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Patent GB-190718259-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electric Heating Devices.
Filed: 1907-08-12
Granted: 1908-05-14
Abstract: 18,259. British Thomson-Houston Co., [General Electric Co.]. Aug. 12. Heating by electricity.-An electric heater has a corrugated air-tight casing 10 provided with a heating unit, fitting into a sleeve 12 which is surrounded by a liquid 14 in an annular space 13. The area of the radiating surface may be such that no pressure is produced inside the casing, or such that a certain pressure is attained but not exceeded. The air in the casing may be rarefied, so that the heater may be worked at a temperature lower than the normal boiliug-point of the liquid. In a modifica. tion, the heating unit is inserted in a solid metal plug, in the top of which is a groove containing the liquid. The heater may rest on feet 19, or be supported by books.
Patent GB-190722139-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Peep-tubes for use on Ships or Vehicular Traffic in Foggy Weather.
Inventor: SHIPP FRANK CHARLES
Filed: 1907-10-08
Granted: 1908-09-17
Abstract: 22,139. Shipp, r. C., and Honeyball, G. Oct. 8. Optical instruments.-A peeptube for enabling an object to be distinctly seen in foggy weather without looking in a direct line comprises a long telescopic or other tube A provided at the end directed towards the object with a source of light B, and at the other end with an inclined mirror C in which the object is seen by the observer. A glass D may be fitted to prevent fog from passing through the tube, which is attached by hooks &c. to the ship, vehicle, &c. upon which it is used. If desired,'the tube may be jointed, intermediate mirrors and lenses being provided at the joints.
Patent GB-190722696-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Extension Tables.
Inventor: SCHOFF PETER WILLIAM
Filed: 1907-10-15
Granted: 1908-09-17
Abstract: 22,696. Schoff, P. W. Oct. 15. Tables.-The extra leaves of an extensible table are carried upon supporting-bars connected by links to the sliding side rails so that the leaves can be lowered and stowed beneath the top when not required and raised into alinement when the table is to be extended, without lifting the leaves from the table. As shown in an underside plan in Fig. 3, and in section in Fig. 2, one leaf 14 is supported upon bars 16 attached by links 15 to bars 5 fixed to the end piece 1 of the table top. The other leaf 13 is similarly supported upon a frame 23 attached by links 24 to bars 4 fixed to the other end 2 of the table top. The supports 16 of the leaf 14 are raised and lowered by means of an end bar 21 hinged to extensions 19 of the bars 16 so as to drop down when pulled out, while the frame 23 is adapted to be pulled outwards to lower the leaf 13 by a hand-hold 33 on a hinged rod 29, and to be pushed inwards by a knob 32. To contract the table the leaves are lowered and the bars 4, 5 on the parts 2, 1 are slid along bars 6 attached to a cross-piece 7 carrying a centre leg 34, until the leaves fit into recesses formed in pieces 11, 9 fitted to the parts 1, 2 of the table top. Guide-pieces 22 on the leaves serve to keep their dowel pins in alinement with the corresponding holes in the parts 1, 2 of the top.
Patent GB-190723765-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Barrel Carriages for Travelling Ordnance with Barrel Recoil.
Filed: 1907-10-28
Granted: 1908-01-30
Abstract: 23,765. Krupp Akt.-Ges., F. Feb. 11, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Field carriages.-Relates to carriages, of the type described in Specification No. 494, A.D. 1903, for transporting ordnance that has barrel recoil apparatus. According to the present invention, the gun is made to occupy a lower position during transport than it occupies while being transferred from the gun carriage to the transport carriage, thus affording greater safety against overturning when travelling on uneven ground. The carriage is shown in Fig. 1 with the parts in position for travel, and in Fig. 8 with the parts in position to receive the gun from the gun carriage. The carriage body A is rigidly connected to the axle of the wheels B, and is also supported on a fore-carriage C by means of a pin bearing a<1>, cl and rails c<2>, A carrier K, of transverse section corresponding to that of the slide carrier of the gun, receives the gun and is supported on the body A by means of axles M, N, Figs. 3 and 5, provided with rollers m<1>, n<1> arranged to run, respectively, upon rails H, L carried by the inner walls of the body A. The rails H are inclined practically throughout their length, and the rails L have one part horizontal ; the carrier thus occupies an inclined position when the rollers m<1> are in the highest position and the rollers n<1> are on the horizontal parts of the rails L. The carrier is brought into this inclined position by means of a hand-crank q<4>, bevel-gearing q<3>, and a screw-andnut mechanism P, P<1>. In order to raise the carrier to the horizontal position shown in Fig. 8, the rollers n<1> are raised by means of triangular brackets T pivoted at their upper ends to the body A and actuated by means of cams r<1> on a shaft R provided with a hand-lever r<2>. In this position, the trail D of the gun-carriage is raised by means of a chain windlass E, F, hook f and eye d<1>, to bring the bearing sockets d<2>, d' beneath supports S, U on the carrier K, thus ensuring that the slide k<1> forms a stright-line extension of the gun slide, as set out in the above-mentioned Specification. The carrier K is enabled to adjust itself horizontally to the gun slide by mounting the axle M in slotted guides k<4>, Fig. 3, and by connecting the axle N to the carrier K by means of a pin joint n<2>, as shown in Fig. 5. The gun is transferred by means of a rope attached to a hook a<3> and passing round rollers in a bracket V, which is detachably connected to the horn 0 of the breach end of the gun. The parts are secured in the position shown in Fig. 1 by means of links G connected by means of pin joints to eyes b<2>.
Patent GB-190726439-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Toys.
Inventor: MOYSE FRANCIS
Filed: 1907-11-29
Granted: 1908-07-09
Abstract: 26,439. Moyse, F. Nov. 29. Projectors. - A cord b provided with a handle e is attached to the point of a rod a. A ring d is placed over the rod and cord as shown, and by holding the handle e of the rod with one hand and rapidly drawing the cord away with the other, the ring is projected from the rod.
Patent GB-190727322-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of, and Apparatus for, Testing the Tensile Strength of Elastic Materials.
Inventor: SCHOPPER LOUIS
Filed: 1907-12-10
Granted: 1908-05-21
Abstract: 27,322. Schopper, L. Dec. 10. Testing strength, and elasticity of materials.- In testing the tensile strength of highly elastic materials, the specimen employed is in the form of an endless band b, Fig. 2, which is placed on the pins or rolls h. These are then moved apart so that the two halves of the ring are tested to breaking point. The use of rolls instead of pins equalizes the tension in the two halves of the specimen in case of unequal stretching, and in order that the whole specimen, including the parts resting on the rolls, may be subjected uniformly to the test, a gear-wheel k, Fig. 3, fixed to the lower roll h<1>, gears with a fixed rack k<1>, and thus causes the rotation of the band b and of the rolls during the extension of the specimen. For greater accuracy, a rotation synchronous with that of the lower roll h<1> may be imparted to the roll h.
Patent GB-190802167-A (GB)
Inventor: GOLDENBERG ALBERT ARON
Filed: 1908-01-30
Granted: 1908-06-04
Abstract: 2167. Goldenberg, A. A. Jan. 30. Violins etc.; instruments with sonorous forks &c.- An attachment for violins &c. comprises a clamp which is fixed to the side of the instrument adjacent to the neck.and is fitted with an adjustable rod provided with a rest, which fits between the thumb and forefinger. The clamps 5, 6 are faced with felt or rubber, and can be adjusted by a right and left handed screw 7 and rotatable nut 9 and also by a screw 8 which is provided with a look-nut 17. The screw 8, which plays loosely in the ears 11, 12 of the clamps 5, 6, fits a threaded hole at one end of a tube 13 provided with a stud 14, which passes through a slot in an extension 15 of the piece 10, and is provided with a nut. The tube 13 has telescopic sections 18, 19, 20, on the last of which a rest 21 of hard rubber or wood is adjustably mounted, a thumb-screw 22 being provided to lock it in position. The tubes 13, 18, 19 are also provided with locking-screws 24.
Patent GB-190803384-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of Removing Wrinkles from the Skin.
Inventor: SMITH HARRIETT META
Filed: 1908-02-14
Granted: 1908-06-25
Abstract: 3384. Smith, H. M. Dec. 21, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Face and features, improving appearance of.-A method of removing wrinkles consists in applying (1) an astringent plaster to raise the skin, (2) a " tonic-astringent lotion " to stimulate it in its raised position, and (3) a "vitalizer and protector" to strengthen and restore it to its natural condition. The plaster preferably consists of gelatine, powdered alum, yellow dextrin, water, gum arabic, alcohol, and a perfume. The lotion is prepared from powdered alum, refined powdered borax, and carmine. The ingred ients of the vitalizer are calcium carbonate, zinc oxide, and fats.
Patent GB-190803852-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Steam Superheaters
Inventor: GARRETT FRANK
Filed: 1908-02-20
Granted: 1908-08-27
Abstract: 3852. Garrett, F., and Schmach, E. Feb. 20. Superheaters, steam; smoke-boxes.-To facilitate the disconnexion and removal of a superheater consisting of zigzag tubes h placed in the smoke-box of a steam boiler, the inlet and outlet branches k, l are arranged outside the smoke-box. A removable cover c is provided in front of the smoke-box in addition to the usual door d, and the top of the smoke-box is closed by a cover b, upon which the funnel is mounted. A perforated plate n is placed above the superheater.
Patent GB-190804692-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brush Holders for Electrical Machines
Filed: 1908-03-02
Granted: 1908-06-11
Abstract: 4692. Siemens-Schuckertwerke Ges. March 2, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Brushes and brushholders.-Carbon or like brushes are divided into two or more portions, each of which is pressed individually by auxiliary springs on to the commutator, and has a different period of oscillation from the rest, so that the whole brush surface may not jump out of contact with the commutators simultaneously. A clamp k carries one or more sheet-metal boxes b, in which slide the brushes c, d, kept apart by division-pieces w. The brushes are pressed on to the commutator by a spring f acting through a hinged pressure-piece m, and flat springs p, q. The springs p, q differ in length and deflexion, so that the periods of oscillation of the brushes are different, ensuring that the whole brush surface does not leave the commutator simultaneously. To increase the difference in period, the springs p, q may be made of different materials or thicknesses.
Patent GB-190805415-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Incandescing or Heating Bodies containing or consisting of Zirconium for Incandescent Electric Lamps, Heaters and the like.
Filed: 1908-03-10
Granted: 1908-12-03
Abstract: 5415. British Thomson-Houston Co., [General Electric Co.]. March 10. Oxalates.- Zirconium oxalate is precipitated in gelatinous form by ammonium oxalate from a hot solution of zirconium nitrate, and is used to make electric lamp filaments of zirconium.
Patent GB-190805576-A (GB)
Title: Cell Bath with Reflecting Mirrors for Sun Baths.
Inventor: WEIL THEODOR
Filed: 1908-03-12
Granted: 1908-07-16
Abstract: 5576. Weil, T. March 12. Baths. - Relates to open-air s u baths. Mirrors s<1>, s', pivoted at x, y and of adjustable inclination, are provided to reflect the sun's rays upon the patient or to screen him. A third mirror s<3> is fixed to one of the walls. Two of the walls consist of gauze or fabric to admit air while preserving the privacy of the bather. A shower rose h is provided and the bottom of the cabinet is lined with zinc i.
Patent GB-190810030-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Buttons
Inventor: FITZ-GERALD LOUISA MARIAN
Filed: 1908-05-08
Granted: 1909-05-06
Abstract: 10,030. FitzGerald, L. M. May 8. Ornamenting metal surfaces.-Metallic buttons are decorated by applying one or more films of coloured sealing-wax. The button is held by a suitable tool in or near the flame of a spirit lamp, and melted wax is applied, the button being twisted till a thin film of wax is formed on its surface. When the button is cooled, a second film of differently coloured wax is applied. Ordinary sealing-wax is coloured to the desired tint by adding gold paint and other materials before using.
Patent GB-190812009-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electricity Meters.
Inventor: HOOKHAM GEORGE
Filed: 1908-06-03
Granted: 1909-02-11
Abstract: 12,009. Hookham, G. June 3. Quantity meters; resistances.-In a meter, particularly a mercury motor meter, either the armature with or without a small additional resistance in series is connected across the shunt resistance, the whole current to be measured passing through the series correcting - coil, or, as shown, the series correcting-coil consists of two or more wires A, A' which may be of different materials or diameters to adjust their relative resistances, and of which one wire A is in series with the armature G and the other wire or wires A<1> are connected across the terminals of the meter forming the shunt resistance. Specification No. 23,561, A.D. 1905, is referred to.
Patent GB-190812398-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Installations of Electric Lamps having Metal Filaments
Inventor: DIERMAN WILLIAM
Filed: 1908-06-09
Granted: 1909-06-03
Abstract: 12,398. Dierman, W. June 9. Lighting, systems of.-Each of a number of metallic-filament lamps arranged in series is provided with a shunt circuit which includes a body or bodies having a negative resistance-temperature coefficient and arranged to indicate failure of the lamp, or to act as a substitutional resistance. In the former case, the dimensions of the body are such that it becomes incandescent when the pressure on it is increased owing to the failure of the corresponding lamp. In the latter case, the shunt circuit is either normally opened by a series electro-magnet, or arranged as shown. Here the shunt circuit contains a substitutional resistance body m, and also a similar body M of higher resistance, so that the normal shunt current is small. Increase in the shunt current on failure of the lamp causes an electro-magnet N to short-circuit the body M and part of its own winding. The resistance bodies may be of carbon, silicon, silicon carbide, or, according to the Provisional Specification, of antimony.
Patent GB-190816819-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electrical Vibrators
Inventor: JEROME JAMES
Filed: 1908-08-10
Granted: 1909-02-18
Abstract: 16,819. Jerome, J. Aug. 10. Reciprocating and oscillating type.-A motor for producing os c ill atory movements such as are required for the actuation of massage or percussive instruments, comprises a spring mounted electro - magnet 2 which is attracted by a fixed armature 8. The applicator of the instrument is applied to an arm 18 or to a rod 6 connected to the spring arm 3 and passing through the casing A. Adjustment of the amplitude of vibration is effected by means of a screw 13 and a spring 15. In a modification, a second armature is mounted on the lower end of the spring arm 3, and a second magnet on a fixed arm at one side so that the strength of the movements is increased.
Patent GB-190820911-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Slide and Piston Valves for Fluid Pressure, Steam and other Engines.
Inventor: RICHARDSON ENOCH
Filed: 1908-10-03
Granted: 1910-01-03
Abstract: 20,911. Richardson, E., and Marshall, J. T. Oct. 3. Valves, distributing.-Auxiliary exhaust passages are provided in the cylinders and surfaces of the valves of locomotive, marine, and other engines to prevent back pressure. The piston valve d, Fig. 1, takes steam at the centre e, and is provided with additional heads h which control the additional ports g. A construction of flat slide valve, which takes steam at the centre and controls additional exhaust ports m, n, is shown in Fig. 2.
Patent GB-190821833-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Feeding Hollow Blooms and Tubes through Gapped, or Pilger, Rolls.
Inventor: INSHAW JOHN GEORGE
Filed: 1908-10-15
Granted: 1909-09-23
Abstract: 21,833. Inshaw, J. G., and Watson, G. L. Oct. 15. Rolling.-For releasing the mandrel from the push-bar in pilger tube-rolling, radially sliding catches are employed, passing through the push-bar and engaging recesses in the mandrel. The catches 3, Figs. 1 and 2, entering the notches in the mandrel 1 are disengaged therefrom by cam-pieces 7 formed on the inner surface of disks 5 provided with handles 6 for rotation.
Patent GB-190823546-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Electrically Operated Tramway or like Points.
Inventor: BUTTERWORTH GEORGE HERBERT
Filed: 1908-11-04
Granted: 1909-11-04
Abstract: 23,546. Butterworth, G. H., and Veevers, E. Nov. 4. Points and switches, tramway operating electrically from the vehicles. Relates to improvements in the point-operating arrangements described in Specification No. 6721, A.D. 1908. According to the present invention, the series of overhead contacts are replaced by corresponding contact - studs embedded in the roadway and adapted to be engaged by a series of contacts carried under the car frame. The studs for any one point are arranged in one line parallel to the rails, and those for different points in different lines. Fig. 2 shows the general arrangement of the circuits, Fig. 3 the connexions of the contacts carried by the car in plan, and Fig. 6 a vertical elevation through one of the road studs. Insulated sections 31 are formed in the overhead conductor and are electrically connected to it by leads 33, 34 through a solenoid 6, Fig. 6, of the corresponding road-contact a. As the trolly collectors pass on to the sections, the road stud coils become energized and attract the corresponding contacts A, B, &c. on the cars, which then energize the point-controlling solenoids 4 through leads 28, 29 if the switches 22, 36 on the cars have been set. The car contacts A, B, &c. are carried by tensioned steel wires 12 in the frame 13, preferably carried by the axle-boxes. The contacts are selected by the hand switch 22 and are connected to the supply lead 23 through the switch 36.
Patent GB-190904586-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Boxes or Cases for the Transport of Brittle Articles.
Inventor: LEWIS DAVID
IPC: B65D81/07
Filed: 1909-02-24
Granted: 1909-07-08
Abstract: 4586. Lewis, D., and Jenkins, R. H. Feb. 24. Fittings, internal.-A packing-case for eggs, glass, china, &c. comprise s an outer box a and an inner box or carrier b in which the articles are placed, the two being separated by a space c, in which springs d are interposed. The springs are kept in position by socket-members g, h secured to the outer and inner cases respectively, the parts g being secured by a back-plate i fastened in position by thumb-screws. A hinged or other lid or cover is also provided with springs pressing upon the top of the inner, box. The inner box may be fitted with cardboard squares to adapt it for holding eggs &c.
Patent GB-190910318-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Disseminating Ozone in Rooms.
Inventor: KRIENS HERMANN
IPC: A61L9/12
Filed: 1909-04-30
Granted: 1909-12-31
Abstract: 10,318. Kriens, H. April 30. O z o n e. - Apparatus for producing ozone in rooms, of the kind in w h i c h the ozonized liquid is contained in a receptacle and gradually absorbed by a central porous tube, the ozonized air passing through coinciding apertures in the receptacle and a movable envelope, is arranged so that the movable and cylindrical envelope 3 fits the inner circumference of the receptacle 1, its head 4 resting upon and forming a cover for this. The envelope 3 is at least two-thirds the length of the apparatus.
Patent GB-190913919-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Telephone Exchanges.
IPC: H04M1/00
Filed: 1909-06-14
Granted: 1909-08-05
Abstract: 13,919. Siemens Bros. & Co., [Siemens & Halske Akt.-Ges.]. June 14. Exchange systems. - In exchange telephone systems in which the operator's speaking-set is connected simultaneously to the calling and called subscribers, the connexions are such that during this connexion each subscriber can converse with the operator but not with the other subscriber. The arrangement is also adapted to prevent acoustic signals intended for the operator only (for example, the signals obtained in testing an engaged line) from passing to the subscriber. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, the two subscribers T', T' are connected to the operator's receiver H over transformers J<1>, J<2>, the secondaries being divided into two parts a', b<1> and a', b<2>, which are interconnected in such a way that current impulses from either line influence the receiver H but produce no effect on the other line. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 2, the lines from. stations T<1>, T<2> are in bridge connexion to each other over the windings c, d, e, f, which are so proportioned that for currents from the station T<1> the points g, h are at the same potential, and consequently the station T' is unaffected. The operator's receiver H may be inserted in one arm of the bridge or may be inductively connected as shown in Fig. 2. A second receiver H' may be similarly connected to an adjacent arm of the bridge. The coils c, e and d, f which are opposite . to each other on the bridge may be wound on common cores having a third winding connected to the operator's telephone. If the operator wishes to speak with subscriber T<2>, he connects his microphone directly between the two branches of the subscriber's line as shown in Fig. 2. Fig. 4 shows the arrangement adopted for preventing the transmission of a current to the calling subscriber when the operator tests an engaged line. The receiver H arranged in one arm of the bridge is balanced by an equivalent winding k so that when current flows from the testing-plug S to earth through the parts H, k, the points m, n remain at the same potential, and no current flows through the secondary winding s of the transformer, the primary of which is bridged across the leads of the cord-circuit.
Patent GB-190915418-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Combined Walking Sticks and Umbrellas.
Inventor: HOPPENSTAND ICEK MAJER
IPC: A45B21/00
Filed: 1909-07-01
Granted: 1910-02-03
Abstract: 15,418. Hoppenstand, I. M. July 1. Combined umbrellas and walking-sticks; joints; ribs; stretchers; covers.-In combined umbrellas and walking-sticks of the kind in which the hollow stick is provided with a metal lining which forms a casing for the ribs &c., the ribs and stretchers are detachable from the top-notch and runner, and the ribs and stretchers are detachable. The detachable top-notch 23, Fig. 2, is provided with short tubes 24 into which the ends of the ribs 20 are fitted, and the runner 25, Fig. 6, is provided with pins 27 which engage the ends of the stretchers and are held in position by means of sliding sleeves 39. The stretchers are formed with forked ends 36, Fig. 7, which detachably engage slots 37 in the ribs. The detachable cover 29, Fig. 5, is attached to a piece 28 either integral with or separate from the top-notch and provided with a spring catch 31, which engages a slot in the stick and holds the top-notch in position. The ribs are provided with fork-shaped ends which engage eyelets on the edge of the cover. The metal lining is screwed to receive a metal cap which serves as a ferrule.