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Patent GB-190821783-A (GB)
Title: Improved Automatic Coupling for Railway Wagons.
Inventor: MCLEAN HENRY
Filed: 1908-10-15
Granted: 1909-07-22
Abstract: 21,783. McLean, H. Oct. 15. Couplings, automatic.-The coupling comprises a hook engaging an horizontal bolt, which may be withdrawn for uncoupling by a cam - motion. Fixed to the headstock of the wagon b is a jaw c'. Jointed at d to the draw-barf of the wagon a is a forked arm g carrying a pivotal arm h, which is hinged at i and terminates in a hook j, from which hangs a horn k. Adapted to be slid across the jaw c' is a bolt l operated from either side of the track by means of a rod m, which, when turned about its axis, communicates motion to the bolt l through a cam p contained in a casing n. The hook can be swung in the manner indicated by dotted lines in Fig. 2 if it is desired to use ordinary couplings.
Patent GB-190821788-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Turnstiles and Counting Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: DELUCE SAMUEL ALFRED NELSON
Filed: 1908-10-15
Granted: 1909-04-22
Abstract: 21,788. Deluce, S. A. N. Oct. 15. Turnstiles; counting- apparatus.-Relates to reversible turnstiles, and consists (1) in means for allowing the turnstile to work in either direction ; (2) in a foot-controlled device for locking the turnstile after each movement ; and (3) in two methods of actuating the counting- apparatus so that it registers independently of the direction of rotation of the turnstile. The turnstile spindle a, Figs. 1 and 3, carries a pinion m the teeth of which have equally inclined working surfaces. A pawl n, pivoted at o, has two arms either of which may be brought into engagement with the pinion m by shifting the hand-lever s pivoted at t and terminating in a spring - controlled plunger q adapted to bear against either of the edges p of the pawl. When the hand-lever is placed in its mid-position, the turnstile spindle may revolve freely in either direction. The locking-device consists of a spring-pressed sli ing bolt d, which co-operates with a disk c having four radial notches and is withdrawn by means of the foot-lever k and bell-crank l. In the method of actuating the counter i<1>, as shown in Figs. 4 and 6, a boss b<1> rotated by the turnstile spindle is formed with an undulating cam-race e<1>, in which works a roller f<1> attached to an escapement lever d<1> pivoted at e' and intermittently rotating the starwheel h<1> of the counter, by means of pallets g<1>. In the second arrangement, Figs. 9 and 10, the ratchet-wheel r<1> of the counter is actuated by a pawl q<1> carried by a bell-crank lever n<1>. This lever is provided with an horizontally-extending loop p<1> embracing a crank-pin m on a gear-wheel l<1>, which by means of the gear-wheel k<1> is rotated once every quarter-revolution of the turnstile spindle.
Patent GB-190826615-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Loose Leaf Binders and the like.
Inventor: HEWITT JOHN HERBERT
Filed: 1908-12-08
Granted: 1909-10-21
Abstract: 26,615. Hewitt, J. H., and Walker, J. Dec. 8. Filing papers &c.-In loose-leaf binders &c. which have telescopic filing-members held together and released by a device which acts to press out a portion of the inner telescoping member against the outer member, two or more of the members d, h, e, j, mounted on channel.shaped parts a, b, are locked by the rotation of spindles located in the members d, e, and are provided with cam-like projections q ; these are adapted, in the rotation, to press the inner member d, e against the outer member h,j or to lie in slots m in the ends o of the members d, e. The spindles are rotated by cranks s connected to key-operated bolts t by links v, any number of tumblers w rendering the lock secure. The telescopic members d, e are reduced in diameter at their extremities o, and the width of the metal between the slots m is reduced as at n to render the ends flexible ; both inner and outer telescoping members may be threaded or corrugated as at r, to grip when pressed together.
Patent GB-190900332-A (GB)
Title: Dust-pan.
Inventor: FIELD ADA KATE ETHEL
IPC: A47L13/52
Filed: 1909-01-06
Granted: 1909-12-23
Abstract: 332. Field, A. R. E., and Field, E. S. Jan. 6. Dust-pans.-Dust-pans of the kind having a dust chamber are provided with a hinged door D underneath the pan C. The door is opened by means of a side thrust piece E at the side against the pressure of a spring. A hinged front lid G opened by means of a wire H may be provided.
Patent GB-190902983-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Needle Motion of Pile Fabric Looms.
Inventor: HOLLINGWORTH EDWARD
IPC: D03D39/10
Filed: 1909-02-08
Granted: 1909-12-09
Abstract: 2983. Hollingworth, E., [Crompton & Knowles Loom Works]. Feb. 8. Weft - inserters other than shuttles, looms with. - In a pile-fabric loom, the weftinserting needle 5, Fig. 1, is operated by means of a double cam 13, Fig. 5, which moves two levers 18, 23 arranged, respectively, to effect the withdrawal and the insertion of the needle 5. The cam 13 is adjustably mounted on the hub 12, and has, on one face, a flange 13<a> with an external cam-surface arranged to operate the lever 18 and, on the other face, a flange 13b with an internal camsurface arranged to operate the lever 23. The end 18<2> of the lever 18 is pivoted to a rod 27, which is secured at its lower end to a head 28, pivoted to the rear arm 32<1> of the needle-lever 34. The end 23<2> of the lever 23 is pivoted to a part 38 having a recess loosely fitting a rod 39, which is fixed to the head 28 and is surrounded by a spring 40 bearing against a nut 41 and against the part 38. The head 25 of the rod 27 embraces projections 38<1> on the part 38 in such a manner that the parts 25, 38 are capable of a slight vertical movement relative to one another.
Patent GB-190903947-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Ladders and Steps.
Inventor: SLINGSBY HARRY CROWTHER
IPC: E06C1/32
Filed: 1909-02-17
Granted: 1909-12-02
Abstract: 3947. Slingsby, H. C. Feb. 17. Grant of Patent revoked. Ladders; scaffolding and staging.- Two ladders A, B are adapted to form a long ladder, a pair of steps, or a trestle by the engagement of double hooks C, secured to the ladder A, with the rungs of the ladder B. To form a long ladder, a rung of the ladder B engages the parts c of the double hooks. To form a step-ladder, the end rung b<1> of the ladder B engages the parts c<1> of the hooks, and the tapered end f engages the sides of the ladder A. To form a trestle, the end b<2> of the ladder B is made to abut against the sides of the ladder A, and the rung b<1> engages the parts c' of the hooks. The ends b' have straight portions y, and curved portions x, y, so, that on assembling the ladders to form a trestle, any downward pressure on ladder B tends to press the parts y, z against the sides of the ladder A.
Patent GB-190907198-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrical Measuring Instruments.
Inventor: FRANCOIS MAURICE
IPC: G01R15/00
Filed: 1909-03-25
Granted: 1909-04-22
Abstract: 7198. Franþois, M. April 11, 1908, [Convention date]. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Indicating- appliances.-An instrument of variable sensibility has several scales arranged to move with a commutator so that only one scale is exposed. In the volt-meter shown, the scales a, b, care carried by a sliding rod d carrying a switch-contact which connects in circuit the corresponding coil or shunt of the instrument. The scales may be marked with numerals and divisions, or with numerals only, the divisions being marked on the dial t at the edge of the opening s.
Patent GB-190907217-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Portable Cranes.
Inventor: SONNENTHAL GEORGE
IPC: B66C23/48
Filed: 1909-03-25
Granted: 1910-02-03
Abstract: 7217. Sonnenthal, G., and Bamford, H. March 25. Jib cranes.-Relates to portable cranes of the kind provided with a U-shaped base having a small trolly B at one end, the wheels of which are eccentrically mounted, so that, when the handle B<5> is released, it rises and allows the frame of the crane to rest on the peripheries of the trolly-wheels, thus acting as a brake. The invention consists in providing an additional pair of wheels A', normally just clear of the ground and in line with the rear wheels A<2> so as to obviate the danger of the crane overturning when it passes round a curve. The brackets A<4> in which the additional wheels are carried may be bolted to the crane base or may be mounted so as to swivel thereon.
Patent GB-190915759-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Nozzles for Syringes.
IPC: B05B1/34
Filed: 1909-12-31
Granted: 1910-06-02
Abstract: 15,759. White, Ltd., E. A., and Jennison, J. Dec. 31. Jet nozzles; nozzles for producing whirling sprays.-Nozzles having means for producing a whirling motion of the liquid, and adapted for syringes, are provided with removable and replaceable end pieces B, shown in Figs. 2, 3, and 4. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specification 8902/97.
Patent GB-190919696-A (GB)
Title: Article Coating Process.
Inventor: TALMADGE JESSE MOORE
IPC: D06M13/224
Filed: 1909-08-27
Granted: 1910-07-21
Abstract: 19,696. Talmadge, J. M. Aug. 27. Coating-compositions; impregnating-compositions.-A coating-process consists in applying a film of Tung oil to the article, and then converting the oil into a solidified form by heating to a minimum temperature of 212‹ F. for a maximum time of thirty minutes. The process renders the articles resistant to water, fire, chemicals, and acids, and also acts as an electric insulation, and may be applied to wood, metal, fabrics, cloth, paper, leather, asbestos, and electric wires and fittings. An absorbent covering is first applied to articles of a non- absorbent character, such as wire. The oil may be first thinned with a hydrocarbon such as benzine. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specifications 2679/01, and 4346/03, and 15,770/05, .[both in Class 36, Electricity, Conducting. &c.].
Patent GB-190927366-A (GB)
Title: Improved Colour Wash for Application to plaster, Brickwork and other Surfaces.
Inventor: EARLE HUDSON
IPC: C08L89/00
Filed: 1909-11-24
Granted: 1910-03-17
Abstract: 27,366. Earle, H. Nov. 24. Washes.-A wash for plaster, brickwork, &c. consists of iron or zinc sulphate, or a mixture thereof, glue, chrome alum, white alum, or the like, plaster of paris, ground flints, and paris white, with or without a colour. The wash is prepared for use by the addition of hot water. To obtain a washable and glazed surface, varnish and an emulsified oil, obtained by mixing an oil such as linseed oil with an alkali such as potassium hydrate or carbonate, may be added.
Patent GB-191001932-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Tooth Brushes and other Toilet Brushes.
Inventor: COSBY ERIC LEOPOLD HUGO
IPC: A46B5/00
Filed: 1910-01-26
Granted: 1910-09-15
Abstract: 1932. Cosby, E. L. H. Jan. 26. Handles with recessed-back retaining-devices for brushes; fixing by grooved members.-Relates to tooth and like brushes of the class having the stock section separable from, and fitting in, open-ended dovetail or other shaped guides in the handle, being retained therein by means of a spring catch or the like. In the form shown in Fig. 2, the handle a has an openended recess with dovetailed grooves a<1>, and the stock b formed with corresponding ribs b<1> is retained therein by a spring tongue a<2>, formed by cutting slits in the handle section, being pressed into a recess b<2> in the stock. In another form, shown in Fig. 5, the recess in the handle a is closed at the end a<3>, and extends the whole length of the handle. The stock b is pushed into, and retained in, position by a bar a' with a notch a<5>. In modifications, such as that shown in Fig. 9, the handle a has a slot of which the sides or ends a<1> or both are shaped as retaining-ledges, and the correspondingly formed stock b is held therein by a coverplate a<4> pivoted at a<6> and retained in closed position by a dovetailed projection and recess a<7>, a<8>, or the inclined end of one part engaging an inclined recess in the other. Or, as shown in Fig. 21, the ends of the parts a, a<4> may be threaded and retained in closed position by the nut a<10>. Or the plate a' may be pivoted as shown in Fig. 24 and held closed by a pivoted fastening a<10>.
Patent GB-191004198-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Railway Cars.
Inventor: PONT ANTOINE BIDERMANN DU
IPC: B61B13/10
Filed: 1910-02-19
Granted: 1910-07-21
Abstract: 4198. Du Pont, A. B. April 7, 1909, [Convention date]. Carriages.-In passenger cars for underground railways constructed with the body hung low down between two axle-trucks, placed one beyond each end of the body, so that the dimensions of the subway may be reduced without involving any decrease in the carrying capacity of the car, the supporting-frame of the body comprises a girder construction in which the main compression member extends along the roof and is connected at its ends to projecting brackets, which are also of girder construction and are pivotally mounted on the trucks. Moreover, the body is made of substantially the same width as the distance between the outside faces of the wheels supporting the truck. Fig. 1 shows a car comprising a body A provided at its ends with brackets C, C<1>, which are made of truss or plate girder construction and are pivoted upon axle-trucks B, so that the floor of the car hangs near the bottom of the subway. In order that the car may be of great length, the supporting or side members are also made of plate or truss girder construction, comprising a main tension member A<4>, Fig. 5, and a main compression member A<5>, These side members are moreover provided with a number of openings for the entrance and exit of passengers, between transverse seats extending across the full width of the vehicle.
Patent GB-191011702-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Fire Hydrant and other like Valves.
Inventor: PEARSON SAMUEL OLDFIELD
IPC: F16K31/44
Filed: 1910-05-11
Granted: 1911-03-16
Abstract: 11,702. Pearson, S. 0., and Pearson, N. May 11. Actuating valves.-A lift valve of the type opened by fluid pressure acting on the valve member when a release catch is operated by a pull on a hose-pipe or the like, comprises a valve a having a spindle b on which is screwed a head h having a curved groove v. The valve is normally held closed by a nipple r formed on a bridle j which is pin-jointed to the cap of the stuffing box, engaging the groove v. The hosepipe is connected to a projection q on the bridle j by a strap p. Locking valves.-To secure the valve in its closed position, the head h is rotated through 90 degrees by means of the handle i.
Patent GB-191013142-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Elevating Control Apparatus for Ordnance.
Inventor: BACON REGINALD HUGH SPENCER
Filed: 1910-05-31
Granted: 1911-06-30
Abstract: 13,142. Bacon, B. H. S., and Duncan, F. May 31. Naval mountings. - Relates to hand-controlled power-operated elevating-gear for guns on oscillating platforms. The invention consists in the provision of a tachometer for recording the angular-velocity at which the elevation is being changed by the elevating-motor, which instrument is employed in conjunction with a gyroscopic apparatus, of known construction, which records the angular velocity of oscillation of the gun-platform in the vertical plane through the axis of the bore, so that the speed of the elevating- motor may be varied until the readings of the two instruments agree. A flexible wire a<6>, having a weight a<7> at one extremity, is connected to a drum a<5> on the shaft of the elevating-pinion a<3>, or to the elevating-arc a<2> at a<10>, and passes around the drum b of a tachometer b<2> so as to record the angular velocity of elevation about the trunnions a<1>. The operator controls the elevating-motor by a hand-lever c until the reading of the instrument b<2> agrees with that of the gyroscopic instrument d, but in an opposite sense. The pointers b<3> and d<3> of the two instruments may be arranged to read to the same dial.
Patent GB-191014057-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Earthing Devices for Conductors and other Electric Apparatus.
Inventor: LOMAX RALPH
Filed: 1910-06-10
Granted: 1911-06-12
Abstract: 14,057. Lomax, R. June 10. Detecting faults in insulation.-Apparatus for earthing trolly standards or other apparatus, in which a fuse or electro-magnet is used together with a spring or weight operated bell, is arranged so that the fuse or catch cannot be reset until the bell has been completely wound up. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, a fuse f is inserted between an insulated terminal g connected with the trollv standard, and one end of a rack d which gears with a pinion on the bell gear. When the fuse blows, the rack is driven upwards into engagement with a contact t, thereby putting the trolly to earth. A cover h prevents the insertion of a fuse, until the rack projects below the cover, when the spring is wound up. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 5, a fuse holds a switch arm i open against the action of a spring l. The arm is earthed and carries a lug p, which fits in a slot in the rim n of a wheel in the bell gear, when this is fully wound up. In a modification (not shown) the switch arm is retained by a spring catch, and is released by means of an electro-magnet when this is energized by the leakage current.
Patent GB-191017006-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Pulleys for Belts, Ropes and the like.
Inventor: PETER GUSTAV JAKOB
IPC: F16H55/50
Filed: 1910-07-16
Granted: 1911-01-26
Abstract: 17,006. Peter, G. J. July 16. Variable-speed gearing. - For varying the relative speed of two shafts carrying pulleys tapering in opposite directions, the pulley is provided with longitudinal slots 31, in which sleeves 20 are moved by rods 38 and a shifting- device 37. The sleeves enclose bolts 14, which are pressed outwards against the action of springs 39 by an internal fixed cam.
Patent GB-191017941-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Resilient Tyres and Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: ROSE GEORGE DAUBNEY
IPC: B29D30/02
Filed: 1910-07-28
Granted: 1911-10-30
Abstract: 17,941. Coir Tyre Co., and Rose, G., D. July 28. Non-metallic elastic bodies and cores; tread bands, projections, and surfaces. -A tyre tread or a solid tyre comprises layers of rubber and strips of coir or other fabric, preferably of open texture impregnated with rubber solution, and pressed together so that the rubber fills the interstices of the fabric. The fabric may have a coir warp and a coir, cotton, or other weft, or vice versa. The layers are wound, either as separate rings or spirally, into an annular mould A having inclined sides. The mould is preferably in two parts a, a<1> held together by bolts, and pressure is applied by a conical rani D, which presses segments C outwards. The segments have convex outer surfaces when a tyre tread is being formed. In a modification, the mould is open at the outer periphery, and segments fitting around it may be pressed inwards by forcing the mould into a conical ring. A thin steel ring is preferably placed between the tyre or tyre tread and the segments C. Specification 14,354/08 is referred to.
Patent GB-191023430-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tilting Calcining or Roasting Furnaces.
Inventor: LOCKYER ORMONDE HOOLEY SPOTTIS
IPC: F27B9/24
Filed: 1910-10-10
Granted: 1911-03-23
Abstract: 23,430. Lockyer, O. H. S., [Edwards, T.]. Oct. 10. Roasting and calcining furnaces; charges, agitating; discharging. -A tilting-furnace for roasting and calcining ores is provided with means for heating the working chamber intern all y, externally, or both. The charge is agitated by multiple rotary rabbles, which are introduced and withdrawn through the roof, and are provided with means for preventing fumes from escaping through the aperture in which the shaft rotates. Connexions with the rabble-driving shaft are arranged to operate the tilting-mechanism and a conveyer for removing the discharged material. As shown in Fig. 1, the working chamber 47 and flues 49, 48, above and below the working chamber are provided with passages 62 for supplying liquid or gaseous fuel. When solid fuel is employed, grates are arranged in the wall 52 for the chamber 47 and the flue 48. If the chamber 47 is heated internally, the gases therefrom enter a chamber 53, and may pass to the stack by opening a damper 56, or, by opening a damper 54, pass through the flue 48 to a chamber 51, whence they either escape through an outlet flue 59 or pass through the flue 49 to an outlet flue 57. If the chamber 47 is heated externally only, hot gases flow through the flue 48 and through dampered openings at each side of the chamber 53 to the flue 49 and thence to the outlet flue 59. The furnace is mounted on a central pivot or trunnion beneath it, and rests at each end upon adjustable supports 5, 5<a> actuated by worms 6, 6<a> and crank handles 8, 8<a>. Each worm may be actuated by bevel-gearing 31 on a shaft 30, which is driven by connexions between shafts 25, 23 and a longitudinal shaft 13 driving the rabbles. A reversing-clutch 26 is arranged between the shafts 13, 23. Boxes 63, 64, Fig. 3, are arranged with their edges overlapping in the furnace crown, so that the rabbles, which may be water-cooled as shown, may be readily introduced or withdrawn. The lower box is filled with bricks and clay around the shaft, heat is applied, and the space between the overlapping edges is then filled in with fire-clay, after which the upper box is filled in. Calcined material passes from the working chamber to a channel 40 provided with a push conveyer device 41, which is reciprocated by connexions with a shaft 42 actuated by spur gearing from the driving-shaft 19.
Patent GB-191025716-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Apparatus for the Distillation of Ammoniacal and other Liquors.
Inventor: WYLD WILFRED
IPC: C01C1/10
Filed: 1911-05-03
Granted: 1912-05-03
Abstract: 25,716. Wyld, W. May 3, 1911. Ammonia and like solutions, distilling ; spray evaporators.-The distillation of ammonia and like so] tions is effected by spraying the liquid in a number of chambers maintained at different pressures, reduced or otherwise. Previously-heated liquid is sprayed by centrifugal devices d<1> in a chamber a in which thedesired pressure is maintained byaregulating valve a<2> on the vapour outlet; the residual liquid is sprayed in a low-pressure chamber a<3> by means of the difference between the pressures in the chambers a, a<3>. A liming-chamber n may be provided between the distilling - chambers. Steam may be admitted by perforated pipes g to aid in the distillation. Baffles j are fitted to prevent priming.
Patent GB-191029264-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Tempo-regulating Means of Automatic Musical Instruments.
Inventor: ROYSTON ERNEST RICHARD
Filed: 1910-12-16
Granted: 1911-08-10
Abstract: 29,264. Royston, E. R., [Auto Pneumatic Action Co.]. Dec. 16. Tempo-regulating means; winding-mechanism. -Two tempo-regulating valves P, L are provided, which are operated by levers 22, 11 and control ports 15, K leading into chambers 13, G, respectively. The chamber G is connected by a port 14 to the chamber 13, which is connected by a pipe B to the motor. The ports 15, K lead into a chest H, which is connected to the exhaust-pipe F through a port controlled by a pivoted governor-valve J. The governor M is provided with the usual spring N. The lever 22 controlling the valve P is carried by a spindle 19, which rotates in bearings 20, 21. An arm 18 on the spindle 19 is arranged between springs 24, so that the lever 22 is automatically returned to the normal position when released. To rewind the tune-sheet, an ungoverned connexion may be opened between the motor and the exhaust pipe F by operating a lever 10, which opens a valve I. At the same time, the spindle driving the take-up roll is shifted and clutched to a sprocket-wheel for driving the music-roll, a pinion on the spindle being disengaged from a spur-wheel driving the take-up roll.