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Patent GB-190907926-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Mariners' Compasses.
Inventor: DOBBIE JOHN CLARK
IPC: G01C17/00
Filed: 1909-04-02
Granted: 1909-06-03
Abstract: 7926. Dobbie, J. C. April 2. [Addition to 19,224/07.] Mariners' compasses. - Reduced cards in mariners' compasses, as described in the parent Specification, are made with an inclined upturned rim f graduated on both sides, and the mirror r, inside the pawl by means of which the card is read, is adjustable on an horizontal axis. A glass plate c is fitted in the corrugated bottom b so that the card can be illuminated from below, and a viscous liquid is contained in an annular compartment u around the bottom of the bowl.
Patent GB-190909792-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Loose Leaf Binders, Files and the like.
Inventor: WALKER JOHN
IPC: B42F13/08
Filed: 1909-04-24
Granted: 1909-12-16
Abstract: 9792. Walker, J. April 24. Flexible-band files.- In loose-leaf binders, files, &c. of the type in which metal bands &c. are attached to t h e cover &c. or to a fold in the files, and, after passing through the papers, enter slots in a plate and are secured when bent over by a second plate hinged to the first plate and held in the closed position by a locking - device, the locking-device comprises a wire h hinged to one of the plates d and having bent portions j, k, which engage lips n in the plate f. The latter plate is furnished with projections q, which press the bands c against the edges t of the bayonet-slots e. Recessed parts o which may be provided with sloping sides r are formed in the plate f to receive the bands.
Patent GB-190910205-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Mounting of Photographic and other Pictures and the like.
Inventor: BAILEY JAMES BERT BOWDEN
IPC: G03D15/04
Filed: 1909-04-29
Granted: 1910-04-21
Abstract: 10,205. Bailey, J. B. B., Prout, M. P., and Emuss, F. W. April 29. Pictures, photographs, and the like, mounting.-A device for mounting photographic and like prints, pictures, &c. comprises a base A, Fig. 1, having a raised rim B on two sides forming an angle in which is placed the mount C. The print F, Fig. 2, is placed between two masks E, preferably hinged together, which are laid upon the mount in contact with adjustable stops b. The opening d in the lower mask is substantially larger than the print finally appears, and the opening e in the upper mask follows more closely the shape of the finished print but is slightly larger. Additional openings e<1> permit the print to be adjusted by the fingers. The print is cut to the desired outline by a suitably-formed cutter, which may be combined with a press for securing the print to the mount. If a separate press is employed, the cutter is provided with projecting parts which press the print on to the mount. For dry mounting, adhesive paper is placed behind the print when it is inserted between the masks. In a modification, the masks are hinged to the base. According to the Provisional Specification, registering means in the form of conical pins taking into conical recesses may be employed to bring the parts into proper position in the press.
Patent GB-190910656-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Method of Connecting Parts of Structures such as Ships and in Means for use therin.
Inventor: CRAWFORD JAMES BUCHANAN
IPC: B63B3/00
Filed: 1909-05-05
Granted: 1910-05-05
Abstract: 10,656. Crawford, J. B., and Clark, D. M. May 5. Frames; plates.-In beams or plates, or beams and plates, which cross at an angle and are suitable for ship-building or bridge-building, the metal of one beam is notched and set up to form a lug, the other crossing beam or plate is inserted in the notch, and the lug is riveted thereto. Fig. 1 shows in side elevation a plate notched to receive a transverse beam having a top flange and lower bulb, and Fig. 3 shows in elevation a plate provided with rivet holes a and a hole b prior to being notched. Figs. 4, 5, and 6 show in front elevation, side elevation, and plan, respectively, a die to effect the notching. The punch d which commences to cut the notch starting from the point e has its cutting- edge inclined from the point g to the point h and from the point h to the point i, the edge from the point i to the point being rounded to set up the lug c.
Patent GB-190914476-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatically Balancing and Maintaining the Equilibrium and Steering of all manner of Flying-machines.
Inventor: MACKENZIE-KENNEDY CHESSBOROUGH
IPC: B64C1/00
Filed: 1909-06-21
Granted: 1910-06-16
Abstract: 14,476. Kennedy, C. H. J. Mackenzie-. June 21. Aerial machines without a e r o s t a t s ; planes, arrangement and construction of; s t e e r i n g and balancing.-Auxiliarysurfaces 4<1>, Fig. 14, controlled by springs 1 are hinged to the lateral extremities of the supporting-surfaces 3 of flying-machines and are provided with depending keels a, Fig. 18, which serve to increase the action of the surfaces in pres e r v i n g equilibrium. Hinged surfaces 4<3>, 4<2> may also be fitted to the rear of the frontal planes and the main planes, and be controlled by springs. The auxiliary surfaces may all be controlled manually for steering. The rudders and elevators 20, 13 may have springs in the operating connexions so as to move under excessive wind pressures. The binges of the auxiliary surfaces and the control springs may be of any type, and various modifications are shown. The auxiliary surfaces 4, Fig. 7, may be hinged at 5 to the frame 3 of the main aeroplane, the hinges being provided with stops 6, and with arms 7 connected together or to the frame of the machine by cords 2 and the spring 1. The auxiliary surface 4 may be controlled by a blade spring 9, Fig. 9, or by a spiral spring 8, Fig. 11, acting on the part 4 through gear-wheels 10, 11. The auxiliary surface 4 may be arranged to slide relatively to the fixed surface under the control of springs. In the case of superposed surfaces, the hinged parts 4<1>, Fig. 18, are connected by rods 12 hinged to the parts.
Patent GB-190916355-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Treatment of Gas Obtained in the Distillation of Carbonaceous Materials for the Recovery of Useful Products and in Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: WILTON GEORGE
IPC: C10K1/00
Filed: 1909-07-13
Granted: 1910-07-13
Abstract: 16,355. Wilton, G. July 13. Ammonia, distilling; waste waters, concentratang; bulk evaporators ; spray evaporators ; progressive evaporators. - Gas liquor, with or without treatment with alkali as described in Specification 23,043/08, [Class 1, Acids, alkalies, &c.], is brought into contact with the hot gas for the removal of ammonia, and the resulting liquor is concentrated in contact with the atmosphere by the heat of the gases from the retorts. In the example shown in Fig. 2, gas liquor is sprayed at c into the ascension pipe a<1> through which the hot gas passes. The resulting liquor which collects in the chamber b is withdrawn through the pipe h, and is evaporated in a cascade of trays d formed around the ascension pipe a<1>.
Patent GB-190917205-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pneumatic Buffering or Shock-absorbing Devices for Vehicles.
Inventor: MANS ALBERT
IPC: F16F9/02
Filed: 1909-07-23
Granted: 1909-10-07
Abstract: 17,205. Mans, A. July 24, 1908, [Convention date]. Composite springs; dash-pots; connexions and attachments applicable generally for tensile and compressive springs.-Consists in a pneumatic shockabsorber for vehicles which comprises a closed chamber 3 provided at each end with a cylinder 5, in which works a piston constituted by a flanged washer 7 secured between nuts 25, 26 screwed upon a piston-rod 6. The inner ends of the rods 6 are formed as half-bearings for a cross-piece 12, which is trunnioned at its ends in slides 15, Fig. 2, working in guides 16 in the walls of the chamber 3. The cross-piece 12 is actuated by a rod 18, which slides through the cross-piece and is mounted upon a shaft 19, fitted with an arm 20 at the outside of the chamber 3. This arm is connected to the axle frame, or vice ver-a. The cylinders 5 are provided with dead spaces 27 and with ball-valve chambers 24, which may also serve as dead spaces and may be of adjustable volume. Springs 11 are arranged between the cross piece 12 and the ends of the chamber 3. When the vehicle spring is deflected, one of the pistons is moved to compress the air in its cha mber 28, air being drawn in behind the piston through the valve 24. On the recoil, some of the air drawn in passes the piston washer 7 into the chamber 28, and if the recoil extends beyond the normal position of the apparatus, the other pist is actuated. The pressure in the chambers 28 thus gradually increases up to a certain limit during the working of the apparatus.
Patent GB-190925019-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process for Distilling or Partially Distilling Coal and for the Production of Fuel.
Inventor: RICHARDS RICHARD SLOANE
IPC: C10B47/18
Filed: 1909-10-30
Granted: 1910-10-31
Abstract: 25,019. Richards, R. S., and Pringle, R. W. Oct. 30. Cooling discharged materials. - The product obtained by distilling coal on a conveyer at low temperature is allowed to cool while being removed from the distillation chamber in an atmosphere of the gases evolved from the cooling material, or in an atmosphere of an inert gas such as carbon dioxide. Specification 15,643/09 is referred to.
Patent GB-190927607-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for use in or in connection with the Purification of Water.
Inventor: CANDY FRANK
IPC: C02F1/68
Filed: 1909-11-27
Granted: 1910-11-10
Abstract: 27,607. Candy, F., and Candy, F. P. Nov. 27. Mixing fluids in flow.-A solution or gas, for example a sterilizing-solution containing free chlorine such as a solution of bleaching-powder, is added to water flowing under pressure in a conduit by means of apparatus connected to the conduit at points of different pressure obtained by means of a valve, venturi pipe, or other pressure-reducing device. For a solution, the apparatus comprises two receptacles, 2, 3 connected together so that water entering from the conduit 1 will drive air from the one to the other and thus expel solution from the receptacle 3 into the conduit. The pipe 13 connecting the receptacle 3 with the conduit may be provided with an automatically-governed valve, for example a ball valve 15 in a chamber 17 connected with the air pipe 4 which joins the two receptacles. The water from the conduit enters the receptacle 2 at the upper part, preferably as overflow from an open cylinder 20. For a gas, only one receptacle is used, and when this is placed at a lower level than that at which the gas is forced into the water, the pressure-reducing device may be omitted. Specification 17,335/93, [Class 46, Filtering &c.], is referred to. The Provisional Specification also describes apparatus, which, when two sets of receptacles are used, will automatically actuate the valves on the pipes connecting the receptacles with the conduit and the valves for charging and discharging the receptacles. Floats in the receptacles may lift a weighted lever, which, in falling, operates the valves suddenly by means of ratchet gear. Or the valves may be actuated by rising and falling buckets filled from the receptacles through valves operated by floats in the receptacles.
Patent GB-191000855-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Apparatus for Automatically Recording the Time at which Audible Signals are Given.
Inventor: DRIEL OCKER JAN ADRIAN REPELAE
IPC: B63B45/08
Filed: 1910-01-12
Granted: 1910-09-15
Abstract: 855. Driel, O. J. A. R. van. Jan. 12. Recording particular operations; recording by distinctive marks.-Apparatus for recording the times at which fog or other audible signals are given comprises a pencil which normally traces a spiral line on a clock-rotated drum, but is temporarily deflected when the signal is given so as to produce a deviation from the line. The pencil 20 is carried at the end of a spring-controlled lever 18 pivotally mounted on an arm 13 attached to a saddle-piece 16, which, engaging with a screw clock-driven rod 9, is traversed parallel to the axis of the record-drum 6. The saddle - piece is pressed upon the rod 9 by a spring 25 arranged between the saddle-piece and a four-legged bridle 23 running along the bar 11, this arrangement allowing the pencil-carrier to be adjusted to any desired position along the drum. The actuation of the signal causes an oscillation of a bifurcated lever 27, the ends 30 of which then raise a frame 33. The top bar of this frame thereupon lifts a spring plunger 15, the upper end of which, being bevelled, and engaging an aperture in the lever 18, oscillates this lever and so produces a transverse movement of the pencil with respect to the spiral line traced on the drum.
Patent GB-191004085-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fenders for Road-vehicles.
Inventor: RONNIGER HERMANN
IPC: B60R21/34
Filed: 1910-02-18
Granted: 1910-07-14
Abstract: 4085. Ronniger, H., Nacher, B., and Lohmann, F. Feb. 18. Obstruction-removers.-A. curved fender for tramcars and other road vehicles is caused to move under spring-action in curved guides fitted with ball bearings, when a gate is pressed back by an obstacle, or is released from the vehicle. The fender, in the operative position, is shown in Fig. 1. It comprises a net t adjustably secured to curved bars r which slide in the curved guide p fitted with ball bearings. The bars r are connected by slotted links w to rotatable boxes e containing springs. Normally the springs are held in tension by the engagement of aperture cranks n on the gate axis l, with adjustable abutments g on the boxes e. The backward movement of the gate m or the release, from a foot-press on the platform, of the crank n causes the spring to rotate the boxes and consequently the fender so as to pick up the obstruction. The fender is raised by means of a cord x.
Patent GB-191006166-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Boot Laces.
Inventor: HAYES FRANCIS
IPC: A43C7/00
Filed: 1910-03-11
Granted: 1911-03-09
Abstract: 6166. Hayes, F. March 11. Laces; lacing-fastenings. - The ends of a lace A, Fig. 1, are provided with coiled metal springs B provided with a hook D and eye C respectively, so that the ends may be connected together to avoid tying. The connecting device may be a spring snap bracelet fastener F, G, Fig. 3, and the springs may be detachably secured to the ends of the lace by clips H. The securing fasteners may be provided with ornamental imitation bows such as J, Fig. 3. Specifications 22,830/95, 4463/00, 4139/01, 24,734/02, and 21,744/07 are referred to.
Patent GB-191008824-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Taximeters.
Inventor: ROGERS FRANCIS HERON
IPC: G07B13/00
Filed: 1910-11-14
Granted: 1911-05-11
Abstract: 8824. Rogers, F. H. Nov. 14. Zeroizing-mechanism.-The fare dials of a taximeter are zeroized by heart cams 6 operated by a pair of levers 3 mounted scissor-fashion and controlled by a spring 5 secured to their ends. The levers are held in their inoperative position by a cam 2 on the flag shaft 1 until resetting occurs, when their upper ends approach each other. Simultaneously, a detent 10 is released by gearing 14, 15, and the transfer-lever 8 is thrown out by a rod 16 and a lever 17 operated by a projection 18.
Patent GB-191009004-A (GB)
Title: Improved Elevating and Returning Carrier for Kite or other Strings.
Inventor: BENTON JOHN FREDERICK
IPC: B63H9/10
Filed: 1910-04-14
Granted: 1911-04-13
Abstract: 9004. Benton, J. F., and Allen, W. April 14. Mechanical toys. - In apparatus in which articles are carried up a kite or other string and then dropped if desired, the article is held in a spring clip E on a carrier B, which slides on the string K through suitable clips C, D and is carried up by wind - pressure on a sail A. When the carrier reaches a fixed stop F, the clip E may be caused to release the article and operate a trigger G, which causes the sail to roll up like a spring blind, so that the whole device descends by its own weight.
Patent GB-191009929-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Thread Cutting Mechanism for Looms for Weaving.
Inventor: HOLLINGWORTH EDWARD
IPC: D03D49/70
Filed: 1910-04-23
Granted: 1911-02-09
Abstract: 9929. Hollingworth, E., [Crompton & Knowles Loom Works]. April 23. Weft, cutting.-In weft-replenishing looms, the thread-cutting mechanism comprises a stationary steel blade 13 riveted to the temple cap 10 and a movable steel cutting - blade 15, which is pivoted at 16. The temple cap 10 is slotted to receive the blades 13, 15, and at each backward movement of a roll 28 on an adjustable stud 29 on a lay bracket 30 raises an arm 27 secured to a shaft 24, an arm 22 of which thereupon acts on the blade 15 and depresses the cutting part 15' thereon, whereby any weft extending between the blades is cut. When the lay moves forwards and the arms 27, 22 fall, a spring 18 depresses the part 15 and raises the part 15' of the cutting-blade. The cap 10 is hinged and secured to the yieldingly - held reciprocatable temple shank 7 as usual. The thread-cutting mechanism may be independent of the loom temple.
Patent GB-191011528-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Production of Multi-colour Photogravures.
Inventor: SAALBURG CHARLES WILLIAM
IPC: G03F3/04
Filed: 1910-05-10
Granted: 1911-06-12
Abstract: 11,528. Saalburg, C. W. May 10. [Addition to 11,527/10.] Photo-mechanical printing-surfaces.-Relates to a modification of the process described in the parent Specification for the production of multicolour photogravures, to provide for cases in which it is necessary to employ a separate cylinder for each impression. The component colour diapositives are secured side by side upon a glass plate, and a single piece of carbon tissue paper is cut the long way of the roll and exactly to the size of the combined negatives. The tissue is exposed first under a screen and then under the diapositives in the manner described in Specification 22,776/09. The tissue is previously marked on the back with limiting indications corresponding to the edges of the component positives, and after exposure the component prints are cut away. Each component is soaked and transferred, and the further preparation of the separate rollers is effected under the same conditions of temperature &c.
Patent GB-191012835-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wind Screens.
Inventor: BUISSON GEORGES ALBERT
IPC: B60J1/06
Filed: 1910-05-26
Granted: 1911-04-06
Abstract: 12,835. Buisson, G. A. May 27, 1909, [Convention date]. Wind-guards.-A wind-screen comprises an upper section f pivoted upon rods d adapted to slide to and from the driver in sockets c on the uprights a, which slide in sockets b on the dashboard, or are pivoted thereto. The uprights a carry a glazed frame, or a sheet of leather adapted to be unwound from a spring-controlled roller mounted on the dash-board. To enable the upper section f to be adjusted by one hand, the locking-devices of both pivots are controlled by a single hand-lever at the upper part of the screen and cables u passing through the tubular frame of the screen. The pivots may be of the ratchet type, or preferably they comprise an eye l on the section f which turns on a shaft j. A coiled spring m, Fig. 3, tightly embraces a drum k integral with the shaft j and has one end secured to the eye l and the other abutting against a stop q on a cap p which can be turned by the cable u to slacken the spring for lowering the screen. The screen can be freely raised, this movement slackening the spring. Springs z prevent casual rising of the screen.
Patent GB-191019156-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Detecting Tampering with Cheques, Bank Notes and the like.
Inventor: LORENZ HENRY WILLIAM FREDERICK
IPC: C09D11/02
Filed: 1910-08-15
Granted: 1911-09-15
Abstract: 19,156. Lorenz, H. W. F. Aug. 15. Ink.-To detect fraud, cheques, bank-notes, bonds, stock certificates, letters of credit, railway tickets, stamps, and other security papers are printed with an ink containing an ingredient sensitive to the chemicals usually used for removing writing-ink, namely, acids, alkalies, and bleaching-agents, this ingredient being subsequently rendered insoluble and fixed on the paper by steaming or heating, or by causing the coagulation of another ingredient of the ink. When fixed by steaming or heating, the ink consists of a soluble sensitive chemical capable of forming an insoluble lake or the like, a precipitant, a diluent, and, if necessary, an ink base, for example barium sulphate or calcium carbonate. A deterrent is also preferably present to prevent precipitation of the insoluble body until after printing. For basic colours, tannic acid is preferably used as a precipitant, and for acid or slightly acid colours the usual metallic compounds employed in making lakes, for example, barium chloride or acetate, or lead or aluminium compounds. The deterrent may be a volatile acid such as acetic acid, or a volatile base such as ammonia or aniline, and may also serve as the diluent. For some of the direct-dyeing cotton colours, for example, cotton red 4B, a precipitant may be dispensed with. When fixed by coagulation, the ink consists of an insoluble or soluble sensitive chemical, an ink base, and a vehicle containing as principal ingredient a coagulable substance, for example, albumen, casein, or gelatin. After printing, coagulation is brought about by heating or steaming, formaldehyde vapour being present in the steam when gelatin is to be coagulated. When used for steel-plate printing, gum tragacanth or " gum trigura " is preferably added. Numerous examples of each class of inks are given in the Specification.
Patent GB-191020256-A (GB)
Title: A Valveless Motor with Rotary Piston.
Inventor: VICTOR BROC
IPC: F01L5/16
Filed: 1910-08-30
Abstract: 20,256. Broc, V. Sept. 6, 1909, [Convention date]. Void. [Published under Section 91 of the Act.] Four - stroke - cycle engines; driving-gear.- Admission and exhaust are controlled by the rotation of the piston A, which has a port f cooperating with inlet and exhaust ports in the cylinder walls. The piston is rotated by gearwheels b, c, on the crank-pin and connecting- rod. The piston is connected to the rod d by a universal joint, Fig. 10.
Patent GB-191022641-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Bottom Blow-off Apparatus of Steam Boilers.
Inventor: GERLICH ALBERT JOHN
IPC: F22B37/54
Filed: 1910-09-30
Granted: 1911-08-03
Abstract: 22,641. Gerlich, A. J., Doxey, J. W., and Hayes, J. Sept. 30. Blow-down apparatus.-Relates to blow-down apparatus comprising a tube having a number of horizontally - arranged apertures which are opened successively to the waste-pipe through helicallyarranged apertures in a rotatable inner tube, the tubes being movable longitudinally so as to bring the apertures over the whole length of the boiler. The inner tube 26 fits closely within the apertured part of the outer tube 9, and is supported at its outer end in collars 14, 30. It is secured in position by a pivot 28 at its end. The outer tube is provided at each of its apertures with short depending tubes 11, which are formed with rounded bottoms to facilitate the movement of the apparatus along the bottom of the boiler. The tubes are carried in stuffing-boxes 5, 18, and are moved longitudinally by a nut 46 and screw 45 operated by a hand-wheel 57. The inner tube opens into the waste-pipe 25, and is rotated by a hand-wheel 35, which may be secured by a clutch 41 to a rod 32 attached to the tube. The outer tube may be rotated by a handle 51 so as to bring the apertures clear of the boiler bottom and allow fresh water to flow through and clean the apparatus.
Patent GB-191023604-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Single Objectives Composed of Four Lenses Cemented Together.
Inventor: ZEISS CARL
IPC: G02B9/02
Filed: 1910-10-12
Granted: 1911-03-09
Abstract: 23,604. Zeiss, C., [Firm of]. Oct. 15, 1909, [Convention date]. Lenses.- In objectives composed of four lenses, as shown, cemented together, the index for the lens I is smaller than 1À52, the same index for the lens III is at least 1À57, and for the lens IV not smaller than 1À58.