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Patent GB-190820968-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Telephone Systems.
Inventor: SINCLAIR DANIEL
Filed: 1908-10-05
Granted: 1909-10-05
Abstract: 20,968. Sinclair, D., and Aitken, W. Oct. 5. Switches for a telephone metering system. The end 59 of a spring 64 normally rests in a recess in a drum 58, in which position contact 63-64 is made. The depression of the plunger 61 moves aside the pawl 55 and, by means of a pin 71, rotates the drum 58, until the recess comes into the position shown in dotted lines at 60. In this position contact 64-65 is closed, and remains so until the drum is returned to its normal position by the ratchetwheel 57 actuated by the double-wound magnet 51,52.
Patent GB-190825164-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Valve Mechanism for Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: HOWARD HORACE JOHN
Filed: 1908-11-23
Granted: 1909-11-23
Abstract: 25,164. Howard, H. J. Nov. 23. Gas and like engines, valves and valve-gear for. A split ring B, arranged to slide within the cylinder so as to control admission, or exhaust or both, is operated by external rods F connected to trunnion pins E projecting through slots in the cylinder walls, and the movement of the valve overlaps the path of the piston so that the valve is efficiently lubricated. In the arrangement shown for a fourstroke-cycle engine, the valve controls the admission port D and exhaust port C, and is operated by cam mechanism so that it remains stationary in its mid-position with both ports closed during the compression stroke and seven-eighths of the working stroke. The valve may be moved in both directions by a grooved cam, or it may be moved in one direction by a cam, and in the other by a spring. The cam may be on an overhead shaft and may act upon a roller carried by a bridge-piece connecting the rods F, F. The positions of the admission and exhaust ports may be interchanged. In two-stroke-cycle engines, the valve may control admission only, terminal exhaust ports being overrun by the working piston; or the valve may control exhaust only, the admission being effected through ports uncovered by the working piston, or by means of the combined piston and inlet valve described in Specification No. 21,297, A.D. 1908. According to the Provisional Specification, the ring-valve may be formed without a port, its edges overrunning admission and exhaust ports respectively ; also there may be separate ring-valves for admission and exhaust in four-stroke-cycle engines; or there may be a single ring-valve controlling admission or exhaust only.
Patent GB-190826830-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Valveless Brass Wind-instruments.
Inventor: GNAEDIG GUSTAV
Filed: 1908-12-10
Granted: 1909-11-11
Abstract: 26,830. Gnõdig, G. Dec. 10. Brass wind instruments.-In a valveless brass wind instrument the diameter of the slides, after the first slide, gradually increases from the mouthpiece b to the bell-piece r, and means are provided for transposing the key of the instrument, either by cutting-out a length of tubing or by shifting ad adjustable slide. With the parts in the position shown, the instrument is set for playing in the key of C. To transpose to the key of B, a clamping-screw is loosened, and the slide i is shifted until a pointer registers with the required indication. The instrument may be set for the keys of B flat, A and A flat in a similar manner. To set the instrument fcr any other key, the positions of the mouth-piece b and the leg of the slide e adjacent to it are interchanged, thereby cutting- out a length of tubing. The tubes h, o are connected by a rod n, and the various notes in the different keys are obtained by shifting the connected slides i, h, o, a suitable handle being provided for this purpose.
Patent GB-190900744-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hooks.
Inventor: JONES THEODORE BROOKE
IPC: F16B45/02
Filed: 1909-01-12
Granted: 1909-10-28
Abstract: 744. Jones, T. B. Jan. 12. Hooks, safety. - A hook for use with an auxiliary handle for an invalid chair, such as is described in Specification 22,083/05, [Class 52, Furniture &c.], and applicable also to other purposes, is closed by a lever 4 pivoted at 5 in a slot 6 in the shank of the hook. The longer end of the lever engages a slot 8 in the arm 3 of the hook or a projection at the end of the arm, and the shorter end projects through the slot 6, enabling the lever to be operated by the thumb. The lever falls into the closed position by gravity or by means of a spring 9.
Patent GB-190902741-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Air Ships.
Inventor: TRIBELHORN ALBERT
IPC: B64B1/00
Filed: 1909-02-04
Granted: 1909-06-10
Abstract: 2741. Tribelhorn, A. Feb. 4. [Addition to 21,092/08.] Aerial machines with aerostats ; framework.-The beams 10, 11 of the collapsible underframe for an air-ship described in Specification 21,092/08, are mounted so as to be movable in an horizontal plane when the frame is collapsed. The beams may have vertical pivots 8, 9, about which they are horizontally rotatable; or they may be mounted so as to slide longitudinally on the beam 3, Fig. 3, of the central structure. The beams are extended by cords 33, passing over pulleys 31 and connected to the guide-blocks 30. In another form, the beams may be detached from the central section when the airship is to be collapsed.
Patent GB-190903851-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Electric Clocks and like Instruments.
Inventor: CREESE HENRY
IPC: G04C1/02
Filed: 1909-02-16
Granted: 1910-02-10
Abstract: 3851. Creese, H. Feb. 16. Electric clocks.-The driving-mechanism of a clock &c. comprises a wheel a geared to the clock - train &c. and carrying a number of weighted arms b pivoted preferably on both faces of the wheel. The arms hang downwards on one side of the axis of rotation x, and are successively projected outwards as they reach the top position, so that they exert a continual driving effort on the other side. A circuit is closed each time an arm b meets the projecting end of a lever m, l, the arm l of which forms the armature of an electro-magnet h. Two electro-magnets may be provided, one on each side of the wheel. As the armature is attracted, the lever m engages with a cam-surface q or its equivalent on the weighted arm b, and the arm is thrown upwards to a radial position. It is at first retained by a detent g, two forms of which are described, but, as the wheel revolves, the descending arm rests against a stop, which may be the pivot s of the detent, or, in a modification, against the periphery of the wheel. The pole-pieces of the electro-magnet may be fitted with non-magnetic disks, to prevent the armature from sticking.
Patent GB-190904419-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Weighing Machines.
Inventor: MULLOY BERNARD PATRICK
IPC: G01G13/24
Filed: 1909-02-23
Granted: 1909-06-10
Abstract: 4419. Mulloy, B. P. Feb. 23. Automatic-feed weighers.-In an apparatus for weighing-out exact quantities of coffee, sugar, rice, &c., part of the material passes from a hopper down a tube 47, 49 to a tray 55, where it forms a heap and chokes the outlet. The main part of the material escapes through a tube 48, fitted with a removable nozzle 50, and falls into one of the compartments of a rotatable receptacle 40, which is locked meanwhile by a catch engaging notches in a wheel fixed to the shaft of receptacle 40. This catch is released at first by hand but subsequently by an electro-magnet, which operates when the previous charge of coffee &c. strikes a vane 90 in the final discharge shoot 83 and joins contacts 78, 79. On its release, the receptacle 40 rotates and deposits the charge through a shoot 43 into a similar receptacle 28 supported on a balance beam 15. The tray 55 is vibrated electrically so as to shake some of the coffee &c. into the receptacle 28. As soon as the quantity in the receptacle 28 reaches the required weight, the beam 15 swings and breaks the circuit that drives the shaking-gear of the tray 55. At the same time, the magnet which releases the receptacle 28 is energized by the junction of the contacts 34, 71, and the receptacle rotates, throwing its contents down the shoot 83 into the bag &c. B. The vane 90 also operates a counter. The distance between the circular ends of the receptacle 40 is adjustable so as to alter the size of the compartments. A central nozzle 46 is provided for discharging the hopper without passing the material through the weighing- machine.
Patent GB-190908621-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Process for Rendering Organic and Inorganic Bodies Transparent or Transluscent.
Inventor: STRELLER HERMANN
IPC: G01N1/30
Filed: 1909-04-10
Granted: 1909-10-28
Abstract: 8621. Streller, H. April 11, 1908, [Convention date]. Tissues and bodies in general, making transparent to facilitate optical examination.-As a preliminary to the optical examination of macroscopical preparations of animal and vegetable tissues and bodies in general, they are rendered more or less transparent by impregnation with a liquid having about the same or the mean refractive index. For animal tissues, for instance, a mixture of three parts of salicylic methyl ester with one part of benzyl benzoate may be employed. Water and air may be removed before the impregnation is effected.
Patent GB-190910984-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, or relating to, Pressure Gauges and the like.
Inventor: CHARLTON GEORGE
Filed: 1909-05-10
Granted: 1910-03-31
Abstract: 10,984. Charlton, G. May 10. Index hands actuated by magnetic means. A hand for a pressure gauge is positioned by the mutual action between two magnets, one of which is attached to the pointer, and the other to the moving element of the gauge. The arrangement applied to an elastic diaphragm gauge is shown in Figs. 1 and 2. The movement of the diaphragm 2 is communicated through the rod 3, sector 4, and pinion 5 to the 0-shaped magnet 6, the whole being arranged in the enclosed space 10. The magnet 14 attached to the pointer is mounted outside the space 10 so that its magnetic axis coincides with that of the magnet 6, and their ends are chamfered to cause them to take up a more definite position. The wall 12 of the enclosed space is made of non-magnetic material and acts as a damping-device to diminish sudden fluctuations in the reading. A piece of soft iron may be employed instead of the magnet 14.
Patent GB-190911890-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Producer Plants Primarily Designed for the Recovery of Ammonia.
Inventor: CROSSLEY WILLIAM JOHN
IPC: C01C1/00
Filed: 1908-08-27
Granted: 1909-08-05
Abstract: 11,890. Crossley, W. J., and Rigby, T. Aug. 27, 1908. Producers.-In a producer-gas and ammonia-recovery plant of the kind described in Specification 24,144/06, the vapours resulting from the concentration of sulphate liquor in evaporating-pans are recovered and used in the producer. The vapours pass from the pan c into the air main d, and the mixture passes through a hot alkaline washer a to a pipe m leading to the superheater e and the producer n. The alkaline liquor is heated by circulation through a jacket j on the gas-outlet pipe from the superheater.
Patent GB-190912939-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Mats, and the like.
Inventor: SCHWARZ WILLIAM JOHN CHRISTIAN
IPC: A47L23/26
Filed: 1909-06-02
Granted: 1910-07-04
Abstract: 12,939. Schwarz, W. J. C. June 2. Mats &c. for use in bathrooms, in tramcars, on ships' decks, or on stairs are made of waste cylindrical corks 1 arranged diagonally or in horizontal and transverse rows. The corks may be first cut to the required length, and are held in a wire or other metal strip or wire 2, wires 3 being laced between the rows of corks. A wooden or other frame 4 may be provided. For use on ships, the strip 2 is made of copper. The mat is buoyant. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specifications 527/63 and 9921/00.
Patent GB-190914016-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process or Method for the Preparation of Xylonite or Celluloid to Form the Raw Material for the Manufacture of Combs and similar Articles.
IPC: B29D21/00
Filed: 1909-06-15
Granted: 1910-06-09
Abstract: 14,016. Wells, G. E., and British Xylonite Co. June 15. Combs, hair.-Celluloid or xylonite combs and similar articles in which teeth or slits have to be cut or shaped are manufactured by dissolving nitrocellulose in substantially the usual proportion of solvent and then driving off a portion only of the solvent by heat, so as to obtain a half-seasoned celluloid, and finally moulding the same into such combs and articles.
Patent GB-190918147-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Advertising and Displaying Devices.
Inventor: SHIPTON HENRY RYDER
IPC: G09F5/04
Filed: 1909-08-06
Granted: 1910-06-02
Abstract: 18,147. Shipton, H. R. Aug. 6. Reel and web apparatus.-A transparent plate bearing a design upon it has sets of rollers, Fig. 7, at the back of it, which bear bands of the different materials to be tried with the object represented in the design. A pair of sets of rollers v, w, x, y may be employed for mural decorations, one for the frieze and the other for the main wall.
Patent GB-190922941-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Means for Suspending Lamps which are Raised and Lowered by Means of Cords.
Inventor: OSTERBURG RICHARD
IPC: F21V21/38
Filed: 1909-10-07
Granted: 1910-04-21
Abstract: 22,941. Osterburg, R. Nov. 11, 1908, [Convention date]. Sustaining at limit of wind.-In apparatus for suspending lamps which are raised and lowered by means of cords and are sustained by pivoted dogs engaging a projection on the lamp - carrier, an additional projection is provided to prevent the dogs from being rocked, during the hoisting of the lamp, into a position in which they are incapable of stopping and supporting the lamp. After the usual projections h have rocked, and passed the ends f of the dogs d, the latter rock back into the position shown in Fig. 4, where the ends g of the dogs are arrested by the additional projection k. On slightly lowering the lamp, the ends g clear the projection k, and the ends f rest against the collar i and support the lamp. On raising the lamp until the collar i clears the ends f, the dogs rock into the horizontal position and allow the lamp to be lowered.
Patent GB-190927235-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Mattresses, Bedding, and the like.
Inventor: RHODES JOHN WILLIAM
IPC: A47C27/00
Filed: 1910-04-22
Granted: 1910-11-10
Abstract: 27,235. Rhodes, J. W. April 22, 1910. Mattresses.-A stuffed mattress is provided with an inspection opening B closed by eyelets, lacing, &c., formed in an edge of the mattress and extending for a limited portion only of its length.
Patent GB-190927572-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Mode of and Means for Fixing Slates or Tiles.
Inventor: HAEFFELY HENRI
IPC: E04D1/34
Filed: 1909-11-26
Granted: 1910-03-17
Abstract: 27,572. Haeffely, H. March 15, [Convention date]. Roofing, slate clips &c. for. Slates c, tiles, or the like, are secured to angle-iron purlins a by clips b formed with tongues b<1> which are inserted through holes c' in the slates. The bottom corner of a slate is secured to the side edges of the two slates below by a disk d formed with a stem d<1>, which is inserted between the two side edges and through a hole in the bottom corner of the upper slate.
Patent GB-190929934-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method of Folding the Ends of Bags.
Inventor: DAY WILLIAM HENRY
IPC: B65D33/16
Filed: 1909-02-24
Granted: 1910-02-17
Abstract: 29,934. Day, W. H., [Townsend, G.]. Feb. 24. Paper bags.-A block-bottomed bag with one or more linings of paper or lead is folded so that the linings form a bag within and separate from the bag formed by the outer paper. This is accomplished by first folding one side 1 of the lining and then folding the remaining sides of the bag in the usual manner, the side 2 of the outer paper being folded last. When the folded bag is opened, the inner bag has two of its lugs lifted into a vertical position, but remains closed.
Patent GB-191002503-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mono-track Vehicles.
Inventor: SCHILOWSKY PETER
IPC: B61B13/04
Filed: 1910-02-01
Granted: 1911-03-01
Abstract: 2503. Schilowsky, P. Feb. 1. Single-rail vehicles.-In monotrack vehicles held in equilibrium by gyroscopes, the body is mounted with vertical and lateral freedom with respect to the wheels, the load on the wheels is equalized, and the weight of the vehicle which is normally supported by fluid pressure is rendered available for braking. Fig. 1 shows a bogie having its two wheels journaled in brackets b swinging upon transverse axles c, which are journaled in frames d, pivoted on opposite sides of the bogie, so as to allow the axles c to swing transversely of the vehicle. The swinging motion may be controlled by springs. The brackets b have depending arms b<1>, which are elastically coupled by a rod f having a spring e interposed between an adjustable abutment f<1> on the rod and one of two pivoted collars g on the arms b<1>. A spring e may be placed at each end of the rod. One of the collars g has a cylinder i, in which works a piston i<1> on the rod f. The piston is normally maintained in the position shown by fluid supplied through a flexible pipe i<2>. When the pressure is reduced, the arms b<1> separate and allow brake blocks h secured to the bogie frame to rest on the wheels. The brake blocks h may be mounted on springs t and guided by links u from the axles c. The sides of the brackets b may have bevelled edges r which engage wedge-shaped pieces s on the bogie frame when the brakes are applied in order to prevent lateral swinging when the vehicle is at rest.
Patent GB-191003760-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Motor Vehicles.
Inventor: CARLSON CHARLES ARTHUR
IPC: B60K5/10
Filed: 1910-02-15
Granted: 1910-09-08
Abstract: 3760. Carlson, C. A. May 25, 1909, [Convention date]. Steering-gear.-The steering-column rotates a longitudinal shaft 29 through bevel gearing 28, the rear end of this shaft operating through worm gearing 33, an arm 34 connected to the steering-wheels by a link 35.
Patent GB-191006756-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fastenings for Sash Windows.
Inventor: RAHN FINN
IPC: E05F11/00
Filed: 1910-03-17
Granted: 1910-10-13
Abstract: 6756. Rahn, F. March 17. Fastenings for sliding windows; hook fastenings.-Relates to fastenings for sash windows which are prevented from rattling when closed by the engagement of cone or wedge surfaces on the sashes and frame. The fastener comprises a spindle 6 on the meeting rail of the lower sash having a hooked end 7 which engages a pin 9 on the meeting rail of the upper sash so that the sashes are pressed down and up respectively, thus increasing the action of the wedge surfaces. The fastener is operated by a handle 8.
Patent GB-191010821-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Lowering Goods.
Inventor: STURGES THOMAS ERNEST
IPC: B66F7/18
Filed: 1910-05-02
Granted: 1911-03-09
Abstract: 10,821. Sturges, T. E. May 2. F l u i d -pressure, ram, and like apparatus ; buffers and shock-absorbing devices. - Comprises lowering-apparatus in which platforms i are carried by rams which work in cylinders connected by a pipe d, so that, when one platform is loaded, it falls and the other rises. Means may be provided for locking a platform in the top position, and the rate of descent may be controlled by means of a valve e. A shock-absorbing device is also described for use when a piston and a rod of smaller diameter are employed instead of a ram. As the piston rises, the air in the cylinder is expelled through a hole near the top of the cylinder. When this is closed by the piston the air can only escape through a smaller hole in the cylinder cap so that the piston encounters an increasing resistance. The rate of escape through the larger holes may be regulated by a valve.
Patent GB-191013914-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cigar Cases or Holders.
Inventor: WEST CHARLES UNDERHILL FRANCIS
IPC: A24F15/20
Filed: 1910-06-08
Granted: 1911-04-20
Abstract: 13,914. West, C. U. F. June 8. Folding cases; partitioned cases; fittings, external.-A case or holder for cigars is constructed from flexible material, and consists of a pocket or pouch a, Fig. 1, the front of which is shorter in depth than the back, and a covering-flap c. The casing is divided into compartments by clips d of wire or other flexible material, which are preferably of the form shown in dotted lines in Fig. 2. When one or more cigars have been removed, the clips can be slid along and the case folded over to reduce its width. The ends of the clips may be provided with ornamental knobs or terminals, they may have bent ends to keep the case rigid in the direction of its length when desired, and their ends may be covered by a loose flap of braid or thin leather. An additional pocket for cigarettes or tobacco cartridges may be provided.
Patent GB-191014380-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Prevention of Sparking in the Control of Electric Circuits.
Inventor: PRICE WILLIAM ARTHUR
IPC: H01H9/54
Filed: 1910-06-14
Granted: 1911-06-08
Abstract: 14,380. Price, W.A. June 14. Drawings to Specification. Condensers.-Electrolytic condensers used in combination with switches to prevent sparking, are composed of one or more cells charged with sodium potassium tartrate solution and having aluminium anodes, or, for alternating current work, both electrodes of aluminium. Strip extensions of the condenser plates, normally separated by insulating-layers, may be pressed together to complete a circuit.
Patent GB-191015564-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrical Switches Operated by a Vehicle passing along a Railway.
Inventor: MOORE EDWARD ERNEST
IPC: B61L1/04
Filed: 1910-06-28
Granted: 1911-03-16
Abstract: 15,564. Moore, E. E. June 28. Retractive switches; mercury switches. - In an electric switch operated by a vehicle passing along a railway, a mechanical c o n t a c tmaker is provided in combination with a mercury contact - maker. The switch is mounted on a bar 10 fixed to the rail at 11. A bracket 12 fixed to the rail passes through a hole in the bar 10 and engages the short end 14 of a lever pivoted at 15 ; the other end of the lever operates the pivoted member 22, which is provided with a contact 21 adapted to make contact with a spring 24, and with a mercury vessel 30 containing an insulated contact 31. The two sets of contacts are connected in parallel, as shown; but in cases where a circuit is to be broken by the passage of the vehicle, the contacts are connected in series.
Patent GB-191016371-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Sparking Gaps for Producing High-frequency Oscillations.
Inventor: EISENSTEIN SIMON
IPC: H01T9/00
Filed: 1910-07-08
Granted: 1911-01-19
Abstract: 16,371. Eisenstein, S. July 8. Electric oscillations, producing; spark - gap apparatus.-In the production of high - frequency oscillations by the shock - excitation method, a number of spark-gaps on the point- and-plate principle are arranged in series in the exciting-circuit in such a manner that the discharge takes place from the point to the plate, thereby enabling a greater current energy to be employed owing to the increase in the resistance. When a direct-current supply is used, a number of insulated disks 8 on the shaft 1 are connected by contact-brushes to point-electrodes 9 arranged opposite the edge of the next disk. The oscillation-circuit 4 is connected to the spark-gap by a brush 3 and gap 7. When an alternating-current supply is used, the contact-brushes are replaced by additional pointed electrodes, successive disks being then connected through pairs of pointed electrodes.
Patent GB-191023416-A (GB)
Title: Improved Optic Signalling Device for Calling the Waiters in Restaurants.
Inventor: SEITZ HEINRICH
IPC: G08B5/02
Filed: 1910-10-10
Granted: 1911-02-23
Abstract: 23,416. Seitz, H. Oct. 10. Restaurant - table or call signals. - To call the attention of a waiter in a restaurant, a signal - plate 3<a> is raised into view bv turning a milled wheel 6, which projects through a slot in the casing of the device and engages at the rear with a rack 3. The device may be mounted on a match stand 1.