching. - Coupling-boxes for use in connexion with repeating jacquards, intermediate needle boxes, automatic punching - presses, &c. and of the kind in which all the strings can be simultaneously connected to and disconnected from the punch-selecting needles &c., consist of frames carrying slay plates a, b, Fig. 2, having elongated holes to receive coupling-needles c, which are arranged as shown in Fig. 1 and are prevented from turning by cotter pins g, carried by flanges h in the slay plates and held in position by clip plates k. The needles are provided with eyes c for the strings l and with loops d for the usual hooked needles, or with hooks for engaging the looped ends of the needles in a repeating jacquard, and loops for engaging the selector strings. The punch-selecting needles are held forward by springs, and are prevented from turning in their carrying-slays. While one coupling-box is in action, selector strings are attached to the needles of another coupling-box so that after a pattern or set of cards has been punched, the needles in the active coupling-box may be disconnected from their hooked needles by suitably moving the box. The second coupling-box with its attached strings is then placed in action.
Patent GB-190812073-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Flexible Shafts for Operating Brushes, Drills and other Implements.
Inventor: HALE ALBERT LEE
Filed: 1908-06-03
Granted: 1909-06-03
Abstract: 12,073. Hale, A. L. June 3. Horse-clippers &c.-Relates to flexible shafts for operating brushing and clipping apparatus of the kind that is made up of a number of universally jointed links enclosed in a sheath. According to the invention the links 87, Fig. 2, of the shaft are formed each of two semicylindrical members 88 having interlocking lugs and notches 89 and secured together by pins 90, which also engage apertures 92 in wearing sleeves 93. The ends of the links have spaced lugs 95, adjacent links being connected by coupling- members 96, preferably shaped as shown in Fig. 4. The ends 99 of the bushes 93 are adapted to contact with each other if excessive flexture of the shaft is attempted. One end of a terminal stud 71, Fig. 1, is detachably connected to a length of flexible shaft 72, the other end being connected to one element, of a universal joint. Sheaths 74, 75 are arranged around the parts 71, 72, respectively, the junction of the two being provided with an additional reinforcement of coiled wire 77. The sheath 75 comprises an inner member 82, formed of a spiral wire coil and an outer sleeve 81 of flexible material, such as woven fabric. Correspondingly flattened parts 84, 86 are provided on the stud 71 and shaft section 72 and are enclosed in a socket 85.
Patent GB-190814308-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Sole and Heel Protectors and the like for Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: SIBLEY ROBERT HORNE
Filed: 1909-01-05
Granted: 1909-06-03
Abstract: 14,308. Sibley, R. H. Jan. 5, 1909. Sole and heel protectors.-Relates to that type of protector in which a pad or tip is detachably secured to a carrier of metal, wood, vulcanite, rubber, &c., which is permanently secured to the boot below the level of the tread surface. Fig. 1 shows a protector of the quarter tip type, in which the pad 11 is formed with a parallel-sided projection 12 which dovetails into a recess formed in a flanged carrier 1 ; the carrier is located beneath the tread surface of the heel, and its flange 4 engages under the top lift. The pad is further secured by providing it with one or more protuberances 15 adapted to engage corresponding recesses in the carrier. Fig. 5 shows a modified construction, in which a number of tips 11 are dovetailed into a carrier 1, which is revolubly secured by a central screw in a recess formed by securing a filling-in piece to the front part of the tread.
Patent GB-190816828-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Anti-fraud Bottles and Stoppers.
Inventor: CAMERON THOMAS CHARLES
Filed: 1908-08-10
Granted: 1909-07-29
Abstract: 16,828. Cameron, T. C. Aug. 10. Bottles &c., non- refillable.- Bottles are provided with a cork j, a corkretainer k, weakening-grooves c, f, and a snap stopper m. The grooves c, f are arranged with raised rims e, g as a protection after fracture. The stopper m is provided with a large head to receive the blow that fractures the neck. The stopper is held in the neck by pins D pressed outwards by rubber E. Several modifications of the cork-retainer k are described. In some, a metal rim o is expanded by pliers, or by a bar, into a slot h. In others, a spring rim o expands of its own accord into the slot. Horns s may be provided to contract, and withdraw the retainer, or holes may be made in the rim for the insertion of a tool. The retainer may be fastened to the cork.
Patent GB-190824592-A (GB)
Title: Production of New and Useful Ferments.
Inventor: BARR ALBERT DECATUR
Filed: 1908-11-16
Granted: 1909-12-16
Abstract: 24,592. Barr, A.D. Nov. 16. Ferments; acetic acid; lactic acid.-Ferments are produced by mixing an organized ferment with a soluble ferment in an acid or neutral culture medium, allowing the same to stand, evaporating the product, placing the resulting ferment in an alkaline culture medium, allowing it to stand, and finally evaporating, preferably in vacuo. In an example commercial pancreatin is mixed with sugar or other carbohydrate, water, and brewers' bottom yeast (for which may be substituted various mould fungi such as aspergillus or pencillium, various species of mucor &c.) and allowed to stand preferably at a temperature of 75‹-100‹ F. for about five days, and then evaporated preferably in vacuo at about 110‹ F. The resulting ferment is added to sweet milk freed from fats, rendered alkaline and allowed to stand at preferably 100‹ F. until the liquid shows an acid reaction, which occurs after ten or twelve days ; it is then evaporated, preferably in vacuo at 115‹ F. The resulting ferment is much more energetic, though similar in properties, to the ferment produced by the previous evaporation at 110‹ F. For pancreatin, in the above example, pancreatic or other fermentbearing glands or other proteolytic substances may be substituted, and instead of yeast other organized ferments may be used. The ferment of this invention is useful in medicine and has the following characteristic properties :-the property of decomposing carbohydrates in an alkaline medium into carbon-dioxide, lactic and acetic acids and water ; the property of decomposing fats into carbon dioxide, fatty acids, and water, the quality of being indestructible in a 25 per cent hydrochloric acid solution, and the property of decomposing albuminoids in an acid, alkaline, or neutral medium.
Patent GB-190900155-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gates.
Inventor: PURSER MARK
IPC: E06B11/02
Filed: 1909-01-04
Granted: 1909-10-21
Abstract: 155. Purser, M. Jan. 4. [Cognate Application, 5049/09.] Gates.-In gates constructed of angle-iron, the framework is made in one piece and is secured to a hanging style B, also formed of angle-iron of larger section than the frame, the ends of the style being lapped to form tubular gudgeons b' for the hinges. The frame is braced by diagonal members C, D, which are supported at the centre by struts c<4> and are adjusted by nuts d<1>. In a modification, one tension bar F only is used, and is interlaced between filling- bars f<1>, Fig. 4. The frame may be formed in two parts united by the latch b<2>.
Patent GB-190901420-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Assisting the Deaf to Hear.
Inventor: ROSENBERG AUGUSTUS
IPC: A61F11/00
Filed: 1909-01-20
Granted: 1909-11-25
Abstract: 1420. Rosenberg, A. Jan. 20. Hearing-appliances.-Apparatus for assisting the deaf to hear comprises a microphone B, a battery A, a vibrator C, and means such as a plug d for transmitting the vibrations to the ear or the bones of the head. The vibrator comprises an electro - magnet, and an armature g mounted on a spring or diaphragm h, attached to the casing D and adjustable with regard to the electro-magnet. The armature may constitute part of the core of a solenoid, being movable while the remainder is fixed. The plug d may form part of the casing D or may be attached, as shown at d<1>, to the spring or diaphragm h. The microphone and battery may be carried in the pocket, and the vibrator casing D may be so small as to be concealed in the external auditory canal, or, as in a church or theatre, the microphone may be in circuit with a number of vibrators for the use of different people. The microphone vibrations may be augmented by means of a relay circuit, and in the case of extreme deafness the microphone may be mounted in contact with the head of the user so as to be agitated by the mechanical vibrations of the bones when speaking, so that the deaf person may more easily hear his own voice.
Patent GB-190906272-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of New Blue to Violet Dyestuffs of the Gallocyanine Series.
IPC: C09B19/00
Filed: 1909-03-16
Granted: 1909-06-03
Abstract: 6272. Chemische Fabrik vorm. Sandoz. Oct. 31, 1908, [Convention date]. Oxazine dyes. - Gallocyanine (obtained from nitrosodimethylaniline and gallic acid) is condensed with resorcin in cold or warm alkaline solution, in the proportion of two molecules of gallocyanine to one molecule of resorcin, and in absence of air ; products identical with those described in Specification 6270/09 are thus obtained, together with leuco gallocyanine.
Patent GB-190907821-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture and Production of New Azodyestuffs.
Inventor: NEWTON PHILIP ARTHUR
Filed: 1909-04-01
Granted: 1910-02-24
Abstract: 7821. Newton, P. A., [Farbenfabriken vorm. F. Bayer & Co.]. April 1. Monoazo dyes are obtained by combining the diazo compounds of toluidines or their sulphonic acids with arylmethylpyrazolone sulphonic acids, or by combining the diazo compounds of toluidines or their monosulphonic acids with arylmethylpyrazolones and sulphonating the'products whereby a sulphonic group is introduced into the aryl residue of the pyrazolone. According to examples : -diazotized p-toluidine is combined with 1-psulphophenyl-3 -methyl- 5 -pyrazolone ; diazotized 2-toluidine-5-sulpbonic and is combined with 1-phenyl-3-methyl-5-pyrazolone, and the product is sulphonated ; o- and m-toluidine are also specified as suitable components. The products dye wool yellow shades.
Patent GB-190913398-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in the Manufacture of Jute Bagging.
Inventor: WELLS HARRY GODFREY
IPC: D06M15/15
Filed: 1909-06-08
Granted: 1909-12-09
Abstract: 13,398. Wells, H. G., and Anderson, A. June 8. Coating - compositions; coating webs.-Jute bagging - material is coated on both sides with an aqueous solution of algin and glue, to. which a small quantity of skim milk may be added to increase its waterproofing qualities. The fabric is fed by rollers G between two strips A<2> of rubber or leather attached to the flaring edges of two tanks A, which contain the solution. The solution is applied by two revolving brushes B, which dip into the tanks, and are horizontally adjustable. The fabric then passes between heated rollers H, which force the liquid into the pores.