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Patent GB-190722959-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Machine or Apparatus for Testing Tyres.
Inventor: SPENCER FRANK
Filed: 1907-10-17
Granted: 1908-10-01
Abstract: 22,959. Spencer, F. Oct. 17. Switches. -In a device for testing tyres,the speed of the tyre d under test is automatically varied by means of a pair of switches which control resistances in the driving-circuit. The switch arms are turned by rods which receive motion by contact with heart-shaped cams w<2> rotated by the gearing x<1>, ratchet - wheel y<1>, pawl y, connecting- rod y<3>, and cam y' on the shaft n<2> driven by the motor b.
Patent GB-190726529-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Engines, Pumps or Meters.
Inventor: KENNEDY DAVID
IPC: F04C2/344
Filed: 1907-11-30
Granted: 1908-08-20
Abstract: 26,529. Kennedy, D. Nov. 30. Fixed - abutment type, piston having outwardlysliding vanes:-The drum C, Figs. 1 and 2, revolves on a shaft B in a cylinder A, at one point in which is provided an inwardlyextended abutment E provided with a spring- pressed packing J and two auxiliary ports L, L<1>,. the main ports M, M<1> being on either side. The outwardly-sliding vanes F are forked at their inner ends and the power shaft is left solid, and on the arms h of the fork are mounted gudgeons H which run in a circular cam-race I. The cam-race is mounted in side plates S provided with covers T bolted to the cylinder and provided with set-pins U for adjusting the plates S for wear. The vanes are connected together in pairs by connecting-rods or by a floating-ring X running in the cam-race, the gudgeons being coupled thereto by slots Y made longer than the gudgeons to allow for play and for the eccentricity of the cam-race. The ends of the vanes rest against ribs R at the cylinder ends, to prevent the vanes from striking the abutments in case a gudgeon breaks. At intervals in the periphery of the drum are provided partitioned chambers O which, on passing the abutment, connect the auxiliary ports L, L<1> with the steam space D ; these ports are normally closed by the drum. To start the engine, the valve N is operated to open the ports L, M to steam and the ports M<1> to exhaust, but as soon as the engine has well started the valve is moved to close the port M; steam then enters intermittently through the port L and acts expansively in the intervals. To reverse the engine, the valve N is moved to open the ports L<1>, M<1> to steam, and to put the ports M into communication with the exhaust P through side passages p<1> in the walls of the steam-chest. The port L in this case remains closed. The apparatus may also be used as a pump or meter.
Patent GB-190728704-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Gravity Railways for Recreation purposes.
Inventor: THEWLIS JOSEPH
Filed: 1907-12-31
Granted: 1908-08-06
Abstract: 28,704. Thewlis, J. Dec. 31. Railways for recreation.-A recreation railway is constructed to represent a dragon swallowing the passengers seated in a car. A spiral railway with overhead rails a and lower rails b is covered in with framework to represent a dragon. A car g enters the mouth m of the dragon, which immediately closes being tilted up by a lever o tripped by the car as it passes. The dragon's head is pivoted at r and counterbalanced at 9. As soon as the car passes into the mouth, worm gearing &c. x turns the head about the pivot r so as to raise the car and give it an impetus down the spiral. A counterbalanced lever 13 prevents the car from slipping into the gap G which exists before the head is completely raised. The car is delivered at T, and is returned to the starting place by an incline i. The head may be fixed in the elevated position, the car being then raised to it by a lift. The car may run on overhead bogies, and may have side guides or rails. The dragon has mechanically-operated wings, and may have means for producing various sound and light effects.
Patent GB-190802794-A (GB)
Title: Method of Eliminating Copper from Coagulated Cellulose
Inventor: CRUMIERE EMILE
Filed: 1908-02-07
Granted: 1908-05-21
Abstract: 2794. CrumiÞre, E. March 16, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Cellulose.- Copper is electrolytically removed from artificial filaments or other coagulated cellulose in an electrolyte, such as dilute sulphuric or acetic acid. The electrodes may be metallic, and the vat may serve as the cathode, upon which the copper is deposited.
Patent GB-190803274-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Shreddling or Slicing Roots.
Inventor: PIERCE JOHN
Filed: 1908-02-13
Granted: 1908-11-12
Abstract: 3274. Pierce, J. Feb. 13. Cutting and slicing roots.-Relates to root-cutters of the type in which the hopper is provided with a movable side to prevent the wedging or jamming of roots. Reciprocating and oscillating movements are imparted to the movable side d by slotting the upper end at e and forming the lower end with a strap g which embraces an eccentric h mounted on the cutting shaft i. In some cases, the plate is provided with a series of projections j which may be formed on fingers k hinged in recesses in the plate d and resting on a support l.
Patent GB-190804696-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Electric Locking and Interlocking IndicatingPush-button-switch primarily Designed for use in connection with Push-button-operated Electric Lifts.
Filed: 1908-03-02
Granted: 1909-02-25
Abstract: 4696. Curtis, A. H., Mackley, A. H., and Adams Manufacturing Co. March 2. Signals, electric; indicators, 'engaged' etc.; indicators or annunciators.-Relates to the locking and indicating of push-button switches, especially those for push-button lifts. Fig. 1 shows one of the switches and Fig. 3 the arrangement of the switches in a lift system. The button a operates a bar b, which is pivoted at c on an electro-magnet e and engages a loose pin f arranged to press a contact k on a spring arm j against a fixed contact m. A 'free' and engaged tablet t arranged behind an aperture s is pivoted on links u, v, the latter being pivoted to the armature p of the electro-magnet. Normally when the button a is pressed, the contacts m, k are closed, the electromagnet is energized, and the armature is lifted, the indicator being set at 'engaged,' and a slot q in the armature passing over the bar b and locking it. If the electro-magnet is energized before the button is pressed, the indicator is set at ' engaged,' and the end of the armature comes against the bar b and prevents the button from being operated to close the contacts k, m. The electro-magnet e and the indicating and locking-mechanism are mounted on a base w secured in a casing r mounted by screws on a base x which carries the terminals, connexion with the electro-magnet being made by plugs y. The mounting of the parts in separate chambers simplifies the wiring. The e'ectromagnets e of the push-buttons on the several floors are connected in series by conductors z, z connected to the main 1 and to a conductor 2 joining the contacts m. The contact arms j are connected to the main 3 through conductors 4, 4 and switches 5, 6, 7, to reversing-solenoids 8, 9. The switches 5, 6, 7 are operated by tappets 11 on the car. A corresponding series of switches may be mounted in the car, these being arranged in a casing and the coils of the electro-magnets being arranged in series with the corresponding coils on the floors.
Patent GB-190810214-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Packing and Preservation of Eggs.
Inventor: WESTERMANN HARALD
Filed: 1908-05-11
Granted: 1908-09-17
Abstract: 10,214. Westermann, H. May 11. Preserving eggs.-Eggs are preserved by being packed in a mixture of salt and saw-dust.
Patent GB-190816224-A (GB)
Title: Shears for Profile Iron.
Inventor: GERBER ERNST
Filed: 1908-07-31
Granted: 1909-06-03
Abstract: 16,224. Gerber, E. July 31. Shearing.-In apparatus for shearing profile iron by means of blades of the same shape as the iron, the blades r are held in slots, one in a shoe q in the casing and the other, the moving one, in a shoe attached to a disk k. The disk k is mounted on balls h and is partly toothed to gear with a pinion z mounted on a pin m, which carries a ratchet-wheel operated by a pawl p on a spring pressed handle c. A cylindrical hole in the casing and disk allows passage of the iron to the shears.
Patent GB-190816431-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Brake for Railway Wagons
Inventor: OXLEY HUBERT
Filed: 1908-08-04
Granted: 1909-04-22
Abstract: 16,431. Oxley, H. Aug. 4. Brakes.-Relates to railway-wagon brakes operated by right-banded levers from either side of the vehicle. The brakes are applied directly from one side by a lever a, which is extended and connected by a link e to a crank f on a cross-shaft g to the other end of which the operating-lever on the opposite side of the vehicle is fixed. The two operating-levers are connected by rods h to opposite ends of a flat bar i, arranged along the centre line of the vehicle and pivoted to a hanger k, so that the brakes can be operated from either side of the wagon.
Patent GB-190819312-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of Making Compressed Hollow Cast Steel Blocks.
Inventor: IMRAY OLIVER
Filed: 1908-09-14
Granted: 1909-02-11
Abstract: 19,312. Imray, O., [Gewerkschaft Deutscher Kaiser Hambom]. Sept. 14. Casting.-In machines for making hollow steel blocks by compressing a mass of steel in a tapering mould, the mandrel is arranged to move alone into the molten metal until an annular flange on it engages the movable bottom of the mould, whereupon both the mandrel and the mould bottom move together. The hollow watercooled mandrel b is mounted centrally on the truck a, and is forced into the mould c by a ram d. The molten metal is poured into the mould and rests on the compressing- plates e, e<1>. The lower plate el is engaged by an annular flange on the mandrel during the latter part of the motion of the mandrel, and is raised thereby. Other rams f, g working in a cylinder h resist the upward movement of the plates and mandrel. When the compression is complete, pressure fluid is admitted by the pipe p to the cylinder h, thereby forcing the rams f, g downwards and releasing the steel block from the mould. Further downward movement of the ram g, after the ram f has reached the bottom of the cylinder, releases the steel block from the mandrel. The rams f, g are raised to allow the block to be removed, by admitting pressure fluid to the cylinders h, l through the pipes n, o.
Patent GB-190821352-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Candle-lamps for Carts, Carriages and the like.
Inventor: GOODWIN FELIX
Filed: 1908-10-09
Granted: 1909-10-11
Abstract: 21,352. Goodwin, F., [trading as Wyncott &Son]. Oct. 9. Candle lamps.-Relates to candle-lamps for use on carts, carriages, &c., of the type in which the candle tube is made in two separate sectious, the upper part being connected to or carried by the lamp body, while the lower part containing the candlelifting spring is connected to the fixed part by a bayonet-joint, and consists in the combined use of a long fixed part a, which extends below the end of a freshly inserted candle m and a bayonet slot or gap having a locking-recess h<2> in which the engaging stud is retained by the pressure of the spring. The stud j may pass through a raised part h<1> of, and engage with a locking-recess h<2> in a collar h partly covering a gap g in the fixed part of the tube. In modifications, the collar may be on the removable part b, and the stud on the fixed part of the tube, or the bayonet-slot may be cut in the tube itself. In a further modification, a taper sleeve adapted to fit in a lamp-iron socket is provided on the upper part of the tube. According to the Provisional Specification, a hook may be provided on the fixed tube to engage a notched ring on the detachable tube, for effecting their connexion.
Patent GB-190822958-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Receivers for Dishes.
Inventor: LAKE HAROLD WILLIAMSON
Filed: 1908-10-28
Granted: 1909-03-04
Abstract: 22,958. Lake, H. W., [Parry, R. R.]. Oct. 28. Sorting cups, plates, dishes, &c.- Sorting and storing of plates, cups, bowls, &c. is effected automatically by apparatus primarily intended for use with a washing-machine. The articles are delivered to a travelling belt 4. Shallow dishes, plates, saucers, and the like fall into an inclined trough 14, from which they are deflected, by the curved side. wall, into inclined storage channels 18. The smallest articles pass through the small hole 19 into the top store, larger ones through the hole 25<a> into the middle store, and the largest through the end of the trough into the lowest store. Cups, bowls, and other deep-dishes are deflected by a bar 51 so as to be conducted to a store 45. Platters are conducted to a removable store 29 by lowering a bridge 39 across the trough 14 as required. India-rubber cushions are provided at various parts of the apparatus.
Patent GB-190826050-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Universal Joints for Shafts.
Inventor: KULESZA STANISLAW
Filed: 1908-12-02
Granted: 1909-09-30
Abstract: 26,050. Kulesza, S. Dec. 2. Universal joints.-The ends of the shafts to be connected are provided with engaging parts in the form of double cones, in direct contact and maintained in alinement by inner and outer spherical members. As indicated in Fig. 3, double cones 11, 12 carried by forks 13, 14 on the shaft ends are formed with spherical recesses into which a connecting-ball 19 fits. In the arrangement shown in cross-section in Fig. 6, cone surfaces 12 are formed on fork extensions 14, the other pair of cones 11 being bolted with a spherical connecting-part 19 to the squared end 17 of the other shaft. In the form shown in Fig. 9, the double cones, carried by bosses 15, 16 upon the shaft ends, are provided with outer spherical surfaces 19, and are maintained in position by an outer part-spherical ring 20, which may be made in two annular parts connected together by screws.
Patent GB-190827234-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Safety Pins.
Inventor: ELLIS REGINALD EATON
Filed: 1908-12-15
Granted: 1909-06-17
Abstract: 27,234. Ellis, R. E., [Mohr, I.]. Dec. 15. Safety-pins.-The piece d w h i c h guards the fabric from entanglement in the coil c is se cured by flattening the wire of the pin, as shown at e.
Patent GB-190900065-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Labeling Machines.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
IPC: B65C3/10
Filed: 1909-01-01
Granted: 1909-11-04
Abstract: 65. Thompson, W. P., [Woodland, F. O.]. Jan. 1. Feeding sheets &c.-In machines for labelling bottles &c. of the type in which pickers 10, Fig. 1, convey adhesive to the ends of and withdraw the labels at the bottom of the piles L, I, a supplementary gumming-roller 32 is provided to apply adhesive to that portion of the label which does not contact with the pickers. The bottom labels are held by fingers 40 while being gummed by the roller 32. The fingers 40 are supported by arms 42 and reciprocated against the action of a spring 48 by a link 45, a lever 46, and a cam 49 sliding with the carriage of the pickers 10 on guides 5. Upward movement of the label piles is prevented by rods 51, resting upon the piles and provided with means to allow downward movement through a guide 50 but resisting upward movement.
Patent GB-190901422-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Locking Gear.
IPC: B61L19/02
Filed: 1909-01-20
Granted: 1909-06-03
Abstract: 1422. Sykes Interlocking Signal Co., W. R., and Tarrant, R. W. Jan. 20. Hand-levers, interlocking; locking of unspecified application.-A device for providing interlocking means in railway signalling-systems, comprises a sliding member and a pair of members adapted to be moved in opposite directions and controlled by a stop. Fig. 1 shows two segmental members e, f, arranged to rock in opposite directions about a pin h, and pressed apart by a spring j. A stop u, forming the armature of an electro-magnet v, locks the device in the position shown, and prevents movement of the sliding member a. On withdrawal of the stop u by the energizing of the electro-magnet, the member a may slide in the guides b, the wedge-shaped nose d entering between and rocking the segments e, f against the action of the spring. The other end of the member a has bevelled edges c, and is adapted to engage a recess in a movable bar attached to the signal lever as is usual. Pins n, o are provided to limit the movement of the segments when separated by the stop u. The stop u may be withdrawn from its normal locking-position by pneumatic or mechanical means.
Patent GB-190904417-A (GB)
Title: Device for Preventing the Turning of Bolt Nuts.
Inventor: TWYMAN LEO TARTTON
IPC: F16B39/10
Filed: 1909-02-23
Granted: 1909-06-17
Abstract: 4417. Twyman, L. T., and Brownell, M.C. Feb. 23. Locking nuts.-A nut lock for rail joints &c. consists of a plate 11 having a central opening 13 to fit the nut 10 and a series of holes 12 to engage a pin 7 projecting from a washer 6, which is prevented from rotating by a b u t t i n g against the bed or by the other end of the pin 8 e n g a g i n g a recess 9 therein. If the bed is of wood, a nail is used to secure the plate 11. The head of the pin 7 may be turned over, or a split pin 15 may be inserted through a corner of the nut to retain the plate 11.
Patent GB-190909707-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Attachment for Securing and Making Tight Covers to Manholes of Water Tanks and the like.
Inventor: HARVEY GEORGE ALFRED
IPC: F16J13/04
Filed: 1909-04-23
Granted: 1910-03-10
Abstract: 9707. Harvey, G. A. April 23. Man-hole doors.-A man-hole door is secured by a central screwed bolt attached to a fourarmed cross-bar b, having projections a which are forced outwards against the edge e of the hole. Instead of the projections, an angle-iron ring may be fitted around the hole inside the tank &c. to take the outward thrust of the cross-bar.
Patent GB-190911998-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Bonded Partitions.
Inventor: HOMAN ERNEST
IPC: E04B2/10
Filed: 1909-05-21
Granted: 1910-01-06
Abstract: 11,998. Homan, E. May 21. Slabs.-In partitions built of concrete blocks or slabs a, having a central vertical hole a5 and grooved edges a<4>, and laid with grouting in courses so as to bond, as shown in Fig. 4, short reinforcing- rods a<6> are inserted in the holes a<5>, and are pushed down into the grouting between the grooved edges a<4> of the slabs of the next course below to such a depth as to overlap the ends of the rods projecting upwards from the vertical holes in the second course below. The top and bottom edges of the slabs are preferably formed with tongues and grooves, and horizontal reinforcing- rods a<1> may be embedded in the slabs.
Patent GB-190915811-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Keepers for Securing Whip Thongs to Whip Stocks.
Inventor: LEECH GEORGE
IPC: B68B11/00
Filed: 1909-07-07
Granted: 1910-03-17
Abstract: 15,811. Leech, G. July 7. Whips.-A whip thong is secured to the stock through the interposition of a ring B or swivel. The wire core A of the stock is bent at the end to form a loop a<1>, and the end a<2> of the core may lie against the core or be twisted around it; or the core or end, or both, may be flattened or grooved so that the two may lie close together.
Patent GB-190917525-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Ships.
Inventor: DINESEN HANS PETER
IPC: B63B1/22
Filed: 1909-07-28
Granted: 1910-07-07
Abstract: 17,525. Dinesen, H. P. July 28. Hulls.-A ship has an air chamber under the bottom, in which the lowermost edge of the foremost end wall during motion is level with the exterior water, while simultaneously the lowermost edge of the aftermost end wall is substantially level with the water-surface in the air chamber immediately in front of the lowermost edge. Figs. 8, 17, and 22 show longitudinal sections of three different forms, and Figs. 10, 21, and 24 show corresponding crosssections. In order to prevent the escape of air in a heavy sea flexible or pivoted flaps 15 may be fitted, of the form shown in Figs. 31, 32, and 33. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specifications 418/77 and 6264/08.
Patent GB-190918503-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of Combining Leather and Rubber.
Inventor: GALAGHER SAMUEL FREDERICK
IPC: C14C13/00
Filed: 1909-08-11
Granted: 1910-07-07
Abstract: 18,503. Galagher, S. F., and Rendle, C. P. Aug. 11. Coated leather; compound fabrics.-Leather for boot soles, belting, marine washers, tyres, &c. is coated with rubber by immersing it in naphtha to remove impurities and to open the pores, perforating, immersing in uncured rubber solution, and finally coating with rubber dough. The product is rolled and vulcanized. The impregnation of the perforated leather with the rubber solution may be effected by floating the leather on the solution and applying suction. Two or more pieces of leather may be joined together and treated as described.
Patent GB-190919239-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Liquid Taps.
Inventor: HENDERSON JOHN
IPC: B67D3/04
Filed: 1909-08-21
Granted: 1910-06-23
Abstract: 19,239. Henderson, J., Henderson, A., and Henderson, D. Aug. 21. Outlets. - A tap for use in refreshment bars &c. is provided with an outlet having three branches such as A, C, &c. two of which are provided with supplem e n t a r y controlling- valves D, so that two or three vessels may be readily filled simultaneously, or separately. The branches A, C, &c. are preferably fitted to a receptacle G which is detachably connected to the spout H.
Patent GB-190923144-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Apparatus for Igniting Miners' and like Safety Lamps.
Inventor: LEWIS DAVID
Filed: 1909-10-11
Granted: 1910-06-09
Abstract: 23,144. Lewis, D. Oct. 11. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Closed casings for igniting miners' lamps underground. -In apparatus for electrically igniting miners' or like safety lamps underground, the door 20 of the lamp chamber 2 is connected by an articulated arm 7 with a sliding plate 19. This plate closes a hole in the base of the lamp chamber, and so prevents the igniting-circuit from being closed by the switch 5, 8, except when the door 20 is closed. If the door 20 closes also the switch chamber 3, an opening is provided in the door to allow access to the switch. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specifications 10,389/03, 12,274}07, 24,414/08, and 25,597/08.
Patent GB-190927776-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Elastic Tyres for Motor Road Vehicles.
Inventor: WATTS CHARLES JAMES
IPC: B60C11/04
Filed: 1909-11-29
Granted: 1910-08-11
Abstract: 27,776. Watts, C. J. Nov. 29. Tread projections and surfaces. - In tyres provided with plain or corrugated grooves across the tread, the grooves are lined with metal linings a shaped to conform with the grooves and presenting their edges b to the road. The linings, which are secured by rivets or otherwise, may be in one or more pieces, and may be perforated. According to the Provisional Specification, tubular or cup - shaped linings may be secured within circular recesses in the tyre tread; and tyres having circular or other projections on the tread may be provided with metal coverings on the projections.
Patent GB-191001317-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Vehicle Wheels.
Inventor: WOLFFSOHN LIONEL MELVILLE
IPC: B60C19/00
Filed: 1910-01-18
Granted: 1910-04-14
Abstract: 1317. Wolffsohn, L. M. Jan. 30, 1909, [Convention date]. Spring wheels with sectional outer guided members.-A pneumatic or other elastic cushion enclosed in a channel rim is protected by U- shaped tread - plates 1 notched at the sides so as to be guided radially by means of lugs 5 secured to the sides of the rim. Between the tread-plates are U- shaped joint-plates 8 kept in place by projections 9. Between the sides of the cushion and the sliding plates are annular guard-plates 12; and surrounding the outer part of the cushion is a soft band 13. The tread-plates may be fitted with renewable blocks.