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Patent GB-190727823-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Power Transmitting Mechanism.
Inventor: SMITH HOLLIS BARRETT
Filed: 1907-12-17
Granted: 1908-12-03
Abstract: 27,823. Smith, H. B. Dec. 17. Reversing-gearing. - An epicyclic gearing for obtaining a forward or reverse drive of the shaft 6 from a belt-driven pulley 14 comprises a central pinion 7 fast on the shaft, an outer internal wheel 15 formed within the pulley, and a series of simple or compound intermediate pinions 20, 21, which are freely rotatable upon studs 19 carried by radial arms 10 formed on a loosely-mounted sleeve 9. The sleeve 9 is clutched to the driving-pulley 14 for a solid forward drive, or is clutched to a non- rotatable member 11 for a low-speed reverse. The clutch members carried by the sleeve 9 comprise conical members 24, 37 adjustably screwed on to bosses 22, 36 and secured by keys 48 engaging alined notches in the respective parts. These clutch members carry pivoted dogs 38 engaging respectively flanges 28, 41 upon the bosses of the correspoding clutch members 11, 14. The planetcarrier sleeve 9 is clutched to the non-rotatable member 11, or to the driving-pulley 14, by shifting a sleeve 30 to the left or right by means of a shipper sliding in bearings in the hangers 5. The non-rotatable clutch 11 is connected to the framing &c. by a resilient connexion 43, such as a rope. The device is adapted to be slipped on to a shaft and secured by a single set-screw 8. The shaft 6 may carry a stepped-cone belt-pulley to transmit the drive to a machine &c.
Patent GB-190803093-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Carburetting Air.
Inventor: STAEHLE EMIL
Filed: 1908-02-11
Granted: 1908-09-24
Abstract: 3093. Staehle, E. Feb. 11. Carburetting. - In a carburetting - apparatus, air is delivered under pressure in finely divided streams in one direction, and carburetting-fluid is delivered under pressure in a finely divided condition in the opposite direction, the air and carburetting - fluid impinging against one another in an unobstructed area. In the form shown, an air-compressor A delivers to an air reservoir B, from which a pipe B<1> leads to a primary carburettor C, the pipe terminating in a rose B<2>, Fig. 6. The primary carburettor comprises a casing C having diaphragms C<1> consisting of sheets of wire netting with felt between them. The carburetting-fluid is contained in a reservoir E, and pressure is maintained on its surface by a branch from the pipe B<1>. An aluminium float is provided on the surface of fluid. The fluid passes from this reservoir by a pipe E<1> terminating in a coil E' having perforations on its upper surface, the coil being parallel to the lower wall of the rose B<2>. A secondary carburettor D in axial line with the primary carburettor has similar diaphragms D<1>, and may be supplied with hydrocarbon from a reservoir D<6>, a gauge d<5> indicating the height of liquid. Gas from the primary carburettor flows through a pipe D<3> and bubbles through the liquid in the bottom of the secondary carburettor, the pipe D<3> terminating in a coil D', Fig. 5, with perforations on its lower surface. The carburettor D delivers to a gasholder F. Cords secured to the gas-holder and passing over fixed pulleys M, N, 0 operate cocks on the pipes as the holder rises and falls. The bottom of the carburettor C is slanting, and has a series of fins C<2> for gasifying any liquid that reaches the bottom. By adjusting the relative pressures in ths chambers E, D, fluid may be passed in either direction along a pipe D<2> connecting them. A by-pass is provided by which the secondary carburettor D may be cut out.
Patent GB-190804304-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Lamp-attachment or Rear-light Indicator for Motor-cars or other Vehices.
Inventor: NICHOLAS CHARLES
Filed: 1908-02-26
Granted: 1909-02-26
Abstract: 4304. Nicholas, C. Feb. 26. Carriage lamps; velocipede lamps.-A device for indicating to the driver or other occupant that the tail lamp is alight is fitted with an adjustable mirror o n a telescopic tube. As shown, a telescopic or like tube A connected'to the lamp is fitted with a box F, in which is a mirror H adjustable by a screw G. The mirror H reflects light through a lens or plain glass N to an adjustable mirror in the front of the car, or to the occupant of a rear seat.
Patent GB-190807893-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gearing for Motor Cars and the like.
Inventor: EVANS ARTHUR FREDERICK
Filed: 1908-04-09
Granted: 1909-04-08
Abstract: 7893. Evans, A. F. April 9. Motor road vehicles.-Change speed gearing for motor-cars &c. is arranged with two driving-shafts 9, 1 geared together and rotating in opposite directions, and a .driven shaft 5 in line with the shaft 9. The shaft 9 carries a fast clutch member 10, and the shaft 5 a movable member 10<1> secured thereto. The shaft 1 carries a fast clutch member 2 and a loose movable member 2<1> secured to a toothed pinion 3. The pinion 3 is constantly in mesh with a wheel 4, loose on the shaft 5 and carrying ratchet teeth 6, engaged by pawls 7 carried by a disk 8 secured to the shaft 5. Normally, the friction clutches are both held in engagement by springs, and a direct high-speed drive is effected, the pawls 7 overrunning the teeth 6. On depressing a pedal, a cam lever 12 is rotated, disengaging the clutch 10, 10'. The pawls 7 then pick up the teeth 6, and the shaft 5 is driven at a reduced speed from the shaft 1. Farther movement of the pedal disengages the clutch 2, 2<1> by means of a cam-lever 11, and gives a "free " engine. Reversal is effected by reversing the engine and clutching the gear 4 positively to the shaft 5 by pins 16 engaging recesses 19 in the disk 8.
Patent GB-190807900-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Damping of Waves, Undulations and the like in Liquids
Inventor: WELLEMKAMP HERMANN
Filed: 1908-04-09
Granted: 1909-03-18
Abstract: 7900. Wellemkamp, H. April 9. Water supply.-Wave disturbances in liquids contained in reservoirs, tanks, &c. are damped by an arrangement of permeable screens. Longitadinaland transverse partitions b, e of wire gauze are provived, the side screens b being preferably of graduated permeability with the coarsest mesh farthest from the walls. The screens e for damping the longitudinal waves are preferably fan-shaped, are pivoted at f, and are provided with raising and lowering means.
Patent GB-190810796-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Method of and Apparatus for Automatic Regulation or Rectifiers and Rotary Converters.
Inventor: CROCKER FRANCIS BACON
Filed: 1908-05-18
Granted: 1909-04-01
Abstract: 10,796. Crocker, F. B. May 18. Regulating; converting alternating and direct currents.-The volts impressed on the alternating- current side of a rotary or other transformer are increased when load is put on the direct-current side. The invention is shown in Fig. 1 as applied to a commutator converter C driven by a synchronous motor D from alternating mains A, B. It consists in choking, by means of a shunt coil N on a transformer E, the voltage supplied to the main series coil J, except when the permeability of the transformer core is reduced by a coil M which carries all the direct current used in lamps Q &c. The coils J, N are wound iu the same direction on the core E, and the inductance of the coil N is calculated so as to produce in it a current 90 degrees in phase behind that in the coil J. The opposing electromotive force developed as the flux changes lags a further 90 degrees, i.e. 180 degrees behind the electromotive force in the coil J and in completeopposition to it. The inductance L and resistance R are used to prevent too great a now of current through the coil N as the reluctance of the magnetic circuit increases. A choking coil T is used to prevent the flow in the direct-current circuit of any alternating current that might be induced in the coil M. In a modification, two coils M may be used, each in a separate. magnetic circuit p, y, Fig. 4, and may be opposed by directcurrent shunt coils 0, 0<1> to accentuate the effect of variations in load. An ordinary rotary converter is used in this case, and a capacity may be substituted for the inductance L. As applied to a three-phase supply, a wire from the neutral point may take the place of the coil M of the transformer in Fig. 1, and may be continued iii series through three such transformers, the coil J in each being in series with each phase and connected each to one electrode of a vapour rectifier. The coils N are connected in shunt across the respective phases and coils J belonging to each. The invention is also described as applied to the conversion of direct into alternating current, the coils M in a transformer of the type shown in Fig. 4 being in series with the direct current leads, and the coils J, N in series and shunt respectively to the alternating terminals.
Patent GB-190811988-A (GB)
Title: Receptacles with Deposits of Radium-stone or Radium Preparations.
Inventor: SCHMIDT CURT
Filed: 1908-06-02
Granted: 1909-05-27
Abstract: 11,988. Schmidt, C. June 2. Drawings to Specification. Jugs are provided with perforated or porous partitions for holding radio-active substances, or they may contain these substances loose.
Patent GB-190812121-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brushes.
Inventor: GRIFFITHS WALTER
Filed: 1908-06-04
Granted: 1909-06-03
Abstract: 12,121. Griffiths, W. June 4. Self-feeding brushes.- The heads of self-feeding brushes for cleaning windows, carriages, &c. are formed in balves, between which is interposed a rubber band. The bristles are carried by a perforated metal piece a<1>, Fig. 3, fixed to an upper metal piece a' by means of screws a<6>. A rubber band a' makes the joint tight and projects outwards and prevents the head from damaging the object cleaned. The hose-pipe may be attached by means of an interchangeable tube which may be of metal, or bamboo having a flexible or other metal lining, and is provided with a handle and cock. According to the Provisional Specification, a wooden stock carrying the bristles is attached to a chambered metal back.
Patent GB-190812729-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Controlling the Opening of the Doors of Railway Vehicles or the like.
Inventor: TYER EDWARD
Filed: 1908-06-13
Granted: 1908-11-12
Abstract: 12,729. Tyer, E., and Bate, C. M. June 13. Fastenings, railway-carriage door; door fastenings.-Relates to an improvement in connexion with the device described in Specification No. 5312, A.D. 1907, whereby the doors of a train are released only when the brake is fully off or on. This is accomplished by inserting a delay device g, Fig. 1, shown in detail in Figs. 2 and 4, between the controlling-cylinder f and the source of pressure fluid h. The form shown in Fig. 2 is for use with pressure brakes, and consists of a casing g containing a differential piston pressed down by a spring k and connected to the supply by a pipe h<1> and to the controlling-cylinder by a pipe f<1>. When the pressure falls below a predetermined value, the piston j closes the supply pipe h<1> and the catches are released, and, when the pressure reaches a predetermined maximum, it forces the piston to the top of the cylinder in opposition to the spring k, and puts the cylinder f into connexion with the air. For intermediate pressures existing during ordinary running, the cylinder f and pipe h are in communication, and the doors fastened. Fig. 4 shows a modified form for use with vacuum brakes. The timing-valve i, shown in detail in Fig. 6, may be used to cause a lag between the alteration of pressure in the supply main hand the operation of the catches.
Patent GB-190815837-A (GB)
Title: Improved System of Supplying Air for Spinning Rooms, Weaving Sheds and other Localities.
Inventor: PAL MICHAEL
Filed: 1908-07-25
Granted: 1909-07-26
Abstract: 15,837. Pal, M. July 25. Air, moistening, heating, purifying, &c.-In system for supplying humidified air for spinning-rooms, weaving-sheds, &c., fans for creating the air current are driven by steam turbines arranged on the same shaft as the fans, and the exhaust steam from the turbines is employed for humidifying and heating the air. Air drawn through the pipe a, Fig. 3, is freed from impurities in a water-spray chamber b, then heated by exhaust steam in a chamber c (or alternatively cooled, according to requirements), dried, and finally distributed into the locality through openings in pipes d situated near the ceiling by fans driven by steam turbines on the same shafts. The impure air is drawn off from below through pipes f in a similar manner. At suitable points k in the pipes d are arranged humidifying- fans similar to the fan l, Fig. 4, which as shown deals with air drawn directly from the atmosphere through a vertical duct r. The fan l is driven by a steam turbine g on the same shaft, and the exhaust steam passes into a perforated pipe or pipes m in front of the fan and mixes with the air. A threeway valve n regulates the amount of exhaust steam admitted to the pipe m. Encased centrifugal fans may be employed instead of the fans l. The surplus steam not used for humidification is employed for heating the chamber b and the locality in general. In larger installations it may be utilized for driving low-pressure turbines for supplying additional power, say for electric lighting.
Patent GB-190817293-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Soaping Attachment applicable to Rubbing Boards and the like for Laundry Purposes.
Inventor: HOLLINRAKE FRANK
Filed: 1908-08-18
Granted: 1909-08-18
Abstract: 17,293. Hollinrake, F. Aug. 18. Soap dishes and holders forming part of washing- boards or rubbers are constructed with an adjustable false bottom C, which can be screwed up close to the sliding back A, whereupon the bottom and back can then be removed together for cleaning purposes through the lid G.
Patent GB-190827296-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Nut Locks.
Inventor: WILKES SAMUEL JOHN HERBERT
Filed: 1909-06-16
Granted: 1909-11-25
Abstract: 27,296. Wilkes, S. J. H., and Wilkes, G. June 16, 1909. Locking nuts.-In nut-locks of the kind in which a spring-pressed ball or roller is contained in a cavity in the nut, provision is made for keeping the ball in the cavity when the nut is off the bolt. For this purpose a pin j, Figs. 1 and 5, is fixed across the cavity b in such a position that the ball c cannot move past the central plane of the nut. The nut may be unlocked by the use of a second pin in a bole g, to press the ball to one side. Two such locking-devices, acting in opposite directions, may be applied to one nut.
Patent GB-190827971-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Containers for Dispensing Liquid Soap.
Inventor: FAIRWEATHER WALLACE
Filed: 1908-12-23
Granted: 1909-04-29
Abstract: 27,971. Fairweather, W., [Marcuse, M. M.]. Dec. 23. Soap receptacles. -Relates to tilting receptacles for dispensing liquid soap. A globular vessel, preferably of glass, is formed with a double beading 5, 6, between which is carried a metal hand 8 having trunnions for supporting the vessel on a stand 2. The lower beading is interrupted to take the extending lip 10 of the metal band for manipulating the receptacle. A pan 18 secured inside the capped orifice catches some of the liquid each time the vessel is tilted this portion falls through slots 17 in a tube 16 which extends from the delivery orifice 15 in the cap. A loose sliding member 20, with a pointed end to close and clear the orifice, slides in the tube ; or a ball may be employed.
Patent GB-190902522-A (GB)
Title: A New, or Improved, Bleaching Agent and its use in Bleaching Leather, Glue, Feathers and Straw.
Inventor: JOHNSON JAMES YATE
IPC: D06L4/30
Filed: 1909-02-02
Granted: 1909-04-08
Abstract: 2522. Johnson, J. Y., [Badische Anilin & Soda Fabrik]. Feb. 2. Bleaching, materials for.-A bleaching-agent, especially suited for bleaching leather, feathers, straw, glue, &c., is made by mixing solid anhydrous sodium hyposulphite with zinc dust, for example, in the proportion of one hundred parts of ninety-per-cent sodium hyposulphite to ten parts of zinc dust.
Patent GB-190902988-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Stand or Support for Spare Wheels, Tyres and the like particularly applicable for use in connection with Automobiles and other Vehicles.
Inventor: HILTON CHARLES GRANT
IPC: B62D43/02
Filed: 1909-02-08
Granted: 1910-02-08
Abstract: 2988. Hilton, C. G., Hilton, G. T., and Main, T. Feb. 8. Stands.-Relates to stands or holders for wheels, of the kind in which the wheel is automatically gripped as it is placed thereon, described in connexion with the carrying of spare wheels or tyres on motor-cars. Arms A which are adapted to extend above the centre of the wheel are pivoted in brackets B so that, as the wheel is lowered on to the arms, they rotate about their pivots a<1> and hold the wheel securely. Forks a<2> on the ends of the arms may be adjustable in size, and may be shaped so as to accommodate two wheels side by side. The arms may be prevented from opening out again accidentally by springs or ratchet gear at their pivots. Wheels of various diameters may be accommodated by altering the distance between the brackets B.
Patent GB-190906674-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electric Resistance Units.
IPC: H05B3/00
Filed: 1909-03-19
Granted: 1910-03-17
Abstract: 6674. British Thomson-Houston Co., [General Electric Co.]. March 19. Resistances of grid form are made with integral members across some of the sections, as shown at 14 and 15, Fig. 2, so that the resistance can be afterwards adjusted by opening the loops. The grid shown is punched from sheet metal to the shape of a flat iron. The grids may also be formed by cutting slits in a sheet of self-insulating material, such as that described in Specification 26,940/07. Terminals may be formed by bending out strips of the metal.
Patent GB-190907666-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method of and Means Employed for Steering and Balancing Aerial Machines.
Inventor: GARSED JOHN LAW
IPC: B64C13/00
Filed: 1908-06-03
Granted: 1909-06-03
Abstract: 7666. Garsed, J. L. June 3, 1908. Steering.-The rod 19, Fig. 1, carrying the aeroplanes of a flying-machine is provided with a rack 20 which is engaged by a hand-wheel 21 to move the planes transversely of the machine. The planes are at the same time inclined by pins 22, which engage with cam-grooves 23 formed in the bearings 24 of the shaft. In a modification, the planes are carried by shafts 25, the end of one shaft projecting into the hollow end of the other. The planes are inclined in opposite directions by a hand-wheel 27, which gears with bevel-wheels 26 secured to the shafts 25.
Patent GB-190908751-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process of Producing Bars, Tubes, Bands, Wires, Fibres, and the like of Metal.
Inventor: SCHALLER OTTO
IPC: B22F3/20
Filed: 1908-04-13
Granted: 1910-05-13
Abstract: 8751. Schaller, O. April 13, 1908, [Convention date]. Filaments are made by pressing a mass containing more or less finely-divided metal, which may be in colloidal form, through a nozzle into water which has been rendered conductive, or other current-conducting liquid, the liquid being connected to the positive pole and the mass to the negative pole, of a source of electricity. On coming into contact with the liquid, the extruded mass sinters into a coherent metallic form. The nozzle may be out of the current-conducting liquid, in which case the part of the mass between the nozzle and the liquid may be surrounded by a reducing or indifferent gaseous or liquid medium to prevent oxidation of the metal. Or the nozzle may extend into the current-conducting liquid, and is, in that case, made of glass or other non-conducting material.
Patent GB-190908958-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process and Apparatus for Bringing Liquids into Intimate Contact with Gases or Vapours.
Inventor: MOSCICKI IGNACY
IPC: B01D3/00
Filed: 1909-04-15
Granted: 1910-02-24
Abstract: 8958. Moscicki, I. June 1, 1908, [Convention date]. Forcing liquid into gas. - Apparatus for oxidizing liquids by bringing them into intimate contact with gases comprises a tower containing packing-ma terial of very small size, for example small tubes or quartz sand, which is periodically flushed with the liquid, and having inlets and outlets for the gas so arranged that the path of the gas through the packing is short compared with the total height of the same. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the packing is arranged in a number of superposed layers 17 separated from each other by liquid seals, and the gas is supplied by the pipes 16 and taken off by the pipes 20. Liquid is forced to the top of the tower by a compressed-air pipe 11, and is siphoned over the packing as soon as the liquid seals the pipe 12<1>. In a modification, the liquid seals are dispensed with and the gas inlet and outlet pipes are arranged between alternate layers. In a further modification, the packing is arranged in a continuous layer between perforated tubes, and the gas passes from the inner tube horizontally through the packing.
Patent GB-190909104-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Forming Tees for the Game of Golf and the like.
Inventor: COOK CHARLES KINGSLEY
IPC: A63B57/00
Filed: 1909-04-17
Granted: 1910-02-24
Abstract: 9104. Cook, C. K. April 17. Golf appliances.-A golf-tee mould is comprised of two separate semi-conical portions B attached to a spring handle A, Fig. 1, or pivoted together as shown in Fig. 7, and pressed together, or apart, by means of a spring. The. handle A may be hinged, and a. spring fitted between the two limbs; and, in a modification shown in Fig. 5, the top of the cone is completed by means of a piece F, which is pivoted on links E and automatically descends when the semi-conical portions are pressed together. One or more inward projections G, or a narrow flange, may be formed on the mould to prevent the sand from falling out before the mould is opened.
Patent GB-190910847-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Distributing Sewage or other Liquids on Filter Beds.
Inventor: BROWN CHARLES ROBERT BARRINGTO
IPC: C02F3/04
Filed: 1909-05-07
Granted: 1910-02-10
Abstract: 10,847. Brown, C. R. B. May 7. Rotary apparatus.-In a rotary sewage distributor, the liquid supply is cut off should the level in the supply tank fall too low, until a sufficient head has accumulated. Means are also provided for preventing the distributor from rotating too fast. Mounted between the dosing tank G, and the supply pipe A, or between the pipe A and the rotating arms, is a siphon B, to the delivery end of which is pivoted a tipping bucket C. When the liquid in the bucket C, and consequently that in the tank G, reaches a certain level, which can be varied by means of weights H, it tips, and the liquid is discharged, until the level falls and insufficient liquid passes to keep the bucket down, which thereupon returns to its original position. The seal of the siphon is not broken, and when the level in the tank G reaches the required height the operation is repeated. A baffle bar is placed opposite certain of the holes in such a position that under normal conditions the issuing jet does not strike it. In the event of a greater head than usual, the jets, issuing at a greater velocity, and tending to rotate the arms at a greater rate, impinge on the baffle-bars and exert a braking action.
Patent GB-190911755-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Ultramarines.
Inventor: BELLET FERDINAND
IPC: C09C1/32
Filed: 1909-05-18
Granted: 1910-05-18
Abstract: 11,755. Bellet, r. May 18. Pigments. - In manufacturing ultramarine, the materials are heated in a prismatic or cylindrical sagger or muffle, which is provided with a central tube 1 so that the materials are heated from the inside and the outside. The end walls are formed with holes 3, which allow escape of gaseous products, and holes 4 through which tubes or bars may be inserted to form ducts in the materials for the entry of air. During the first heating of the materials, the holes 3, 4 are closed by plates which cover the end walls.