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Patent GB-190817616-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Apparatus for Turning Over Leaves of Music and for similar purposes.
Inventor: BARTLETT ALFRED JAMES
Filed: 1908-08-21
Granted: 1909-08-19
Abstract: 17,616. Bartlett, A. J., and Caddy, S. C. Aug. 21. No Patent granted (Sealingfee not paid). Leaf-turners. -Relates to a leafturner for music books &c., of the type comprising a number of spring- actuated radial arms which are released singly in succession by a manually-operated escapement. The leaf-holders consist of wire loops a, Fig. 2, which are adapted to hold the leaves loosely or, alternatively, to grip them slightly, in which case they are slidably mounted on the turning-arms c. The turning-arms c are mounted on one or more spindles d and project through a slot in the casing o. The tension of the springs g is adjusted by turning the spindle by means of a loose key, and ratchetwheels h and pawls are provided to hold the spindles in the adjusted position ; in alternative arrangements, the end of the spring is engaged in one of a series of notches in parts fixed to the casing o, or in outwardly-extending bosses on the turning-arms. The escapement consists of upper and lower stops j, l, Fig. 4, which are actuated by a Bowden-wire mechanism. When the lower catch j is lowered to release an arm, the upper catch l passes down between this arm and the next. The outer or tubular member of the Bowden-wire mechanism terminates at the casing o in a bracket y which is detachably secured thereto by a key slot ; the inner member or wire has a bead engaging a similar slot in the releasestop j. The operating-device consists of a push in the form of a telescopic box t, q, Figs. 5 and 6, the top t of which carries a cam-piece u which, when the top t is pressed down, operates the lever s attached to the wire. By turning the top t a revolubly-mounted part r is rotated so that any surplus wire is wound thereon. The push may be mounted at the front of a piano, to be operated by the knee or it may be adapted to be foot-operated. To accommodate various thicknesses of books and to centre the same, a hinged arm i is arranged in front of the casing o. A clip p is provided whereby the turner can be attached to the ledge of the music rest of a piano or music stand.
Patent GB-190818487-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electrical Apparatus for Exhibiting Illuminated Letters and the like.
Inventor: VACCANEO CESARE
Filed: 1908-09-03
Granted: 1909-05-06
Abstract: 18,487. Vaccaneo, C. Sept. 3. Signals, electric-lamp.-In order that electric. lamps in glazed frames 1 may be selectively energized to form illuminated letters &c., contacts 5 in the lamp circuits are controlled by perforations in a band of gauge plates 6, which is fed forward with an intermittent motion by chain mechanism or by rollers 8 provided with pins for engaging holes 9. The current is switched on automatically between the periods of motion. The contacts 5 consist of spring pushes with inclined tops which are depressed by the plates 6 into a circuit-closing position, except those that come under perforations in the plates.
Patent GB-190820136-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hay Baling Machines.
Inventor: MCKERRACHER DANIEL
Filed: 1908-09-25
Granted: 1909-06-24
Abstract: 20,136. McKerracher, D. Sept. 25. Presses.-On the projecting ends B of the vertically movable lower platform of a baling-press are attached chains C passing over drums D and around winding-drums G. Similar drums are arranged at each end of the press and are connected by chain and sprocket gearing K so that they are simultaneously driven by the driving-pulley N.
Patent GB-190824649-A (GB)
Title: Improved Stropper for Detachable Shaving Blades.
Inventor: BERGNA PETER
Filed: 1908-11-17
Granted: 1909-10-21
Abstract: 24,649. Bergna, P. Nov. 17. Razors, safety. Relates to devices for holding safety-razor blades for stropping, of the type comprising a plate 2 fixed to a handle and carrying a second plate 5 hinged at 10 and adapted to hold the razor blade 1 on the first plate, the hinged plate 5 being held in position by a sliding ferrule 7. The invention consists in providing a longitudinally d i s p o s e d shoulder or swell 8 which ensures that the blade is brought into contact with the strop at the proper angle.
Patent GB-190826286-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Peat-disintegrating Machines.
Inventor: HENDUNE ANDREAS
Filed: 1908-12-04
Granted: 1909-03-18
Abstract: 26,286. Hendune, A. Dec. 4. Mills and apparatus. - Apparatus for disintegrating peat consists of a drum 1, Figs. 1 and 2, supported on rollers 1<1> and containing knives 5 mounted on a rotating shaft 4, the material being fed in at the ends of the drum by screw conveyers 8, 8<1>, and the disintegrated peat that falls through the grid 6 at the bottom of the drum being discharged by screw conveyers 3, 3<1>, which work in a casing 10 provided with a removable mouthpiece. The feed-funnel 14 contains a distributing-plate 15 mounted on a shaft 16 ; this carries a pulley 17, around which passes a rope 18, the ends of which are attached to pivoted levers 19, 19<1> actuated by eccentrics 22, 22<1>. Fig. 3 shows a funnel in which the peat is distributed by inclined planes 24, 24<1>, 25, 25', a knife 23 to cut the peat and feed it into the conveyer casings being arranged between the planes, and extending from the upper to the lower edge of the funnel. In a modification, the raw material is charged by a reciprocating plate into cylinders having bottom grids, and is fed into the conveyer casings 7, 7<1> by pistons. Or a vertical drum 35, Fig. 7, into which the peat is fed by a helical blade 37 working in the funnel 39, may be used. The drum may have concentric ribs on its bottom, the blades being correspondingly notched, and the blades of the grid may be parallel or inclined. The delivery conveyer may be dispensed with. Fig. 21 shows a feed-funnel having a distributing-sector 64 mounted on a shaft 65 driven by an eccentric 66, a rod 67, and an arm 68. The blade of the sector comes into contact with the distributing-blade 69 so as to shear or cut the peat.
Patent GB-190828478-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Wippen Attachments for Automatic Piano Playing Mechanism.
Inventor: FAIRBURN-HART WILLIAM
Filed: 1908-12-31
Granted: 1909-04-29
Abstract: 28,478. Hart, W. Fairburn-, [Electrelle Co.]. Dec. 31. Springs.-In an automatic pianoforte, helical springs are arranged between the player and the instrument action, and the ends of the springs are connected by slack cords which limit the extensions of the springs.
Patent GB-190903587-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Filing Devices for Papers or Documents.
Inventor: DUPLOCK WALTER
IPC: B42F13/30
Filed: 1909-02-13
Granted: 1909-07-08
Abstract: 3587. Duplock, W., and Reid, T. M. Feb. 13. Post files; clamping - devices; perforators; covers.-The papers &c. are held upon tubes 2, into which are inserted rods 3 connected by a yoke 4 provided with a lip 5. This lip may be formed by bending the yoke and is engaged by a ring 6 on a spring 7. In order to obtain any particular paper, those papers above it are removed upon the rods 3. The file is capable'of holding a greater number of papers than would correspond to the depth of the tubes 2. The ends of the tubes may be chamfered or pointed for perforating the papers. To enable the file to hang vertically, the back 1, which may be the full length of the papers, is provided with a pad 12.
Patent GB-190907588-A (GB)
Title: Improved Mechanism for Transmitting Power at Varying Speeds and in Either Direction.
Inventor: ESSE CHARLES EDWARD ADOLPHUS
IPC: F16H3/72
Filed: 1909-03-30
Granted: 1909-08-26
Abstract: 7588. Esse, C. E. A., and Watson, G. W. March 30. Clutches.-An hydraulic clutch as described in Specification 18,323/08 is combined with epicyclic gearing to form a variable - speed and reversing power-transmission device. The driving-shaft A carries a sun-pinion K and a hollow drum B having an internal eccentric surface F. Planet-pinions L meshing with the pinion K are journaled upon pins L' fixed in a hollow " head " L<2>. Meshing also with the pinions L is an internally-toothed ring D' fast upon the driven shaft D. Shoes L<4> carried in sockets on the periphery of the head L<2> are thrust outwards into contact with the surface F by springs L<5>. These shoes L<4> divide the space between the head L<2> and the surface F into two pockets, which alternately increase and decrease in volume as relative motion takes place between the head L<2> and drum B. These pockets are filled with liquid which can escape into the head L<2> through ports L<6>. A cylindric valve M rotates with the head L' and is capable of a slight relative rotation to open and close the ports L<6>. For this purpose, sleeves Mx, Lx extending from the valve M and head L<2> are connected by a pin M<4> passing through pairs of mutually inclined slots in these parts, respectively. Longitudinal movement of a rotary collar M' carrying the pin M<4> thus regulates the passage of liquid between the pockets, and so controls the rate at which the head L<2> and shaft D may slip back relatively to the shaft A. For reversed driving, the ports L<6> are opened wide, and the head L<2> is held against rotation by a brake applied to a drum L<8> fast upon the sleeve Lx.
Patent GB-190911579-A (GB)
Title: An Arc Lamp in which the Feed of the Electrodes is Effected by the Action of the Current at the Point of Support.
Inventor: DUSCHNITZ BERTALAN
IPC: H05B31/00
Filed: 1909-05-17
Granted: 1909-10-21
Abstract: 11,579. Duschnitz, B. June 30,1908, [Convention date]. Arc lamps; arclamp electrodes.-A ridge or its equivalent on a body not forming an electrode is gradually consumed by current pass i n g between the ridge and a finger, the resulting relative movement of these parts serving to regulate the feed, which is effected by gravity, by a spring, or otherwise. The ridge and finger may be in series with the arc. The consumable body 1, Fig. 1, may be a cylinder having a number of external or internal ribs which are used in succession, a smooth cyliuder, Fig. 6, having parts weakened by passages 2, or a ring or disk having an internal or external rib engaged by a stationary finger. Alternatively a replaceable strip 2, Fig. 5, may be fitted in a groove or grooves in a recess in a permanent body 1. The consumable body may be such that, after the ribs &c. have been burnt, it may be used as an electrode. It may be of sufficient resistance to compensate for the diminution of resistance in the electrodes by the increase in the length of the current path in the body. Alternatively, resistance coils may be cut into circuit for the same purpose. In Fig. 1, the finger is shown as forming part of a bar 3, which is guided by rods 8 and connected to one electrode by a rod 4 and to the other by a cord 7. The movable member of the regulator may alternatively be connected to the electrodes by multiplying or reducing gear. for instance by cords and pulleys of different diameters. Parallel carbons may be attached to a cross-bar carrying the finger or inclined carbons may be used. The Specification in the original form, as open to public inspection under Section 91 (3) (a), states also that the ridge on the consumable body may be reduced in thickness at and rear its junction with the body, so that this part burns away quickly and friction on the stop is avoided ; the ridge may melt or bend under the action of the current, or a series of pegs or teeth may be used ; and an arc-striking or other shunt coil or device may allow the point of contact of the finger and combustion body to be short-circuited when the arc voltage is low, or the finger and body may be in shunt to the arc. This subiect - matter does not appear in the Complete Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-190912005-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Forming and Transforming Cipher Messages for Telegraphic and other purposes.
Inventor: NICHOLSON RICHARD THOMAS
IPC: G09C1/04
Filed: 1909-05-21
Granted: 1910-05-19
Abstract: 12,005. Nicholson, R. T., and Higham, H. W. May 21. Codes.-An apparatus for forming and transforming cipher messages for telegraphic and other purposes comprises a series of pairs o f relatively movable elements, such as slides c, d, cylinders, wheels, or bands, adjustable in a frame a provided with two sets of windows, apertures, or indicators. The part c bears a column of consonants and a column of numerals, and the part d a column of vowels and a column of numerals, the vowel column being broken so as to appear partly on one side and partly on the other side of the consonant column on the part c. To use the apparatus, the series of of the windows e, the letters then showing at figures to be coded is the other window f being the required code made to appear at one word.
Patent GB-190914559-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Elastic-fluid Turbines.
Inventor: MORGAN ROBERT EDGAR
Filed: 1909-06-22
Granted: 1910-05-12
Abstract: 14,559. Morgan, R. E. June 22. Working - fluid supply; cooling parts. - Internal-combustion turbines comprise a central drum with combustion-product jets revolving within a fixed casing fitted with reaction vanes. A drum 1, carrying burners 20, and containing an air-pump with a reciprocating piston, revolves in a casing 2 fitted with reaction vanes 5. The fluid passing from the burners impinges on the vanes and causes the inner drum to revolve clockwise by reaction. Gas enters by a pipe 22 and passes along the fixed hollow shaft 3 to a passage 23 in the drum, whence it is conveyed to the central orifices in the burners 20. Air passes through gauze-covered holes in the end of the casing, through a ring valve 29, Fig. 2, and a screw fan 28 to the interior of the piston 10, which is reciprocated by a cam 13 mounted on the fixed shaft 3. The air thence passes alternately through the two valves 11 to the ends of the chamber 8, where it is compressed by the piston and driven through check valves 9 to the burners 20, which are constructed on the injector principle so that the air induces the flow of gas and mixes therewith. Initial combustion is effected by sparking-plugs 25, but afterwards the combustion is continuous. A water-cooling system is provided. Water enters through a pipe 30, Fig. 2, and passes through the hollow spindle and passages 31, 32, 33 to spreaders 34, where it is sprayed into the vanes by centrifugal action. Power is transmitted by a pulley 38, apertures being provided in the casing for the belt.
Patent GB-190914927-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Flying Machines.
Inventor: MATEYKA FRANK JULIUS
IPC: B64C39/00
Filed: 1909-06-26
Granted: 1910-05-19
Abstract: 14,927. Mateyka, F. J. June 26. Aerial machines without aerostats; planes, a r r a n g e m e n t and construction of.-An aerial machine, which may also be made as a toy, comprises openended cells arranged laterally and connected by superposed aeroplanes or o t h e r means. The cells A, B are preferably cylindrical in shape. They have a diameter greater than the distance between the planes C, D and extend rearwards farther than the planes so that a greater sustaining effect is obtained at the sides of the machine than at the centre. A single plane or a frame may be substituted for the superposed planes C, D. Steering.-A front elevator G is supported on outriggers N and is operated by cords H passing round a fixed pulley J. Arranged in front of the cells A, B are horizontal balancing-planes P, Q connected together by a cord passing over a drum operated by a lever u. Springs S tend to keep the planes P, Q horizontal. In place of the balancing- planes P, Q, the cells A, B may be pivoted at V, Fig. 2, and controlled by cords to serve as lateral steering and balancing planes. A curved bar 2 is secured to the cell and passes through a guide 3 secured to the frame of the machine. The cells may also be rotatable about a vertical axis to serve as rudders.
Patent GB-190916943-A (GB)
Title: Electric Transformers and Distributing Mechanism for Sparking Devices.
Inventor: ROGERS GEORGE DANDO
Filed: 1909-07-20
Granted: 1909-10-07
Abstract: 16,943. Rogers, G. D. Aug. 7,1908, [Convention date]. Condensers; transformers. - The casing of a transformer has an inner insulating-cylinder about which a removable annular magnetic core is placed. The coils are arranged round the outside of the core, and a removable annular condenser is arranged round the coils. The cylinder B of fibre &c. is placed in the centre of the casing A, which is closed by a flanged cover A<1>. The core C is preferably composed of straight wires c, Fig. 7; or it may consist of bundles c', Fig. 2, of wires, or of strips arranged round the cylinder B after each bundle has been twisted. A strip d of oiled paper is put round the core C, and over this are the primary and secondary windings D, E. Another insulating-strip encloses the coils, and the annular space left in the casing is filled by a condenser F. The core, primary windings, &c. can each be placed in position or removed without disturbing the other elements. Plates attached to the windings and condenser form terminals which touch corresponding plates in the bottom a and cover A'. The interrupters are located within the cylinder B. The number of interrupters used preferably corresponds to the number of cylinders in the engine. The condenser F is connected across the contactbreaker in the usual way. The spark can be advanced or retarded by rotating the casing A on the shaft G by means of a controlling-lever connected to a lug A<5> on the casing. In a modification, Figs. 7 and 8, a condenser F<1> is placed in a chamber formed by a plate A<4> and an extension of the sides of the casing. The secondary coil is connected to the terminal V, which is in connexion with the distributing-arm i<1> by means of the spring arms w, w<2>. The spaces in the casing may be filled with insulating-material. The base may consist of two plates X, X<1>, Fig. 12, separated by an insulating-plate X<2>. The posts J<1> are attached to the upper plate, and the posts L are attached to the lower plate.
Patent GB-190919704-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Lubricating Engines, Exhausters and the like.
Inventor: BLAKE ERNEST WILLIAM
IPC: F16N7/30
Filed: 1909-08-27
Granted: 1910-07-07
Abstract: 19,704. Blake, E. W. Aug. 27. G r a v i t y-f e e d lubricators; forcefeed lubricators.- A lubricator for supplying oil to the cylinders of engines, exhausters, &c. is operated by variations of pressure on the two sides of the piston. An oil-reservoir a, Fig. 1, has an outlet q communicating with an orifice in the wall of the cylinder to be lubricated. When the orifice is uncovered on the pressure side of the piston, a cone valve h<1> closes and a similar valve on the same stem b opens, admitting a charge of oil to a chamber b. On the exhaust stroke of the piston, the valve h<1> opens and the charge of oil is sucked into the cylinder. To prevent the vacuum in the engine from being destroyed in the event of the lubricant being exhausted, a liquid seal is provided comprising a tube j surrounded by a thimble l attached to the stem i. The thimble may be weighted or spring-pressed to force the charges of lubricant into the steam area. Fig. 2 shows a modification in which the lower valve consists of a piston m, which, when raised, forces the oil from the chamber b into a side chamber q, at the same time uncovering a port o through which the oil passes to the outlet g. A pipe r is provided to exhaust the stem used on the pressure stroke.
Patent GB-190922930-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means applicable for Use in Transmitting and Receiving Signals by Wireless Telegraphy or Telephony.
IPC: H04B1/48
Filed: 1909-10-07
Granted: 1910-10-06
Abstract: 22,930. British Radio Telegraph and Telephone Co., and Balsillie, J. G. Oct. 7. Retractive switches.-In a transmitting-key for wireless telegraphy the depression of the key closes a contact c and at the same time brings a spri into contact with a terminal e mounted on the base. The spring d' and terminal d are insulated from the body of the key.
Patent GB-190922988-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Chains for Suspending Electric Pendants, Electric Chandeliers and the like.
Inventor: SIMPSON ROBERT JOHN
IPC: F16G13/16
Filed: 1909-10-08
Granted: 1910-10-10
Abstract: 22,988. Simpson, R. J. Oct. 8. Electroliers; chandeliers ; pendants. - Relates to chain for suspending electric pendants, chandeliers, &c., of the kind having hollow links through which the conducting- wire s are threaded. In one form, the links are made from a blank shaped as shown in Fig. 5. The two parts A are pressed to semicircular section, and the part B curved round so as to form a complete double hollow link, Fig. 1. The parts of the link are held together by bending over the projecting pieces D. In a modified construction, single hollow links are connected by solid links. The links may be of any shape or section, such as square, diamond, or hexagonal, and may have patterns embossed upon them. The tubular parts C, Fig. 1, may be telescopic, so as to permit adjustment.
Patent GB-190924095-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Inverted Incandescent Gas Burners.
Inventor: BLAND CHARLES WILLIAM
IPC: F23D14/30
Filed: 1909-10-20
Granted: 1910-06-02
Abstract: 24,095. Bland, C. W. Oct 20. Incandescent gas burners.-In inverted incandescent gas burners having air-inlet chambers in which the air enters from below, thereby minimizing entrance of dust, the air-chamber is preferably saucer-shaped, and is c vered by an adjustable outer case serving as a hit-and-miss valve. The outer case a having air inlets b surrounds the airchamber d, and is rotatable to regulate the airsupply. The case a is secured by lugs f, Fig. 4, through one of which a set-screw passes. The gas-supply is regulated by the usual valve h and its operating-disk g, Fig. 3. The entrance of dust may be further minimized by the provision of a shield i, secured by lugs j, Fig. 4.
Patent GB-190928557-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electric Bell Pushes.
Inventor: HIRST HUGO
IPC: H01H13/02
Filed: 1909-12-07
Granted: 1910-08-18
Abstract: 28,557. Hirst, H., and White, S. D. Dec. 7. Drawings to Specification. Paper-knives are provided with electric-bell pushes in their handles.
Patent GB-190928591-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Gas Lamps and Heaters.
Inventor: LAKE WILLIAM EDWARD
IPC: F24C15/00
Filed: 1909-12-07
Granted: 1911-03-07
Abstract: 28,591. Lake, W. E., [Rector Gas Lawp Co.]. Dec. 7. Atmospheric gas burners.-A gas lighting or heating system comprises one or more enclosed lamps or heaters 12 of the bunsen type, an exhaust pipe 16, and a fan 17 or other mechanical suction device, and is so arranged that practically all the air supply is drawn into and through the mixing-tubes. The heater shown has perforated burners 12 enclosed in chimneys 13 discharging into a hood 15 on the exhaust pipe 16.
Patent GB-191005251-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Spring Washers.
Inventor: LAMBIE JOHN MCIVOR
IPC: F16B43/00
Filed: 1910-03-02
Granted: 1910-12-22
Abstract: 5251. Lambie, J. M., Wrigley, C. R., and Lambie, J. March 2. W a s h e r s.-A spring w a s h e r, made from a flat blank, is cut into two or more concentric a n n u l i A, B, joined at the points C, D. The annuli a r e severed at diametrically opposite points to form tongues E, F, G, H which are bent above and below the plane of the washer respectively. In a modification, the annuli are joined at one point only, namely, at one end of the inner annulus, and the inner corner at that end is bent up to form the fourth tongue.