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Patent GB-190827015-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Engines.
Inventor: FERRO PIO
Filed: 1908-12-12
Granted: 1909-12-13
Abstract: 27,015. Ferro, P., and Ferro, S. Dec. 12. Movable-abutment type of rotary engine with balanced piston. Fluid is admitted and exhausted on either side of an oscillating abutment 8 by a distributing-valve 15 operated by an eccentric on the piston shaft 5. A reversing-valve 16 is provided, controlled by a hand-wheel 31 or a servomotor. A spring-pressed vane 12 is slidably seated in a rotor 4, and provided with weights 25 to counterbalance centrifugal force. The abutment 8, which has packing-bars 23, is oscillated, to allow the vane to pass, by a servo-motor 10 controlled by a cam 22. Motion can only be imparted to the abutment when the rollers of a yoke 34 engage a projection and recess on a cam 9. Packing-pieces 27, 28 are provided for the vane and rotor, and ports 19 permit the escape of any fluid which may leak past the sides of the rotor.
Patent GB-190900661-A (GB)
Title: Signalling Device for Ships.
Inventor: GROTH HERMANN
IPC: B63B43/00
Filed: 1909-01-11
Granted: 1909-08-19
Abstract: 661. Groth, H. Jan. 11. Sounding-apparatus.-To give an alarm when a ship approaches shallow water, a roller e, carried by the forked end-piece of an adjustable telescopic device a, b projecting from the bows of the ship, is provided with a lateral projection which presses together two contacts in an alarm circuit when the roller rotates.
Patent GB-190905643-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Push Buttons or Snap Fasteners.
Inventor: EDKINS WILLIAM JOHN
IPC: A44B17/00
Filed: 1909-08-20
Granted: 1910-02-10
Abstract: 5643. Edkins, W. J. Aug. 20. Press-button fasteners.-In press-buttons in which the spring gripping-member of the socket is made from wire and enclosed within the shell of the socket, the gripping-member c, Fig. 3, comprises a double spring-sided loop, the free ends c' of which engage with the neck of the stud a, Fig. 1, the spring c being placed in the open mouth of the socket b and secured by a separate flanged cap b<1>, which is pierced by a central hole to admit the stud a. The free ends c<1> may be raised above the level of the outer part of the member c to engage the stud more readily.
Patent GB-190905644-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Envelopes and the like.
Inventor: FLEMING JAMES
IPC: B65D27/30
Filed: 1909-03-09
Granted: 1909-12-23
Abstract: 5644. Fleming, J. March 9. Envelopes.-To detect the surreptitions opening of envelopes by steaming, a strip A of coloured gelatinous substance is interposed between the contents and the sealing-parts, the strip being secured to a desk or strip B of paper attached to the back of the envelope.
Patent GB-190911480-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Induction Furnaces.
Inventor: ALBERT HIORTH
IPC: H05B6/18
Filed: 1909-05-14
Abstract: 11,480. Hiorth, A., and S÷derberg, C. W. May 16,1908, [Convention date]. Void. [Published under Section 91 of the Act.] Induction furnaces.-A basin e' for the charge is connected to channels surrounding both vertical limbs of a core b<1>, which passes through four flat primary coils a<1>, a<2>, one above and one below the hearth on each limb. The basin, not being covered by the coils, is used for feeding and working. The lower coils may be situated in passages cooled by air.
Patent GB-190912975-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Air Pumps.
Inventor: ROHRBACHER EDWARD JOSEPH
IPC: B60C23/14
Filed: 1909-06-02
Granted: 1909-11-04
Abstract: 12,975. Rohrbacher, E. J. June 2. Tyres, details in connexion with inflation of.-Relates to pumps for inflating motor tyres &c. of the type in which the pump is pivotally mounted on the frame of the car and driven by means of a friction-wheel which can be brought against a rotating part of the motor. The pump is mounted on a bracket 33 by a trunnion 9, which is bored longitudinally to receive the spindle 10 of a bevel-wheel 11. The wheel 11 carries a crank-pin 16, which is attached to the connecting-rod of the pump. The bevel-wheel 11 engages with a pinion 12 on a spindle carrying a friction-wheel 14, The pump can be turned so as to bring the wheel 14 against the fly-wheel 15 of the motor by means of an arm 36, which is provided with a screw by which the wheel 14 can be held against the flywheel 15.
Patent GB-190914845-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Fastenings for Window Casements or the like, or for similar purposes.
Inventor: GALTON CHARLES
IPC: E05C3/04
Filed: 1909-06-26
Granted: 1910-03-10
Abstract: 14,845. Galton, C. June 26. Hook fastenings.-A fastening for a casement comprises a lever e loosely connected to an eye d on the casement, and having a projecting lug g which is adapted to engage a U-shaped piece h on the frame.
Patent GB-190917520-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Induction Motors.
Inventor: HOLMES JOHN HENRY
IPC: H02K17/22
Filed: 1909-07-28
Granted: 1910-07-28
Abstract: 17,520. Holmes, J. H. July 28. Switches.-The switch for short-circuiting the slip-rings of an induction motor is held in its closed or short-circuiting position by spring pressure which is overcome by pressure on the operating- handle when the switch is opened and the shortcircuit removed ; the surfaces between which rubbing friction takes place are thus out of contact all the time that the switch is closed. In one modification, the rotor shaft 5, Figs. 1 and 4, on which the slip-rings 1, 2, 3 are mounted is bored out axially so as to receive a rod 8 provided with a head or piston 9 and encircled by a spring 10, which bears against the head 9 and against a perforated stopper 11 screwed into the open end of the shaft 5. A pin 14 extends through a hole 13 in the head 9 and also through slots 7 in the shaft 5 and slots in an axially movable sleeve 15, the latter carrying a copper or like ring 28, which forms the short-circuiting member of switch. The other parts of the switch consist of three brushes 26 arranged at equal distances around the shaft and each connected to one of the slip-rings 1, 2, 3. A cap 17 mounted on the bearing-bracket 4 carries a handle 18 and is provided with a cam-slot 19 engaged by pins 20 fixed to the bracket 4 so that on the cap 17 being rotated round the bracket the cap imparts an endwise movement to the rod 8 due to the bearing-surface 21 thereof pressing against a nut 12 on the rod 8. An axial movement is thus imparted to the sleeve 15 and ring 28, and the short-circuit on the slip-rings is removed in opposition to the spring 10. The handle 18 is held to keep the switch open either by hand or by suitably shaping the slot 19. On releasing the handle, the spring 10 brings back the rod 8 and cap 17 and short-circuits the slip-rings ; the brushes 25 on the slip-rings are moved out of contact therewith by means of a cam 22 on the cap 17 which engages with the ou ter end of a lever 24 on the brush-spindle 23. In cases where the slip-rings are situated outside the bearing-bracket 4, the spring is not positioned in the central hole in the spindle but surrounds the rotor shaft, or springs arranged symmetrically round the rotor shaft may be employed. Instead of forming slots 19 in the cap 17, the handle 18 may be secured to a quickthreaded screw passing through a fixed nut and having a pointed end adapted to engage with a hardened steel centre mounted on the rotor shaft.
Patent GB-190919416-A (GB)
Title: Meat Mangler.
Inventor: MCBRATNEY CARRIE
IPC: A22C9/00
Filed: 1909-08-24
Granted: 1909-12-02
Abstract: 19,416. McBratney, C., and Allmon, L. Aug. 24. Meat, dressing. - A machine, resembling a mangle, for use in making meat tender, comprises blunt toothed rollers 22, 24 mounted in ball bearings, which are guided in grooves in the hinged top and bottom parts 9, 10 of a frame 8 supported by legs 15. The rollers are connected by coupling-links 25 having elongated slots in which the journal ends rest, and their distance apart is controlled by an adjustable spring 28 which presses on the bearings of the upper roller. Catches 32 on the upper frame 9 engage pins 33 on the lower, and so maintain the parts in alinement until it is desired to turn back the upper frame and so separate the rollers.
Patent GB-190919655-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Locking Wheels in Position on Varying Gauges of Tramway and like Rails.
Inventor: SPENCER CHRISTOPHER JOHN
IPC: B61F7/00
Filed: 1909-08-27
Granted: 1910-08-29
Abstract: 19,655. Spencer, C. J., and Dawson, J. W. Aug. 27. Axle-trucks, changing gauge of wheels of. The wheels, which slide on their axles, are locked in position by pieces L sliding in guides L' and adapted to engage collars C formed on a boss or bush B secured to the wheel. The guides L<1> are attached to the axle-box A' or other suitable part. The pieces L are operated by a handlever D, Fig. 4, through a rock-shaft S<1> and the linkage shown. The mechanism at opposite ends of the car is connected by a rod R<2>, and, to permit operation indifferently from either end, pin-and-slot devices R<1> are provided. The pieces L may also be connected by a pin-and-slot device with the links L', and be urged into the locking-position by a spring. The space between the wheel and locking-device may be protected by dust bellows F. Several locking-pieces L may be arranged radially around the axle.
Patent GB-190922072-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Vibratory and Electric Treatment of the Body.
Inventor: HEITMAN CHRISTIAN
IPC: A61N1/26
Filed: 1909-09-28
Granted: 1910-09-28
Abstract: 22,072. Heitman, C. Sept. 28. Vibratory treatment; electric appliances.- An applicator for simultaneous treatment with vibratory massage and intermittent currents of electricity comprises an ebonite disk B, carrying electrodes A connected through terminals C with an electric' coil battery. A shaft D serves for attachment to any vibratory massage apparatus.
Patent GB-190923873-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with the Reduction of Indigo and similar Colouring Matters.
Inventor: JOHNSON JAMES YATE
IPC: C09B67/28
Filed: 1909-10-18
Granted: 1910-06-23
Abstract: 23,873. Johnson, J. Y., [Badische Anilin & Soda Fabrik]. Oct. 18. Indigo and indigoid dyes.-In the reduction of indigo and similar colouring matters, such as the homologues and halogen derivatives of indigo, or indigo red, thioindigo, or their derivatives, by means of iron powder or iron residues in presence of an alkali or alkali salt, according to the processes of Specifications 25,889/04 and 12,444/05, the iron is treated with an acid, for example, dilute sulphuric acid, before its use in the reduction.
Patent GB-190929770-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to or in and relating to, Mechanism for Filling Pipes with Tobacco.
Inventor: ROBINSON GLEESON EDWARD
IPC: A24F23/04
Filed: 1909-12-20
Granted: 1910-06-23
Abstract: 29,770. Robinson, G. E. Dec. 20. [Cognate Application, 2601/10.] . Tobacco-pipe filling apparatus.-A tobaccopipe filler is combined with a receptacle for containing the cartridges. In one form, the cartridge cylinder of the filler is made in two parts c, c<1>, Fig. 1, fixed respectively to the box and the lid. The plunger D of the known kind is provided with a slot f to clear the connecting portions of the filler and receptacle, the filler having a cylindrical part d which serves as a guide to, and, with the addition of a disk, may serve as a stop for, the plunger, which, when pressed home, locks the receptacle. In another form, the receptacle comprises two series of half cylinders, each series being hinged as shown in Fig. 6. A sliding lid or sheath A<1> is provided, and any one cylinder may be brought under the cylinder containing the plunger, which slides in a cork bush and may be placed in any cylinder. The inside of the filler surface is roughened to retain the cartridge case. If the filler cylinder is inside the receptacle, apertures are made in the receptacle for the passage of the plunger.
Patent GB-190930078-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pistons.
Inventor: ALLEN ROBERT
IPC: F16J9/06
Filed: 1909-12-23
Granted: 1910-12-23
Abstract: 30,078. Allen, R. Dec. 23. [Cognate Application, 30,079/09.] Piston packing; piston - packing substitutes; pistons. - Relates to packing for pistons and piston - valves which is kept against the sides of the grooves containing it by wedging-means In the form shown in Fig. 2, the packing b, consisting of divided rings expanded by spring wedges b<3> and separated by solid rings g, is adjusted axially by an expanding wedge-ring h; and one or more perforated floating rings d with spaces f behind them are provided between the packing and the working end of the piston to allow the motive fluid to expand and to arrest solid matter In the form shown in Fig. 3, two solid rings g, forced apart by a wedge-ring h expanded by spring wedges h<2>, are placed between the packing-rings b, the wedges b<3> of which are forced outwards by axial spring wedges b<4>. In a modification of this form, the wedge-ring h is also expanded by axial wedges. In another modification, the solid rings g are forced apart by springs, and the wedges b<3> are forced outwards by springs bearing on floating rings. In the form shown in Fig. 11, the wedges b<3> of the packing - rings have pivoted shanks m<3> passing through holes in floating rings m and are forced outwards by leaf-springs m<1>. Another form of wedge for expanding the packing-rings b or the wedge-rings h, Fig. 17, comprises a part h<2> bearing against the packing- ring or wedge-ring and a part o bearing on the piston or on a floating ring, the two parts being correspondingly bevelled and drawn together by a spring. The packing and the solid rings g may be contained between end rings, so that the whole may be removed together from the piston.
Patent GB-191001685-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Picking, Scutching and Swingling Flax or the like.
Inventor: LANGE OSKAR
IPC: D01B1/14
Filed: 1910-01-22
Granted: 1910-08-18
Abstract: 1685. Lange, O. Jan. 22. Breaking and scutching apparatus; rippling-apparatus - In a machine for picking, scutching, and swingling flax or the like, the flax is clamped in holders q mounted on arms m slidable in pivoted bearings o and drawn over teeth s by the reciprocating action of adjustable crank - disks l on the shaft k. The material is then clamped in holders l<1> and scutched between the grooved parts r<1>, r<2>. The lower part r<1> is mounted on a cross-bar p<1>, and the upper part r<2> is raised and lowered by means of teeth x, w, of different sizes, engaging a rod t', which is connected to the upper part by links s<1>. The clamp l<1> is attached to a rotary spindle k' mounted in a cross-beam c<1>, which is slidable in bearings g<1> and is forced away from the scutcher by gearing y, b<1>, the latter engaging a rack f<1>. An arm z on the shaft u, which engages a groove w<1> in the rack and moves it out of gear with the wheel b<1>, moves the clamp l<1> back towards the scutcher. When the material has been drawn through the scutcher, the belt u' becomes tightened and rotates the clamp, swinging the material against horizontal teeth v<1> and thus knocking off the wood splinters. The kinetic energy of the clamp keeps it rotating during the return stroke after the belt u<1> has slackened, and a pin x<1> on the spindle k', by engaging a groove y' in the scutcher, ensures the entrance of the material between the parts r<1>, r<2>.
Patent GB-191003544-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Window Sash Fastener.
Inventor: HENDERSON JOHN
IPC: E05F11/00
Filed: 1910-02-14
Granted: 1910-06-09
Abstract: 3544. Henderson, J. Feb. 14. Latches, sliding.-The nose h of a spring-controlled bolt f mounted in a casing c on the lower sash of a window engages a rack on the upper sash and is released by pulling on a ring j pivoted to the bolt. Pins i, by engaging the end plates d, e, prevent withdrawal of the bolt from the casing.
Patent GB-191003659-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machinery for Bevelling, Grinding, or Polishing Glass or other Plates and analogous Articles.
Inventor: GRIFFITHS ALFRED
IPC: B24B9/14
Filed: 1910-02-15
Granted: 1911-02-15
Abstract: 3659. Griffiths, A. Feb. 15. Bevelling.-A machine for bevelling, grinding, or polishing glass plates of oval, elliptical, and other shapes is constructed with the spindle carrying the work-holding chuck mounted in a vertical slide, which is operated by a former on the chuck spindle. The glass plate 3 to be bevelled is mounted in a pneumatic chuck 2 of the kind described in Specification 3660/10, mounted on a spindle 1 carried by a member 6 sliding in guides 7. The spindle 1 carries a former 19, the periphery of which rides upon a stationary part 20. The chuck is rotated by worm gear 27, 29, and the slide 6, which is spring - urged downwards, rises and falls under the action of the former. The frame carrying the slide 7 is pivoted at 9 to a slide 10, vertically adjustable in a bracket 12, which is adjustable along a slide 15. The tilt of the frame about the pivot 9 is determined by a screw 34 adjustable to engage the arm 33 of the frame and thereby determine the bevel given to the glass plate. The whole apparatus may be mounted upon a transverse slide which allows it to be transferred from one grinding - disk to another. Specification 9702/04 is referred to.
Patent GB-191007211-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Telephone Systems.
IPC: H03F13/00
Filed: 1910-03-22
Granted: 1910-05-19
Abstract: 7211. British Thomson-Houston Co., [General Electric Co.]. March 22. Telephonic relays.-In a reinforcing system for telephone currents, the field windings E, Fig. 1, of an alternating-current generator are included in the telephone circuit, the armature windings F being in a local circuit tuned to resonance by means of condensers G. In a modification, the alternator has windings which are in both the field and armature circuits. In the constructional form of alternator for this modification, shown in Figs. 3 and 4, the stator frame K carries two concentric laminated rings L with windings H placed in slots. The inductor carries pole pieces i separated by non-magnetic material i<1>.
Patent GB-191007329-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Metallurgy of Zinc Bearing Lead Sulphides with or without Small Admixtures of other Metals.
Inventor: ASHCROFT EDGAR ARTHUR
IPC: C25C3/34
Filed: 1910-03-23
Granted: 1911-03-23
Abstract: 7329. Ashcroft, E. A. March 23. Drawings to Specification. Sulphur.-Sulphur chloride is caused to react on metal sulphides to produce chlorides and sulphur.
Patent GB-191008375-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrical Switches.
Inventor: TUCKER JOHN HENRY
IPC: H01R13/707
Filed: 1910-04-07
Granted: 1911-04-06
Abstract: 8375. Tucker, J. H. April 7. Switches, quick-break. - Consists of a combined switch and plug connexion in which the plug controls the spring which produces the quick break of the switch, the construction being such that the switch is automatically opened by the act of removing the plug and, when the plug is in position, the act of moving the switch member to its ' off ' position removes the influence of the plug from the throw-off spring. As applied to a tumbler form of switch, an arm 13 is connected to the switch lever and is arranged to move to-and-fro when the switch is operated. The remote end of the arm has an extension provided with a roller 37 which engages with the side of a catch 27 which is pivoted to the arm by means of the pin 24 and has an independent to-and-fro motion. In the closed position of the switch the end of the catch engages one of the plugs 4 which enter the sockets 2. In opening the switch, the movement of the switch lever moves the arm 13 to the left carrying with it the roller 37 past the shoulder 38 upon the catch 27 so that the tension spring 30, which is placed between a fixed point 29 and a shoulder 28 upon the catch, can come into action and move the catch downwards out of engagement with the plug 4. This action takes place before the movable contact 10 of the switch has moved. With the catch free from the plug, the spring 30 draws the lever 13 sharply to the left and quickly moves the switch to the ' off ' position shown in Fig. 4. If, with the switch in the closed position, the plug is withdrawn, the catch is thereby allowed to move downwards and the switch takes up the ' off ' position. If the switch is now moved to the on ' position, the arm 13 is moved to the right accompanied by the catch 27 until the roller 37, engaging with the shoulder 38, moves the catch upwards into engagement with the plug 4.
Patent GB-191008781-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Advertising Machine.
Inventor: ATHERTON HERBERT
IPC: G09F19/00
Filed: 1910-04-12
Granted: 1910-11-17
Abstract: 8781. Atherton, H. April 12. Moving and changing apparatus.-Advertisements are alternately covered and uncovered by shutters B operated by a pair of hinged arms E, controlled by a button and cone C, the cone sliding in between the prolongations of the arms E. The cone is guided by a pin G in its apex engaging a hole in the staple H. After the cone has forced the arms E apart and opened the shutters by means of shots K engaging pins F on the shutters, springs D cause the arms and shutters to close up again.
Patent GB-191009236-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Watch Keys.
Inventor: MILLS JOHN WILLIAM
IPC: G04B3/02
Filed: 1910-04-16
Granted: 1911-01-19
Abstract: 9236. Mills, J. W. April 16. Keys.-in a watch-key of the kind in which a spring-pressed plunger is provided in the barrel to prevent the entrance of dust &c., the barrel d is screwed and riveted on to the shank b, the forward end of the barrel having the usual squared socket f, while the rear end is of circular cross-section. The plunger g, Fig. 3, is correspondingly shaped.
Patent GB-191009292-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Boxes and the like.
Inventor: OREGGIA VITTORIO
IPC: B65D45/04
Filed: 1910-04-16
Granted: 1911-02-09
Abstract: 9292. Oreggia, V. April 16. Lids; straps, bands, and battens, strengthening.-The lids of boxes &c. are secured by means of two pivoted U-shaped bands 3, Fig. 1, which embrace the ends of the lid and are adapted to be secured together, temporarily or permanently, by wires, cords, &c. which may pass through staples inserted in the lid and through eyelets on the ends of the box. In a modification, the lid is in two or more parts, some or all of which are fixed to the pivoted bands so that the sections can be removed from the top by turning the bands about their pivots, as shown in Fig. 11. To prevent lateral movement of the lid in the case of postal packages &c., there may be provided connexions 15, Fig. 1, adapted to be connected above the lid by a cord and a lead seal or similar means. To prevent longitudinal sliding of the lid, a piece projecting downwards therefrom may engage a band secured to the end of the box. In the modification in which the bands 3 are fixed to the sections of the lid, further securing-bands 4<1>, Figs. 10 and 11, fastened to the lid and to the bottoms of the ends may be employed, these bands being sufficiently flexible to allow the bands 3 to turn on their pivots. The joint 22 between the bands 4' is protected by bands 23, 24, and wooden battens 25 may also be used to secure the bands 4' in place. In order to prevent detachment of the bands 3 by removing the pivots 21, the lower parts of the bands may be turned round so that the pivots are not directly accessible. To prevent removal of the lid, wires may be. passed through slots in the bands 3 and have their ends turned down and passed through the lid into the box at points covered by the bands 23, 24.