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Patent GB-190920786-A (GB)
Title: Method of and Means for Making and Breaking Electrical Circuits or Contacts.
Inventor: WALKER CHARLES BELL
IPC: H01H19/24
Filed: 1909-09-11
Granted: 1910-07-14
Abstract: 20,786. Walker, C. B. Sept. 11. Switches, quick-action.-In electric switches of the kind in which energy is stored in a spring &c. to give a quick movement from one pair of contacts to the next, a rotatable and axially-slidable worm l engages a worm-wheel h, which is adapted to be locked in different positions. The contact-arm g is mounted on the worm-wheel, which carries a number of pins h<2> corresponding to the contacts a ... f. Spring-controlled locking-levers i, j normally engage two of the pins h<2> and hold the worm-wheel from rotation. A spring n surrounds the shaft within the worm and bears on pieces o, q, which are slidable between shoulders m<2>, m<3> of the shaft. When the shaft is rotated, the worm and abutment pieces rotate with it, owing to a key r, but since the worm-wheel is locked, the worm is compelled to move axially, carrying one of the abutment pieces with it and compressing the spring. When the end of the worm reaches the short arm of one of the locking-levers, the worm-wheel is released, and the worm is returned to its central position by the spring n, thus rotating the wormwheel and moving the contact-arm g.
Patent GB-190922991-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Machines or Apparatus for Dividing Dough or like Substances.
Inventor: MORTON THOMAS
Filed: 1909-10-08
Granted: 1910-08-18
Abstract: 22,991. Morton, T. Oct. 8. Cylinder machines. - In dough-dividers of the cylinder type having connected diametrical plungers d adjustable by means of screwed spindles f, f<1> coupled by an adjusting-nut, the nut is provided with an operating-wheel h, and one side of the drum is left open.
Patent GB-190927333-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Loose Leaf Books.
Inventor: DIXON JOHN FREDERICK
IPC: B42F13/02
Filed: 1909-11-24
Granted: 1910-10-27
Abstract: 27,333. Dixon, J. F. Nov. 24. Flexible-band files; clamping-devices; leaves; fastenings; covers.-Relates to loose-leaf books of the type in which rubber bands, cords, tapes, pegs, &c. are employed for securing the leaves to attachment-pieces connected to one of the covers, so as to be free therefrom at the parts adjacent to the back of the book. The attachment-piece c, which may be rigid or flexible, and the leaves a are formed with notched ears b, around which retaining-bands e are placed, the ears on the attachment-piece c having preferably a notch on one edge and a slit on the other. The covers d are held close to the leaves by means such as spring snap fastenings the members g, f of which are situated between the ears b. To prevent the ears from slipping out from the back part secured by the fastenings g, f when the covers are opened, stiff portions i shaped similarly to the ears b are secured over the same by bands e and connected by a wire or cord k, the portions j being bent back on themselves prior to the closing of the covers, so as to bring the wire k on the inner side of the fastenings g, h. Instead of snap fastenings, the covers may be held on the leaves by bands h, Fig. 10, which are secured to one cover d, pass between the ears b, slide in the other cover, and are secured thereto by fastenings i covered by a flap m. When applied to a writing-pad, the front cover is cut away near the inner edges of the leaves. When applied to a lettercase &c., the leaves are mounted on a cardboard back which can be inserted in one of the pockets of the case, and a strip attached to the back or an extension of the back is folded over to the front of the leaf ears and secured by snap fastenings, the leaves being attached as before to a free strip on the back. The bands e may be replaced by pegs passing through the ears b. According to the Provisional Specification, the portions j may be dispensed with, and a stiff paper dummy leaf having projections twice the length of the ears b and a cord on the rear edge of the projections employed instead, or the snap fastenings f, g may enter holes in the ears b.
Patent GB-190927438-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spring Wheels for Vehicles.
Inventor: MARGETTS FREDERICK WILLIAM
IPC: B60B9/06
Filed: 1909-11-25
Granted: 1910-11-24
Abstract: 27,438. Margetts, F. W., and Margetts, W. H. Nov. 25. Helical springs; connexions, attachments, and adjustments applicable generally for tensile and compressive springs.-Relates to wheels of the kind in which inner and outer rims are connected by circumferential helical springs placed between radial projections, and consists in causing one end of each spring E, Fig. 1, to abut against a block C<2>, pivoted to one rim, and formed with a trough C<4> engaging a rounded projection on a block D' fixed to the other rim. Roller bearings D<3> may be interposed, fixed to either block. The other end of the spring may abut against a similar device, or, as shown, against a rigid projection fixed to either rim. Side plates F, Fig. 2, formed with flanges F' engaging grooves are bolted to the outer rim. The bearing- surfaces on the inner rim consist of rings of leather C<8> laid upon felt.
Patent GB-191008021-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Agitating and Mixing Machines for Making and Blending Butter and for analogous purposes.
Inventor: WYLER BERTRAND FRANK
IPC: A01J15/06
Filed: 1910-04-02
Granted: 1911-03-02
Abstract: 8021. Wyler, B. F. April 2. Rotary stirrers; containers.-In a machine for blending and making butter &c., of the type in which a beater interacts with a rake-shaped member removably secured in a jacketed container, the container is made of glass, earthenware, or other material easily cleansed, and the rake and beaters are so arranged that the devices for fixing them interfere with cleaning as little as possible. The glass or earthenware vessel b is held in place in an outer vessel a, which contains cooling or heating material, by means of spring clips c and an annular depression e in the cover f of the vessel a. On the cover f of the vessel a is mounted the gearing shown for driving the beater v, the squared upper end u of which fits removably into a hole in the bevel-wheel r, the lower end resting in a depression g at the bottom of the vessel b. The rake-shaped member o is formed with a hooked upper end l which fits into a notch i in the edge of the vessel b, and fits at the lower end into a recess m in the bottom of the vessel.
Patent GB-191008270-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Paint for Golf Balls.
Inventor: CRAVEN JAMES ARTHUR
IPC: C09D193/02
Filed: 1910-04-06
Granted: 1911-04-06
Abstract: 8270. Craven, J. A. April 6. Balls.-Golf-balls are coated with a quickdrying paint which enables a second coat to be applied within a quarter of an hour of the first. The paint consists of a pigment, such as lithopone, and a spirit varnish, such as shellac dissolved in methylated spirit. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specifications 164/70, and 10,379/88, [both in Class 95, Paints &c.], 15,572/93, and 23,202/95, 19,318/96, and 2439/08, [all in Class 95, Paints &c.].
Patent GB-191011254-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Burglar Alarms.
Inventor: VERHOEVEN ARNOLD
IPC: E05B45/06
Filed: 1910-05-06
Granted: 1910-07-28
Abstract: 11,254. Verhoeven, A. May 6, 1909, [Convention date]. Burglar and like alarms.-When the lock-bolt K is shot into locking-position, it moves a contact-finger P into the space between two pins Q<1> on the latch-bolt Q, so that, if the handle is turned while the door is locked, an alarm circuit is closed. This may energize a bell having an independent hand-switch, or may send current over a telephone circuit.
Patent GB-191014070-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Numbering-machines.
Inventor: SCHREIER EMIL FRANZ
IPC: B41K1/16
Filed: 1910-06-10
Granted: 1910-10-20
Abstract: 14,070. Schreier, E. F. June 10. Number - printing apparatus. - For repeat numbering, a spring- controlled ratchetwheel 6 is moved forward through one tooth at every operation of the die-holder 1 by a pawl 2 attached thereto, until a pin 10 on the ratchet-wheel releases the holding- pawl 8 and allows the wheel to fly back through a given distance, according to the position of an adjustable stop. At the same time, the number-changing pawls 15 are allowed to operate. The initial position of the wheel 6, which is pivoted on one of the side frames, is determined by a pin on a pivoted adjustable stop-plate engaging the pin 10. When all but one of the desired repeat numberings have been made, the pin 10 engages a lever 11, as shown, and on the next downward movement the pawl 2, guided by a bar 4, engages the wheel 6 and causes the pin 10 to push the lever 11 to one side, and thus lower the end 13 beneath the stop 14 on the pawl frame 15, which then springs in to turn the numbering-wheels. At the same time, the lever 11 engages a pin 19 on the pawl 8, and lifts it out of contact with the ratchetwheel 6. On the return of the holder 1, the wheel 6, released by the pawl 2, flies back under the influence of the spring 7, and at the same time a pin on the end of the arm 16 projecting from the frame 15 passes behind, and lifts the cam-bar 17 pivoted to the holder 1, which cam 17, at the end of its upward movement, passes over the pin and is pulled back to its normal position by a spring. On the next downward movement of the holder 1, the cam 17 engages the pin on the projection 16, and forces the pawl frame 15 into the position shown, thus allowing the lever end 13 to rise by spring action and abut against the stop 14, and also allowing the pawl 8 to drop. For printing the same number continually, a projection on the stop-plate lifts the cam-bar 4 so that the pawl 2 does not engage the wheel 6. For consecutive numbering, the lever 13 is permanently held tilted, and allows the pawl frame 15 to operate at every reciprocation.
Patent GB-191015611-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Wheels for Motor and other Road Vehicles.
Inventor: RICHARDSON JOHN STOCKS
IPC: B60B9/22
Filed: 1910-06-29
Granted: 1911-03-23
Abstract: 15,611. Richardson, J. S., and Richardson, T. B. June 29. Spring wheels with sectional outer guided members.-Blocks such as 4, guided in a channel rim upon a pneumatic tube, and limited in radial movement by pins and slots or other means, are spaced circumferentially and connected at their bases by pivoted plates 6, Fig. 1, or articulated blocks 11, Fig. 3, in order to prevent nipping of the tube. In the form shown in Fig. 5, the edges of the rim are sinuous and inwardly-flanged. The blocks have corresponding lateral extensions. The running surface consists of a rubber band 10 secured to a leather band 9, Fig. 2.
Patent GB-191016624-A (GB)
Title: Balanced Air Valves for Automatic Fire Extinguishing Devices.
Inventor: PETERS CARL
IPC: A62C35/64
Filed: 1910-07-12
Granted: 1911-07-12
Abstract: 16,624. Peters, C. July 12. Sprinklers, automatic.-Relates to dry-pipe valves of the kind in which the pressure of the water upon the cut - off valve which separates the water chamber from the compressed-air chamber is partly or wholly balanced by the pressure of the water acting in the opposite direction upon a balancing-valve rigidly connected to the cut - off valve. The casing a is provided with inlet and outlet openings g, h arranged vertically above one another, and the cut-off valve l is connected to the balancing-valve k by a rod i, the valves being guided by sliding rods m, n, and moving into recesses in the sides of the casing. A chamber q at the side of the water chamber communicates with the atmosphere through an opening r, and water may pass through a pipe s to an alarm device when the valve is in action. The valve l is provided with a packing consisting of a rubber ring z. When the balancing-valve k is of the same size as the cut-off valve l, the valve l is opened, on the release of the compressed air from the sprinkler pipes, by means of a spring, weight, &c. in the chamber q, or by means of the pressure of water or air in the pipe s. The valve l and its seat may be inclined to the rod i, in order to allow the water to flow through without change of direction.
Patent GB-191020879-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Propellers.
Inventor: MAXWELL GROVER CLEVELAND
IPC: B63H1/12
Filed: 1910-09-07
Granted: 1911-08-24
Abstract: 20,879. Maxwell, G. C., Buckman, E., and Maxwell, W. B. Sept. 7, Screw propellers comprise two blades having helical faces 1, 2 which extend from the leading edges 3, 4 to the trailing edges, the curved surfaces of one blade merging continuously into those of the other. The leading edges 3, 4 are curved forward in the direction of rotation at the outer parts, and the adjacent blade surfaces are perpendicular to the axis of rotation. The leading edge of one blade just overlaps the trailing edge of the other.
Patent GB-191025275-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Effecting the Automatic Expansion of Fluids under Pressure.
Inventor: LOMBARD JOANNY
IPC: G05D16/10
Filed: 1910-10-31
Granted: 1911-08-03
Abstract: 25,275. Lombard, J. Oct. 31. Pressure-regulating valves.-Relates to valve apparatus such as reducing-valves for effecting the automatic expansion of fluids under pressure. A balanced ported cylindrical valve c is moved longitudinally by the action of fluid pressure on one side of the valve on a piston-like disk c<2> controlled by an adjustable spring d, and is rotated partly by the fluid pressure from the opposite side of the valve transmitted through a tube i to a flexible chamber, diaphragm, or piston g. This device g operates through a slotted rod which loosely engages a pin e connected to the disk c2.
Patent GB-191025634-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Self-regulating Arc-lamps for Projection.
Inventor: SCHMIDT ADOLF
IPC: H05B31/00
Filed: 1910-11-04
Granted: 1911-07-06
Abstract: 25,634. Schmidt, A. Nov. 4. A r c lamps.-In a projecting-lamp the electrodes are guided by tubes, as shown, or by rollers on their holders engaging stationary rods, and are secured to a chain 7 laid in a groove in a wheel 6, attached to which is a toothed wheel 5. A lever 3 is carried by an arm 2 on a series-solenoid core 1, and has a toothed part which is pressed against the toothed wheel by the action of a spring 4, except when the core is in its lowest position.
Patent GB-191029479-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Safety Razors.
Inventor: BAKER FRANK
IPC: B26B21/16
Filed: 1910-12-19
Granted: 1911-05-11
Abstract: 29,479. Baker, F. Dec. 19. Razors, safety. The blade 12 is carried by a clip 16 journaled on a rod or cross-piece 14 connecting the ends 8<a> of a spring frame 8. A spring 17 secured to the rod 14 and engaging the clip 16 rotates the blade clear of the holding- clips 13 on the guard 10 when the spring frame 8 is drawn back.
Patent GB-191104302-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mechanism for Displaying Advertisements or other Information.
Inventor: TAS HERMAN
IPC: G09F11/12
Filed: 1911-02-20
Granted: 1911-03-30
Abstract: 4302. Tas, H. Feb. 20. Plates and the like, travelling.-Relates to apparatus having advertising-sheets arranged in a slidable container so that any card can be brought, by means of a rotatable selector-disk, into position to be raised when the spindle of the selector disk is depressed. The depression of the spindle w, Fig. 2, is controlled by a dashpot 1. The advertising sheets have U-shaped end pieces h, Fig. 5, resting on fingers g on the lifting-piece, and are prevented from slipping by a piece 3, which rotates anticlockwise when the card is raised, and locks it on to the finger g. When the card is lowered again, the arm 5 engages a stud 4 and rotates the piece 3 clockwise and liberates the card h again. The locking of the selector-disk is effected by notches in the disk engaging a fixed vertical projection. Specification 6361/10 is referred to.
Patent GB-191108379-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Drying Stone or other similar Material.
Inventor: HISCOX WILLIAM ARTHUR
IPC: F26B11/02
Filed: 1911-04-04
Granted: 1912-04-04
Abstract: 8379. Hiscox, W. A. April 4. Rotary-chamber apparatus. - Stone and like materials are dried in a rotary cylinder A, suspended by chains from wheels L, driven through gearing from a main shaft. The cylinder has separate internal blades and a fixed internal tube B having holes or nozzles C on the underside. Air is supplied to the tube B through a nozzle F by a blower H also driven from the main shaft, the nozzle being heated by a furnace I, the ash-pit of which is also supplied from the blower. Auxiliary furnaces may also heat the cylinder A.
Patent GB-191111764-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Hooks used in the Transportation of Meat.
Inventor: STRAITON JOHN
Filed: 1911-05-16
Granted: 1912-05-16
Abstract: 11,764. Straiton, J., [Administrator of Straiton, J.]. May 16 A n g u l a r bending; bending - formers. - In an apparatus for bending hooks for suspending carcases of meat during transportation, which have a loop to receive a chain and a half loop to hang on a beam, a bar which has been previously formed with the first curve of the hook in a die or on a mandrel is clamped at an angle in a recess in the table and bent round a mandrel by a block on a rotary screwed sleeve so as to give a spiral twist to the shank. The hook portion b, Figs. 2 and 3, is secured at an angle round a projection c or in a recess d in the table by a clamp c<1>, and the shank is bent round the mandrel f<1> to form an open loop by a stud or friction-roller j which is mounted on a sleeve g, which is screwed to pass through a nut h when rotated by the handle k, so that it may be given a spiral motion. After one rotation of the sleeve, the shank comes in contact with a movable stop l to prevent over bending. The half loop is formed by hand or, in an apparatus shown in Fig. 4, bent round the stop or mandrel l, perpendicular to the shank by a roller s<1> on a block s mounted on the mandrel and operated by a lever t. The mandrel l is moved out of the support r and the block s raised so as to release the hook. The mandrel f<1> may be retracted by a lever m. It may have a spiral groove round which the shank is coiled, and in that case is retracted by rotation. It may, in a further modification, be screwed into the sleeve g. The mandrel may be hollow for the. admission of cooling-water or oil, or may descend into a vessel containing water or oil, and the sleeve g may also have a water or oil jacket at its lower end. According to the Provisional Specification, the movable stop may be moved automatically by the turning of the sleeve g.
Patent GB-191117012-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Fluid Pressure Operated Hammer Tools.
Inventor: LAKE HAROLD WILLIAMSON
IPC: B21J7/24
Filed: 1911-07-25
Granted: 1912-03-07
Abstract: 17,012. Lake, H. W., [Ingersoll-Rand Co.]. July 25. Percussive drills.-In hammer tools operated by fluid pressure, of the type in which the tool steel is rotated independently of the hammer piston or its operating- mechanism, a ring 9, oscillated by pistons 17, 18 and clutched to a chuck 8 by means such as rollers when moving in one direction, carries a pin 15 which engages an elongated slot 33 in a valve 21 whereby the valve is moved over as the ring 9 approaches the limit of its movement. The ends of the piston chamber 11 are alternately opened through ports 24, 25 to valve ports 28, 29, which are constantly open to the motive-fluid supply, and are also alternately opened to exhaust through ports 24, 26 or 25, 27. Specification 5804/10 is referred to.
Patent GB-191118009-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Anvils.
Inventor: MEYER RUDOLF
IPC: B21J19/04
Filed: 1911-08-08
Granted: 1911-12-14
Abstract: 18,009. Meyer, R. Aug. 8. Anvils. - An anvil a has a bracket b formed integrally therewith to serve as a guide for one jaw c of a screw-vice, the other jaw being preferably formed on the anvil itself. The screw spindle passes through the anvil and is supported in a disk f.
Patent GB-191119622-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Elastic Fluid Turbines.
Inventor: LONDON WILLIAM JAMES ALBERT
IPC: F01D21/14
Filed: 1911-09-04
Granted: 1912-01-25
Abstract: 19,622. London, W. J. A. May 19, [Convention date]. Indicating efficient conditions of working.- Excessive pressure in a turbine casing is indicated by the sounding of an alarm. Steam pressure in the turbine casing 1 tends to lift a valve 6 in a casing 5 against the spring 7. When opened, the valve passes steam to the exhaust independently of the valve 3, and also trips the catch 21, to release the lever 17 connected to the valve of a whistle 8<b>, In a modification, the lever 17 closes an electric-bell circuit. In a further modification, the stem of the valve 6 is made to serve as a valve to pass steam to a whistle. A whistle that will sound only when excess pressure exists may be fitted direct on the pipe 4; to sound at a lower pressure than will operate the valve 6.
Patent GB-191122976-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Rails for use in the Construction of Aerial or Suspended Railways.
Inventor: HAMILTON WILLIAM LINDSAY
IPC: E01B25/24
Filed: 1911-10-18
Granted: 1912-08-22
Abstract: 22,976. Hamilton, W. L. Oct. 18. Elevated railways; rails, metallic built-up and non-metallic; rail sections. - Relates to rails mounted upon or formed as an upward extension of a longitudinal sheet-metal standard, and consists of a rail having two sides which diverge upwards and outwards from the standard, and a tie forming connexion between the tops of the sides. The sides B, D, Fig. 2, and tie C may constitute an extension of the standard A, and the tie C may form the tread, or a separate tread F may be used. The tie C may be omitted and the side D be formed separate from B in which case the tread F acts as tie. The sides B, D, Fig. 5, may be unequal and the tie F may have flat or curved surface form. Both sides B D, Fig. 6, may be formed separate from the standard A, which may be extended up to support the tie F. The space between the tie and the sides forms approximately an inverted triangle, and may be filled in with wood of cementitious material. Specifications 886/10, 19,574/10, and 2.5,227/10 are referred to.
Patent GB-191126154-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Illuminated Signs.
Inventor: MEYER FREDERIC
IPC: G09F19/22
Filed: 1911-11-22
Granted: 1912-07-18
Abstract: 26,154. Meyer, F. Nov. 22. Signs.-An illuminated sign comprises glass plates 5 bearing advertisements carried by frames 13, secured directly or by means of an intermediate frame 3<1> upon the flange 2 of an elongated trough-shaped box of semicircular cross-section, provided with water-discharge and ventilating tubes 11, 12, through which are introduced the conducting wires of electric lamps 10, which are secured upon an insulated bar 9. The box may be formed of a number of assembled sections to enable its length to be adjusted at will.
Patent GB-191127142-A (GB)
Title: Improved Shaft Bearing.
Inventor: BELL ERNST JULIUS
IPC: F16C33/10
Filed: 1911-12-04
Granted: 1912-11-21
Abstract: 27,142. Bell, E. J. Dec. 4. Lubricant conveyed by mechanical means.- The bushes of a shaft bearing are enclosed in a divided sheet-metal sleeve formed with a central oil-chamber. The sheet-metal tube a is made in two parts connected by pins c passing through flanges b. Grooves w contain felt or like rings r to exclude dust and retain oil. An oiling-ring g dips into a well d. Ribs i serve to stiffen the tube a and also form channels for the passage of oil. Specification 13,344/12, [Class 12(ii), Lubricating passages &c.], is referred to.