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Patent GB-190716252-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Means for Electrically Operating Tramway and like Points or Switches from Passing Vehicles.
Inventor: ROJCSIK PAUL
Filed: 1907-07-15
Granted: 1908-07-15
Abstract: 16,252. Rojcsik, P. July 15. Points and switches, more especially those of electric tramways, are operated electro-mechanically from vehicles in motion and are provided with locking-means which hold the tongue in the position in which it is set. In one arrangement, shown in Fig. 1, adapted for a conduit tramway, the tongue Z is moved in one direction or the other by the armatures s of two electro - magnets q, which are connected respectively to two contacts g<3> of two switches B, B' mounted in suitable positions in the permanent way. The tongue is locked in its two positions by hooks o operated by electro-magnets m, which are connected in common to two contacts g<2> of the switches B, B<1>. The electro-magnets are also all connected to one pole b of a source of current A, the other pole being connected to contacts g<1> of the switches B, B<1>. The switches have drums d with stepped conducting-portions f as shown, and either switch can be operated as required from the vehicle by means of a depending arm which engages with a bent piece i, sliding on guides h and connected by a band k to a spring drum c geared by a chain e with the drum d. The rotation of one of the drums d first energizes both the magnets m and releases the lock, and then energizes the corresponding magnet q, thus throwing the point over in the direction required. When the switch is released, it is returned by the spring drum, and the locking-hooks o are returned to locking position by springs p. The armatures s of the magnets q act on the point tongue through brass push-rods t, and are retracted by springs r. In a modification, shown in Fig. 2, adapted for tramways without conduits, the tongues Z are locked only by the action of springs S connected to the armatures s by links u in such a manner that the tongues are held in either extreme position by the springs, the locking-magnets being dispensed with and the switches being correspondingly simplified but otherwise the same. The position in which the point is set may be indicated by combined lamp and semaphore signals R, Fig. 3, operated from the point-operating rod t by rack-and-pinion gear Z<1>, Z<2>, T and chains K. Lamps L are fitted to each semaphore, and those on the semaphore that is raised put in circuit by contacts.Ct operated by the pinion Z<2>.
Patent GB-190720545-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Register for Hotels, Hydropathic Establishments and the like.
Inventor: GARLICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1907-09-16
Granted: 1908-07-30
Abstract: 20,545. Garlick, W. Sept. 16. Memorandum and like books.-A hotel register is interleaved with blotting-paper, and advertisements are printed thereon. [Reference has been directed under Section 7 of Patents &c. Act, 1907, to Specification No. 2107, A.D. 1872.]
Patent GB-190724387-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Recording Bell or like Signals, specially applicable to Mines.
Inventor: RUSSELL JOHN
Filed: 1907-11-04
Granted: 1908-07-16
Abstract: 24,387. Russell, J., and Milligan, J. H. Nov. 4. Clock framework. -An apparatus for recording. signals is provided with clock-work at both ends of a drum 31 the clock-work at one end comprising a balance-wheel escapement and at the other end a dial with hour and minute hands. The clock-work is driver by two main springs 7, the ends of which are fixed to a common power shaft 6 and to wheels 11, 37, which engage by pawls with ratchetwheels on the shaft 6.
Patent GB-190803596-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Increasing the Heating-surfaces of Cooking Vessels.
Inventor: WERZ JAMES
Filed: 1908-02-18
Granted: 1908-10-22
Abstract: 3596. Werz, J. Feb. 18. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Hollow-ware, corrugated; bodies; saucepans and cooking-kettles. - In a cylindrical cooking- pan &c. of the kind that is ribbed externally to increase the heating-surface, the bottom has concentric circular ribs a and the sides have vertical ribs b.
Patent GB-190809572-A (GB)
Title: Process for Manufacturing Poly-glycerines.
Inventor: CLAESSEN CONRAD
Filed: 1908-05-02
Granted: 1908-08-20
Abstract: 9572. Claessen, C. May 2. Finishes for fabrics &c.-Di- and poly-glycerines, obtained by heating glycerine with alkaline substances, are added to glycerine for use in textile industries.
Patent GB-190815051-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and relating to, Tentering-clips used in Finishing and Dressing Fabrics.
Inventor: EVENDEN ROBERT EDWARD
Filed: 1908-07-15
Granted: 1909-07-15
Abstract: 15,051. Evenden, R. E., Butt, G. W., and Clark, J. J. July 15. Tentering.-In order that tentering-clips may grip fabrics of different textures and thicknesses, the upper jaws have a comb-like gripping-edge of resilient material and the gauge-fingers are so shaped that the clip may grip the cloth at any desired distance from the selvedge. The gripping- element k, Fig. 3, of the upper jaw g consists of a number of tongues l, Fig. 5, or it may consist of a number of resilient metallic bristles &c. The gauge-finger h has a projection p, which acts as a weight and which is curved, as shown, so as to grip the fabric at the desired distance from the selvedge. The upper jaw may be furnished with a spring in connexion with the hinge-pin e.
Patent GB-190819109-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrically Operated Valve Controlling Devices.
Inventor: KEITH JAMES
Filed: 1908-09-11
Granted: 1909-03-18
Abstract: 19,109. Keith, J., and Tuson, C. Sept. 11. Extinguishing gas.-A valve D for controlling the supply of gas to gas lamps is formed on a permanent magnet C capable of sliding within a casing A. To open the valve, a current is sent through a coil G, thereby exciting an iron core F, which attracts ; the magnet C. When the circuit is broken, the valve remains open, and can only be closed by reversing the direction, of the current in the coil G. The valve may be mechanically operated by a crank-pin J, which is adapted to engage shoulders K, L on the magnet C and valve D respectively. The gas may be lit by the heating of a platinum wire by the current which controls the valve D. The gas may also be ignited by a sparking- device, the coil G in this case being an induction coil or an ordinary pilot jet may be employed.
Patent GB-190819937-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Smoke-consuming Appliances for Steam-boiler and other Furnaces.
Inventor: WHITTON CHARLES EDWARD
Filed: 1908-09-22
Granted: 1909-09-22
Abstract: 19,937. Whitton, C. E. Sept. 22. [Cognate Application No. 6275, A.D. 1909, dated March 16.] Smoke-consuming.-Relates to means for delivering air for secondary combustion above the fire. In one arrangement, Fig. 4, in connexion with the fire-bridge, two rows of holes are formed in fireclay blocks a<2> forming the front of the bridge, and the air from the supply pipe a is distributed to the rows of holes by a baffle a<1> Short tubes b<1> connect the holes in the blocks a' to the air box at the rear. When the two rows of holes are in the same horizontal plane the air conduit is bifurcated as shown in Fig. 9. In another arrangement, Fig. 6, the supply through the various delivery nozzles b<1> is equalized by bevelling the ends of the nozzles so that those further from the point of entry of the air project more into the supply conduit. The pointed ends of the tubes may be bent over to form a hood.
Patent GB-190822292-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Eye Shades and the like.
Inventor: PROSSER RICHARD ALBERT SHIPMAN
Filed: 1908-10-21
Granted: 1909-07-22
Abstract: 22,292. Prosser, R. A. S. Oct. 21. Spectacles.-Eye-shades A, which are made of strips of metal or other material curved to fit the rim, and which project both back and front of the lens, may be detachably secured to spectacles or eyeglasses in a variety of ways. In the form shown in Figs. 1 and 3 they are slotted at a<4>, to pass over the frame, and a clip a<5> is made to engage the bridge b<2> or the hinge projection b<4>. One end of the shade may be hinged as in Fig. 2. The eyeshade may be provided with a bayonet-joint. In the form shown in Fig. 4, the slotted shade encircles the rim of the glass.
Patent GB-190823492-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Till.
Inventor: SCHMIDT AUGUST THEODOR
Filed: 1908-11-03
Granted: 1909-01-21
Abstract: 23,492. Schmidt, A. T. Nov. 3. Tills.-A till which prevents mistakes as to the amount tendered comprises two cash drawers g, over which are placed slides f normally closing two apertures in the upper casing, one of which is further covered by a frame c slidable on guides b and having a glazed aperture. The frame is engaged with the guides so that it cannot be lifted and its movement is limited by stops. The frame is automatically locked in either end position by bent springs fixed in the guide b on the vendor's side of the till, the springs carrying studs e protuding through the guide; the springs are so shaped as to allow the stud to be depressed by the frame only when moving to the end position. When a payment is to be received, the frame is moved to uncover the purchaser's receptacle, in which the coin tendered is placed. The frame is then moved over to cover the coin, and the change is taken from the drawer on the other side and placed in the corresponding aperture, the coin tendered still being visible. When the transaction is completed, the slide f is withdrawn and the coin tendered allowed to fall into the drawer g. The frame c is then unlocked and returned.
Patent GB-190824423-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Means for Securing the Axles with their Ball Bearings in Loose Wheels of Haulage Trucks.
Inventor: BRUEHL PAUL
Filed: 1908-11-13
Granted: 1909-03-25
Abstract: 24,423. Br³hl. P. Nov. 13. Ball-bearings for railway-vehicle wheels. To secure axles with their ball-bearings in loose wheels of haulage trucks, a loose yoke i fitting into a groove formed on the extremity of the axle is provided. The yoke may be secured by a pin k, or it may have its ends bent inwards so as to take around the bottom of the groove. The bearing consists of race-rings b secured to the axle end and of outer race-rings c separated by a split ring. The parts are fixed in the hub by an annular face-plate secured to the inner face of the hub.
Patent GB-190824975-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for use with Automobiles for Cooling the Circulating Water.
Filed: 1908-11-20
Granted: 1909-02-25
Abstract: 24,975. Wolseley Tool and Motor Car Co., and Remington, A. A. Nov. 20. Gas and like engines for motor-vehicles. The radiators for the cooling-water are so arranged that no air passes to them through the engine chamber. Two groups of vertical tubes A are arranged immediately in front of the dash-board B with a space C between them which is somewhat less in width than the bonnet D. A part of the sheetmetal end of the bonnet is set back to form an inset B', which together with the space C makes up the sectional area of the downward passage-way for the air. When the car is in motion, air passes through the front and sides of the radiators into the space C, B', and is delivered backwards by the helical arms of the fly-wheel E after having passed down through the space B<2>. The bottom tanks A<2> may conveniently be connected by a pipe A<3> in the space B<1> so as to offer no obstruction to the flow of air.
Patent GB-190825521-A (GB)
Title: Rope-pulley Made in Two Parts.
Inventor: HENRY JULES-FERDINAND
Filed: 1908-11-26
Granted: 1909-03-04
Abstract: 25,521. Henry, J. F. Dec. 14, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Pulley-blocks.-A rope pulley particularly for use on fishing -boats is made in two parts secured together by a locking-device so that the parts may be released when desired. Shanks d, e are hinged to a cross-bar b supported from an eye a. The sheave is made in two parts f<1>, f<2>, revoluble mounted on an axle which is also made in two parts g, i passing through, and secured to, the shanks by nuts m, n. The part i is coned to fit into a socket in the part g, the parts being locked together by means of a bolt h with a hooked end which engages a recess k formed in the part i. The bolt is operated by a handle o which is moved to a horizontal position while the parts are brought together and then is moved to a vertical position thus locking them. In the case of a gaff-pulley no revoluble sheave is required ; the parts f<1>, f<2> are therefore dispensed with, and a groove is provided directly on the supports g, i.
Patent GB-190827250-A (GB)
Title: Improved Tool for the Measurement of Exact Dimensions.
Inventor: CONRAD ROBERT
Filed: 1908-12-15
Granted: 1909-12-15
Abstract: 27,250. Conrad, R. Dec. 15. Gauges.-Fixed-dimension gauges of various kinds are produced by the employment of steel balls which can be manufactured on a large scale with great exactitude, thereby rendering unnecessary the construction of the usual cylindrical gauges and calliper gauges of the type having fixed jaws. The balls, which may be flattened at one part, to receive a suitable inscription, and are preferably provided with holders, may be used separately or in groups of two or more, thus forming internal or external gauges as shown in Figs. 2 and 3, or a series of gauges as shown in Figs. 3 and 3<a>. When used in the construction of jawed calliper gauges m, Fig. 11, the balls, which may be of slightly different sizes, function as distance-pieces either with or without an additional distance-piece such as n. Many forms of gauge embodying the same principles of construction are described, together with means for holding the balls together and for slightly varying the dimensions of the gauge by the use of balls of different sizes with appropriate means for keeping the centres of the balls in a straight line. A divided external gauge, which may receive cages holding balls of various sizes, is shown in Fig. 27, and may be employed in gauging shafts the ends of which are inaccessible. The balls may be held in position in the holders, either by passing bolts through holes drilled in the balls, or by grinding recessed circular necks thereon into which the flexible end of the holder is forced. In another form a part only of a ball is employed, rotatably mounted upon a spindle, but normally constrained by a set-screw, whereby the contact surface may be changed and the wear equalized.
Patent GB-190902009-A (GB)
Title: Improved Vapour Generating Burner for Heating and Lighting Purposes.
Inventor: SPENCE ROBERT
IPC: F23D99/00
Filed: 1909-01-27
Granted: 1909-12-09
Abstract: 2009. Spence, R. Jan. 27. Atmospheric vapour burners; vaporizing-apparatus.-In a vapour burner for light fuels, applicable for use with incandescent mantles of the ordinary or inverted type, the fuel flows under pressure through a vaporizing-coil 3, Fig. 2, or a globe 3<c>, Fig. 3, set in the region of the flame. The vapour passes from this into an expansion chamber, whence it flows through a nozzle into the mixing-chamber 5. An outside baffle-plate 7 set between the flame and air inlets is provided with a hole whereby a draught of hot air is directed on the vaporizer. In inverted burners, the flame may be made more spherical by bevelling the burner outlet. The issuing gases may be given a tangential velocity by rifling the mixing. tube or by inserting in it a coil of wire or strip.
Patent GB-190905161-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Pneumatic Doors Stops and Silencers.
Inventor: LOOMS GEORGE
IPC: E05F5/02
Filed: 1909-03-03
Granted: 1910-01-06
Abstract: 5161. Looms, G. March 3. Pneumatic vibration-dampers.- Consists in forming a pneumatic doorcheck of a hollow or cup-shaped rubber body 1 provided with a projection 2 against which the door strikes. The body 1 is fixed in the door frame or on a carrier 3 fixed in the upper angle of the door frame, and in the latter case is preferably secured to the carrier by means of a washer 11 fitting upon a flange 9 on the body 1 and screwed or otherwise fixed to the carrier. The carrier is preferably provided with a recess 13 to receive the body 1 when it is compressed by the closing of the door. An air passage 15 from the recess 13 may be provided. The device is arranged so that the door strikes the projection 2 before the latch 7 contacts with the striking-plate 8.
Patent GB-190906448-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Centrifugal Machines.
Inventor: HULME WILLIAM
IPC: B04B3/04
Filed: 1909-03-18
Granted: 1910-03-10
Abstract: 6448. Hulme, W., and Job, T. B. March 18. Hydro-extractors.-In a machine for treating charcoal, wet grain, sugar, &c. the materials enter by a large feed-opening along with a considerable quantity of air, and are thrown against a rotating perforated cone, down which they are caused to travel by a helical blade on an inner conical body rotating at a speed which differs slightly from that of the straining-surface. The outer cone a is provided with one or more internal circular ribs r, and is carried by a sleeve h surrounding a shaft g that carries the inner cone e. The shaft g and the sleeve hare caused to rotate at slightly different speeds by the gear shown. The cone a is attached to the sleeve h by blades c, shaped so as to throw the entering air and material outwards against the cone a. The edge of the cone a fits over the edge of a trough t for the separated liquid, as shown.
Patent GB-190907116-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pliers.
Inventor: HILLER CHARLES
IPC: B25B7/02
Filed: 1909-03-24
Granted: 1909-06-10
Abstract: 7116. Hiller, C. May 14, 1908, [Convention date]. Pliers.-Pliers for crimping or corrugating metal are provided with jaws 5, the engaging faces of which are flat at the tips and have engaging ribs or corrugations 7 at the rear ends. The ribs 7 increase in height towards the rear ends of the jaws. A triangular notch 4 is formed in one of the side-faces of each of the handles to act as a nut wrench.
Patent GB-190907630-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Transformers for Operating Vapour Electric Apparatus.
Inventor: CONRAD FRANK
IPC: H02M7/06
Filed: 1909-03-30
Granted: 1909-07-08
Abstract: 7630. Conrad, F. April 10, 1908, [Convention date]. Transformers; vapour apparatus, arrangements of.-Relates to current-rectifying apparatus of the kind described in Specification 26,555/08, for operating vapour electric apparatus, in which the rectifying operation is effected by means of a transformer without the aid of auxiliary devices for regulating and sustaining the rectified current. According to the present invention, the transformation ratio of the transformer is approximately unity, and the transformer comprises primary windings, secondary windings, and windings common to both primary and secondary circuits. Magnetic leakage paths are also provided for both circuits, and also primary leakage paths independent of the secondary winding, and secondary leakage paths independent of the primary winding. The primary leakage fluxes cause a drop of potential in the system for regulating purposes; and the secondary leakage fluxes, which are constant in direction, serve to sustain the rectified current. The independent primary windings are subdivided, and are connected to a regulating-device, so that the rectifying operation may be effected continuously to charge fully a storage battery, the voltage of which may change considerably from a no-charge to a fully-charged condition, or to charge batteries of varying number of cells. As shown applied to the charging of a storage battery 1, the transformer comprises primary windings 5, 6, 7, 8 and secondary windings 4, 6, 7, 9, of which the windings 6, 7 are common to both circuits, and the primary windings 5, 8 are subdivided and connected to a regulator 25 connected to the conductors 31, 32. The windings are arranged as shown on the core 34, which is provided with a central leg 35 extending upwards and sideways so as to leave air gaps between the central leg and the core 34. The main primary flux is shown by dotted line 37, and is opposed by the secondary flux. Primary leakage fluxes which do not surround the whole of the secondary winding are shown by lines 39, 40, and cause a drop of potential in the system for regulating purposes, having the same effect as an inductive resistance in the primary circuit or an ohmic resistance in the secondary circuit. Secondary leakage fluxes during one half-cycle are shown by lines 41, 42, and during the other half-cycle by lines 43, 44; they traverse the core part 35 in the same direction for each halfcycle, and so serve to sustain the rectified current, having the same effect as an inductive resistance in the direct-current circuit. If the battery cannot be fully charged with the regulator in the position as shown, it should be moved step by step in a clockwise direction.
Patent GB-190908009-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Vehicle Wheels.
Inventor: JEFFS CAMERON
Filed: 1909-04-03
Granted: 1910-04-04
Abstract: 8009. Jeffs, C. April 3. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Spring wheels with continuous outer rigid rings and helical springs. - A metallic casing secured to the felloe supports telescopic tubular and solid rods fitted with helical springs so as to act as resilient tread members. In the form shown in Fig. 1, solid rods E secured in the felloe or casing project through the latter into tubes K fitted with removable tread members Q. The tubes are retained in the casing by nuts N, or by projections M, and bear against springs surrounding the rods. When projections are used, holes in the casing through which they are passed are closed by nuts X. In the form shown in Fig. 2, the tread members consist of rods sliding in tubes against enclosed helical springs, and their movement is limited either by the engagement of grooves U in the rods with screws 0 in the tubes, or by means of bayonetgrooves P in the tubes and pins in the rods. The parts are lubricated and accessible through doors D in the casing.
Patent GB-190909252-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Preventing the Discharge of Firearms except at a Pre-determined Elevation.
Inventor: MUELLER ALFRED
IPC: F41A17/10
Filed: 1909-04-19
Granted: 1909-11-04
Abstract: 9252. M³ller, A. April 25, 1908, [Convention date]. [Addition to 6358/08.] Safety appliances applicable generally.-Relates to small - arms having mechanism to prevent firing except at a predetermined elevation, and consists in detail improvements in the device described in the parent Specification, in which the trigger-locking mechanism is released by a pendulum when the correct elevation is reached. According to the present invention, the pendulum i is held inoperative by a detent b, Fig. 2, directly connected to the trigger z by a rod d in such a way that the pendulum cannot swing to release the triggerlocking mechanism until a short initial pull has been given to the trigger. The trigger-locking rod u is made telescopic for a short distance to allow this initial movement. On the pendulum i is arranged a swinging piece i<1>. Fig. 3, which, when the gun has been lowered beyond the correct elevation without the pendulum being released, swings forward and engages the rack e', thus locking the pendulum and preventing subsequent accidental firing. The pendulum i and the disk r are mounted on ball bearings, and the pendulum is partly filled with mercury. A double scale is provided in front of the pendulum, as shown in Fig. 1. The lower scale is for determining the correct elevation, which is done by observing the position of an indicating-ball running in a race under the scale. The upper scale is for adjusting the pointer on the pendulum. Means for taking the device out of action comprises a disk x, Fig. 2, and a connecting-rod y, which engages the resetting-lever m in such a manner that, when the disk x is rotated, the lever m is moved out of the path of the breech bolt.
Patent GB-190912783-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of and Means for Sealing Bottles and other Vessels.
Inventor: GALUP MAURICE
IPC: B65D55/08
Filed: 1908-05-30
Granted: 1909-10-21
Abstract: 12,783. Galup, M. May 30, 1908, [Convention date]. Bottles, non - refillable.-The usual cork e, with or without a marked disk, or coin &c. d, is covered by a capsule a having one or more openings b so that the cork or disk may be seen without removing the capsule.