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Patent GB-190813453-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automobile Torpedoes, and in Means for Generating Motive Fluid for use in their Propulsion.
Inventor: JOHNSON JAMES YATE
Filed: 1908-06-24
Granted: 1909-06-10
Abstract: 13,453. Johnson, J. Y., [Maxim, H.]. June 24. Combustion - product engines. - In automobile torpedoes of the kind described in Specification No. 3468, A.D. 1898, the motive fluid consists of the products of combustion of a self-combustible body and the vapour of a liquid. According to the present invention, the self-combustible material or auxiliary charge is arranged close to, or may form part of, the explosive charge. If the torpedo reaches the target before the auxiliary charge is consumed, the remainder acts in conjunction with the explosive charge to increase the explosion ; if the torpedo does not reach the target, the explosive charge is consumed to produce motive fluid, the torpedo thus rendering itself inert. Preferably, the auxiliary charge consists of a central cylinder C, Fig. 1, surrounded at the end adjacent to the explosive charge I by a series of shorter cylinders C<2>, so arranged as to be successively ignited, the last short cylinder igniting in turn the explosive charge. A suitable composition for the auxiliary charge isnitroglycerin 80 parts, and gun-cotton 20 parts. Into the path of the products of combustion, liquid is forced either by the injector action of the nozzle 9, Fig. 7, through which the combustion products issue, or by a pump F, Fig. 4, driven from the motor E of the torpedo, the liquid in the latter arrangement being conveyed by the pipe 17 to nozzles 7, past which the combustion products are forced. The liquid in each arrangement is forced by the combustion products into and through an atomizing-device consisting of a tube e, Fig. 4, or H, Fig. 7, provided with baffles 8. The mixture of atomized vapour, steam, and combustion products impinge upon a plate 12 or g, the liquid particles still in suspension fall back again into the chamber B to be again returned by the pump or injector to the atomizing-device, while the motive fluid passes by the pipe 10 to the motor E. The liquid is fed to the atomizing-device in excess of that capable of being completely atomized in order to lower the temperature of the combustion products. The motive fluid may be superheated by burning therein an independent quantity of self - combustible material, for example, contained in the tube 45, Fig. 7. In order to neutralize the corrosive acid fumes in the products of combustion, and also the acid set free from the evaporated sea water, the initial charge of air in the chamber B may contain ammonia gas, or the chamber may contain an aqueous solution of urea, ammonia, ammonium carbonate, or other alkali.
Patent GB-190813756-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Process of and Means for Manufacturing Combs.
Inventor: JOWETT RALPH
Filed: 1908-06-29
Granted: 1909-05-06
Abstract: 13,756. Jowett, R. June 29. Soldering.-In an apparatus for assembling the teeth of spinning-combs and soldering them on the comb back, the teeth or needles are placed in a receptacle b, Fig. 3, which contains a series of separate movable troughs a, having handling pins. After sifting to distribute the needles one trough is emptied into a box d, Fig. 4, spaced by partitions and having a recess, in which is placed a bar e of brass or like material. The needles slide down into perforations e in the bar, which is then removed to the position shown in Fig. 10. Penetrable blocks f are arranged on clamps g, g<1>, operated by a screw and nut to force the points of the needles into one or other of the blocks f. After this sorting process the blocks are superposed, as shown in Fig. 14, on a clamp k, and the needles gripped by a second clamp l having a series of indentations for spacing. The blocks f are then removed, the needles transferred to the clamp k and alined by pressing the offset k<3> against their points. A holder containing the comb back m, Fig. 17, is brought alongside the row of needles in the clamp k and a soldering-iron of the form shown in Fig. 19 is used. In forming the modification shown in Fig. 21 the clamp k is provided with two offsets. In forming combs with bunches of needles, these fall down funnel-shaped shoots to the perforated bar and the clamp l has semicircular depressions.
Patent GB-190817743-A (GB)
Title: Vacuum Generating Apparatus for Steam Heating Systems.
Inventor: TILLINGHAST WALLACE ELMER
Filed: 1908-08-24
Granted: 1909-04-29
Abstract: 17,743. Tillinghast, W. E. Aug. 24. Vacuum apparatus.-The water of condensation in a steam heating-system is drained away by means of a vacuum formed intermittently and automatically. A vacuum tank 6 is connected by a pipe 7 to the main return pipe of the system at 8, check valves 9, 10 being interposed to compel discharge in the direction shown by the arrows. When starting the apparatus, the valves 18, 13 are opened, allowing steam to fill the vessel 6 and expel all the air contained therein, whereupon both valves are closed. The condensation of the steam in the vessel 6 produces a vacuum which draws water of condensation and air through the return pipe 4 into the vessel 6. The valves 18, 13 are then opened and the action repeated until the system is freed from air. After this the vacuum is created automatically and intermittently by means of the device shown in Fig. 2, which communicates with the vessel 6 by means of the pipe 17. On the admission of steam to the chamber 19 the thermostatic valve 22 at the end of the longer leg of the siphon 20 is closed. Water of condensation collects in the chamber 19 until it raises the float valve 24 and cuts off the supply of steam to the tank 6 through the pipe 17. Water continues to rise in the chamber 19 until the siphon is started. By this time the valve 22 has opened again owing to cooling so that the water is siphoned off and the valve 24 falls and allows steam to pass to the vessel 6, where it is condensed and creates a vacuum. The cycle of operations is then repeated. The nuts 27, 28, 29 serve to adjust the pipes 21, 16, 17 and thus determine the intermittency. The system may be quickened at any time by opening the petcock 30 to drain the chamber 19 and allow steam to pass into the vessel 6.
Patent GB-190826816-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hats.
Filed: 1908-12-10
Granted: 1909-01-21
Abstract: 26,816. Day, A. E. W., and Vyse, Sons, & Co. Dec. 10. Adjustable for various sizes of heads; leathers and sweat-bands.-To enable a hat to be more readily fitted to the head, two cords D, H are passed around the sides and back respectively of the hat beneath the sweat-band, and are adjusted so as to give the correct fitting. The cord D is secured to the side of the hat at E and passes through eyelet holes C, C', C<6>, C<7>, and is again secured, adjustably, by the pin F. The other cord H is endless, and one half of it is passed through the eyelets C<6>, C<4>, C<3>, and C', being the other half returned through the eyelets C<2>, C<5> and passed through a securing-hook J, by which it is attached, tightly or loosely as required, to the body of the hat at K. The single cord adjusts the fitting at the sides, and the endless cord the fitting at the back. The hooks F, J are covered by the hooked bow of the outer band. A cord similar to H may be arranged across the front of the hat.
Patent GB-190828135-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrical Advertising Devices.
Inventor: DICKSON WILLIAM KENNEDY-LAURIE
Filed: 1908-12-24
Granted: 1909-05-20
Abstract: 28,135. Dickson, W. K.-L. Dec. 24. Switches.-Advertisements on trains, trams, sandwich-boards, and other moving bodies are intermittently illuminated by electric lamps which are controlled by switches operated by the vibration of the bodies. The switch shown in Fig. 1 consists of a spring-arm a carrying an adjustable weight b and contacts c, which are caused by the vibrations to engage fixed contacts d, e. The switch shown in Fig. 2 consists of a tube a of insulating-material provided with pairs of contacts c, which are bridged successively by a ball d as it rolls to-and-fro.
Patent GB-190901502-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Elastic Fluid Turbines.
Inventor: THOMAS FRANK GEORGE
IPC: F01D1/26
Filed: 1909-05-03
Granted: 1909-07-29
Abstract: 1502. Thomas, r. G. May 3. Oppositely - running- rotor type; balancing moving parts; setting and alining turbines and shafts. - A parallel-flow turbine of the oppositely - running rotors type comprises an inner rotor R<2> carried by wheels W on a solid shaft m and an outer rotor R<1> carried on a hollow shaft H. The outer rotor R' and also the casing C are in two parts secured by longitudinal joints. A thrustblock L<2> between the shafts m and H, and a thrust-block L<1> on the shaft H, maintain alinement of the rotors. A balance piston P is also provided. Packing-rings are fitted at d<1>, d<2>, d<3>. The shaft bearings are arranged at b<1>, b<2>.
Patent GB-190903144-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Propulsion by Screw Propellers, Rotating Fans and the like.
Inventor: CODY SAMUEL FRANKLIN
IPC: B64D35/00
Filed: 1909-02-09
Granted: 1910-02-09
Abstract: 3144. Cody, S. F. Feb. 9. Screw propellers. - Aerial vessels &c. are propelled by driving- means provided with a clutch device between the primemover and the screw propeller, whereby, if at any time the force acting o n the propeller due to its momentum exceeds the force exerted by the prime-mover, the propeller will rotate independently of the primemover. One part f of the clutch device is keyed to the shaft c and the other part f to the boss of the propeller a, which is loose on the shaft c. Engagement of the ratchet teeth, with which the parts f, b are provided, is effected by a spring h mounted on the shaft aft of the propeller. In the case in which two co-axial propellers rotating in opposite directions are used, a clutch device is fitted between the source of driving power for one shaft and its propeller, and a second clutch device between the source of driving - power of the sleeve and its propeller.
Patent GB-190907037-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Planchette.
Inventor: BLAIKLEY DAVID
IPC: A63F5/04
Filed: 1909-03-24
Granted: 1910-01-27
Abstract: 7037. Blaikley, D. March 24. Telepathic and like messages, indicating.-A circular disk b is provided on the upper surface of a larger disk a, the space between the edges of the disks being marked with letters, numerals, words, &c. The edge of the disk b is beaded and provided with indentations b<2> for engaging the outer end of a pointer d, which is pivoted to a crank c. A small disk f is rotatably mounted on the crank c. In use, the small disk f forms a support for the hand of the operator and enables him to move the pointer without moving round the apparatus.
Patent GB-190913090-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Trawl Nets.
Inventor: BUSS GERHARD
IPC: A01K73/02
Filed: 1909-06-03
Granted: 1910-02-17
Abstract: 13,090. Buss, G. June 3. Trawling-gear.-A trawl-net has one or more buoyant otter boards or otter buoys d arranged on the upper edge of the opening in addition to the ordinary otter-boards b on the lower edge. These otter buoys are provided on their backs with fastenings arranged at different heights, so that the angle of inclination during towing may be varied. The otter buoy has its front face flat or slightly concave and its rear face convex in either a vertical or an horizontal direction. The tail o of the net can be separated from the main net by means of a separating-cord p, and its mouth may be closed by a laced cord r. The net may be used for capturing explosive mines.
Patent GB-190924115-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Time Lag Devices for Electric Circuit Breakers and other Electrical Apparatus.
Inventor: ELLISON GEORGE
IPC: H01H71/44
Filed: 1909-10-20
Granted: 1910-09-22
Abstract: 24,115. Ellison, G. Oct. 20. Dash-pots.-Relates to dash-pots for retarding the action of electric apparatus, of the kind in which a piston works in a reduced or constricted part of the dash-pot, and consists in forming either the piston or the restricted portion of the dashpot, or both, of a conical shape, and in providing means for axially adjusting either the dash-pot or the piston for varying the time-lag. The piston e, Fig. 2, which may be adjusted by a handle m and lock-nut h working in the oil dash-pot c, and occupies at its lowest position the reduced tapered part of the barrel, which can be screwed up and down by means of a threaded sleeve g. After leaving the reduced part of the barrel, the piston moves freely. It may also be provided with valves to allow a free fall. Figs. 3, 4, 5, and 6 show different forms comprised in the invention.
Patent GB-190924573-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Fastening for the Cantrails of Landaulettes and for other like uses.
Inventor: BUNN CHARLES WILLIAM
IPC: E05B65/20
Filed: 1909-10-26
Granted: 1910-10-06
Abstract: 24,573. Bunn, C. W. Oct. 26. Latches, sliding. - A fastening for locking the cantrails of landaulets to the fixed front pillars, and for other purposes, comprises a plate B secured to the cantrail 3 and having a lug 5 with conical stud 6 and a spring latch 12 adapted to engage respectively with recesses 7, 29 in a plate A on the front pillar 11. The latch 12 is curved at its underside so that it may be pressed back when it meets the top of the plate A. It is disengaged from the recess 29 by a lever 21 and follower 18.
Patent GB-190925493-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Sifting Cinders.
Inventor: CHRISTIE GEORGE
IPC: F24B15/00
Filed: 1909-11-05
Granted: 1909-12-31
Abstract: 25,493. Christie, G. Nov. 5. Dust-bins.-A box or casing A serving as a dustbin is fitted with a cinder-sifter C, which is suspended from the removable cover B by its operating- handle E. The cover is divided into two parts b, b<1> and provided with cross-slots F. By passing the upright portion G of the handle up and down and along the slots, a vibratory motion is imparted to the sieve C. The portions b, b<1> of the cover and the box A may be fitted with handles.
Patent GB-190928457-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device for Retaining a Neck Tie in Position with relation to a Collar or Shirt Neckband.
Inventor: GREEN BRUCE
IPC: A41D25/02
Filed: 1909-12-06
Granted: 1910-09-15
Abstract: 28,457. Green, B. Dec. 6. Necktie-retainers.-A necktie is fastened directly to a collar or neck-band by passing it through loops b, Figs. 1 and 2, which are mounted at right-angles on frames a, and pushed through vertical slits on each side of the collar button-hole. In a modification, both loops project from one frame. The frame may be covered with linen, leather, or other suitable material.
Patent GB-190930181-A (GB)
Title: Improved Manufacture of Fermented Hopped Beverages.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
IPC: C12C7/24
Filed: 1909-12-24
Granted: 1910-08-04
Abstract: 30,181. Boult, A. J., [Wahl, R.]. Dec. 24. Materials for making beverages; wort, hopping. - Albuminous substances which tend to cause cloudiness in beer are removed by adding to the wort after boiling, and at a temperature below that of primary fermentation (45‹ F.), tannic acid preferably obtained from hops. The wort is hopped by boiling with hops or with lupulin; and to the cold wort or beer are added the leaves and stems of hops or an aqueous or saccharine extract of the leaves and stems. Lupulin or an aqueous or saccharine extract of whole hops may be added to cold unhopped wort or beer.
Patent GB-191002879-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Bracelets or the like.
Inventor: HARRIS HARRY
IPC: A44C5/08
Filed: 1910-02-05
Granted: 1910-07-14
Abstract: 2879. Harris, H. Feb. 5. Bracelets.-Each link of anexpanding bracelet consists of a fixed frame A constructed of spaced slotted plates and of sliding members B, C similarly constructed and having cross-heads D. The members B, C may be pivoted to one another. Suitably - arranged springs tend to draw the members B, C into the frame A.
Patent GB-191003169-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Suspension of Pictures and other Articles.
Inventor: JAMES JOHN JESSE
IPC: A47G1/20
Filed: 1910-02-09
Granted: 1910-10-06
Abstract: 3169. James, J. J., [trading as Dutson & Co.]. Feb. 9. Pictures &c., hanging on walls.-In picturesuspenders having devices arranged below the cord support for deflecting the cord from a straight line to prevent the picture from swaying, the suspension plate a is secured to the wall by small nails d, and the cord support b is formed with a large curved bearing-surface. The cord is deflected by preferably curved lugs c, which may be bent up from the plate a or formed on a separate plate. Instead of the lugs c, one or two nails or pins may be used, as shown in Figs. 11 and 18. The cord support b may be struck-up from the plate a, as shown, or may be of the circular-boss type.
Patent GB-191005290-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Protectors for the Threaded Ends of Pipes, Tubing, Rods and the like.
Inventor: HADDAN REGINALD
IPC: B65D59/06
Filed: 1910-03-02
Granted: 1910-06-30
Abstract: 5290. Haddan, R., [Colona Manufacturing Co.]. March 2. Packing pipes &c.-Relates to protectors for the threaded ends of pipes &c. during transit, of the type comprising a closed metal ring adapted to be pushed into place on the pipe &c. and retained by resilient members engaging the threads to prevent withdrawal except by unscrewing. The closed ring 2 is of comparatively thick metal for use on large pipes &c. ; and the spring members are separately attached, as by riveting. The spring members 5, of thin sheet metal or wire, may be outside the ring and project through holes 4, or may be inside, Fig. 5, in which case they may be housed in recesses in the ring 2. Felt or like packing 10 may be used between the ring 2 and spring 5, Fig. 13; or the spring member may project through a longitudinal slot in the ring 2, and have teeth 7 adapted to engage the screw-threads, Fig. 12. In another form, the spring members may be integral with a sheetmetal ring which embraces and is riveted to the ring 2.
Patent GB-191007584-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Boats' Davits and the Raising and Lowering Gear therefor.
Inventor: GRAHAM JOHN
IPC: B63B23/18
Filed: 1910-03-29
Granted: 1910-08-18
Abstract: 7584. Graham, J. March 29. [Addition to 16,610/09.] Davits. - Relates to apparatus described in the parent Specification, in which the boat is slung centrally by a rope from a single davit. The boat is raised and lowered by a single rope c wound round a drum d, which is driven through reducing - gear d<1> from crank handles d<2>. On the countershaft e is keyed a disk f<1> carrying ratchets f, which engage with a loose ratchet-wheel e<1>, which is controlled by a band brake g. W h e n raising the boat, the band brake is tightened, so that the ratchets arrest the downward movement of the boat in the event of the operators b e i n g washed away from their posts. The davit is mounted on a footstep bearing, and its in-board and out-board motions are controlled by an internal torsion spring. The movements of the davit are also limited by a snug h thereon engaging with fixed stops h<2>, h<3> carried by a ring. A gravity bolt i, working in the snug and controlled by a lever i<2> falls into holes in a ring and locks the davit in its extreme position. The sling m by which the boat is attached to a spring catch n comprises elastic portions m<1> secured to rods m<3> which are pivoted to spring pistons m<4> attached to the bottom of the boat.
Patent GB-191008149-A (GB)
Title: Improved Aluminium Hollowware.
Inventor: HALL-JONES WILLIAM
IPC: A47J36/02
Filed: 1910-04-05
Granted: 1911-05-05
Abstract: 8149. Jones, W. Hall-, and Jones, B. H. April 5. Foot-rings; coverings. -An aluminium saucepan, kettle, pan, bowl, &c. is protected by an external casing A of harder metal. The bottom of the casing is provided with one or more holes, and may be corrugated or may be stamped to any desired shape. The casing is secured in position either by expanding the walls of the vessel within the previously-shaped casing or by bending the casing round the previously-expanded walls of the vessel.
Patent GB-191010094-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Drawers for Filing Packets of Loose Papers, Binding Files and the like.
Inventor: WHITEHEAD ROBERT HENRY
IPC: B42F17/02
Filed: 1910-04-25
Granted: 1911-01-05
Abstract: 10,094. Whitehead, R. H. April 25. Boxes.-A drawer for filing packets of loose papers is provided with a hinged false bottom e on which the packets n are supported. The bottom e is joined to an inclined back member g by side pieces h, and to the top of the member is fitted an horizontal cover j level with the top of the drawer sides c. On the cover j or on the back g are lateral projections which engage with curved or inclined strips I or with grooves in the sides of a casing a, when the drawer is opened, and tilt the forward end of the bottom e upwards. When strips l are employed, they are attached to the casing and lie between it and the drawer sides. The tilting of the bottom is limited by a resting piece m with which the back g contacts. The bottom d of the drawer may consist of two cross-pieces for carrying the hinge and supporting the false bottom e respectively. The drawer may be guided by narrow strips on the drawer and casing. Portfolios.-The packets n are marked to indicate the contents and may have a pocket p and a distance piece q.
Patent GB-191014414-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of Running Internal Combustion Motors of Submarine or the like Boats during the Period of Submersion.
Inventor: JAUBERT GEORGE FRANCOIS
IPC: B63G8/08
Filed: 1910-06-14
Granted: 1911-04-13
Abstract: 14,414. Jaubert, G. F. Feb. 26, [Convention date]. Two-stroke-cycle engines; materials, actuating. - The invention relates to working a closed-circuit Diesel or other engine during the period of submersion of a submarine, and consists in economizing the supply of oxygen by the use of carbonic acid gas, which is stated both to supply oxygen for combustion and to act as a diluent. The invention also has for its object the reduction of the quantity of incondensable products in the exhaust gases. The two-strokecycle engine shown in the Figure comprises a working cylinder b and a pump a which, when the vessel is submerged, withdraws combustion products through condensers and purifiers q, t and delivers them to a reservoir h for scavenging. Liquid fuel is sprayed by carbonic acid gas through a valve c ; and oxygen for forming a comburent with the scavenging - charge of carbonic acid gas, admitted through a valve g, is delivered by a pump through a valve l. The combustion products, which are stated to contain carbon, water, and carbonic acid gas, are discharged through a port m, being delivered to purifiers q, t, which extract the water and carbon and deliver purified carbonic acid gas to the pump a. A pump y discharges gases delivered through a relief valve x. When the vessel is awash, valves f, k, p, z are actuated by a hand-lever 1 to place the pipe e in communication with a compressed air supply and to open the pump j, exhaust port m and pump a to the atmosphere. If preferred, the fuel may be ignited by compressed air when working submerged, in which case a' small quantity of nitrogen is exhausted with the combustion products.