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Patent GB-190706532-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Transporting Devices.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1907-03-18
Granted: 1908-01-30
Abstract: 6532. Boult, A. J., [Pfaudler Co.]. March 18. Cranes; lifting-dogs.- Relates to apparatus for transporting large and cumbersome bodies, such as tank sections, and is employed particularly for inserting such sections into and removing them from ovens during the enamelling process to which they are subjected. A trolly 4 running on overhead rails 1 has depending arms 12 braced by girders 13 carrying a shaft 14 to which is pivoted a jib or arm 17, comprising two girders converging together at 18 and braced by a strut 26 and truss rods 27. The jib is suspended by pivoted links 19 from the piston-rod 21 of a cylinder 22 hanging by links 23 from the forward end of the trolly. On the end 18 of the jib, and on a cross-girder 28 connected thereto, are radially-moving members 29 having inwardlyextending lips 30 adapted to embrace the flange 38 of the tank section. The members 29 are operated from the platform 8 by a rod 35 acting through a link 34 to rotate a plate 33 connected to the members 29 by links 31. In operation, the sections are removed from the trolly 37 and transferred to the furnace. The lips 30 are then released and the jib is tilted into the position shown in Fig. 4, when it can be removed from the furnace and the door closed.
Patent GB-190707648-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Classifying Solid Materials.
Inventor: TROTTIER RENE EMILE
Filed: 1907-03-30
Granted: 1908-01-09
Abstract: 7648. Trottier, R. E. March 30. Feeding-devices.-In an apparatus for classifying solid materials by means of a current of air or water, the feeding-device comprises a rotating perforated drum a into which the material is introduced through a gutter c. The drum a is surrounded by a jacket d formed with openings e provided with shutters f.
Patent GB-190709708-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Radiators and Condensers, specially suitable for Motor Vehicles.
Inventor: HAVILLAND GEOFFREY DE
Filed: 1907-04-26
Granted: 1908-02-06
Abstract: 9708. Havilland, G. de. April 26. Condensers.-An air-cooled radiator for use on motor road vehicles, also applicable for use as a condenser, comprises a series of annular shallow cells A between which air is forced outwards by the fan L, thus preventing the passage of cold air, dust, &c. to the engine. The cells, which communicate with the inlet and outlet tanks C, D, are built up from dished plates which are corrugated to give extra strength and to maintain a suitable spacing. A large tank at the top of the radiator is subdivided by a partition B to form both the inlet and the outlet tanks, or separate tanks may be used, the one containing the inlet E being placed at the top and the other containing the outlet F being placed at the bottom of the radiator. A steam escape and overflow pipe N is fitted to the inlet tank and a filling cap O to the outlet tank. Supports G for the radiator are attached to the tanks, and the fan L is mounted in a cross-piece H carried thereby.
Patent GB-190710801-A (GB)
Title: Improvement relating to Ships Hatch Coamings
Inventor: DUNCAN ROBERT INGLIS
Filed: 1907-05-09
Granted: 1907-11-28
Abstract: 10,801. Duncan, R.. I., and Elliott, A. May 9. Hatchways. - The hatch coaming plates B<1> are flanged at the top and are provided with angle bars A', one flange A<1> of which forms a moulding. The ends of the hatch coamings are not flanged, and the e web A<2> of the angle bar is cut away y when turning the corner so that the flange A<1> comes against the coaming.
Patent GB-190711624-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bobbins
Inventor: AUNER FRITZ
Filed: 1907-05-17
Granted: 1908-04-23
Abstract: 11,624. Auner, F. May 17. Bobbins, spools, &c.-The flanges b of thread bobbins or spools are made separate from the hub or central portion a and are simply slipped thereon. The hub is formed of paper wound several times to form a tube, or is pressed from the solid or is formed of sheet metal. The flanges are formed preferably of the material described in Specification No. 8478, A.D. 1907, [Abridgment Class India-rubber &c.], or of rubber, wood, or the like, or of pulp ; or of a composition of turf or peat, peat dust, or other prepared vegetable constituents and a suitable binding-agent. [Reference has been directed under Section 7 of Patents &c. Act, 1907, to Specifications No. 2390, A.D. 1867, No. 52, A.D. 1872, No. 773. A.D. 1875, No. 4110, A.D 1878, No. 4885, A.D. 1890, No. 9204, A.D. 1891, No. 569, A.D. 1893, No. 25,193, A.D. 1894, No. 5666, A.D. 1898, and No. 11,931, A.D. 1906.]
Patent GB-190713986-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Metallic Filaments for Electric Glow Lamps.
Inventor: HADDAN HERBERT JOHN
Filed: 1907-06-17
Granted: 1907-10-10
Abstract: 13,986. Haddan, H. J., [Bergmann Elektricitõts-Werke Akt.-Ges.]. June 17. Incandescent lamps.-In making filaments of metals with high melting-points, such as niobium, tantalum, molybdenum, tungsten, uranium, titanium, thorium, and zirconium, ammonium sulphide is used as a binding-agent to form the metals into a plastic mass, and is removed by passage of current through the filaments, preferably in a vacuum.
Patent GB-190723574-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Housing and Applying Step Carpets or the like in Motor and other Vehicles, and for like use.
Inventor: MORGAN KATE
Filed: 1907-10-25
Granted: 1908-06-04
Abstract: 23,574. Morgan, K., [trading as Wolstenholme, K.]. Oct. 25. Footboards and steps.-A carpet or like covering is arranged to be unwound from, and wound on to a spring roller when required, in order temporarily to cover motor-car and other vehicle steps or other surfaces. When being retracted, it is cleaned by brushes or scraper-blades. As shown in Fig. 1, the carpet a is wound on to the spring roller b, and has a weight c at its outer end to keep it extended when unwound. A ratchet-wheel hand catch g enable the carpet to be withdrawn to any desired extent. An adjustable scraper may be provided at the inlet to the roller casing e in the form of a single blade d, as a brush and roller d<1>, or as an upper and lower brush. The brush d' may be driven by means of a belt j from the spring roller.
Patent GB-190727628-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in or connected with Enemas, Syringes, Pumps and the like.
Inventor: INGRAM FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1907-12-14
Granted: 1908-03-05
Abstract: 27,628. Ingram, F. W., and Marsden, W. Dec. 14. Suction pipes; syringes.-The sucker a, which is attached to the end of the india-rubber suctionpipe b of a pump or syringe, is made integral therewith instead of separate as heretofore. The tube and sucker may be moulded separately and then vulcanized together.
Patent GB-190803968-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stop Cocks or Valves
Inventor: BENTLEY ALGERNON ROYDS
Filed: 1908-08-13
Granted: 1909-02-04
Abstract: 3968. Bentley, A. R. Aug. 13. Lift valves; casings. - Relates to plug lift valves of the type in which the inlet passage is formed with a conical recess communicating with the outlet, and consists in mounting the valve v between a shoulder t on the screwed operating-spindle s and a washer e secured to the end of the spindle. Small holes l, g are drilled in the casing to facilitate draining. The casing is also provided with a screwed plug p to facilitate cleansing or repair.
Patent GB-190808548-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Apparatus for Regulating or Controlling the Flow of Liquids.
Filed: 1908-04-16
Granted: 1908-10-15
Abstract: 8548. Fieldhouse, J., and Oxychlorides, Ltd. April 16. Liquids, regulating flow of; actuating and indicating amount of opening of sliding valves. - Relates to apparatus in which the flow of one liquid to be mixed with another liquid is controlled by a float in the second liquid, and is applicable for adding purifying-reageuts to sewage or softening-reagents to water. The liquid to be treated flows over a weir at the side of a chamber in which is a float attached to a rod w carrying the adjustable pointer 3 of a scale 2. To the rod w is also attached an. adjustable collar with flanges t, between which is secured the forked end of a lever p, connected by a link n to a second lever l. The lever l is attached to a spindle i carrying an arm j, which actuates a slide valve f moving over a long narrow port k, through which the reagent passes. The spindle i also carries a wheel 5, which operates a pinion 6 and pointer 9 moving over a dial 10. For regulating the amount of opening of the valve f for a given position of the float, the levers p, l are formed with slots in which the link n can be adjusted, scales being marked on the levers.
Patent GB-190809866-A (GB)
Title: Fire Extinguisher.
Inventor: EVANS WILLIAM EDWARD
Filed: 1908-05-06
Granted: 1908-09-17
Abstract: 9866. Evans, W. E., [Graaff & Co., W.]. May. 6. Extincteurs. -In order to enable the liquid to be directed downwards as well as upwards, the e discharge pipe e c connected to the e nozzle b terminates in a second pipe d, which extends 8 from the top to the bottom of the extincteur and is provided at the ends with p e r - forated casings e, f containing ball or other valves g, h respectively, so that the end of the pipe d that is in the gas space is closed in whatever position the extincteur may be held.
Patent GB-190812516-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method for Making Milk for Infants.
Filed: 1908-06-10
Granted: 1908-12-10
Abstract: 12,516. Bergell, P., and W³lfing, J. A., [Firm of]. June 10. Food preparations.-In making milk for infants, a neutral solution of lactalbumen is added with the cream, lactose, and water, the amount of the last being correspondingly reduced. The lactalbumen is dissolved in sodium hydrate, and the excess alkali may be removed by dialysis or by neutralizing with an acid, such as hydrochloric or carbonic acid.
Patent GB-190815625-A (GB)
Title: Process for the Manufacture of Cement.
Inventor: SNYDER WILLOUGHBY ELWOOD
Filed: 1908-07-23
Granted: 1909-01-28
Abstract: 15,625. Snyder, W. E. July 23. Cements.-Comprises a rotary electric furnace for cements, in which the electric arc is prevented from penetrating the charge, while air is admitted in the direction opposite to that of the hearth. A spider 1, mounted on the rotatable shaft 12, carries a trough 2 divided into two annular chambers by a plate 3, which carries the hearth 5. Over the hearth is arranged a fixed hood 6 suspended by straps 7 from the fixed beam 8. Above the hearth and within the hood are arranged groups of electrodes 10, 11, and electro-magnets 17 are fitted outside the hood, the electro-magnetic circuit following the course indicated by the dotted arrows. The end of the hood is fitted with an inclined scraper 23 and hood 24, and the charge, which is fed in intermittent quantities through the hopper 20, is acted upon by a current of air which is induced through the pipe 25 and enters through one end of the hood. Plates 9 dip into a liquid, such as oil, in the channel 2. The distance between the arc &c. and the hearth may be regulated by turning the wheel 27. Fig. 6 shows a modified electro-magnetic circuit for increasing the effect of the arc, while Fig. 7 shows a door 26 for regulating the amount of cement material supplied through the hood 6.
Patent GB-190815893-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Turbine Engines.
Inventor: COOPER ARTHUR WILLIAM
Filed: 1908-07-27
Granted: 1909-01-28
Abstract: 15,893. Cooper, A. W. July 27. Elastic-fluid turbines. -Relates to means for fastening the blades to the rotor without weakening its rim. For this purpose recesses are formed in the wheel rims alternately at a greater and less radius. Each recess has bevelled edges against which the right and left root enlargements D of a pair of blades A are secured by a key B. A shroud E made in sections is provided.
Patent GB-190819757-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Construction of Regulating Switch.
Inventor: GOTT ARTHUR EDGAR
Filed: 1908-09-21
Granted: 1909-06-24
Abstract: 19,757. Gott, A. E. Sept. 21. Switches.-The base of a regulating switch for small motors consists of a cylinder c, Fig. 3, of insulating-material divided by an integral septum c<5> into a chamber c<3> for enclosing contacts and a chamber c<4> for enclosing the securing-bolts for the contacts. The resistance consists of a single wire wound helically in grooves which are set back in the insulating-base and are cut across at c<6>, Fig. 5. Tappings pass inwards through holes c<7>, l in the cylinder and septum respectively to the chamber c<4>, where they are attached by nuts x to the screwed shanks of bolts, the heads of which are in the chamber c<3>. A double contact-strip j passes over the heads of the bolts, and is mounted on a knob i, which is pivoted on a screw bolt mounted on the centre of the septum. The main terminals are led in either through holes at the back of the casing or through holes in the side of the casing, and pass through sloping holes in the cylinder, one to a continuous arc-shaped segment, and the other to the end stud in the resistance series. The cylinder is held by screws in its casing.
Patent GB-190819848-A (GB)
Title: Ignition System for Explosion Engines.
Inventor: VARLEY RICHARD
Filed: 1908-09-22
Granted: 1909-03-11
Abstract: 19,848. Varley, R. Sept. 22. Gas and like engines, igniting in. For increasing the relative duration of contact in the primary circuit at high engine speeds, a rotary switch is employed having two sets of contacts of different lengths. The switch 1 shown in Figs. 1 and 2 has spring-pressed rollers 13, 14 passing over two sets of contacts 3, 6. The contacts 3 are connected to the coils c<1> . . . c<4> and are of greater length than the contacts 6 which are formed by recessing a ring 4, connected through a terminal 19 and a wire o to the battery switch 16. Assuming the parts to be in the positions shown in Fig. 1, current flows from the battery B through the wire m, coil C<2>, wire l<2>, contact 3, roller 13, contact 6, ring 4, and the wire o back to the battery. The duration of contact is therefore determined by the short contact 6 since the contacts are in series. By placing the switch 16 on the stud 17 the battery is earthed so that the contacts 6 are out of circuit and the duration of contact is therefore that of the longer contacts 3. In a modification shown in Fig. 4, the short contacts 20 are connected by the strip 21, and are in the same plane as the long contacts 3<1>. The action is the same as before, the change from short to long duration being effected by the switch 16. The switch shown in Fig. 5 is practically the same as that shown in Fig. 2, except that a spring- pressed plunger 25 engages projections 6<1> on the ring 4'. In the switch shown in Fig. 6, the brush 31 connected to the battery presses against a starshaped wheel 30 with insulation between the teeth. These teeth provide the short contacts. In a further modification shown in Figs. 7 and 8 the roller 36 which is comparatively wide passes over spring- pressed studs 35 and contacts 38 simultaneously. The studs 35 are connected by the ring 39. In the system shown in Fig. 9, the star-shaped wheel 40 actuates the switch 41 in the batterv circuit. Each tooth of the wheel 40 interrupts the circuit when the roller 43 has passed over about one-half of the corresponding segment 42. The short contacts produced by the teeth are put out of circuit by earthing the battery B by the switch 45.
Patent GB-190820778-A (GB)
Title: Process for Excavating Shafts, Tunnels and the like.
Inventor: KOEPE FRIEDRICH
IPC: E21D1/10
Filed: 1908-10-02
Granted: 1909-01-07
Abstract: 20,778. Koepe, F. Oct. 2. Drawings to Specification. Excavating.-A process for excavating harbours, channels, sluices, and the like in watery ground consists in combining the petrifying process with the freezing process. The petrifying process may be first applied and practically completed, and then the freezing process applied, or the processes may be applied several times alternately.
Patent GB-190821572-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Chilling and Carbonating Beer and the like.
Filed: 1908-10-12
Granted: 1909-08-19
Abstract: 21,572. Stanley, H. F., and Farringdon Works & H. Pontifex & Sons. Oct. 12. Aerating-liquids.-An apparatus for cooling and carbonating beer &c. comprises one or more carbonating-cylinders a, mounted in a brine tank t, and having the front end c projecting through the wall of the tank and fitted with a removable cover and with gas and beer inlets and a beer outlet. The brine is cooled by an expansion coil w in a compartment u formed on top of the tank t. The cooled brine passes fr om the compartment u down a trunk x, through an opening z, into the tank t, and returns to the compartment u through openings 2. The circulation may be assisted by a fan 3.
Patent GB-190825001-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Axle Clips for Road Vehicles.
Inventor: DAVIS ERNEST EDWIN
Filed: 1908-11-20
Granted: 1909-03-18
Abstract: 25,001. Davis, E. E. Nov. 20. Axles, attaching to springs.-The upper plate A of the axle clip, preferably of the same width as the spring B, has two integral downwardly-projecting lugs E fitting tightly the sides of the axle F. A bolt G passes through holes in the lower ends of the lugs E and is tightened by a nut H. The spring B is secured to the plate A by clips I, bridge pieces J, and nuts K, a wood block C being placed between the plate and the spring.
Patent GB-190825443-A (GB)
Title: Process for the Avoidance of Hollow Spaces in the Production of Incandescence Filaments for Electric Incandescence Lamps from Colloidal Filaments.
Inventor: KUZEL HANS
Filed: 1908-11-25
Granted: 1909-04-29
Abstract: 25,443. Kuzel, H. Oct 15, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Colloidal metals and metalloids, converting into cystalloids by heating. Colloidal filaments for electric lamps are heated in gas at a pressure not exceeding 150 mm., to prevent the formation of cavities or bubbles in the finished filaments. The heating may take place in a stream of nitrogen, mixed with some hydrogen to render harmless any small amount of air which may leak into the apparatus, at a pressure of about 30 mm., which is increased to 40 mm. when the filaments are heated to whiteness. Preferably the filaments are stretched, by weights, springs, or other means. The process is applicable to filaments made as described in Specifications No. 28,154, A D. 1904, and No. 20,372, A.D. 1907, [Abridgment Class Electric lamps &c.], especially when the colloids are made as described in Specification No. 25,864, A.D. 1906, any electrolytes present being vaporized without leaving cavities in the filaments.
Patent GB-190908828-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Dirigible Balloons.
Inventor: UNGER GUSTAV
IPC: B64B1/60
Filed: 1909-04-14
Granted: 1909-12-23
Abstract: 8828. Unger, G. April 14. Aerial machines with aerostats; cars; s h o c k of landing, deadening.-An airship comprises a rigid aerostat composed of a number of cylindrical frames, containing separate gas - bags and secured together in bundles. The engines and cabins may be arranged in the lowest cylinder of the aerostat ; or they may be arranged in one or more cars fastened either directly to the longitudinal girders of the framework, or to a separate keel. The keel and cars are made of light Mannesmann tubes, which impart sufficient flexibility to deaden shocks in landing. Aerostats.-A number of cylindrical frames a, each composed of a series of rings or cross-frames of sheet steel or tubes connected together by longitudinal bars and tubes, are grouped and secured together and covered with an envelope f composed of silk or of separate rings of aluminium. The completed aerostat may be cylindrical, or of fishbody form as shown in Fig. 2, and may have conical or ball caps g. Separate gas-bags e are arranged in each of the frames a, the insides of the cross-rings of the frames being covered with material to protect the gas envelope. Each gas-bag has inlet and outlet valves, and is preferably provided with interior small air balloons to stretch the envelope tightly. Fig. 2 shows an arrangement of grouping the tubes, but other arrangements are illustrated. The frames may be connected together by triangular pieces b having central openings for stiffening-tubes c, nr by longitudinal triangular tubular girders. These girders or pieces b carry the shafts h of the propellers l. Fans are arranged at the back end of the aerostat in the longitudinal intermediate spaces in order to prevent accumulation of explosive mixtures of air and escaping gas. Steering and regulating altitude.-The tubular framework may serve to contain compressed air to act as ballast, and the ascensional power of the aerostat may be increased by exhausting the tubes and special reservoirs. Vertical steering may be effected by exhausting the tubes and reservoirs at one end of the aerostat and filling those at the other end. Balancing.-A gyroscope may be arranged at the centre of gravity of the aerostat to prevent unintentional rotation of the machine.
Patent GB-190909510-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Focusing Caps for Telescopes and the like.
Inventor: MUSTIN HENRY CROSKEY
IPC: G02B15/02
Filed: 1909-04-21
Granted: 1909-11-11
Abstract: 9510. Mustin, H. C. April 21. Telescopes.-To keep a telescope 1 focussed for viewing a distant target, and yet to allow it to be used for sighting near miniature targets, an auxiliary positive lens or system is employed mounted in a focusing-cap clamped, as shown in Fig. 1, over the object-glass end 3.of the telescope when desired. The miniature target is situated in the focal plane of the added system, and, to adapt this for a number of distances, the draw-tube 6 carrying one of the elements 12 is provided with a scale 9. In this way, the rays entering the object glass of the telescope are rendered parallel, and the apparent size of the miniature target is rendered the same as that of a service target viewed through the telescope alone.
Patent GB-190909714-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Nailing-machines for Boots, Shoes and like Foot-wear.
Inventor: SIEGL BERNHARD CARL
IPC: A43D69/04
Filed: 1909-04-23
Granted: 1909-10-28
Abstract: 9714. Siegl, B. C. April 23. Nailing, hand tools for.-In a nailing- machine for boots &c., the separating and the retaining of a tack in position for driving into the work are offected by one operative part. In the form of machine shown, tacks descending a shoot are stopped by a projection k on a hardened steel plate pivoted at h, i, and provided at its lower extremity with a projecting spoon l which is normally held in the path of the plunger of the machine by a spring n. When the plunger descends, it strikes the spoon and forces the plate back, thus allowing one of the tacks to pass the separator k and to bear against the plunger. On withdrawing the plunger, the plate swings back, and the separated tack falls down the throat into the retaining- spoon l.
Patent GB-190917289-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Ships' Steering Gear Brakes.
Inventor: DRYSDALE MACKENZIE
IPC: B63H25/52
Filed: 1909-07-26
Granted: 1910-04-07
Abstract: 17,289. Drysdale, M. July 26. Steering-gear.-Relates to ships' steering-gear brakes of the type wherein the steering-wheel carries a brake drum around which a brake strap is tightened by pressure applied to a double-action foot-lever. The members of the double lever f are connected by intermeshing toothed sectors provided with short arms to which the ends of the brake strap are secured. The brake drum c is detachably secured to the wheel a by the clamps d. Pivoted to one of the levers f is a rod m having ratchet teeth m' adapted to engage a pawl plate n. The rod may be engaged by hand so that a constant tension is maintained on the brake strap, and it drops away from the pawl plate when either lever is depressed.