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Patent GB-190811991-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wedge Fastenings for Securing Objects or Articles to Walls of Stone, Brick, Concrete or other Materials.
Inventor: BAUER HENRY
Filed: 1908-06-02
Granted: 1909-05-27
Abstract: 11,991. Bauer, H. June 2. Bushes, bolt-hole; wedges.-Relates to wedges and the like for securing articles, such as parts of buildings, supports, machines, frames, signs, &c., to walls. A metal plate, Fig. 8, is formed with corrugations which are deep at one end but gradually die out, leaving a flat edge at the other end of the plate. For a bolt-hole bush, this is bent round forming a shell a, which is cylindrical externally but conical internally, and is expanded by a conical nut b and bolt d, by a conical wooden plug engaged by a screw, or by a screw-threaded bolt having a conical head and provided with a nut.
Patent GB-190813502-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Furnaces.
Inventor: KNOWLES CHARLES EDWARD
Filed: 1908-06-25
Granted: 1909-04-08
Abstract: 13,502. Knowles, C. E. June 25. Electric furnaces.-A rotary crucible is heated externally by two or more arcs. As shown, the crucible D is supported on a rotary carbon pillar E within a body A which may be lined with removable blocks. A pair of horizontal electrodes C, C<1> project into the furnace on each side of the crucible, arcs being struck between adjacent, or as shown between opposite, electrodes. Additional electrodes may be provided : for instance, two more pairs may be arranged above and at right-angles to those of the furnace shown, or more than two arcs may be produced in one plane. The arcs may be arranged in parallel, so that they attract each other and envelop the crucible, or in series, when they repel each other and cause the crucible to be heated by radiation from the furnace lining. Coils or electro-magnets may be used to deflect and regulate the arcs. The bottom of the furnace may slope towards the sides, forming channels for slag and preventing injury to the carbon pillar E, or to the joint line when the furnace is in several parts : the top may be closed by a dome or slab having observation openings G, G<1> for the crucible and arcs respectively. The carbon pillar is mounted in a chuck E<1> and can be raised, after loosening setscrews, by inserting a sharp tool through holes E<2> and prising it up. According to the Provisional Specification, asbestos packing may be inserted between different parts of the furnace, and the crucible need not be rotary.
Patent GB-190816278-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Lamps.
Inventor: LAKE WILLIAM EDWARD
Filed: 1908-07-31
Granted: 1909-01-07
Abstract: 16,278. Lake, W. E., [Aurora Illuminating & Mantle Co.]. July 31. Gas lamps.-The burner mouths 15 of an inverted incandescent or like lamp are connected to a common mixing-tube 14 by a coupling-piece 17, and the two sections 22, 23 of the pilot jet are connected by a passage in the coupling- piece, the lower section 22 being centrally arranged with regard to the buroer mouths. The air-supply tubes preferably consist of an horizontal elbow pipe 5, carrying the flue 6 and inserted between the gas pipe and the mixing- tube 14. The outer casing 8 is, formed with apertures preferably out of alinement with the pipes 5 and is connected to the flue by rivets 9, an asbestos cord 11 being inserted between the rib 10 on the chimney and the flared end of the casing.
Patent GB-190816589-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Machines for use in Conforming Uppers to Lasts.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
IPC: A43D49/00
Filed: 1908-08-06
Granted: 1909-08-05
Abstract: 16,589. Boult, A. J., [United Shoe Machinery Co.]. Aug.6. Uppers.-In a machine for use in conforming uppers to lasts, the beating-tool comprises a number of rings 14, Fig. 2, loosely mounted on rods 12, arranged between end plates 10 of a hub 8, which is mounted on a belt-driven shaft 5. When the tool is rotated, the rings 14 fly outwards by centrifugal force and exercise a yielding rubbing or wiping action on the work, which is supported on a post 34. The rings are mounted to position themselves in accordance with the shape of the surface of the work, as shown in Fig. 3, and to ensure this the outer rings are in some cases made frusto-conical in shape. The beating-tool, Fig. 2, is partly covered by a shield 20, which forms a support for a plate 22 adapted to co-operate with the tool to shape the sides of the shoe. This plate may be pivoted to the shield as shown, and rocked so as to exercise a light hammering effect on the shoe. It may also be reciprocated endways to rub the sides of the shoe. Fig. 7 shows a modified construction of beating-tool in which the beating- members 40 are of dumb-bell shape. The machine is fitted with an emery-wheel, a rotary trimmer, a frictionally-heated ironing-roll, and an oil cup into which the toe of the shoe may be dipped before being presented to the beating-tool.
Patent GB-190820374-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Fastening Corsets, Body Belts and the like.
Inventor: HOFFMAN MARIE WJERA
Filed: 1908-09-28
Granted: 1909-09-16
Abstract: 20,374. Hoffmann, M. W. Sept. 28. Hook fastenings; stud - and - slot fastenings.-A fastening for corsets, body - belts, & c. comprises two busks 1, 2, Fig. 1, the busk 2 bearing studs 5 and the busk 1 bearing hooks 4 and a spring locking-hook 6. The mouth of each hook 4 is shaped with an angular slot 12, 13 similar to a bayonetjoint slot, the interior of the hook having an opening 11 for the reception of the stud 5. The locking-hook 6, pivoted at 14 and acted on by a spring 15, is covered by a plate 16 having a space 11 for the stud 5. The studs 5 are passed through the spaces 11 and the busks drawn apart so that the studs fix themselves in the angles of the exit slots 13, the spring locking-hook 6 engaging with the top stud to prevent the automatic release of the fastenings. By pulling on a ribbon 10 attached to the hook 6, the latter is released, and by pulling the busk 1 upwards all the fastenings are simultaneously released. In modifications, the locking-hook 6 is provided with a nose or peg for closing the opening 11. In another modification, Fig. 5, the locking-device comprises a safety ring having a curved closing- bar 6<1>.
Patent GB-190821765-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Fluid Pressure Governors, especially applicable in connection with Electrically Driven Air Compressors.
Filed: 1908-10-14
Granted: 1909-10-07
Abstract: 21,765. British Thomson-Houston Co., [General Electric Co.]. Oct. 14. Switches.-Relates to fluid-pressure governors especially adapted for controlling electrically-driven air-compressors and of the known type comprising a movable abutment, such as a diaphragm C, subjected to the reservoir pressure and controlling valve mechanism which admits a predetermined reservoir pressure to act on a device, such as a piston F, adapted to operate a switch H, h, and thereby stop and re-start the motor driving the compressor which supplies the reservoir. The invention consists in the provision of means for compensating for leakage past the piston F, and in details of construction of the valve mechanism controlled by the diaphragm. Two separate poppet valves K, M are controlled by the diaphragm, the valve K, which admits the predetermined reservoir pressure in the chamber A to act on the piston F, being controlled through the medium of a lostmotion device L, and the valve M, which puts the piston into communication with the atmosphere, through an arm P and screw-threaded plunger O. The cycle of operation is as follows :-When the reservoir pressure in the chamber A attains a predetermined value, the diaphragm C is raised against the action of a spring D and, after a time interval due to the lost motion L, the valve K is opened, admitting pressure to act on the piston F and stop the motor. When the reservoir pressure falls sufficiently, the valve K is permitted to close, whereupon leakage past the piston F, which might cause the motor to be re-started prematurely, is compensated for by the continued admission of pressure from the chamber A by way of a passage ending in a restricted port Q. The further fall of the diaphragm opens the valve M, whereupon the piston F is returned by a spring G to a position in which the port Q is closed, and the motor is re-started. The adjustment of the reservoir pressure which will move the diaphragm to stop the motor is effected by a nut d, which varies the tension of the spring D, and the adjustment of the range of reservoir pressure during which the motor will remain stopped is effected by adjusting the position of the plunger O, which varies the time interval between the closing of the valve K and the opening of the valve M. Specification No. 23,534, A.D. 1898, [Abridgment Class Governors &c.], is raferred to.
Patent GB-190821959-A (GB)
Title: Process and Apparatus for Producing Oxides of Nitrogen by Means of a Rotary Flame.
Inventor: MOSCICKI IGNACY
Filed: 1908-10-16
Granted: 1909-04-15
Abstract: 21,959. Moscicki, I. Oct. 17, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Nitrogen oxides.-In the production of oxides of nitrogen by rotary-flame arcs, short - circuiting across the shortest path between the electrodes is prevented, and the effective voltage of the flame is increased, by conducting gases or vapours not taking part in the reaction on to that side of the flame on which the reaction gases are situated after passage through the arc. The arc is struck between electrodes a, b, and is rotated in proximity to the flat electrode b by the magnetic field produced by the pole-pieces c, d. The electrode b is separated by an insulator k, and both electrodes are arranged for water-cooling. The reaction gases enter by a passage i, are guided to the flame by a deflector r, pass through the arc, and are led off through passages l in the electrode b. The auxiliary gases enter by a passage h in the electrode a, and spread out the flame in the form of a cone, spreading being assisted by a deflector on the electrode b immediately below the passage h. The pole-pieces are insulated by non-conducting strips s. The auxiliary gases may be such as are easily separated from the reaction gases, for example aqueous vapour, or gases previously enriched with oxides of nitrogen, or such as would have to be added to the reaction gases. Or gases similar to the reaction gases may be used, and these can be drawn off separately, a portion being added to the reaction gases from time to time.
Patent GB-190823720-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Process for Filtering Liquids and Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: RESINES JAVIER
Filed: 1908-11-05
Granted: 1909-07-08
Abstract: 23,720. Resines, J. Nov. 5. Drawings to Specification. Hydro-extractors &c.-Liquids are filtered in a centrifugal drum through a medium of felt, porcelain, charcoal, &c. A discharge valve is provided for clearing. [Reference has been directed under Section 7 of Patents &c. Act, 1907, to Specifications No. 3064, A.D. 1892, No. 7491, A.D. 1896, and No. 20,850, A.D. 1899.]
Patent GB-190824504-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method of Attachment of Stencil Sheets to Duplicators.
Inventor: KLABER AUGUSTUS DAVID
Filed: 1908-11-14
Granted: 1909-03-25
Abstract: 24,504. Klaber, A. D. May 18, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Stencils and stencilling-apparatus.-The edge of the parchment sheet attached to the stencil sheet of a duplicator is turned over and partly pasted down to form pockets which secure the sheet to projections on a metal bar on the cylinder. As shown, the end of the narrowed portion d of the parchment sheet c is turned over and pasted at f, f<2>, f<1>, to form pockets e. A thin metal bar h is screwed on the cylinder and the sheet is attached by sliding the pockets e over the projections on the bar.
Patent GB-190900852-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or applicable to Relief, Reducing and other Valves.
Inventor: DEWRANCE JOHN
IPC: F22B37/42
Filed: 1909-01-13
Granted: 1909-12-02
Abstract: 852. Dewrance, J. Jan. 13. Spindles.-The spindle f of a relief, reducing, or other valve is formed with a shoulder e' against which the valve e is held by a nut e<2>, and also with a non-cylindrical extension f<2> for holding the spindle against rotation while removing the nut. To remove the nut, two boxspanners are employed, the inner one d engaging the end of the spindle while the outer one d' engages the nut.
Patent GB-190906051-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Machines for use in Mining Minerals, particularly adapted for use in Mining Coal and the like.
IPC: E21C31/00
Filed: 1909-03-13
Granted: 1910-03-10
Abstract: 6051. Mavor & Coulson, Mavor, S. M., and Mavor, H. A. March 13. [Cognate Application, 20,745/09.] Coal - cutting machines. -A rotary cutter - bar machine has the component parts of the driving- mechanism p l a c e d in vertical arrangement, and works in conjunction with haulage gear, which is either independent or is associated with the machine and operated by the reciprocation of the rotary cutter bar. The cutter bar forms an extension of a shaft B driven by bevel-gearing D, D' from a vertical hollow shaft G mounted on a spindle H, which may also be hollow and serve for the distribution of lubricant. A motor is arranged concentric with the shaft G, and, in the case of an electric motor, the armature K may be supported on a flange G' so that the shaft G and the armature K may be drawn up together through the top of the casing A<2>. Means (not shown) may be provided for reciprocating the cutter-bar shaft. The base of the machine may be formed or provided with a sledge L and with wheels, and also with adjustable guide-bars M, Fig. 4, connected to the machine by links M' and bearing against fixed rails or props. The machine may be connected to an independent haulage apparatus by a rope passing around a pulley, and this apparatus may be controlled from the cutting-machine. In haulage gear actuated by the reciprocation of the cutter bar, a haulage drum R is provided with ratchet mechanism R', T, T<1>, and the pawls T, T are oscillated by connexion with an extension B<2> of the shaft B; or the haulage drum may be at the front of the machine and may be actuated from a transverse rocking-shaft at the rear. Provisional Specification 6051/09 refers also to machines of the chain type.
Patent GB-190914320-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Circular Looms.
Inventor: CHERNACK ABRAHAM EDGAR
IPC: D03D37/00
Filed: 1909-06-18
Granted: 1909-10-14
Abstract: 14,320. Chernack, A. E. July, 3, 1908, [Convention date]. Shuttle-races; shuttles; picking-motions.-In a circular loom for weaving hose and other tubular fabrics, each of the shuttles S carries a bobbin 30 and a thread-guide 31, and is guided by dovetailed pieces 26 projecting from the ring A<1>. The shuttles are driven by the bevelled heads d of the healds D acting on inclines formed on the ends of the shuttles.
Patent GB-190914380-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method of Joining the Ends of Tubular Driving Straps and in the Manufacture of such Straps.
Inventor: SIEBER HEINRICH
IPC: F16G11/08
Filed: 1909-06-19
Granted: 1910-06-20
Abstract: 14,380. Sieber, H. June 19. Bodkins. - For connecting the ends of a tubular driving - strap, a hollow needle, bifurcated and spiked at one end, may be employed. One half - end of the needle may be hinged.
Patent GB-190917668-A (GB)
Title: Flying Machine.
Inventor: HIPSSICH KARL
IPC: B64C3/38
Filed: 1909-07-29
Granted: 1910-05-05
Abstract: 17,668. Hipssich, K. July 29. Aerial machines without aerostats; planes, arrangement and construction of; propelling steering. -An aerial machine is provided with a main plane a having upwardly-inclined ends b, which is pivoted on a transverse rod d supported from the car c and situated at or about the centre of pressure. The rear end of the plane is connected to one arm of a bell-crank lever x by a spring rod e which permits the plane to alter its inclination automatically. The lower end of the bell-crank lever x is connected to the hand-lever z and to the motor, or fuel or water reservoir, so that this is displaced simultaneously with the adjustment of the plane a in order to prevent movement of the car. The propeller h is mounted on the frame of the machine near the rod d, and rotates in an opening in the plane. A fixed tail g and a rudder f are provided.
Patent GB-190918958-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Steam Engines.
Inventor: BURHANS PAUL CHARLES
Filed: 1909-08-17
Granted: 1909-11-18
Abstract: 18,958. Burhans, P. C. Aug. 21, 1908, [Convention date]. Movable - abutment type; packing drums, vanes, abutments, and the like; valve-gear.-The outwardly - sliding abutment 19 is withdrawn against the action of a spring to allow the piston 15 to pass, by a lever 30 actuated by a rod 28, a roller on the end of which runs in a cam-track 27 on a disk carried by the shaft 13. The abutment 19 is packed by an oblique bar 21, and the piston 15 by bars 16. The inlet port 56 is curved so that the impact of the steam is utilized. A steam-chest 34, supplied by a pipe 35, is provided with a distributing and cut-off valve on the spindle 41, which is rocked by an arm 42 and a rod 43. One end of the rod 43 works in a link 45, which is rocked about a pivot 46 by an eccentric and strap 49, 48 on the shaft 13. The steam-chest is connected by pipes 36, 37 with reversing-valve chests 38, 39. The reversing-valves 57 are actuated by a lever 50, which, by means of a rod 53, also shifts the rod 43 in the link 45.
Patent GB-190919021-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of and Means for Releasing Photographic Shutters.
Inventor: BASER KATHARINA
IPC: G03B9/58
Filed: 1909-08-18
Granted: 1910-02-24
Abstract: 19,021. Baser [nÚc Verini], K. Aug. 18. Shutters.-Relates to a device for releasing photographic shutters after a predetermined interval, of the type in which the shutter releasing or operating device is held against the action of springs, tending to release or operate the shutter, by a thread to which a time fuse is attached. According to the present invention, a pair of spring pincers a, Figs. 1 and 2, which tend to squeeze the release d are held open against the spring c by a combustible thread e passed over the hooks b. A piece of fuse f is attached to the thread e, the length of the fuse being adjusted to give the interval required.
Patent GB-190922558-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Making Tea, Coffee, and other Infusions.
Inventor: HERING ARDO
IPC: A47G19/16
Filed: 1909-10-04
Granted: 1910-03-10
Abstract: 22,558. Hering, A. Oct. 4. Pots.-In apparatus for making tea, coffee, &c., the infuser is supported by a ledge 5 and can be raised into a domed cover 6. It is supported, when raised, by rotating a stem 12 so that feathers 15, which slide in grooves in the cover 6, rest upon the top thereof.
Patent GB-190925617-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Fluid Motor or Pump.
Inventor: WILLIAMS JAMES
IPC: F01B1/06
Filed: 1909-11-06
Granted: 1910-11-03
Abstract: 25,617. Williams, J. Nov. 6. Multiple-acting piston pumps; valves, arrangement of.-Fluidpressure motors and pumps of the type in which a number of cylinders are arranged radially about a common crank are provided with compound differential pistons so that the piston of one cylinder controls the supply and exhaust of pressurefluid to the preceding cylinder. The crankshaft is made watertight by providing it with a conical portion which seats on the casing. Fig. 1 is a transverse section of a motor. The pistons b, c are of different diameters and work within the cylinders a, f, the piston c forming the valve for the preceding cylinder. Liquid is supplied through the orifice a<1>, shown in Fig. 2, the spaces a all being open to this orifice and each space a being also open to the space between the pistons. The piston c, as it moves past the central position towards the central crank, allows the pressure fluid to flow through the orifices f<1> and channel h to the space above the next piston b. At the same time, the opposite valve c is allowing the exhaust from the remaining cylinder to flow to the central chamber e and away to the exhaust through the outlet e<1>. The crank-disk k<1> is provided with a coned portion k<3> which seats on the casing m to provide a watertight joint.
Patent GB-190926599-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Messengers for Kites.
Inventor: PEUVOT HENRI
IPC: B64C31/06
Filed: 1909-05-24
Granted: 1910-05-19
Abstract: 26,599. Peuvot, H. Aug. 5, 1908, [Convention date]. Mechanical toys.-A kite messenger comprises a panel n held transversely of a carriage k by a string p against the action of a spring o. The string has a loop p' adapted to engage an eye q<1> on the carriage, through which a bolt q is pushed to maintain the engagement. In operation, when the bolt q meets a stop on the kite string, it releases the ring p<1>, whereupon the spring o throws the panel n into a position parallel with the carriage k, in which position it descends under gravity. The panel n, Fig. 3, may be provided on its upper face with a pocket to contain advertising leaflets adapted to open under the weight of the contents and so distribute the leaflets when the panel is disengaged.
Patent GB-190927689-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Detection of Thermal or Electrical Energy.
Filed: 1909-11-27
Granted: 1910-04-28
Abstract: 27,689. Amalgamated Radio - Telegraph Co., [Bronk, O. von]. Nov. 27. Thermo - electric batteries.-The elements of a thermo-couple for use in detecting electric oscillations and changes in thermal and electric conditions, are tellurium and a metallic ore, preferably galena or copper pyrites. The pressure between the two elements c, c<1> is adjusted by a screw c<0>. The sensitiveness of the detector is increased by connecting a source of potential across its terminals.
Patent GB-190930585-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Working Process for Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: SCHIMMING GEORG
IPC: F02B3/00
Filed: 1909-12-31
Granted: 1910-08-11
Abstract: 30,585. Schimming, G. Dec. 31. Cycles and systems of working.-In engines that ignite their charges by the heat of compression and also retain portions of the exhaust gases for the formation of the charge as described in Specification 20,167/05, an adjustable quantity of air is added to the exhaust gases after the closure of the exhaust valve so that the compression pressure at the end of the compression stroke can thereby be regulated to become approximately equal to, but never higher than, the pressure of the firing-mixture to be admitted into the cylinder.
Patent GB-191001535-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Skiving Machines.
Inventor: DIEHL GEORGE HENRY
IPC: C14B1/00
Filed: 1910-01-20
Granted: 1910-08-18
Abstract: 1535. Diehl, G. H. Jan. 20. Skiving, splitting, &c.-In a skiving or splitting machine of the cylindrical-cutter type, the feedroller is mounted in a carrier adapted to swing about an axis which; when extended, lies beyond the end of the feed-roller and intersects the plane of the cutting-edge of the knife between extensions of the axis of the roller and of the effective working surface of the roller, and nearer the latter. The feed-roller c is carried by a yoke e adapted to swing about the axis of a cross-head f carried by a rock-shaft g. The yoke e is drawn by a spring h<3> against an adjustable pin i passing through an arm i<1> on the rock-shaft g. The tension of the spring h<3> is adjusted by a screw h<1> bearing on a lever h to which one end of the spring is secured. Adjustment of the feed-roll parallel to itself is effected by the actuation of the rock-shaft g from a screw k<1>. The feed-roller is pressed upwards normally by a spring k<4> engaging a screw k<2>, which passes loosely through an extension k of the rockshaft g and is adapted to vary the tension of the spring.