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Patent GB-190822070-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Auxiliary Propellers for Ships and the like
Inventor: BRABAZON REGINALD LE NORMAND
Filed: 1908-10-19
Granted: 1908-12-31
Abstract: 22,070. Ardee, R. le N. Brabazon, Lord. Oct. 19. Screw propellers, auxiliary ; driving - gear for screw propellers.-In auxiliary propellers for ships in which a propeller shaft is supported from the side of the vessel, the upper end of the shaft being driven from motive power on the deck of the vessel, the propeller shaft 1 is mounted in bearings 7 carried by a spar 8 supported by halyards 12, 13 and is provided with a pulley 3 driven from a motor 4, the upper end of the propeller shaft being pivoted to a distance piece 10. A pendent block 14, suspended from the deck and provided with a bracket 16, limits the downward inclination of the spar and takes the inward thrust of the propeller. A thrust bearing 9 is mounted on the spar.
Patent GB-190823673-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Generators.
Inventor: AITKEN RUSSEL
Filed: 1908-11-05
Granted: 1909-04-01
Abstract: 23,673. Aitken, R. Nov. 5. Sectional boilers. -In a boiler consisting of inclined water tubes a traversed longitudinally by fire tubes b, the water and fire tubes of the sections are connected directly to plain tube-plates c, which form the front and rear walls of the combustion chamber. Communication between the sections is established by small chambers g, which are fixed to the tubeplates over the adjacent parts of annular spaces f formed by the flanged ends of the water-tubes. The top of the combustion chamber is closed by a fire-brick wall l, and the front tube-plate has a protective fire-brick covering m. The furnace gases pass upwards among the sections through an opening k<1> in the furnace crown. They escape from the combustion chamber through openings i in the back tube-plate and enter the rear flue space j, from which they pass through the fire-tubes to the up-take n at the front of the boiler. The opening k<1> may be arranged at the back of the furnace, and the combustion chamber may be provided with baffles which cause the gases to pass upwards and downwards in the chamber and finally to escape below the lowest section, the openings i in the rear tube-plate being dispensed with
Patent GB-190824930-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Balanced Drop Lights for Railway Vehicles and like purposes
Inventor: CHEVALIER HENRI
Filed: 1908-11-19
Granted: 1909-02-25
Abstract: 24,930. Chevalier, H. April 28, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Windows; draught - excluders; window holders.- Sliding sashes for railway carriages &c. are supported on projections c of sliding pieces e secured on the ends of a bar a, balanced preferably by a spring - actuated lever 4 having a wheel 3 which bears against the underside of the bar a. When the window is raised, a hinged rail 16 is pressed by springs 17 under the lower rail of the sash 1. The window is lowered by withdrawing the rail 16 by means of the handle 19, and is held in any open position by spring pads 24 on the rail 16, which is so shaped that any moisture running down the outside of the sash, when closed, is thrown off on to the weather strip r.
Patent GB-190825810-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to a Method of and Means for Composing and Copying Designs and Patterns and to Photographic Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: BRANDWEINER ADOLF
Filed: 1908-11-30
Granted: 1909-11-30
Abstract: 25,810. Brandweiner, A. Nov. 30, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Copying designs &c. ; producing composite photographs, repeat patterns, and the like; cameras.- Relates to a method and means for composing and reproducing composite photographs, designs, and repeat patterns. The elements of the design or pattern x, Fig. 2, are cut, shaped, and composed on a ruled frame a on a transparent support h. The elements are then transferred to a removable carrier m, n, Fig. 1, of the copying-apparatus, and are similarly composed by a duplicate screen a' which is placed in front of the carrier. The carrier m, n can be adjusted in any position. It is mounted on an axis z in a rotating frame h carried by the slide g ; this slide is adjustable vertically in a frame f, which itself slides transversely in a frame e. The latter frame also is rotatably mounted in the base c, which slides on the rails p, q. In the copying-camera this structure is duplicated, and the plate is supported in the corresponding carrier m<1>, n<1>, Fig. 3. A second duplicate screen a<2> within the camera serves for positioning the picture on any part of the sensitive plate, and for making any final adjustment. For producing repeat patterns, the screen a<2> is used for determining the successive positions into which the plate will be moved in making successive exposures.
Patent GB-190904511-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dove-tail Corners of Bedsteads and the like.
Inventor: DAVIS WILLIAM HARRY
IPC: F16B12/58
Filed: 1909-02-24
Granted: 1909-12-16
Abstract: 4511. Davis, W. H. Feb. 24. Bedstead joints and connexions.-In a dovetail corner-joint, a peg e<2> is provided, preferably cast into the plug e of the joint as shown and engaging with a hole d<2> in a projection d on the socket-carrying part a<2>. A wing-nut f engages the screwed termination e<3> of the peg and secures the plug in position. In the case of a joint for wooden bedsteads, as shown, securing-screws may be arranged between the projections on the socket part as well as above and below them.
Patent GB-190908852-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mail Chutes.
Inventor: CANNELL HENRY
IPC: B65G11/04
Filed: 1909-04-14
Granted: 1909-08-05
Abstract: 8852. Cannell, H., Page, J., and Page, H. April 14. Letters &c., systems of transmitting and delivering.-To distribute mails throughout a building from a point on the upper floor, shoots are provided having separately adjustable means for directing the mail to the boxes of the individual occupants on the floors below. A signal indicates the operation of the correct receiver, and further, means are provided for delivering mails by the shoots to a common deposit box below. Each shoot 1 is provided with delivery boxes 4 on each floor, and each box has a corresponding deflecting-plate 5 pivoted to close normally an opening 7 in the front of the shoot. The plates 5 are dished to receive the mail, but are normally held out of the shoot by springs 12, lips 11 being provided to prevent letters from catching in the lower edge 13 of the opening; the upper end of the plate enters a recess 9 in a wall fitting 10, and the letters are also deflected by the rounded backs of the plates. The plates 5 are raised, to place them across the shoot to catch the mail, by flexible connexions 14, which pass through a side passage and are operated by levers 16 pivoted on a shaft 17 in a box 17<1> in the distributing-centre. The levers are secured in their operated positions by devices such as pawls 18 and ratchet-wheels 19. To make certain that the mail has been delivered to the right box, the levers are numbered, and each delivery plate 5, when fully opened, is made to close contacts 22, 23 in the circuit of lamps 20. Instead of a lamp for each plate, one lamp only may be used. For collecting mail, a series of these shoots 1 may communicate at their lower ends with a conduit 30 containing a conveyer 31 running on troughed rollers 32, by which letters inserted through spring-hinged flaps 33, Fig. 4, into the shoots are collected in a box, which has a rotatable bottom to facilitate discharge of contents. Flaps 35 at the sides of the walls, and covering the roller rims, prevent the mail from falling from the conveyer. Any means may be used for driving the conveyer. Larger packages may be inserted into the shoots 1 by cutting away the exterior body portion 40, Fig. 4 of the plate 5 and connecting the side walls by an arch 41. a set-screw 44 limiting the closing movement of the plate. Doors and windows may be placed in both the shoots and the conduits to serve for inspection and removal of obstructions. Signals S may also be provided to show when the mail is being placed in the shoots.
Patent GB-190909150-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Securing Tool Heads and the like to Wooden Shafts.
Inventor: FRAME DANIEL
IPC: B25G3/02
Filed: 1909-04-17
Granted: 1909-11-25
Abstract: 9150. Frame, D. April 17. Pin securing - devices and wedge expanding- devices for socket fixings.-The handle c is fixed in the socket of a hammer-head a or the like by a flat tapering cotter c, which is driven into alined slots in the two parts inclined at an angle of 45 degrees to the length of the handle. The small end g of the cotter may be split and opened out after it is driven home; and for large tools, the end of the handle may be sheathed with metal in the known manner.
Patent GB-190910601-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bogie Trucks for Locomotives and the like.
IPC: B61F5/48
Filed: 1909-05-04
Granted: 1909-09-16
Abstract: 10,601. Lokomotivfabrik Krauss & Co. Akt.-Ges. Oct. 10, 1908, [Convention date]. Bogies; axle-bearing guiding arrangements.- Bogie trucks for locomotives and the like, and of the kind having a radially adjustable axle B and a laterally displaceable axle F connected by a frame D' pivoted as at D to the main frame H, are modified so as to prevent the lateral play of the wheel flanges between the rails from causing the running axle to assume an oblique position upon a straight track. In the construction shown in Fig. 2, the bogie frame D' is allowed a slight longitudinal displacement by mounting the pivots D, E in slots, and the sleeve G of the running axle, instead of being rigidly fixed to the frame D', is allowed a limited movement relatively thereto about a pivot J. The sleeve G is forced to assume a position normal to the centre line of the vehicle upon a straight track by a spring N which, acting on the frame D<1>, forces the sleeve against abutments M on the main frame. With the greater deflections of the bogie frame D' such as occur on a curved track, however, the shoulders A on the frame engage the sleeve G and effect its radiation, the spring N in this case tending to return the frame to the normal position. The weight of the vehicle, acting upon slide blocks P, Fig. 2", upon the axleboxes, may take the place of the spring N. In the modified construction shown in Fig. 3, the pin J is replaced by an imaginary pivot 11 by connecting the sleeve G with the bogie frame D<1> by a sliding pin Q and by providing bearing- surfaces R between the frame and the sleeve. Lateral play of the bogie frame may be allowed by mounting the bearing-block of the pin D with lateral movement in the frame S, which in turn moves in a longitudinal slot in the bogie frame. This movement is controlled by the spring N through bell-cranks a. In this construction also the bearing-surfaces M are inclined, so that the sleeve G, within the limits allowed by the shoulders A, turns about an imaginary pivot in front of the sleeve G relatively to the vehicle, so that, should the wheel flange contact with the rail, it receives an impulse diverting it therefrom.
Patent GB-190912699-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with the Manufacture of Puttees.
Inventor: LUPTON OLIVER
IPC: A43D8/00
Filed: 1909-05-29
Granted: 1910-03-03
Abstract: 12,699. Lupton, O. May 29. Limb binders.-A curved puttee, Fig. 3, or the like is made from a straight strip of material by wrapping the strip in a wet state round a perforated model A, Fig. 1, through which steam may be passed by pipes B, greater tension being applied to one edge of the strip than to the other during the winding.
Patent GB-190916675-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device for Exhibiting Showcards, Glass Tablets, Photographs and the like.
IPC: G09F13/04
Filed: 1909-07-17
Granted: 1910-07-14
Abstract: 16,675. Challis, Ltd., J., and Challis, J. July 17. Ticket-holders.-A device for exhibiting showcards, photographs, translucent advertising- tickets, &c. comprises a circular portion b having arms a, which support a trough-shaped portion e in which the ticket is supported. The whole may stand as shown in Fig. 4, or be suspended from a lamp &c. as shown in Fig. 5, the ticket, preferably metal-edged, being suitably attached. The number of arms a may be increased to carry several tablets, which may be arranged round a billiard-table lamp-shade.
Patent GB-190924695-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Colour-boxes.
Inventor: TRIEBLING ALFRED
IPC: B44D3/04
Filed: 1909-10-27
Granted: 1910-05-12
Abstract: 24,695. Triebling, A. Oct. 27. Colour-boxes.-Circular paint tablets are held by springs k in recesses in a tray a, which is adapted to be supported in an upright position. Beneath the recesses are placed cups c, into which the moistened colour is conducted by grooves in the tray. Hinged covers f serve, when open, to support the tray in a vertical position, and may be fitted with saucers i and with spring clips k<1> for holding paper, brushes, &c. An opening in the .tray receives a waterreceptacle h. A handle g enables the device to be carried. Brackets l may be provided on the tray for the reception of brushes &c. during work.
Patent GB-190925828-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Raising Sunken Ships or for Preventing the Sinking of Ships.
Inventor: NELSON NELS
Filed: 1909-11-09
Granted: 1910-02-10
Abstract: 25,828. Nelson, N. Nov. 9. Sunken ships, raising.-Apparatus for raising sunken ships, and for preventing the sinking of ships, comprises a hinged or pivoted framestructure carrying air-vessels and adapted to be folded about a vessel 14. In the form shown in Figs. 2 and 3, in plan and end view respectively, the end beam 11 is pivoted at 12 and 13 to side beams 10; and the other end beam 15 is pivoted at one end, and disconnectably fastened at the other. The buoys 5 may be filled with air or water.
Patent GB-190926650-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Cleaning Device for the Barrels of Firearms and for other Tubes.
Inventor: FOSTER ARCHIBALD WILLIAM
IPC: F41A29/02
Filed: 1909-11-17
Granted: 1910-11-17
Abstract: 2 6 , 6 5 0. Foster, A. W. Nov. 17. Cleaning internally non - rotary appliances f o r. - A cylindrical cleaner is provided with an open slot at the end for containing flannel, tow, or the like. The slot A is either straight, or jagged as shown in Fig. 1.
Patent GB-190927692-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Transforming a Continuous Pressure or Suction into an Intermittent Pressure or Suction.
Inventor: LINDSTROM KNUT IVAR
IPC: B25D9/08
Filed: 1909-11-27
Granted: 1910-07-14
Abstract: 27,692. Lindstrom, K. I. March 4, [Convention date]. Spring gears operating in both directions.- Relates to a particular form of apparatus for transforming a continuous pressure or suction into an intermittent pressure or suction, of the type in which a distributing slide-valve is tappet-actuated from a piston reciprocated by the pressure or suction medium, and a rapid movement of the valve is effected by the aid of spring-controlled togglelinks; the apparatus is particularly applicable for use in connexion with pneumatic drills and milking-machines. A continuous pressure or suction in a pipe 11 is transformed into an intermittent pressure or suction in the pipes 7, 8 alternately by a distributing slide-valve 12, which is actuated, preferably through a lever 14, by tappets 16 on a sleeve 17 surrounding the common piston-rod of a pair of pistons 3, which are operated alternately by the pressure or suction medium. Toggle links 20, controlled by a U-shaped spring 19, are connected to the sleeve. At each stroke of the pistons, the sleeve is moved forwards until the toggle-links just pass their mid-position, whereupon the retraction of the spring causes the sleeve to overrun the pistons and effect a rapid movement of the valve 12.
Patent GB-190930386-A (GB)
Title: Process of Manufacturing Soda Crystals.
Inventor: HERVE LEON
IPC: C01D7/22
Filed: 1909-12-29
Granted: 1910-12-29
Abstract: 30,386. Herve, L. Dec. 29. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Sodium carbonate. - The Leblanc process of soda manufacture is varied by the addition, towards the end of the furnace reaction, of limestone (preferably chalk) in excess. The charge is run into iron tanks, where it solidifies to a porous mass. This is lixiviated so as to obtain a lye of 30-32‹ BÚ., which is purified by treatment with milk of lime, either before, during, or after carbonization, and, after settling, the lye is led to the crystallizers. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specifications 3242/74, 133/78, 2776/78, 3079/78, 5312/81, and 259/85.
Patent GB-191003476-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Jointed Air-tubes for Pneumatic Tyres.
Inventor: JELLEY JAMES
IPC: B60C5/04
Filed: 1910-02-12
Granted: 1910-11-24
Abstract: 3476. Jelley, J. Feb. 12. Air tubes and chambers.-In a jointed airtube, the engaging ends of which have tapered rings such as A, the outer part C is formed of greater thickness than the inner part B so as to obtain a tight joint on inflation. Preferably, the rings A are formed on separate sleeves as shown.
Patent GB-191005719-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Foldable Sledges.
Inventor: REISINGER RUDOLF
IPC: B62B13/06
Filed: 1910-03-07
Granted: 1911-01-19
Abstract: 5719. Reisinger, R. March 7. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Sledges; folding vehicles. - In a folding sledge consisting of two side pieces connected by jointed cross-pieces and pivoted diagonal stays, and having a folding seat, the diagonal stays are pivoted at one end and are capable of sliding at the othed end in slotted plates to which they may be secured by wing nuts &c. The cross-pieces c, d are jointed at k and are hinged to brackets h, i on the legs e, f of the side pieces. They are held in their extended position by clamps n of U-section which are hinged to one half of each cross piece and fold down over the upper edge of the joint. The diagonal stays o, p are pivoted in extensions of the brackets i at one end, and at the other end slide in slots q formed in extensions of the brackets h, wing-screws or other fastenings being provided. The seat is formed of straps r which are secured to the side-pieces by laths s. The sledge may be made of wood, or partly or entirely of iron or an alloy of aluminium.
Patent GB-191009368-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Capping or Sealing Bottles or the like.
Inventor: WETMORE EARL PORTER
Filed: 1910-04-18
Granted: 1911-04-18
Abstract: 9368. Wetmore, E. P. June 5, 1909, [Convention date]. Capsules, applying.-Bottles are distributed by hand or otherwise to spring plungers 23, Fig. 1, which raise them alternately to capping- heads 8, 9 mounted in an adjustable frame. After being capped, the bottles are removed by rotary arms. The plungers 23 are raised and lowered positively by cams on the driving-shaft. In order to prevent breakage of bottles, the plungers are made in two telescoping sections. Under excessive pressure arms 26 and rollers 27 slide outwards against springs 30 while a second spring 25 is compressed. The bottles are placed in position against a lip 12, Fig. 6, on plungers 11, and, after being capped, are removed by rotary arms 60 driven by frictional contact of ball and spring (not shown) with a driving-shaft 58. The arms are provided with a guard 69 capable of sliding vertically on rods 70, so arranged that, if the parts are obstructed by an overturned bottle, they cease to revolve or are lifted vertically with the plungers to avoid breakage. The shafts 58, Fig. 1, are driven by bevel-gearing from a shaft 45 driven by a chain 47 off the main shaft. Capping-heads 8, 9 are mounted in a frame 73 adjustable by sprockets 74 driven together by a chain 76 and operated by a handle attached to a gear-wheel 78 in gear with one of the sprockets.
Patent GB-191012347-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Electric Switch.
IPC: H01H29/24
Filed: 1910-05-19
Granted: 1911-03-16
Abstract: 12,347. Laitte, L. B. de, and Safety Light, Ltd. May 19. Mercury switches. -An electric switch of the kind comprising a pair of exhausted bulbs a, b connected by a tubular limb c, contacts e, f in the bulbs being connected by mercury in the horizontal position, is mounted between the halves g, h of a recessed casing which is pivoted to a clamp q adapted to embrace a standard t, movement of the switch below the horizontal position being prevented by the engagement of a lug q' carried by the clamp with a screw y<1> carried by a lug y fixed to the casing. The switch is adapted for use in starting an electro-motor which operates a carburetted-air gas-generating installation, when the gas-holder bell u has descended to a predetermined level, this bell being connected to the switch through a lever v and cord &c. w.
Patent GB-191013221-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Braces and similar Articles for Personal Wear.
Inventor: THOMPSON JAMES COULTHRED
IPC: A41F3/00
Filed: 1910-05-31
Granted: 1911-05-31
Abstract: 13,221. Thompson, J. C. May 31. Braces. - The longitudinal adjustment of braces &c. is effected by varying the lengths of the cords forming the tabs. One of the loops a<1> is secured to or formed of the cord b, and the loop a is provided with three holes a<2>, a<3>, a<4> arranged longitudinally. The cord b passes through the holes a<2>, a<3>, a<4> in succession, thereby locking the loop a in any position when tension is put on it. That portion of the loop a which is provided with the holes a<2>, a<3>, a<4> is doubled for the reception of strips of metal or other hard material. When considerable force is likely to be applied to the loop a, the upper portion consists of two strips a<x>, a<xx>, which are free to slide on each other, the holes in one strip breaking joint or being out of alinement with the holes in the other strip; or they may be slightly eccentric in the direction of the strain applied to the cord. The loops for engagement with the buttons at the back of the trousers are formed of cord, or may be attached to a cord or similar flexible connexion.
Patent GB-191015102-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Submarine Signalling.
Inventor: BOWLKER THOMAS JAMES
IPC: G01S1/72
Filed: 1910-06-23
Granted: 1911-01-19
Abstract: 15,102. Bowlker, T. J. June 23. Locating subaqueous sounds. - Apparatus for determining the direction of sound, in which microphones 11, 13 on the sides of the ship are connected to receivers 18, 20, is arranged so that the ratio of the distances between the receivers and the microphones shall he the same as the ratio of the velocities of sound in air and water. As shown in Fig. 2, two receivers 11, 21 are placed on one side of the ship, one slightly behind the other, in order to determine whether the sound comes from in front or behind the ship. The vibrations may be carried to the microphones by rods, and the microphones may consist of two balls of carbon. Pneumatic speaking-tubes may replace the telephonic apparatus, an amplifying - lever apparatus being provided for the vibrations.
Patent GB-191018202-A (GB)
Title: A Safety Device for Valves, more particularly Gas-cocks.
Inventor: FRIEDRICHS LOUIS
IPC: F16K31/46
Filed: 1910-07-30
Granted: 1911-03-16
Abstract: 18,202. Friedrichs, L. July 30. Combinations of interdependent valves; locking. - In order to prevent accidents due to the accidental opening of easily accessible valves or cocks, more particularly in connexion with gas cooking - stoves, a spring - operated self-closing cock b, and a manually-controlled cock a are arranged at a distance apart in series in the gas conduit at the stove, and a long rod k is provided extending from near one cock to near the other. One end of the rod k is connected. by a lever i to a spring- pressed bolt h which engages the arm b<1> of the self-closing cock and holds the same open when this arm has been pushed past the bevelled end of the bolt. The other end of the rod has a projection l, so that, when the arm a<1> of the manually-operated cock has been turned to and slightly beyond the closing position, the extension a<11> of the arm a' strikes the projection l and releases the bolt h, allowing the self-closing cock b to close. Thereafter two manual operations are required to obtain a further supply of the gas or other fluid.