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Patent GB-190821152-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Electrical Propulsion of Ships.
Filed: 1908-10-07
Granted: 1909-06-10
Abstract: 21,152. Siemens Bros. Dynamo Works, and Koettgen, C. A. B. D. Oct. 7. Distributing.-In an electrical alternating-current system of ship propulsion, variable-pole generators, motors, or both, or motors connected to generators in cascade, are arranged in combination with means for varying the speed of the primary machines in order to obtain a completely progressive speed variation. Specifications Nos. 11,183 and 12,386, A.D. 1907, are referred to.
Patent GB-190821586-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Measuring Instruments for Alternating Currents according to Paalzow-Rubens' Bolometric Principle.
Inventor: LUX HEINRICH
Filed: 1908-10-12
Granted: 1909-07-08
Abstract: 21,586. Lux, H. Oct. 12. Current meters; wheatstone bridges.-An alternating current flowing between opposite corners F, E of a closed system DEFB of four equal resistances of high temperature - coefficient is measured by the change which it produces in the resistance between the two equipotential points D, B. The resistance system D E F B is arranged as one arm of a balanced wheatstone bridge, and a similar system of resistances D H G A having the same temperature-coefficient is arranged in the adjacent arm of the bridge. A direct current from a source i is sent between the points H, G of the system D H G A and is adjusted until the bridge is again balanced, when the direct current in the arm D H G A is equal to the virtual value of the alternating current in the arm D FEB. A switch u is now thrown over, the connexions being such that the bridge galvanometer g is connected as a milliammeter in the direct-current circuit, and the direct current is thus measured. A resistance v, equal to that of the galvanometer g, is in series with the direct-current source i during the balancing of the bridge, to ensure equality of the current during both tests. In a modified method, the directcurrent source i is disconnected from the points H, G and connected between the points A, B in place of the bridge battery k. The switch u is changed over to the opposite position to that shown, and the current flowing between the points A, B is adjusted to have a definite value. The switch u is then changed over so as to connect the galvanometer g between the point D and the opposite corner of the bridge, and the deflexion due to the disturbance of balance of the bridge by the rise of resistance of the arm D E F B is taken, the value of the alternating current flowing between the points E, F being deduced from this.
Patent GB-190822112-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Nut-locks.
Inventor: KENNEY WILLIAM FRANCIS
Filed: 1908-10-19
Granted: 1909-02-11
Abstract: 22,112. Kenney, W. F. Oct. 21,1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Locking nuts.-To lock a nut B upon a bolt A having a right-handed thread a, a set-screw D with a left-handed thread is screwed through a lock-nut C and into a bore in the end of the bolt. The lock-nut C has projections b which fit over the edges of the nut B. The nut C is turned if necessary into such a position that its threads are continuous with the threads in the bore of the bolt.
Patent GB-190824534-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Handles for Cooking and the like Vessels.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1908-11-14
Granted: 1909-06-10
Abstract: 24,534. Thompson, W. P., [Fissler, R.]. Nov. 14. Saucepans; handles. - Straight, ring, grip, or other metal handles a of cooking-vessels are partly covered with heat-insulating material b, s u c h as india-rubber, vulcanite, papier mÔchÚ, wood-pulp, earthenware, &c., which is applied in a plastic state, pressed on by tools resembling tongs, and hardened by vulcanizing, heating, &c. The covering is applied to the finished handle, and even when the handle is of irregular section the covering is uniform and firmly adherent, which is not the case when cane wrapping is used, or when perforated wooden, glass, or porcelain tubes are fitted over the handles.
Patent GB-190828561-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electrolytic Devices suitable for use as or in the Construction of Switches, Recorders, Meters and other Apparatus.
Inventor: THORPE WILFRED BERTRAM
Filed: 1908-12-31
Granted: 1909-10-28
Abstract: 28,561. Thorpe, W. B. Dec. 31. Switches.-Electro-magnetic apparatus for actuating switches, recorders, &c. is operated differentially by two electrolytic cells of the type described in Specification No. 865, A.D. 1908, in which gases are evolved and recombined periodically. Fig. 1 shows the invention applied as an electricity meter. The electrodes b, b<1> of two such cells are separately connected in parallel with two equal resistances s<5>, s, which are connected, as shown, to the ends of a resistance t in one supply main and also through a third resistance s<3> to the other main, so that gases are evolved more quickiy in the cell on the supply side than in the other when a main current is flowing. Fig. 4 shows one of the cells, in which the electrolyte vessel is connected by a capillary bore a' to a tube a containing a column of mercury. This is connected by a cipillary bore a<5> to a chamber a', up which the mercury is driven by the gases evolved at the electrodes b. When the mercury arises to a sufficient height in the chamber a', a verticallymovable contact h<2> is raised against an adjustable contact h and closes the circuit of an electro-magnet m, Fig. 1. This attracts an armature n, which closes the circuit of an electro-magnet m' and also rotates a toothed wheel 16, operating the counting- mechanism. The magnets m act on the wheel 16 in opposite directions. The electro-magnet m<1> attracts an iron core 14, Fig. 4, enclosed in one end of a glass or other lever 8 pivoted on a cross-piece 13. Contacts 6, 7 in the circuit of the electro-magnet m<1> are thus separated, igniting the evolved gases and, owing to the mercury column returning to the chamber a, breaking the circuit of the electromagnet m at the contact h. To prevent creeping of electrolyte or gas past the mercury column, a small ring or tube e<1> of metal such as platinum is sealed into the tube. The mercury column is connected to the negative main by a contact g. A high resistance y, Fig. 1, is connected in series with the electrodes b, b<1>, to prevent errors due to variation of the internal resistance of the cell. The whole or part of the resistance t may be arranged as an electro-magnet v to break the circuit through the cells when no main curreot is passing. In a modification, each magnet m is arranged to attract, at its upper end, the armature n, and, at its lower end, the iron core 14 in the corresponding cell, the separate magnet m' being dispensed with. The wheel 16 may operate a time switch.
Patent GB-190900680-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Small Arms.
Inventor: WHITE HERBERT
IPC: F41A19/15
Filed: 1909-01-11
Granted: 1909-10-28
Abstract: 680. White, H. Jan. 11. [Cognate Application 8563/09.] Breech actions, drop-down barrel.-Consists in securing each lock plate a at the rear end by a spring catch c, the front end being provided with the usual lip b. In the construction shown in Figs. 1 and 3, the catch c is disengaged by an external lever h which normally lies flush with the surface of the plate a. In a modification the catch is disengaged by a removable key.
Patent GB-190904907-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Cleaning Roots.
Inventor: TOOP FREDERICK
IPC: A23N12/00
Filed: 1909-02-27
Granted: 1909-12-23
Abstract: 4907. Toop, F. Feb. 27. Cleaning roots.-A machine for cleaning roots is provided with adjustable and yieldinglymounted scrapers. The turnips, swedes, &c. are fed through a hopper 2 on to conveyers 3, 4, are rotated against scrapers 9, and are delivered at the outlet 20 into a suitable receptacle or into the hopper 22 of a pulping-machine 21. The dirt may be collected in a trough 25 or a receiver 26. Each scraper comprises two or more similar plates 9 of diminishing size loosely pivoted one above the other on a rod 10, which is suspended from a pivoted cross-bar 11 by a chain 12; its height is adjusted by rotating the bar, and its lateral position by moving the bar in the frame. The conveyers shown are cones 3, 4 having projecting lugs 8 arranged to form threads, but other forms may be used. To prevent roots from falling to the sides of the machine, the scraper-rod 10, immediately below the hopper 2, is connected to the frame by links, and loosely-mounted or positively-driven rollers 16 are mounted on an axle 17 immediately over the upper conveyer 3. The rods 1@ are kept apart by links 10'.
Patent GB-190907908-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Pneumatic Tyres for Motor Cars and other Vehicles.
Inventor: VENNING WENTWORTH DANIEL
IPC: B60B23/08
Filed: 1909-04-02
Granted: 1910-02-24
Abstract: 7908. Venning, W. D. April 2. Detachable-rim attachments to wheels; tyre attachments to rims.-To enable an inflated pneumatic tyre to be mounted on an ordinary divided wheel rim, or a rim having a detachable side flange, J-section rings a<1>, shaped to fit inside the rim flanges b and over the tyre beads, have their inner edges notched to receive projections on a divided locking-band a<2> adapted to be sprung into and out of position. To prevent creeping, a wooden security band c is drawn down by one or more set-screws h engaging tapped sockets i in the band. A locking-bolt l, having a coned head, engages a recess j in the bolt h. To form a water-tight joint, a rubber band g is recessed into the felloe f under the detachable flange. Preferably, the valve stem passes between the ends of the ring a<2>, which are looked by a countersunk nut screwed on the valve stem; or the valve stem may pass through the middle of the locking- band, the ends being then secured by a screw passing into a socket in the security-band. Specifications 7326/07 and 10,986/07 are referred to.
Patent GB-190909687-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Air-ships.
Inventor: RIGNON JOSEPH ALBERT
IPC: B64B1/26
Filed: 1909-04-23
Granted: 1909-09-09
Abstract: 9687. Rignon, J. A. April 23. Aerostats.-The balloon 3 is provided with a ballonet 5, in the bottom of which are two perforations 7, 8 open to the atmosphere. The forward perforation 7 is larger than the other, so that air enters at 7, due to the motion of the balloon, more freely than it escapes at 8, and thus maintains a pressure within the ballonet. The pressure may be increased by a mechanically-driven fan 9. Propelling.-The air trunks 13 are bent downwards and then horizontally at right-angles, as shown at 15, Fig. 2. In the horizontal bends, the propelling pumps or fans 16 are located. The length of the fans may thus be greater than usual in order to increase the power. The trunks 18 from the propelling-fans are nearer to each other than are the trunks 13, and, by their proximity to the rudder, serve, in addition to their propulsive action, to assist the steering.
Patent GB-190910177-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Burners of the Inverted Incandescent Type.
IPC: F23D14/30
Filed: 1909-04-29
Granted: 1910-04-28
Abstract: 10,177. Sugg & Co., W., and Wright, E. S. April 29. Incandescent gas burners.-The cylindrical mixing-tube h of an inverted burner is made with a diameter equal approximately to one-third of its length, and opens into a space of greater sectional area communicating with a burner mouth or mouths j having a still greater combined sectional area but terminating in a suddenly contracted outlet or outlets immediately in front of the point of ignition. The outlets k of the burner mouths may be contracted in two stages, o, _p and the gaseous mixture in the mixing-tube may be regulated by a screw n. The Provisional Specification also states that the internal air supply passes between a hood and the casing to the transverse air-tubes g.
Patent GB-190911244-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Turbines.
Inventor: CORTHESY JULES HIPPOLYTE
IPC: F01D1/02
Filed: 1909-05-12
Granted: 1910-08-12
Abstract: 11,244. Corthesy, J. H., and Langan, J. W. May 12. Axial-flow type; circular-flow type; jet wheels; blades.-In turbines of the type in which the steam travels with the rotor through a large part of a revolution before being discharged, as described in Specification 7955/07, the buckets or blades on the rotor are shrouded. The shrouding may have passages g, Fig. 4, leading from the periphery to the working passages to lead off any steam which may pass to the outside of the shrouding. These passages may be provided by the foundation of the shrouding-ring shown in Fig. 5. With shrouding of this form, the steam is deflected towards the centre of the wheel when it impacts upon the shrouding. As a further measure to ensure that steam shall not collect and condense between the shrouding and the casing, small jets of steam may be directed into this space. These jets impart additional energy to the wheel.
Patent GB-190913097-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means or Apparatus for Extracting the Water or Liquid from Washed Coal and the like more particularly applicable for Treating Washed Fine Coal for Coking.
Inventor: BURNETT CUTHBERT
IPC: B30B9/06
Filed: 1909-06-03
Granted: 1910-03-17
Abstract: 13,097. Burnett, C. June 3. [Addition to 10,062/07.] Filter - presses.- Apparatus for straining wet coal &c. of the k i n d described in t h e p a r e n t Specification, and comprising a piston e delivering the coal, which is supplied to the cylinder by means of a hopper, into a drainage - chamber e<1> having a hinged and weighted lid e<2>, is modified by the provision of a chamber with perforated walls to connect the cylinder and the drainage - chamber. The connecting-chamber tapers in width and increases in depth towards the drainage-chamber, so that the whole of the mass passing through is brought into close proximity to the apertures. A second modification consists in the provision of a second piston and drainage-chamber g<1> to which the coal treated in the first chamber is passed. The pistons may be driven by cranks from the same shaft. A modification is also described in which the pistons of three cylinders working in parallel are connected to cranks set at regular intervals on the driving- shaft so as to balance one another and distribute the load. Nozzles or tapered outlets may be provided instead of the weighted lid.
Patent GB-190913387-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Circular Knitting Machines.
Filed: 1909-06-08
Granted: 1910-04-28
Abstract: 13,387. Blackburn & Sons, G., and Spring, A. B. June 8. Circular machines. - Thread-changing apparatus for producing horizontal stripes comprises thread feeders A radially mounted on a rotatable disk A<3> similar to a capstan head and operated so as to be brought successively into action. Each feeder arm A' has a downward projection A<2>, which, as the respective feeder A goes into action, travels over the camsurface L<2> of a swinging arm L and holds the free end of the arm away from the needles until the feeder A arrives at its operative position in a slot of the latch guard, whereupon the arm L is returned smartly by a spring and draws the loose end of the yarn into engagement with the needles. This action is assisted by brushes N, N<1> and a brush N<2> or a spring in lieu thereof. As each feeder moves out of action, it releases a spring-actuated pivoted arm which drops and holds the thread, so that, when subsequently severed, the loose end can offer sufficient resistance to ensure its being taken up by the needles. Before arriving at the brush Q, the feeder that is moving out of action passes a pair of shears G suitably operated by a cam on the feeder spindle B, the severance of the thread taken out of action being thus effected.
Patent GB-190915111-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Indicating Appliances.
Inventor: SCHOOLING WILLIAM
IPC: A63D15/20
Filed: 1909-06-28
Granted: 1910-06-28
Abstract: 15,111. Schooling, W., and Fiennes, C. T. Wykeham-. June 28. Scoring and marking apparatus. - The object of the apparatus which is applicable to scoring-apparatus for cricket, billiards, &c. is to provide a large indicating- surface with a compact apparatus for giving a number of indications. A number of indicating-surfaces, two as shown, are formed on separate members a pivoted at b between supporting-disks, and the members are guided by cain rings i having bosses k to force each member, as it passes, into a gap m, n in the cam, and thus to turn the other surface for display. When used for counting - apparatus, one of the pivoted members carries a crank-arm q to engage a shaped disk v carried by the next series of indicators, so that on each alternate revolution, the crank being inside, the next set of indicators is actuated by one step. A detent arm g engages a notched plate to define the position of each series of indicators.
Patent GB-190920479-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Bricks, Tiles, Slabs and the like from Slate Waste.
Inventor: VILLARTAY GONTRAN JARNOUEN DE
IPC: C04B18/12
Filed: 1909-09-07
Granted: 1910-02-03
Abstract: 20,479. Villartay, G. J. de. Sept. 7. Concretes.-A mixture of preferably 3 parts of waste slate and 1 part of cement is manufactured into bricks, tiles, slabs, &c. by very thoroughly mixing the ground slate waste and cement together in a dry state, slowly adding water while stirring, and moulding by means of sudden and somewhat high pressures, for example by the fall of a monkey weighing from 150 to 200 kilos. The product is then dried, and immersed in water for about 24 hours, and finally exposed to the air.
Patent GB-190921847-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with the Production of Printing Surfaces upon Printing Cylinders.
Inventor: HUDSON EDWARD
IPC: G03F7/24
Filed: 1909-09-24
Granted: 1910-09-15
Abstract: 21,847. Hudson, E., and Sleigh, A. B. Sept. 24. [Cognate Application, 23,034/09.] Photo-mechanical printing-surfaces; printing- apparatus with flexible tensioned coverings.-A process for the production of a printing-cylinder consists in applying the separate films bearing letter-press matter or illustrations, or both, to a transparent film or base, which is wrapped around the sensitized surface of the printing- cylinder. The cylinder is subsequently exposed, etched, and prepared for printing. The letterpress matter may be printed upon the transparent base or film, and the illustration films temporarily attached in their respective positions. Alternatively, a transparent cover-sheet or stretcher capable of repeated use may be used, and the separate films laid on and temporarily secured to this cover-sheet; or the films may be mounted on a thin transparent sheet, which itself is temporarily secured to the cover-sheet. The edges of the cover-sheet are reinforced, so that it may be tensioned on the cylinder. In one device, the sheet is fastened to bars h, Fig. 6, and tensioned by screw bolts k. Alternatively, the stretching is done by means of a rack and pinion m, Fig. 8, which operate in conjunction with a ratchet-rack n and pawl p.
Patent GB-190923277-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Arms of Display Busts or Stands for Dressmakers' and other uses.
Inventor: DAY ALBERT
IPC: A63H3/46
Filed: 1909-10-12
Granted: 1910-02-17
Abstract: 23,277. Day, A. Oct. 12. Lay-figure stands.-Arms for lay-figure stands &c. are constructed so as to be adjustable in length, and to be detachable by a lateral movement when rotated into a definite position. The attachment consists of a stud 11 having projections 12, 13 on the arm, and a plate 8 having an aperture 9 formed with one or more extensions 10, and covering a socket 7 in the bust. In the forms shown in Figs. 4 and 5, the projection is first inserted behind the disk 8, and the stud 11 is then pushed into place, the projection 12 entering the slot 10, and being held by the plate when the arm is turned into the normal position. The arm is made adjustable in length by forming the ball 15 of the elbow with a shank 18 which slides in a socket 19 in the upper arm, in which it is held frictionally by a split spring.sleeve 20, which is adjustable by a screw 23.
Patent GB-190926834-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Lamps for Road Vehicles generally.
Inventor: FAIRBROTHER HENRY
IPC: F21S8/10
Filed: 1909-11-18
Granted: 1910-06-30
Abstract: 26,834. Fairbrother, H. Nov. 18. Vehicular lanterns.-Relates to head-lights for road vehicles, of the kind in which the light is thrown forward by reflectors for the purpose of producing the equivalent of more than one lamp, and consists in providing the lamp with tube - like passages through which the light passes to the reflectors. The central lamp a is made with two side tubes c through which light is directed to apertures d in the side reflectors b. The lamp a may be placed at the extreme forward end of the car, and the light directed rearwards to the reflectors. These reflectors are preferably parabolic and provided with coloured glasses e at the back. In a modification, the lamp is placed at the side of the car, and a reflector at the other side.
Patent GB-191005138-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Loops or Eyes for the Fastening of Articles of Dress and the like by Buttons or Hooks.
Inventor: WHITE FLORENCE
IPC: A44B13/00
Filed: 1910-03-01
Granted: 1911-02-16
Abstract: 5138. White, F. March 1. Hooks and eyes. -Eyes for use with buttons or hooks are formed by making a number of loops or eyelets b, c at intervals on a length a of thread, silk, or other suitable material, and severing the line at points between the loops as required. Each section thus severed constitutes an eye having two attaching-loops, as shown in Fig. 4. The loops or eyelets may be made by any convenient method, as, for example, by a lace - making machine, or by stamping - out from a textile fabric, in which case the material connecting the eyelets is strengthened if necessary. For convenience in vending, the looped thread &c. a is wound upon a card or bobbin.
Patent GB-191007435-A (GB)
Title: Rotary Shaving Machine.
Inventor: NORMANDIN THEOPHILE
IPC: B26B19/16
Filed: 1910-03-24
Granted: 1911-03-23
Abstract: 7435. Normandin, T. March 24. Hair clippers.-In a power-operated safety razor of the type in which the blades are mounted upon curved blade-carriers formed upon a rotatable tubular driving boss, the combs or guards 9, Fig. 7, are separate from the blade-carriers 5 and are fixed to the blades 8 by screws 10, each pair of parts so fixed together being secured between side lugs 7 on the carriers by a screw 12 by which the concavity or cutting angle of the blade is varied. The spaces in one comb are arranged opposite the teeth of the succeeding one. The driving-boss 4 is provided with a gudgeon 6, Figs. 2 and 3, by which it is rotated on a pin 1 fixed in a casing 3 adjustably fixed to a handle 16; the boss is secured against endways movement by a bar 18 hinged at 19 to the open end of the casing and adapted to be secured on the casing by a hook and pin 22. By turning the bar about the hinge 19, the revolving part of the razor can be removed for cleaning. The casing is open along one side and the edges of the opening are provided with small spheres 14 which pass over and stretch the skin.