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Patent GB-190717345-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Machines for Threshing, Separating and Stacking Straw.
Inventor: BARTHOLOMEW JOHN BARTON
Filed: 1907-07-29
Granted: 1908-01-16
Abstract: 17,345. Bartholomew, J. B. July 29. Elevators, pneumatic. A pneumatic elevator C in a thrashing-machine is rotatable round the vertical axis of the lower section and provided with means for varying the length of the upper section and for adjusting the height of the outer end of the upper section.
Patent GB-190718962-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with the Trimming Mechanism of Linotype Machines.
Inventor: LOCK WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1907-08-22
Granted: 1908-05-07
Abstract: 18,962. Lock, W. H., Billington, J. E., and Holliwell, C. Aug. 22. Linotype machines.-Relates to means for trimming linotypes having two-line letters. One of the knife-blades is longitudinally movable as heretofore, and its return is arrested by the matrix from which the two-line letter is cast. The movable knife 1 is raised by a cord 2 connected to a weight 6 and to an horizontal slide 3. A projection 28 on the slide is adapted to engage the first of the twoline letter matrices 12, which are provided with lugs 29 whereby the return movement of the knife is arrested. The means for depressing the knife 1 is similar to that described in Specification No. 12,213, A.D. 1897, and comprises a lever 14, Fig. 3, to which the knife is connected by a link 13. To the lever 14 is pivoted one end of a lever 17, which is depressed by a cam on the cam shaft of the machine. A lever operated by a rod 25 moves the lever 17 out of the path of the cam when ordinary linotypes are to be cast. The knife is held in its adjusted position by a gripper 41 actuated by a spring and normally held out of operation by a push-rod 44 which is pressed forwards by a cam. The assembly-box, Fig. 7, is provided, in addition to the usual adjustable ledge or ledges 34 described in Specification No. 17,962, A.D. 1898, with a ledge 37 which may be retracted against the force of a spring by a lever 38. Ip composing a line containing two-line letters, the ledges 34, 37 are withdrawn so that the special matrices 12 rest with their lugs 52 on the usual shelf 53. In order to form the recess 56, Fig. 11, on the next linotype which receives the overpang of the two-line letter 57, the line is assembled with the ledge 37 in operative position. The two-line letter matrix 12, which is inserted in the same position as in the previous line, rests with its lug 29 upon the ledge 37 so that the formative cavity is above the mould slot and a blank is formed on the linotype. In a modification, the movable knife is depressed by the descent of the first elevator through the agency of a sliding pin which is projected and retracted by cams on the vice frame.
Patent GB-190720006-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Fire-arms.
Inventor: SCHWARZLOSE ANDREAS WILHELM
Filed: 1907-09-07
Granted: 1908-05-28
Abstract: 20,006. Schwarzlose, A. W. Sept. 7. Safety and firing appliances generally applicable; breech actions, sliding barrel.-In automatic firearms having forwardly-sliding barrels, the mainspring 11 is connected to a projecting lever 14 in the hand grip, so that the spring is put in tension only when the fire-arm is grasped. The lever 14 may be in the front or at the back of the grip. The lever 14 in its outward position, Fig 1, blocks the trigger 26. The combined sear and ejector 19 is pivoted to the barrel 2, as shown in Fig. 4, which is an under view of the barrel.
Patent GB-190720327-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Soap Tray for use in All Sizes of Baths and Pails and the like.
Inventor: PHILLIPS Thomas
Filed: 1907-12-16
Granted: 1908-03-19
Abstract: 20,327. Phillips, T., and Freeman, A. Dec. 16. Soap receptacles are provided with sloping bottoms so that the soap will not conceal advertisements placed on the back b.
Patent GB-190721241-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Device for Automatically Locking and Unlocking Railway Carriage Doors.
Inventor: ECKERSLEY JOHN
Filed: 1907-09-25
Granted: 1908-06-18
Abstract: 21,241. Eckersley, J. Sept. 25. Fastenings, railway-carriage door.-The fastening-bolt e is mounted on the end of a spring blade d, which extends across the bottom of the carriage and is fixed at the other side. The spring blades d are actuated to shoot the bolts by means of arms c on a'shaft b, running the length of the carriage and rotated when the carriage is in motion by the governor a on the carriage axle.
Patent GB-190723588-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Dewar Flasks.
Inventor: PLECHATI JOSEF
Filed: 1907-10-25
Granted: 1908-05-07
Abstract: 23,588. Plechati, J. Oct. 25. Drawings to Specification. Drinking-vessels.-A Dewar flask may be provided with a detachable closable case which may serve partly or entirely as a drinking-vessel.
Patent GB-190802559-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and or relating to Steam Heating Systems especially applicable to Railway Trains.
Inventor: PEARSON GEOFFREY HOPE
Filed: 1908-02-05
Granted: 1909-02-05
Abstract: 2559. Pearson, G. H. Feb. 5. Lift valves; seats; cleaning valves; draining off water of condensation from valves.-Relates to steam - heating systems in which high - pressure steam passes through a small hole in a valve to a heater, the steam being thereby reduced in pressure and condensed on the walls of the heater. Means are provided for automatically cleaning the hole each time the heater is used. Figs. 5 and 6 show forms of automatic self-cleaning valves. The ball valve j lies normally on the bottom seat which is cut away to allow water of condensation to drain away. On steam being turned on, the valve j rises to the top seat i, which has a groove i<1> for the passage of steam to the heater. Any foreign matter collecting in the groove i<1> will be withdrawn by the ball valve when steam is turned off. Instead of the ball valve, a disk valve m. having guides m<1>, Fig. 6, may be used. A hole m<2> in the valve is provided for the passage of steam, and this hole is automatically cleaned, when the valve falls, by means of a pin o supported from a web n' so that it protrudes slightly through the hole. A disk valve may be used having a groove in the face of its seat.
Patent GB-190805587-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lead Matrices and a Process for the Manufacture thereof.
Inventor: SCHIMANSKY HERMANN
Filed: 1908-03-12
Granted: 1908-08-13
Abstract: 5587. Schimansky, H. March 12. [Patent of Addition to No. 8843, A.D. 1906.] Electrotype matrices consisting of several sheets of lead-foil cemented together by a plastic material and having an insulating-layer at the back are coated on the side that is to be pressed on the original with a very thin layer of plastic material, preferably a mixture of bees-wax with five per cent of Venice turpentine. This coating is then covered with graphite or other powder to prevent it from adhering to the original.
Patent GB-190811793-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Removal of Air from Gas Pipes.
Inventor: DELAGE MARCEL
Filed: 1908-05-30
Granted: 1908-09-17
Abstract: 1 1 , 7 9 3. Delage, M., and Woog, P. June 1, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Gas supply.-For removing air which has entered gas pipes while the gas has been turned off at the main, an expansible chamber is placed at the burner end of the pipe 'system and the air contained in the pipes is received in this chamber when the main cock is opened. In the form shown in Fig. 1, a pipe D leads from the pipe system to a bell B fixed in a chamber A containing liquid. Openings C lead from the bell to the chamber, and an opening G leads from the chamber to the outside air. When the main cock is opened, the air contained in the pipes is forced into the bell B, displacing the liquid into the chamber A. When the cock is again closed, the air contained in the bell returns little by little to the pipes. To prevent abnormal, pressure from forcing the water seal, a float e, Fig. 3, may be provided on the liquid inside the bell, the float carrying a valve c which closes the gas inlet to the bell when the safe limit has been reached. Baffle-Plates U, floats V, or other devices may be provided to prevent splashing of liquid through the opening G when the apparatus is used on a vehicle.
Patent GB-190815646-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Magnetic Separators.
Inventor: KILBURN BERTRAM EDWARD DUNBAR
Filed: 1908-07-23
Granted: 1909-07-22
Abstract: 15,646. Kilburn, B. E D., [Oesterle, E.]. July23. Magnetic separators.-The material to be treated is carried by a belt B past the poles of a stationary electro-magnet which is mushroomshaped, the outer member being cylindrical throughout most of its length, and provided with gaps F<2> so as to leave segmental poles G' which face the upper poles F<3>. A brass or other non- magnetic shield J rotates in the gap D between the two sets of poles, a groove J<1> being formed in the upper side of the shield into which the V-shaped pole-pieces project. The material is carried by a belt B through the gap D and the magnetic particles are attracted to the underside of the shield, by which they are carried round to a weaker part of the field, where they drop off or are mechanically removed and are carried away by another travelling belt or other device. Two feed belts may be employed, one on each side of the separator.
Patent GB-190819648-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Apparatus for Purifying Water for Industrial Purposes.
Inventor: LAJOIE JULES PAUL
Filed: 1908-09-18
Granted: 1908-11-19
Abstract: 19,648. Lajoie, J. P. Oct. 24, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Water, purifying; decanting.-Apparatus for purifying water used in boilers and for other purposes comprises a reagent receiver 6 placed in a branch of the supply pipe 1, a decanting-reservoir 9, and one or more purifiers 12, 14. The receiver 6 contains a reagent to precipitate calcareous salts, and is fitted with a filling-plug 7 and a blow-off cock 8. The branch pipe is provided with cocks 4, 5 and the main pipe with a regulating-cock 15. The water &c. enters the reservoir 9 at or about the middle of its length, and the decanted water passes by a pipe 11 from the top of the reservoir to the filter 12. The reservoir is fitted with an emptying-cock 10, and the receiver 6 and purifiers 12, 14 may be placed inside the reservoir 9.
Patent GB-190823438-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Speed Indicators.
Inventor: HUTCHINSON RICHARD JOHN
Filed: 1908-11-03
Granted: 1909-11-03
Abstract: 23,438. Hutchinson, R. J., and Grindrod, A. B. Nov. 3. Speed indicators.-In apparatus of the periodiccounter-type, a vehicle &c. driven drum 1 is loosely mounted on the shaft 5, Fig. 1, and provided internally with circular pole-pieces 21. Also loosely mounted on the shaft are disks 15 carrying electromagnets 17 normally retracted by springs 19. The magnets are periodically energized by the engagement of a clock-driven disk with a series of brushes. Tha disks 15 are carried round by the drum until the magnets are de-energized, after which they return by gravity to their original positions ; the movement is communicated to the indicating-hand 10 by rods 22 secured to the disks 15, resetting being ensured by a counterweight. A brake 42 normally engaging with the indicating-hand is raised when a magnet is energized by a second clock-driven disk. The drum 1 is driven by a worm 2, for which a constant direction of rotation is ensured by the device shown in Fig. 3, consisting of two shafts 52, 53 connected by two sets of gearing 56, 61 and 57, 59, 60, both sets being provided with one-way clutches. Bevel-gears 54, 55 drive a revolution-direction indicator 63.
Patent GB-190827731-A (GB)
Title: Transportable Shed for Airships
Inventor: BEHRENS GUSTAV
Filed: 1908-12-21
Granted: 1909-04-01
Abstract: 27,731. Behrens, G. Dec. 21. Sheds; tents.-A transportable shed for airships, shown in Fig. 1 partly in internal and partly in external elevation, comprises a clear central ball 1 having along each side a row of poles 4, from the upper ends of which is suspended a tent cloth or covering 5. The sides 6 are pegged down, and are supported internally by short poles 10. The ends are closed by pairs of curtains 16. The poles may be wooden or hollow metal, and may be formed in.parts united by sockets or the like as shown in Figs. 6 and 8.
Patent GB-190901328-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Padlock for Cars, Carriages and the like.
Inventor: ZBIKOWSKI MIECZYSLAW HENRYK
IPC: E05B67/36
Filed: 1909-01-19
Granted: 1909-10-07
Abstract: 1328. Zbikowski, M. H., and Cohn, S. Jan. 19. Padlocks.-A padlock is formed to lie flat against the article fastened and without edges or projections, to render difficult its forcible removal. As shown in Fig. 2, as applied to double doors, the padlock is of hemispherical shape, is provided with a recess into which are adapted to take staple-plates e,f on the two leaves of the door. The bolt h is shot through the staples by means of a key. In the case of single doors, the lock is in the shape of a quarter-sphere, as shown in Fig. 5. The casing is cast in one solid piece, a box containing the lock mechanism being placed within the mould before the molten metal is poured in. The staple-plates e, f may be secured by a seal before being-locked.
Patent GB-190901675-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Iron-clad Switches.
Inventor: BIRCHALL THOMAS
IPC: H01H21/02
Filed: 1909-01-23
Granted: 1909-10-14
Abstract: 1675. Birchall, T. Jan. 23. Switches, quick-action.-Ironclad switches, of the type in which the hinged cover of the casing carries the movable contacts so that when the cover is raised the switch is opened, are provided with springs to give both a quick make and a quick break. The cover a is made a telescopic fit inside or outside the casing b, which contains the fixed contacts f, and carries switch contacts d, between which a cartridge or like fuse extends. The cover is hinged to the casing at c and has, pivoted to it at h, a handle g which is normally held down upon the cover by the spring i. To close the switch, the handle is pressed downwards, and the spring k upon the cover, co-operating with the pin m upon the casing, prevents the movement of the cover until a considerable pressure is exerted, whereupon a rapid movement occurs and the switch is closed. To open the switch, the handle is raised extending the spring i until a considerable tension is produced, when the cover is rapidly raised and the contact rapidly broken. The cover is held in the open position by the spring k engaging the pin m which also prevents the cover from being completely raised ; the pin m may be locked in position upon the casing so as to prevent it being removed. The pin may be arranged upon the cover and the spring upon the casing. The arrangement is shown applied to a two-pole switch.
Patent GB-190901744-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Peeling Potatoes.
Inventor: SANDERSON TOM
IPC: A23N7/02
Filed: 1909-01-25
Granted: 1910-01-20
Abstract: 1744. Sanderson, T. Jan. 25. Washing and peeling potatoes.-In a potatopeeling machine of the type in which an internally-roughened horizontal cylinder is rotated in a tank, water is supplied by the branches 10 of an axial pipe 7, which may be fitted with sprinklers 11. The cylinder 1 is carried by flanged sleeves 3, 4, which run on roller bearings contained in an oil-cup fitted in or on the machine frame. The tank 20, provided with adjustable water-outlets 21, 22, is mounted on swivelling disks 27 turned by handles 25, so that the potatoes may be discharged into a hopper 26. A perforated slidevalve may replace the outlets 21, 22. According to the Provisional Specification, an automatic tippler or a stationary overflow vessel may be fitted to the pipe 7.
Patent GB-190903341-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Controlling the Speed of Motor Driven Vehicles or Machines.
Inventor: ARNOLD THOMAS
IPC: B60K31/12
Filed: 1909-02-11
Granted: 1910-02-10
Abstract: 3341. Arnold, T., Holford, A., and Jennings, D. Feb. 11. Centrifugal governors.-On a motor road vehicle two ball governors are so arranged as to apply a brake or actuate a throttle valve when the speed of the vehicle exceeds a certain limit. The two governors are mounted on a horizontal hollow countershaft b, Fig. 2, driven by a chain from the axle. The governors are adapted to adjust rotating disks k longitudinally on increase of speed until they rub against a fixed plate j and thus brake the vehicle, while one of the governors actuates the throttle valve by means of a bell-crank lever f<3> and rod f. The inner collars a<1> of each governor are fixed to the countershaft, and the outer collars a' are slidable thereon and connected to the disks k by rods passing through the hollow countershaft. In another form, a single governor is employed mounted on an horizontal countershaft arranged longitudinally of the vehicle.
Patent GB-190904995-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Nut Locks.
Inventor: BLACKMORE ALFRED
IPC: F16B39/32
Filed: 1909-03-01
Granted: 1910-04-01
Abstract: 4995. Blackmore, A., Morley, D. T., and Watney, W. S. March 1. Locking nuts. - In a nut-lock of the kind in which a grooved roller, cam, &c. in a recess in the nut is pressed by a spring against the threads of the bolt, the nut is retained in the recess by annular plates q which are slightly dished and are prcssed flat into undercut recesses r in the ends of the nut. In a modification, the plates are secured by bending or spinning over them projecting edges on the nut. The plates q have turned-up lugs p which loosely engage the reduced ends of the roller d, to retain it in the slot b. The upper plate has a hole to receive a pin by which the roller is held out of engagement with the bolt when the nut is to be unscrewed.
Patent GB-190906187-A (GB)
Title: A Rotary Field Magnet consisting of Separate Permanent Bar Magnets for Multipolar Electrical Machines having a Stationary Armature.
Inventor: VOLKERS EMIL
IPC: H02K21/16
Filed: 1909-03-15
Granted: 1909-04-22
Abstract: 6187. Volkers, E. April 23, 1908, [Convention date]. Magnets.-The separate permanent magnets m, Figs. 1 and 2, of a rotary field magnet A for multipolar electrical machines having a stationary armature B are of such a spiral shape that their opposite poles N, S are arranged with a space between them and parallel to the axis, while the centre pieces are inclined to the axis and mechanically connected thereto. The mechanical connection is effected by a cast portion c, which may be of Portland cement.
Patent GB-190908760-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Foot-balls.
Inventor: SCHMIDT ERNST
IPC: A63B41/08
Filed: 1909-04-13
Granted: 1910-02-03
Abstract: 8760. Schmidt, E. April 13. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Balls.-The rubber bladder e of a football is fitted with a non-return valve situated entirely within the bladder. The valve casing a has two flanges b, between which the edge of a hole in the bladder tightly fits. A rubber ring f, secured to the bladder, covers the upper flange of the casing. The air-supply opening is covered by a screwed cap after inflation. Reference has been directed by the Compt-roller to Specifications 24,873/96, 20,825/97, 18,771/03, and 8986/05.
Patent GB-190909793-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for the Production of Acetylene.
Inventor: DARGUE WILLIAM HENRY
IPC: C10H5/00
Filed: 1909-04-24
Granted: 1909-10-21
Abstract: 9793. Dargue, W. H. April 24. Liquid supply controlled by motion of gasholder; purifying gases.-In an acetylene generator of the type in which a number of carbide chambers are supplied with water in any desired sequence, cords or the like, adjustable in length, are employed to determine the order of action, and a floating cap is placed over the end of the gas-inlet pipe to the bell. In the form shown, a number of generators c are mounted in a water tank b, and supplied with water on the descent of the gas bell a by cords lifting weighted plungers h, which have india-rubber seatings g. Each cord may be shortened by a ring and hook m, n. Each gas-pipe e leading from the generator to the bell is provided with a floating cap p with guides q and a stop r for limiting its movement. The gas passes through perforations s at the lower end of the cap, and bubbles through the water to the bell. The floating caps may be placed within a separate tank situated within the gas-bell and containing a purifying-liquid.
Patent GB-190913242-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Warships.
Inventor: SOLLANI NABOR
IPC: B63B3/10
Filed: 1909-06-05
Granted: 1910-04-21
Abstract: 13,242. Soliani, N. June 5. Warships; decks. - In order to protect the vital parts below the armour belt, the sides B' of the protective deck B which is above the water-level are carried down for a considerable distance below the armour belt A.
Patent GB-190915429-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Moulding Presses.
Inventor: SCHROEDER JOHANN
IPC: B28B7/16
Filed: 1909-07-01
Granted: 1910-08-02
Abstract: 15,429. Schr÷der, J. July 1. Presses with rotary plungers for moulding flowerpots &c. The mould carriage b is raised to bring the clay into contact with the rotating die c by means of pivoted levers l having corrugated slots n engaged by pins k on cranks i carried by a shaft f, which is rotated through bevel-gearing 11, 10 and belt gearing 9, 4 from the main driving-shaft 2. The levers l are connected to the mould carriage by links o, springs e, and chains d. The Provisional Specification also describes a flower-pot mould having a channel or conduit around its upper edge to receive the excess of clay extruded from the mould during the moulding process. If desired the channel may be formed with outward extensions inclined to the direction of rotation, through which the clay is forced when the main channel becomes full.
Patent GB-190915643-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for the Distillation of Coal and the Recovery of the Products.
Inventor: RICHARDS RICHARD SLOANE
IPC: C10B7/06
Filed: 1909-07-05
Granted: 1910-03-24
Abstract: 15,643. Richards, R. S., and Pringle, R. W. July 5. [Cognate Application, 22,290/09]. Drawings to Specification. Guiding endless chains.-A conveyer for use in the distillation of coal comprises a series of openended trays preferably divided into a transverse series of compartments by means of webs the chain links being provided with lateral supporting- arms travelling on rails.
Patent GB-190915857-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Furnaces.
Inventor: GOODRICH WALTER FRANCIS
Filed: 1908-08-04
Granted: 1909-08-04
Abstract: 15,857. Goodrich, W. F., and Hamlyn, W. R. Aug. 4, 1908. Fire-bars and grates.-The intermediate bearers l, Figs. 3 and 4, for the grate of an internally-fired boiler are made adjustable so that they can be fitted into flues of different sizes. The bearer is formed in two parts connected together by a bar n, which is held in position by setscrews. The bar n and its sockets are perforated to allow the passage of air for cooling. The ends of the bearer can be shaped to fit the flue by chipping, or an adjustable shoe o, Fig. 5, may be provided. Movement of the shoe, except in a vertical plane, is prevented by making the recess in the bearer and the corresponding rounded portion on the shoe oval in shape. Fire-bridges.-An arch-shaped casting A, Fig. 1, is built into the fire-bridge beneath the level of the grate, to form a passage through which air passes to the space between the bridge and an inclined rear baffle D. The supply of air is regulated by a slide B operated from the front of the furnace by a rod F. The baffle is considerably smaller than the fire-bridge, and is cut away at its lower end to form openings through which air passes to the rear.