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Patent GB-190826667-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fly-catchers.
Inventor: DEAN JOSEPH NORMANTON
Filed: 1908-12-09
Granted: 1909-02-25
Abstract: 26,667. Dean, J. N. Dec. 9. Traps for flies. In a fly-trap of the type in which a folded strip smeared with mucilage is enclosed in a cardboard or like receptacle, means are provided for effectively sealing the device. A suspensory cord f is led to the corners h of the upper edge i of a receptacle a, which is sealed by a strip of paper &c. j pasted over the edge.
Patent GB-190827089-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Portable Hand Pump Pressure Filter.
Inventor: DOULTON HENRY LEWIS
IPC: C02F1/00
Filed: 1908-12-14
Granted: 1909-06-17
Abstract: 27,089. Doulton, H. L., and Morson, S. J. Dec. 14. Pressure filters.-In a portable hand-pump filter, a casting z forms a base for the pump band filter a, and contains ball valves d, c which respectively admit the water aud allow it to pass to the filter. A water outlet h is provided on a domed cap j, which closes the filter chamber and is held down by a bridge clamp k with a screw l. The casting z is provided with screw caps m, n, and with a socket t for a stand or stirrup.
Patent GB-190827218-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Apparatus for Preparing Gaseous Mixtures for Bleaching Flour and similar Operations.
Inventor: WESENER JOHN ALFONZO
Filed: 1908-12-15
Granted: 1909-02-18
Abstract: 27,218. Wesener, J. A. May 14, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Lift valves; actuating valves.-In apparatus for mixing gases one of the gases is supplied by the pipe 28 to the valve casing 22. The valve 27, which is reduced in diameter and coned at its lower end, is lifted against the spring 29 by the lever 16 which is operated by a cam on the shaft 11, driven by means of'sets of cone pulleys from the shaft 7. The lever 16 is pivoted to an upright 18 fixed to a collar on the valve casing. By turning the screw 24, the valve is caused to open more or less. The parts in contact with the gas may be lined with pottery, porcelain, or glass.
Patent GB-190827724-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Chiming and Striking Clocks.
Inventor: NIEHUS WILLIAM
Filed: 1908-12-21
Granted: 1909-07-15
Abstract: 27,724. Niehus, W., and Niehus, E. Dec. 21. [Patent of Addition to No. 1905, A.D. 1907.] Striking- mechanism; chimes.-Relates to a clock of the kind described in Specification No. 1905, A.D. 1907, in which the striking-train is wound by the chiming-train. To overcome the difficulty of "setting-up" the spring of the striking-train, the barrel is provided with stop-work, which prevents the power of the spring from running down below a reserve amount given to it initially. The additional power given by the operation of the chime-train is exhausted at each hour, the spring being unwound to the reserve limit each time striking occurs. For this purpose, the arrangement is such that the counting-plate always turns through the same amount, twelve blows of the hammer being given every time, but only the appropriate number sounded on the bell. A spindle 7 has three arms fixed to it : an -arm 9, having a projection 10 which locks the striking- train by engagement with a pin 12 on the wheel 11, an arm 8, and a third arm 26 which rests on a lever 25. At the hour, the lever 25 raises the arm 26 and thereby turns the arm 9, freeing the wheel 11 and allowing the train to run. As the counting-plate begins to rotate, it lifts out of a notch the finger-piece 17, which carries a pivoted pawl 22. The pawl is thereby raised clear of a finger 21 on the hammer-arbor, and striking is permitted to occur by the action of the cam 20 on the arm 19. When the requisite number of strokes have been given, the finger 17 drops into the next notched portion of the counting-wheel, but the train still runs until the barrel-wheel 2 has made one revolution, the pin 13 thereon then raising the arm 8 to relock the train. The remainder of the blows are not sounded on the bell, for the pawl 22, having fallen with the piece 17, blocks the arm 21, and the only further effect of the cam 13 is to rock the hammer-arbor slightly.
Patent GB-190903689-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Door Handles and the Manner of Securing the same to Doors.
Inventor: FREEMAN GEORGE
IPC: E05B1/00
Filed: 1909-02-15
Granted: 1909-09-02
Abstract: 3689. Freeman, G. Feb. 15. Handles; knobs.-A door handle or knob g, secured to a base-plate a by headed studs l and keyhole slots c, is securely held in place by a pivoted hook or catch d engaging one of the studs l. A covering-plate h, secured to the handles, has flanged edges i as shown.
Patent GB-190907491-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Adjustable Exhausts for Locomotives.
Inventor: MACKEY HENRY HUNSECKER
IPC: F23L17/16
Filed: 1909-03-29
Granted: 1909-08-19
Abstract: 7491. Mackey, H. H. March 31, 1908, [Convention date]. Blast apparatus. - An adjustable bushing D, provided within the blast-pipe nozzle C of a locomotive, is actuated by a cam connected with the reversing-gear, so that, when this is in the midposition, the bushing forms an extension of the nozzle and reduces the draught; when the gear is in either extreme position, the bushing is in its lowest position as shown. The bushing D has a flange D<1> to limit its sliding movement and is preferably slightly conical internally, with an enlarged inlet. An arm E secured to it projects through a slot in the nozzle, and is engaged by a suitable slot F<1> in a cam F, which is secured to a shaft rotated by a crank and a link connected with the reversing-gear.
Patent GB-190908480-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Means for Promoting Circulation in Steam Boilers.
Filed: 1909-04-08
Granted: 1910-04-07
Abstract: 8480. Circulators, Ltd., Ross, S. J., and Schofield, H. April 8. Water-circulation, apparatus for promoting; partitions in water space.-Relates to a particular form and arrangement of a device for promoting longitudinal circulation of the water in internally-fired boilers with or without crosstubes. The device comprises a cap a mounted saddle-wise on the furnace or furnace-flue B, and provided with inlet openings b and a contracted discharge opening c. The inlet openings may be provided with inwardlydirected flanges b', which prevent steam formed within the cap from reversing the water flow through the inlet openings. The cap is held in place by girth straps a<1> secured to lugs a<2>. In a modification, the cap is arranged over the mouth of a vertical Galloway tube, and is held in position by a tie-rod passing through the tube and hooked to a cross-bar at the lower end. Convergent pairs of baffles are provided within this type of cap to direct the water flow towards the centre of the discharge outlet, and the inlet openings b may be made much smaller or dispensed with.
Patent GB-190908675-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Manufacture of Cements.
Inventor: MELLERSH-JACKSON WILLIAM JOHN
IPC: C04B7/14
Filed: 1909-04-10
Granted: 1910-03-03
Abstract: 8675. Jackson, W. J. Mellersh-, [Soc. J. et A. Pavin de Lafarge]. April 10. Ore processes.-Slag cement is made during the ordinary operation of the blast furnace by adding to the usual charge sufficient lime and alumina to furnish a slag having cementitious properties when ground, for example, a slag having a formula SiO2, Al2O3' 3 CaO.
Patent GB-190909380-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Fountain Pens.
Inventor: CROSSMAN MARTIN RICHARD
IPC: B43K5/00
Filed: 1909-04-20
Granted: 1909-12-02
Abstract: 9380. Crossman, M. R. April 20. Reservoir pens.-A fountain pen is provided within the barrel 1 with an auxiliary elongated capillary chamber 14, closed at one end 16 and having its open end 15 a short distance from the inner termination of the feed 13, and directed thereto. The chamber 14 is supported in any suitable way and is stated to retain the last few drops of ink and prevent flooding.
Patent GB-190921121-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Canister Body Making Presses.
Inventor: MANUEL CECIL OSMOND
IPC: B21D22/02
Filed: 1909-09-15
Granted: 1910-09-01
Abstract: 21,121. Manuel, C. O. Sept. 15. Angular bending; bending-dies; cupping.-Halfbodies for cans are panelled, flanged, and bent up at one operation in a press. The panelling-dies i and flanging-dies m, n are operated from an eccentric-operated slide e, while the bending-die 5 is operated by an eccentric-operated slide 3, which is timed to bring the bending-dies into operation as the slide e recedes. The press is arranged in an inclined position to facilitate the removal of work.
Patent GB-190921674-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process for Utilizing Unmined Coal.
Inventor: BETTS ANSON GARDNER
Filed: 1909-09-22
Granted: 1910-06-30
Abstract: 21,674. Betts, A. G. Sept. 22. Unmined coal, utilizing.-Power-gas is generated from unmined coal by starting a fire at the base of one or more shafts or bore-holes 31, supplying air and steam through a pipe 32, and withdrawing the gas through the same or other shafts or boreholes 37.
Patent GB-190921698-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for use in Locating Price Lists, Catalogues, and the like, for Ready Reference.
Inventor: WILLIAMS EDWARD THOMAS
IPC: A47F13/08
Filed: 1909-09-23
Granted: 1910-09-22
Abstract: 21,698. Williams, E. T., and Muir, H. Sept. 23. Racks.-An indexed rack for catalogues and the like comprises a rail A supported on brackets B, and grooved at a to receive sliding index tabs D, which are preferably shaped as shown. The catalogues are suspended by hangers e, preferably of wire and shaped as shown in Fig. 3, one or both of the lower ends being sharpened as at e<3> e<4>, to enter the substance of the back of the book.
Patent GB-190922540-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pneumatic Separators for Granular Substances.
Inventor: SAMUELSON ERNEST
IPC: B07B4/02
Filed: 1909-10-04
Granted: 1910-08-04
Abstract: 22,540. Samuelson, E., and Backhouse. J. Oct. 4. [Addition to 9407/09.] Pneumatic separating.-Relates to pneumatic separators of the type described in the parent Specification, in which the grain or granular material is centrifugally discharged through an ascending air current, and consists in providing means between the spreader and the fan inlet to regulate the current of air to the fan and to maintain such current concentric to the eye of the fan. Fig. 1 shows an arrangement of hinged plates 1 sliding on one another and operated by a rod 2 and collar 3 to expand outwards towards the drum 4 and partially close the opening 5 to the fan above. A flat disk plate or a conical valve may be used. Or a number of overlapping spring plates 9, Fig. 7, riveted to the drum 4 at 10 and surrounded at the top by a ring 11, may be used. When the ring is pressed down by a lever 2, the top ends of the plates 9 move inwards and reduce the area of the opening 5 to the fan above.
Patent GB-190923512-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Method of Inlaying or Ornamenting Wooden or other Surfaces.
Inventor: WHIFFIN WILLIAM STANLEY
IPC: B44C1/26
Filed: 1909-10-14
Granted: 1910-10-06
Abstract: 23,512. Whiffin, W. S. Oct. 14. Ornamenting.-Consists in a process for inlaying panels having fancy borders. Wood or other material is cut to the desired shape, and is formed at the edge with a rabbet a, the bottom of which is veneered with small pieces of tortoiseshell, pearl, ivory, celluloid, &c. This panel is then inlaid into the surface to be ornamented, and the surplus material is cut off flush with the surface of the veneer. The invention is stated to be applicable to handmirrors, brushes, and furniture. The panel B is shaped and rabbeted by a circular cutter R, Fig. 4, having a stepped edge.
Patent GB-190930582-A (GB)
Title: Device for Preventing Snoring.
Inventor: MAYOR PAUL CONSTANT
IPC: A61F5/56
Filed: 1909-12-31
Granted: 1910-05-05
Abstract: 30,582. Mayor, P. C. Jan. 16, [Convention date]. I n h a l e r s and respirators. - A device for preventing snoring consists of a long flat hollow body formed of two straight parts a, b, shown in Fig. 2, united by a curved part c which is applied to the root of the tongue. The bent-up tab d rests against the upper lip, and the whole device is kept in place by the cord e.
Patent GB-191008319-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Supporting Bicycles.
Inventor: HOWARD JOHN ELIOT
IPC: B60R9/10
Filed: 1910-04-06
Granted: 1911-01-12
Abstract: 8319. Howard, J. E. April 6. Stands. - Means for carrying a bicycle upon a motor-car consist of two supports b, c, each adapted to receive a wheel of the cycle, and removably attached by means of shafts d, e, sliding into slots f, g, on the underside of the footboard a of the motor-car and having tongues h, i, to lock them in position when in use. One of supports b is adjustable longitudinally to enable bicycles of varying wheel base to be accommodated. In an alternative construction the supports are longitudinally slidable in slots on the footboard.
Patent GB-191011162-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Turret-lathes.
Inventor: LAUF HANS
IPC: B23B3/18
Filed: 1910-05-05
Granted: 1911-05-04
Abstract: 11,162. Lauf, H. May 5. Lathes. - Turret lathes have two turrets mounted on separate beds to permit independent operation. The axes of the turrets may be variously arranged. In the example shown, the vertical turret 6 serves for turning journals 21, 24, 25 and for parting-off while the turret 3 carries a box turning-tool, a steadybush and a back-centre. In a modification a turret with horizontal axis is mounted on an angularly adjustable plate to vary the inclination of the turret axis to the lathe axis.
Patent GB-191013051-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Making Roofing and other Tiles.
Inventor: ENGLISH THOMAS MATTHEW
IPC: B28B11/12
Filed: 1910-05-30
Granted: 1911-05-25
Abstract: 13,051. English, T. M. May 30. Moulds.-Hand-operated tile-moulds, in which the hanging nibs and nail holes are formed simultaneously, are constructed with recesses e in the back-plate of the mould to receive the clay for the nibs, which is forced by plates e<1> on levers d into recesses i in a pivoted cross-bar a carrying the perforating-pins p. The cross-bar a and levers d are simultaneously operated by link-work a<1>, f, h, and the parts are automatically returned to the normal position by a weight w attached to a crossbar g connecting the links f together.
Patent GB-191013716-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tools or Machine Operated by a Reciprocating Element and in Means for Driving them Electrically.
Inventor: CRAWFORD ROBERT SWAN
IPC: B25D11/06
Filed: 1910-06-07
Granted: 1911-07-07
Abstract: 13,716. Crawford, R. S., and Scott, J. June 7. Percussive drills.-The armature or plunger 15, Fig. 1, of an electrically-operated percussive rock or like drill is reciprocated by solenoids 11, 12, which are supplied with pulsating currents from a continuously-wound armature coil 7 through a collecting-device adapted to deflect the current from one to the other solenoid at the zero points of the voltage wave. Fig. 3 shows a rock drill having an impact-piece 28 which directs the blows of the hammer 15 on to the end of the tool steel 29. The solenoids 11, 12 are mounted between inner and outer casings 16, 18, and, for feeding the cutting tool, may be slid axially in an outer guide cylinder 31 by means of a feed-screw or by fluid pressure; the pressure air or water may be passed round the solenoids to cool them. To effect this, the solenoids are encased in copper or like sheathings 17 so as to leave inner and outer fluid - tight spaces 19, 20 which are perforated at 38, the rear cap 30 being provided also with perforations 39. The air or water entering at the inlet 41 flows through the spaces 19, 20 and perforations 39, and passes out through an outlet 42 into a flexible tube 43 provided with a tap 46 for regulating the feed; the fluid then enters an annular recess 44 in the impact-piece and flows through an axial duct to the cutting-nose of the tool, thus cleaning the drilled hole of chippings &c. The guide-tube 16 is furnished with grooves 16<b>, which cause air to be expelled from the front of the hammer on the forward stroke, but allow a certain amount of air to be pocketed at the end of the rear stroke so as to cushion the hammer. To allow adjustment, the outer cylinder 31 is gripped by a divided socket 48 provided with a clamping-bolt and having an undercut boss 50, which in turn is gripped by a split yoke made in two parts 51, 53 and adapted to be secured to the jack-pole; the part 53, either pivoted to the part 51 or left loose, is secured by means of a bolt 54. By this arrangement, the tool may be set at any angle, and may be brought close to the roof or floor.
Patent GB-191017336-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Primary Galvanic Batteries.
Inventor: HANNEMANN MAX
IPC: H01M50/103
Filed: 1910-07-21
Granted: 1911-03-23
Abstract: 17,336. Hannemann, M. July 21. Cells.-A primary cell is provided with a funnel-shaped glass top b, having perforated lugs c to carry metal or carbon and zinc electrodes, the terminals being below the top edge of the cell and enclosed by a cover. The jar is of glass, preferably square externally, but circular inside, with a cup-shaped bottom. Such cells are specially applicable for use on ships and sea mines.
Patent GB-191025265-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Boots, Shoes and the like.
Inventor: SAITZEW MOISEI
IPC: A43B21/26
Filed: 1910-10-31
Granted: 1911-01-26
Abstract: 25,265. Saitzew, M. Oct. 31. Heels.-A hollow heel a is moulded from stiff rubber, and is secured in place from the inside of the shoe by screws b engaging nuts c. The cavity is small compared with the size of the heel, and is located near to the insole, as shown, to enable the upper wall of the heel to give to the pressure of the foot.
Patent GB-191025469-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Docks for Airships.
Inventor: ROENNE BARON ADAM
IPC: B64F1/14
Filed: 1910-06-17
Granted: 1910-12-08
Abstract: 25,469. Roenne, Baron A. June 17. Platforms and docks; anchoring.-A dock or harbour for air-ships is constructed of side walls which may he adjusted laterally and are mounted on a turntable so that the air-ship mav be set in the direction of the wind. When landing, hawsers are lowered from the fore and aft ends of the air-ship, and are fastened to the dock, into which the ship is then drawn by means of motors. Fig. 2 shows a dock comprising two platforms D, which are provided with upright frames F along each side, and are adapted to be adjusted laterally upon rails D<2> on a turntable D'. The frames F are lined with sheet metal N. A subway E<1> gives access to the interior of the dock, through the centre of the turntable D'.
Patent GB-191027146-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Incandescent Gas Burners.
Inventor: SHAW PERCIVAL EDMOND
Filed: 1910-11-22
Granted: 1911-11-22
Abstract: 27,146. Shaw, P. E. Nov. 22. Mantle supports.- The mantle rod 6 of an upright burner is raised a n lowered without handling it by means of a pinion 8 on a spindle 9 engaging a rack 7 on the rod 6, and may be fixed in any position by a set-screw or a clamp. The pinion 8 is rotated by a serrated disk 10 on the spindle 9, and a saddle - piece 11 keeps the rack in gear with the pinion. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specification 26,665/98.
Patent GB-191028239-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Indicating or Recording Apparatus for use on Power or Motor Driven Vehicles.
Inventor: JUNG ALFRED JAMES
Filed: 1910-12-05
Granted: 1911-12-05
Abstract: 28,239. Jung, A. J. Dec. 5. Indicating and recording time of working of machines. -Apparatus for indicating and recording the manner in which the power and brake levers of an electric vehicle are used comprises a number of separate circuits adapted to throw counters and recording-pens &c. into and out of operation. One circuit is energized when the power lever is on, another when the brake lever is on, and a third when both levers are off, the counters and records showing the distances run under the various conditions. Each counter A is actuated by a cam F<1> rotated by the vehicle-driven shaft E whenever a coaxial electro-magnet is energized. The shaft E is constructed of sections insulated from one another, and when a magnet is thrown into circuit, the corresponding section of the shaft E is magnetized and produces a radial movement of a claw F<6> pivoted to the cam F<1>, thus causing it to engage a longitudinal groove in the shaft E. Each of the recording-pens B is normally spring-retracted from the vehicledriven record-strip G, but is depressed by a lever B<3> when this is moved by a magnet J. A fourth counter A* gives the total distance run, and is operated through a lever a<11> rocked by pins K on the cylinder G' which actuates the record-strip.
Patent GB-191029683-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Counting Coins or Tokens.
Inventor: SCHLICH WILHELM
IPC: G07D9/06
Filed: 1910-12-21
Granted: 1911-07-06
Abstract: 29,683. Schlich, W. July 30, [Convention date]. Counters for coins.-Relates to an apparatus in which a tube containing the coins is mounted on a board provided with projections adapted to retain the lowermost coins when the tube is moved across the board. The board comprises a box-like body which can be rocked to enable the coins to fall into holes on either side of the body, or flaps can be rotated to allow the coins to fall into holes directly underneath. The coins are fed from a funnel b, provided with a tongue or flap d, into a tube a in which they are stacked and supported on the ends e, f of levers g, the tube being formed at the base with two slide-bars c and a tooth z projecting beyond the lower end of the tube. The bars, which slide between guides v on the body h, project a distance greater than the thickness of the coins to be counted, and the tooth is arranged slightly higher than the lower edge of the bars. When the levers g are pressed together and the tube a moved across the body, the coins are retained by the raised projections i, while at the end of the movement a rib of wire m raises the coins remaining in the tube and at the same time the levers g are released to again engage the coins. The body h is then rocked to enable the coins to fall into holes k where they are stacked and can be withdrawn therefrom by removing a slide y. In a modification, the holes k are situated between the guides v and are closed by flaps which can be rotated, to allow the coins to fall, by depressing a key or knob.
Patent GB-191103722-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Mounting of Dynamos on Railway and the like Vehicles.
Inventor: LAKE WILLIAM EDWARD
Filed: 1911-02-14
Granted: 1911-12-07
Abstract: 3722. Lake, W. E., [United States Light and Heating Co.]. Feb. 14. Tramcars and railway motor-cars; motors and dynamos, mounting or supporting.-A dynamo, driven from the axle of a. railway or like vehicle and pivotally suspended by means which automatically maintain a constant spring tension on the belt, is mounted so that it may be adjusted towards or from the driving-axle by definite steps. The improvements are also applicable to an electric motor which drives a car axle through a belt. The truck members B, C support overhung arms E, E<1> braced at F, F' and carrying sliding hangers K', in which are the suspending-pivots L of the dynamo. The hangers can be fixed on the arms E, E' at the required distance from the driving-axle A by bolts k<1>. The dynamo is supported on the pivots by the upturned ends of a strap H, to which are attached the ends of a second strap H<1> passing around the inner side of the machine. The pivots L are placed within the body of the generator close to its centre of gravity so that the stresses on the belt S, due to the swing of the dynamo when the car starts or stops, are minimized. A telescopic support W, V is attached to an extension K<2> of each hanger K<1> and to the strap H' and enclose a tension spring which tightens the belt by tending to rotate the dynamo about the pivots away from the car end. Should the belt stretch and so reduce the tension of the springs, the resultant rotation about the pivots lowers the attachments V of the springs and automatically increases the arm of their torques about the pivots. The belt tension is thus kept constant. Safety loops X<1> are bolted to the strap H' so that their abutment on the hangers would prevent the dynamo from falling on to the track in the event of loss of the pivots L.