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Patent GB-190805420-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Embellishment or Ornamentation of Articles.
Inventor: WATTS JOHN ROBERT
Filed: 1908-03-10
Granted: 1909-02-11
Abstract: 5420. Watts, J. R., [trading as Watts, J.]. March 10. Ornamenting surfaces of metal.-In a process for inlaying metal with metal, the inlaid piece A is inserted in a through hole in the article to be ornamented and is secured solely by hammering. The invention is shown as applied to a metal scale for a penknife.
Patent GB-190812912-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Dust Proof Washers or Rings for Axle Boxes of Vehicles.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1908-06-16
Granted: 1908-10-29
Abstract: 12,912. Boult, A. J., [Maass Ges., G.]. June 16. Dust and the like, excluding.-A dust-excluding ring for the axle-boxes of railway and other vehicles comprises a divided ring 1, Fig. 1, of felt &c., the ends of which meet in a mortice joint and are covered by a U-shaped cap 2 of leather &c. secured to one of the ends. A helical spring 3, which is secured to metal angle parts 4, 5 connected by means of lugs 6, 7 to the felt, draws the ends together. A guide-rod 8 secured to the part 4 passes through the spring 3 and part 5, and terminates in a thickened part such as an eye 9, Fig. 2, which slides in a box 10 to prevent lateral deflection of the parts. Fig. 6 shows a modification in which the cap consists of two side plates 11 connected to a part 12, and the spring and guide-rod are placed outside the cap The ends of the parts 4, 5 are turned up to form handles 13 for opening the ring. Fig. 10 shows a modification in which the box 10 is dispensed with. A guide-rod 15 connected to a fixing-plate 14 passes through two plates 19, 20, which bridge the space between two rods 17, 17<1> fixed to another fixing- plate 14. The plates 19, 20 may be extended to form handles 21, 22. In another modification, two guide-rods 15, 17 are used, each passing through a ring formed at the end of the other.
Patent GB-190815979-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electric Battery Lamps.
Filed: 1908-07-28
Granted: 1909-04-22
Abstract: 15,979. Van Raden & Co., and Metz, M. July 28. Velocipede lamps.-In an electric-battery lamp for cycles, contact-fingers 13 on the battery terminals 2 make sliding contact with spring tongues 14 on the lamp conductors 15, fixed in grooves 16 in an insulating packing-strip 4. A break 18 in one of the conductors 15 can be bridged by a sliding spring bridge-piece 20, carried by the pin 21 of a switch button 22. The pin 21 moves in a keyhole slot in the casing, and is locked in the " off position by a collar on the pin engaging the enlargement of the slot. The accumulator 2 of rectangular shape is held in a brass casing 3 by four strips of wood or vulcanite. A felt pad 6, treated with ammonia or soda, rests on the bottom of the casing and on this are placed two opposite strips 5 formed with ledges at the bottom. A pad 8 of india-rubber fills the space between the ledges and with them supports the battery. The other two strips 4, with inverted ledges 9, are then pushed into position, and the casing closed by a hinged lid 11 fitted with a rubber pad 10.
Patent GB-190817426-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Actuating Signals on Engines on Railways and the like.
Inventor: HOLLIDGE EPHRAIM
Filed: 1908-08-19
Granted: 1909-06-17
Abstract: 17,426. Hollidge, E. Aug. 19. Contacts, mechanical; miniature signals; stopping trains.-The apparatus on the engine comprises a fixed frame a and a longitudinally - movable rod d, provided at its lower end with a T - shaped bellcrank lever u which is arranged to be actuated by a track contact 8 when the latter is in an operative position. The indicator consists of two halfdisks f, h, hinged together. The former is carried by the frame a and normally the latter is folded up against it and held by a spring catch k. In operation the end e of the rod d is forced up against a wedge i on the disk h and causes it to fall into the position shown. At the same time an audible signal is given by a projection n on the rod d opening a valve p of a whistle m in the air-pipe q. This action may also apply the brakes. A lamp may be arranged behind the disks. A spring r tends to keep the rod d in the lowermost position, but the apparatus may be rendered inoperative by raising the rod d and bolting it to the frame a. The lever u swings between plates w, x, and pins 2 or rollers are provided to form the fulcra for the lever. The apparatus operates with either direction of running, and the track contact is preferably duplicated on the other side of the rails The contact 8 is carried by a plate 7 supported on pivot plates 6. The plates 6 are rocked to raise the plate 7 by a lever 10 which is operated, preferably in conjunction with the ordinary signals, from the signal-box. Fig. 8 shows a modified form of track contact. The inclined planes 13, 15 are hinged at 14, and a rod 16 on the end of one of them works in guides 18. The planes are raised by toggles 21, 22, operated by depressing a lever 19. The action is assisted by a spring 24, and by a spring 23 stretched between the plane 13 and the arm 22.
Patent GB-190818923-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Indicating the Relative Movements of the Earth and Moon Round the Sun and Several Articles of the Ephemeris connected therewith.
Inventor: NICHOLAS ARTHUR BASIL
Filed: 1908-09-09
Granted: 1909-04-01
Abstract: 18,923. Nicholas, A. B. Sept. 9. Orreries.-An apparatus for illustrating the relative movements of the sun, earth, and moon consists of a central pillar C<1> to which is secured a disk B fitted with a lamp a<1> to represent the sun and a radial arm E' moving around the pillar C<1> and carrying a cylinder I' on which the earth K' and the moon are mounted. The whole apparatus is driven from a shalt H by motor, clockwork, or other suitable mechanism ; the arm E' is rotated through gear-wheels G<1> . . . G<4>, the latter working in teeth round the edge of the disk B ; gearwheels I<2>, I<3>, J<2>, J<3> rotate the tube K<1> carrying the earth, and the motion of the arm M<2> carrying the moon is obtained from the tube K<1> by gear-wheels L<2>. . . L<7>. The axis of the earth is kept parallel to itself by an endless band N' working over two pulleys N<2>, N<3> of equal size, one fixed to the pillar C<1> and the other attached to the cylinder I'. To show day and night, a sun cover R<1> having an aperture R<3> to project the light upon the earth is carried by an arm S<3> attached to an extension E<6> of the arm E'. The arm S<3> may also carry a pair of adjustable mirrors, on which shafts of light are directed by tubes R<4> in the cover R', and which can be adjusted to give converging shadows behind the earth or moon respectively to aid in the correct representation of the eclipses aod phases of the moon. A pointer W<1> attached to the tube K<1> shows sidereal time on a dial marked on a disk J<1> secured to the cylinder I<1>, and shows sun time on a dial on the top of the arm E<1>. The moon's declination, right ascension, &c. are shown by a pointer M' attached to the moon shaft M<1> and moving over scales M<5>, M<6>. Several articles of the ephemeris can be read off by means of a thread F' working over suitable tables arranged on the disk B.
Patent GB-190900759-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Controlling Electric Motors.
Inventor: DEY HARRY EUGENE
IPC: H02P5/69
Filed: 1909-01-12
Granted: 1909-08-12
Abstract: 759. Dey, H. E. Jan. 12. Dynamos and motors combined for transmitting power.-The speed and direction of a load shaft, for example one gearing with a ship's rudder, are varied by a differential control of two motors having their armatures connected, and the field magnet of one being stationary and that of the other being mounted on the load shaft. The armatures A, B mounted on one shaft C are independently supplied with current from mains G, H. The stationary field magnet O of the armature B and the rotatable field magnet F of the armature A are supplied through a wire S<1>, the current passing in one case through part of rheostats T', T through a wire W, W<1>, and in the other case through wires V, V<1> through the complementary parts of both rheostats. If the arm of the controlling-rheostat T is moved to include more resistance in one field than in the other, a torque is produced between the armature A and its field F, and the latter rotates. By means of worm gearing D on the shaft I, the arm of the rheostat T<1> is rotated to equalize the resistance in the two fields, and so prevent any further rotation.
Patent GB-190906847-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Power Looms having Freely Falling Lays or Lathes, more particularly adapted for Weaving Wire Cloth.
Inventor: WINTERMAYR JOSEF
IPC: D03D41/00
Filed: 1909-03-22
Granted: 1910-03-22
Abstract: 6847. Wintermayr, J., and Lehmann, O. March 22. [Addition to 9285/08.] Beat-up motions. - In looms of the type described in the parent Specification wherein a freely falling lay is employed, the engagement of the braking - device for automatically braking the lay-actuating shaft when the loom is stopped is effected by the breaking instead of the closing of the working electric circuit. The working circuit is also rearranged, and switches W, .85, 86, described below, are used. A solenoid 78 in the working circuit is connected to a lever 76 acted upon by a weight 77 and linked to brake-blocks 71, the solenoid normally preventing these brake - blocks from coming into contact with the brake-disk 70 on the lay-actuating shaft 5. When the current is interrupted, the weight 77 oscillates the lever 76, which raises one brake-block 71 and lowers the other, and, as the brake-blocks have inclined slots in which fit pins secured to the framing, they are brought into contact with the disk 70 and brake the lay-actuating shaft. The current normally passes through the solenoid and switch 85 to the shunt contact a<Î> of the main switch. A disk switch W is arranged on the lay-actuating shaft to close a parallel circuit z, h, h<1>, r through the solenoid, the contact - member 87, and the brushes 88, and thus to liberate the brake whenever the lay is in its highest position under the action of the lay-actuating cam, whether the loom is stopped or not. A normally closed switch 85 is also arranged in the circuit of the solenoid 78, and when this switch is opened no current passes through the solenoid except when the lay is in its highest position. The warps may thus be opened several times to remove separate shots of weft, the lay remaining in its highest position. A switch 86 interposed between the wires z<1>, h<1> is closed to short-circuit the solenoid and thereby keep the brake out of action continuously, so that the lay can lie continuously at the edge of the cloth, for instance when cutting-off the cloth.
Patent GB-190908334-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Pneumatic or like Power Hammers.
Inventor: KEYMER HENRY JOHN CUBITT
IPC: B21J15/30
Filed: 1909-04-06
Granted: 1909-12-23
Abstract: 8334. Keymer, H. J. C. April 6. Loose tools and bits, retaining. - Relates to means for securing the tool in pneumatic hammers. A sleeve B is secured to the cylinder A by means of projections b, which engage slots a<Î>, or the sleeve may be secured by bolts. An impact plate C with a slot h has projections c‹ sliding in slots b<0> in the sleeve B; a spring is inserted between the plate C and a flange f on the sleeve. The tool or tool socket E has wings e<1>, which are passed through the slot h in the plate C. The tool is then rotated, the bevelled edges e<2> of the wings e' engaging with the plate C and depressing it against the spring until the wings e' engage recesses c<1> in the plate C, and are thereby locked in position by the spring. Stops S engage with the wings e' to transmit any rotary motion to the tool. To release the tool, the sleeve B is held stationary and the tool is rotated until the wings register with the slot h.
Patent GB-190909241-A (GB)
Title: Improved Manufacture of Compound Stratified Plates, Sections, and Structural Elements from Paper, Fabrics, and the like.
Inventor: WAGNER RUDOLF
IPC: B64C1/00
Filed: 1909-04-19
Granted: 1910-05-19
Abstract: 9241. Wagner, R., and Radinger, Carl, Edler von. Feb. 16, [Convention date]. Compound sheet materials.-Strips of paper, fabrics, &c. are consolidated together in layers, by means of a suitable binding - medium and pressure, to form beams, plates, and other elements where maximum strength is desired with a minimum weight. The strips in each layer may be parallel with overlapping edges, or crossed diagonally, and the different materials may alternate from layer to layer, and may be corrugated to increase the cohesion, as shown in Fig. 3. Members subjected to bending may have the parts subjected to heaviest strains formed of stronger materials, with or without insertions of high-grade steel or bronze wire, and the parts near, the neutral zone may be composed of porous or perforated materials, Fig. 10, or of bands separated as shown in Fig. 8. Specification 9240/09, [Class 99(ii), Pipes, tubes, &c.], is referred to.
Patent GB-190911164-A (GB)
Title: Improved Brush Bridle.
Inventor: KNAUF RICHARD
IPC: A46B9/08
Filed: 1909-05-11
Granted: 1909-08-19
Abstract: 11,164. Knauf, R. May 11. Bristles, bridles for.-A brush bridle comprises a sheet-iron casing 1, which is fastened round the bristles by a lever fastener 3 and is attached to a cover 2 provided with a socket for the handle. The socket consists of springy strips 4, which are clamped by means of a band 5.
Patent GB-190915359-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Presses for Wearing Apparel, Linen and the like.
Inventor: WATTS JOHN ROBERT
IPC: A47G25/72
Filed: 1909-07-01
Granted: 1910-02-03
Abstract: 15,359. Watts, J. R., [trading as Watts, J.]. July 1. Presses of the kind described in Specification 11,498/01, for wearing - apparel, linen, &c., comprise lower and upper boards A, E, cross-strips B, F, and screwed rods D, each formed or provided with two or more screwed bolts C. Spiral compression springs K are placed on the bolts C, and rest on collars M, to ensure rigidity when the top board is raised by turning it up on one of the rods D as a hinge. A stop to limit the amount of opening comprises a peg R in the rod D engaging a slot P in a spring O; the stop is disengaged by pressing the spring, when the press is to be closed.
Patent GB-190915803-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Electric Ignition Systems of Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: BROOKS BOULTBEE
IPC: H02K21/32
Filed: 1909-07-07
Granted: 1910-05-26
Abstract: 15,803. Brooks, B., and Alston, F. H. July 7. Transformers. - An induction coil for use in ignition systems for internal combustion engines is provided with two primary windings, oppositely wound, and connected in circuit alternately. The two primary windings 3, 4 are so wound as to magnetize the core in opposite directions, and are alternately connected in series with the armature by an electromagnetically or cam operated circuit-breaker 33.
Patent GB-190916777-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Metallic Vessels.
Inventor: MAUSER ALFONS
IPC: F16J13/10
Filed: 1909-07-19
Granted: 1910-01-27
Abstract: 16,777. Mauser, A. July 19. Multiple-bolt fastenings.-The lid of a metallic vessel comprises a ring 14 of angular cross-section covered at the top by a disk 15 of sheet metal, the structure having mounted along its periphery . several pins 16, Fig. 2, on which turnable arch-like .locks 17, 22 are pivotally arranged ; the pivot ends of these locks are bevelled, and on the locks being turned outwards these ends engage beneath the npper flange of the seat 7. The edges of the locks are curved and engage recesses in the free ends of the neighbouring locks, the last lock 22 having a straight face 26, which is simply pushed against the opposite end of the first lock 17. The looks are secured together by a cord or wire 23 to which a leaden seal 24 is applied.
Patent GB-190918459-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Enclosures or Shelters for Dirigible Balloons, Air-ships and the like.
Inventor: ALEXANDER-KATZ RICHARD
IPC: E04H6/44
Filed: 1909-08-10
Granted: 1910-02-10
Abstract: 18,459. Katz, R. Alexander-. Aug. 10, 1908, [Convention date]. Anchoring.-A shelter for dirigible balloons consists of an inclined skeleton frame a covered with textile material, the top being open and adapted to be closed by the balloon itself. The ends are divided centrally into two portions which can be folded down and form doors. The Specification in the original form, as open to inspection under Section 91 (3) (a), comprises also means for forming closed tents at the sides and ends when the upper part of the covering is drawn down ; also the base is mounted on castors so as to rotate on a pivot near the front and automatically turn the head of the balloon to the wind. This subject-matter does not appear in the Complete Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-190919303-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spring Balloon Valves.
IPC: B64B1/64
Filed: 1909-08-21
Granted: 1909-12-23
Abstract: 19,303. Vereinigte Guminiwaaren- Fabriken Harburg - Wien vorm. M. J. N. Reithoffer. June 7, [Convention date]. Lift valves.-A spring balloon valve consists of two annular plates connected by flat articulated links having springs at one or more of their joints, one plate being fitted with a conical rubber ring and the other with a rubber diaphragm or membrane. The upper ring a has an annular groove b, across the opening of which a rubber diaphragm c is secured by rings d. The lower ring e, to which the operating- cords f are attached has a conical rubber ring g arranged opposite the diaphragm c. The rings are connected together by articulated arms h pivoted to the rings, springs k being arranged in one or more of the joint casings to keep the rubber ring g pressed against the diaphragm c. The ring e is closed by stretched gas-tight material m.
Patent GB-190920558-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Treatment of Sewage.
Inventor: DICKSON ALEXANDER
IPC: C05F7/00
Filed: 1909-09-08
Granted: 1910-07-28
Abstract: 20,558. Dickson, A. Sept. 8. Composition fuel.-Sludge separated from sewage by treatment with yeast may be mixed with fine coal and pressed into briquettes for use as fuel.
Patent GB-190920879-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Securing Detachable Tyre-carrying Rims in Position.
Inventor: SMITH WILLIAM THOMAS
IPC: B60B23/10
Filed: 1909-09-13
Granted: 1910-08-11
Abstract: 20,879. Smith, W. T. Sept. 13. Detachable-rim attachments to wheels.-In a detachable tyre-carrying rim that is secured on the wheel by plates or washers C on the ends of bolts B passing through the felloes, such as is described in Specification 11,206/08, the parts are made so that they can be manipulated without removal by slackening the bolts for the removal of the rim. In the form shown in Figs. 1 and 2, the plates C, have slots c and countersunk recesses c<1> to receive shoulders b<1> on the bolts B. To remove the rim the bolts are slackened, whereupon the recessed springs or spring washers E force out the plates, which may then be pressed inwards to clear the shoulders b<1> and moved radially inwards to clear the rim. The plates C slide in guide plates D fixed to the felloes, and the ends of the bolts B are expanded, or provided with pins or washers b<5> to prevent them from passing through the recessed plates K and lock-nuts. In the form shown in Figs. 7 and 10, in which a channel ring H having a flange h<1> inclined to engage one side of the rim is used, the plates C, having bevelled edges to engage the other side of the rim or plates G secured to the rim, have inclines b<3> to engage inclines h<4> at the bottom of gaps in the upright flange of the ring H, and inclines b<4> to engage inclines d<1> on the guide plates D, so that, on tightening the bolts, the rim is firmly supported on both sides.
Patent GB-190921043-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Check or Credit System Cabinets.
Inventor: INGLE DAVID ERNEST
IPC: A47B63/02
Filed: 1909-09-14
Granted: 1910-02-10
Abstract: 21,043. Ingle, D. E., and Ingle, E. H. May 14, [Convention date]. Money-delivering apparatus; sales, systematic arrangements for controlling. - A credit sales system cabinet comprises a base with a number of drawers which serve to hold tokens and vouchers and a number of graduated transparent tubes 7, each made to fit tokens of a determined value and provided with a flaring opening. A customer is given a number of tokens to the value of the credit allowed, and a voucher is placed in the drawer from which the tokens are removed. As the tokens are returned to the store in exchange for goods, they are inserted in the tubes 7, and the total value can be determined by inspection of the tubes. Each tube is fitted with a delivery slide 16 movable by pushing in the end 15 and returned to normal by a spring 18. The front of the delivery slide is marked with the value of the tokens which are stored in the corresponding tube.
Patent GB-190922835-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Automatic Musical Instruments.
Inventor: STREICH ROBERT
Filed: 1909-10-06
Granted: 1910-08-18
Abstract: 22,835. Streich, R. Oct. 6. Player-pianos; actions.-The secondary valve stem 1 is provided with projecting arms 2, provided with a slot and a hole respectively, which are engaged by guide-pins 4. A dished valve 5, made of hard material, is adapted to open or close the passage leading from the wind-chest 7 to the note-operating pneumatic 9, and valve members 15, 16, of soft material, serve to open and close the connexion to atmosphere. A seating 10 of soft material is provided on the windchest for the valve 5. The valves are enclosed in a casing 11, preferably of rectangular form, which is held in position by spring catches. 17, and screws 19 or pins 18. The connexion between each note-operating pneumatic and the piano action comprises a metal loop 21, on the moving board of the pneumatic 9, and a link 25 connected to a pivoted lever 22 for operating the piano action. The link 25 is provided with a pin 24 engaging a recess in the lever 22 and retained in position by a spring 26. In a modification for a grand piano, the striker is detachably attached to a loop, such as 21, by similar means. Specification 11,377/10 is referred to.
Patent GB-190928821-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Talking Machines.
Filed: 1909-12-09
Granted: 1910-04-28
Abstract: 28,821. Lindstr÷m Akt.-Ges., C. Oct. 20, [Convention date]. Cases; driving.-A talking-machine mechanism is entirely enclosed in a metal casing in two parts e, d placed within the usual wooden box a.
Patent GB-190929859-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Locks for Automobiles.
Inventor: CRIM HENRY FRANKLIN
IPC: B60R25/021
Filed: 1909-12-21
Granted: 1910-06-23
Abstract: 29,859. Crim, H. F., and Loy, W. C. Dec. 23, 1908, [Convention date]. Padlocks.-The rotatable inner steering- tube 2, Fig. 3, of an automobile is locked to the outer stationery tube 3 by a projection 10 on a lock consisting of two hinged shackles 7, 8. The free end of the shackle 8 is provided with a series of teeth 13 in order that the lock may fit a steering-column of any size.
Patent GB-191000029-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Plant used for the Generation and Storage of Carburetted Petrol and like Gas.
Inventor: MACPHERSON ALLAN
IPC: C10J1/00
Filed: 1910-01-01
Granted: 1911-01-02
Abstract: 29. Macpherson, A. Jan. 1. [Cognate Application, 14,536/10.] Liquid-seal valves.- A liquid-seal valve comprises a mercury-sealed bell' 27 acted on by a spring 28.