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Patent GB-190907372-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Plansifters.
IPC: B07B1/38
Filed: 1909-03-27
Granted: 1910-01-06
Abstract: 7372. Robinson & Son, T., and Robinson, C. J. March 27. Sieves with compound or variable motion.- Two plansifters 1, 2, Figs, 1 and 2, are suspended by brackets 4 and rods 5, and clamped by rods 6 with screws and nuts 7 to a framework 3, which has ball - ended fingers or brackets 8 resting in cups 9 on rods 10 having ball feet resting in cups 12 on the foundation 13. Pins 19 on the underside of the frame engage in eccentrically-arranged bearings 18 on two horizontal pulleys 14 disposed centrally between the sifters 1, 2 and carried by shafts 15 rotating in bearings 16 in a framework 17. The pulleys are connected by a belt 21. The crank-pins 19 may be on the pulleys 14 and the bearings 18 on the frame 3. The driving - gear is preferably arranged as shown in Fig. 5, the belt 21 passing around a pulley 24 on the driving-shaft 25, and around adjustable tension pulleys 23 arranged between the pulleys 14. The sieves are connected to each other and to the top cover 28 by pins and catches 29, and the cover is connected to the frame 3 by toggle-links 30. On depressing the links 31 that connect the centre joints of the toggles, these straighten and raise the cover 28 and the sieves suspended from it. The edges of each sieve and the cover are made V-shaped or sloping as at 32.
Patent GB-190912082-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Receptacles for Fruit, Vegetables, and the like.
Inventor: STODDART JOSEPH
Filed: 1909-05-22
Granted: 1910-04-14
Abstract: 12,082. Stoddart, J. May 22. Boxes &c. made from special blanks; lids and covers.-A receptacle for fruit, vegetables, &c. is formed by strips 1, 2, Fig. 1, of wood veneer or chip arranged at right-angles and interwoven to form the bottom, the latter being strengthened by longitudinal battens 3 and the side and end portions by battens 4, 5 and 6, 7, respectively, and the ends being further reinforced by battens 8. The receptacle is set up by bending up the side and end portions about the interwoven centre portion, and made rigid by nailing the side battens 4, 5 to the end battens 8, as shown in Fig. 2. A cross-piece 9 forming a handle is secured between the battens 5 midway of the length of the box, the upper surface of the batten being flush with the top of the box, and, when the box is filled, a loose cover is placed under the cross-bar and over the contents, and held down by a stick, or by a string or other means. In a modification, the ends consist of separate solid pieces nailed in position, the bottom in this case consisting of unwoven strips of veneer.
Patent GB-190912822-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Pin, Cottar, Staple, or like Fastening.
Inventor: KENYON REGINALD
IPC: F16B21/12
Filed: 1909-06-01
Granted: 1910-02-17
Abstract: 12,822. Kenyon, R. June 1. Cotters; staples.-A split pin or cotter having legs of unequal length is provided with a turned-up end a<1> which springs open independently of the rest of the pin, and prevents the withdrawal of the pin from the hole in which it is placed. The end a<1> may have the curved form shown in Fig. 3. The part a<1> may be strengthened at its junction by a rivet, or it may be made separately and secured to the pin by a rivet. Fig. 8 shows a construction in which a guiding-pin c attached to the part a<1> slides in an aperture in the leg a. The invention may be applied to staples having split legs.
Patent GB-190918194-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Traps.
Inventor: NEWTON PHILIP ARTHUR
IPC: F16T1/28
Filed: 1909-08-06
Granted: 1910-05-19
Abstract: 18,194. Newton, P. A., [Farbenfabriken vorm. F. Bayer & Co.]. Aug. 6. Steam-traps.-A trap of the bucket type has a removable cover 2 provided with inlet and outlet pipes, and a stuffing-box through which passes a rod 13, which is connected with the bucket 11, and with a counter-balance weight 19 by means of a cord or chain passing over pulleys ; the weight carries two tappets 20, 21, which engage with a lever 9 operating the outlet valve 17, outside the trap. The supports for the lever and for the pulleys are both carried on the top of the trap.
Patent GB-190927489-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Means for Tensioning Driving Belts and the like.
Inventor: KREUTZBERGER PAUL GEORGES LEON
IPC: F16H7/12
Filed: 1909-11-25
Granted: 1910-11-10
Abstract: 27,489. Kreutzberger, P. G. L. Nov. 25. Tension arrangements. -- Belts &c. are tensioned by means of a pair of rollers d, d<1> on a common axis, which is carried by a spring- pulled arm e mounted on the axis of the driving- pulley a. When applied for two driving-ropes of unequal length, two pairs of rollers are employed, each pair being mounted on an eccentric carried on the axis f.
Patent GB-190928514-A (GB)
Title: A Combined Whetstone and Pocket Knife.
Inventor: LOFTUS ST JOHN DOUGLAS TOWNSHE
IPC: B26B11/00
Filed: 1909-12-07
Granted: 1910-12-01
Abstract: 28,514. Loftus, St, J, D. T. Dec. 7. Oilstones and hones.-A detachable strip of whetstone C is combined with a pocket knife, being adapted to be held upon a spike and to fold into the handle with this spike after the manner of a blade. A strip of metal C<2> is cemented to one side of the stone, and is bent so as nearly to cover the end C<3> through which the spike enters. The stone may be removed from the spike for use, and, when folded into the handle, is kept in position by a rivet D.
Patent GB-191000239-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or Additions to Lubricators or Grease Cups.
IPC: F16N11/02
Filed: 1910-01-05
Granted: 1910-09-08
Abstract: 239. Evered & Co., and Poole, J. Jan. 5. G r e a s e - c u p s.-To prevent the accidental unscrewing of the cap of a grease-cup or lubricator for bearings &c. the cap has a deep milling, or a series of notches c engaged by a spring arm d of V-section. The arm d is formed with a bend d<2> and with an eye e which is clamped between the greasecup a and the bearing b. In a modification, the arm d is provided with a strap encircling the grease-cup.
Patent GB-191001863-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Vehicle Wheels.
Inventor: BERNTSON THOMAS
IPC: B60B9/26
Filed: 1910-01-25
Granted: 1910-05-05
Abstract: 1863. Berntson, T. Jan. 25. Sinuous springs.-Consists in providing a vehicle wheel, with springs 12 connecting the hub and rim, which are of sinuous form the angles lying along radii as shown.
Patent GB-191002613-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Construction of Aeroplanes.
Inventor: SHORT HORACE LEONARD
IPC: B64C21/02
Filed: 1910-02-02
Granted: 1910-11-10
Abstract: 2613. Short, H. L., Short, A. E., and Short, H. O. Feb. 2. Balancing; planes, construction of.-Flying-machines are balanced laterally by pivoted flaps or valves located in apertures in the supporting-planes and capable of being moved to allow the air travelling along the underside of the surfaces to escape and so reduce the supporting - effect. The apertures may be formed either at the front or rear of the intermediate spar 4 of the supporting - plane and the valves 7 are pivoted at their front end and controlled by cords 9 passing over pulleys 10. The valves 7, Fig. 3, may be pivoted about an axis 18 to the sides 6 of the aperture and held in the open position by springs 13. In a modified form a series of overlapping valves 7, Fig. 5, are used and are provided with arms 11 to which the operating-cord 14 and the closing spring 16 are attached. The springs may be arranged to open the valves and the cords to close them.
Patent GB-191004270-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Exhibiting Advertisements and for other like purposes.
Inventor: LUMIERE EDOUARD
IPC: G09F21/02
Filed: 1910-02-21
Granted: 1910-11-03
Abstract: 4270. LumiÞre, E. Feb. 21. Moving and changing apparatus. - In advertising apparatus, in which two series of parallel laths on two frames move one behind the other so as to display alternately the advertisements on the two sets of laths, a grating is employed. having vertical frames a, b, c connected by top and bottom horizontal cross-bars. The bars b may be prolonged downwards and fitted with fastenings for attachment to the back of a man. The movable frame is composed of vertical bars h placed between the bars a, b, c and connected together at their front and back by thin cross-pieces j. The ends of the bars h slide in mortices in the top and bottom horizontal cross-pieces, which only permit vertical movements. Laths m are fixed upon the vertical bars a, b, c by means of downwardly directed lugs n. The movable laths o are fixed upon the bars h by lugs p, which pass into the intervals between the lugs n. In the lowest position of the movable frame, its laths o are hidden behind the laths n, but they come to the front of the laths n when the movable frame is raised by the operation of the linkage u, s mechanically or by hand.
Patent GB-191005205-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Operating and Securing Devices for Valves and the like for Fluid Conduits.
Inventor: GRICE HARRY JAMES
IPC: F16K1/20
Filed: 1910-03-02
Granted: 1911-03-02
Abstract: 5205. Grice, H. J. March 2. Retort and like doors. -A door L for closing a pipe or retort is carried by a hinged bar E and secured by a swivelled screw I engaging in the forked or box - shaped end of the bar. The part of the screw engaging the bar E is formed with an eccentric enlargement O<1>, so that in opening or closing the door a lateral wiping action occurs between the door and the seating which clears away dirt and ensures a tight closure.
Patent GB-191005890-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Bottling Machines.
IPC: B67B3/12
Filed: 1909-04-19
Granted: 1910-04-19
Abstract: 5890. Marks, E. C. R., [Crown Cork and Seal Co.]. April 19, 1909. Bottling.-In machines for filling bottles with liquids under pressure and capping the filled bottles, venting from the filling-chamber and bottle takes place through the capping-tool I and preferably through the capping-plunger I<5>. The venting may be controlled by a spring- controlled valve M‹, which works axially through the tubular capping-plunger and permits snift gases to pass through ports m<4> to the plunger housing and thence through a port m<5> to waste. To give a free passage for the liquid and gas, the caps are located by stops at one side of the filling chamber during filling and venting, and are subsequently tipped by the bottle and then impelled over the bottle mouth by a spring-operated finger K<2> on a block K<1> adapted to close the filling chamber on the withdrawal of the cap shoot 6. The valve is operated through a pivoted lever by tappets on a cam on a countershaft.
Patent GB-191008067-A (GB)
Title: Rotary Strop or Sharpener for Razors or the like Implements.
Inventor: MURIE ROBERT MACFARLANE
IPC: B24D15/08
Filed: 1910-04-04
Granted: 1910-07-28
Abstract: 8067. Murie, R. M. April 4. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Stropping-apparatus.-A device for stropping razors &c. is constructed with two revolving stropping-wheels mounted on axes inclined to each other in parallel vertical planes, between and in contact with both of which the razor blade is reciprocated. The sharpening-wheels 1 are rotated by a handle through spur gearing 4, and the razor-blade is mounted in a holder 7 adapted to be moved to-and-fro along guides by a swinging lever 10, actuated by a cam 3 on a gear-wheel 2, driven by a wheel 9 on the driving-shaft. The guides on which the razor holder 7 moves are adapted to be moved vertically by levers actuated through a screw-thread by a spindle 5, which is rotated slightly on each movement of the lever 10 which engages a wheel 11 on the spindle; the raising or lowering of the guides ensures that the edge of the razor passes through the proper stropping zone of the wheels 1. The stropping-wheels are formed, as shown in Fig. IV, of a suitably folded piece of material 16 held together by shaped metal cylinders 13, 14, 15.
Patent GB-191008627-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Infants' Feeding Bottles.
Inventor: HAWTHORNE ELSA VERA
IPC: A61J9/00
Filed: 1910-04-09
Granted: 1911-04-10
Abstract: 8627. Hawthorne, E. V. April 9. Feeding-bottles.-A feeding-bottle is provided with an orifice 5 for flushing or air inlet, and with a tube 12 made in detachable portions. The bottle has a flat 2 and is tapered towards the orifice 5, which may be provided with an air-inlet valve. The tube consists of detachable sections of glass 12 &c., and rubber 13 &c.
Patent GB-191008725-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ambulance Vehicles.
Inventor: MUNT SERGIUS
IPC: B62C1/02
Filed: 1910-04-11
Granted: 1910-12-08
Abstract: 8725. Munt, S. April 11. Springs, arrangement of.-To absorb the jolting shocks to an ambulance vehicle when the wheels pass over large obstacles, springs c are mounted in brackets b in front of each wheel so that they contact with the ground before the wheels fall again. The springs are adjustable in height by means of set-screws d, and have rings e at the top for ready removal.
Patent GB-191010990-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Metal Connection or Flange for Water Closet Pan or Pedestal.
Inventor: DAVEY SOLOMON
IPC: E03D11/17
Filed: 1910-11-03
Granted: 1911-05-25
Abstract: 10,990. Davey, S. Nov. 3. Spigot - and - socket joints held by caulking and the like between water-closet pan inlets and flush pipes. A divided clamping - ring or flange, the parts of which c a n be drawn together by bolts and nuts, has lugs C adapted to embrace the rim of the pan inlet B. The face of the flange bears against the packing to retain it in place.
Patent GB-191012126-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Live Stock Markers.
Inventor: STEVENS FREDERICK RUSSELL
IPC: A01K11/00
Filed: 1910-05-17
Granted: 1910-12-01
Abstract: 12,126. Stevens, F. R. March 4, [Convention date]. Marking animals.-A tattoo marker for animals consists of a number of fine sharppointed needles A embedded in a block B so that they cannot penetrate further than the skin of the animal. The needles are closely assembled, preferably with their bases in contact, so that ink is held thereon when applied by dipping in a shallow vessel, or by means of a brush. A number of blocks B may be assembled in a type-holder.
Patent GB-191014827-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Solders.
Inventor: DAUDELIN JOSEPH NAPOLION
IPC: B23K35/26
Filed: 1910-06-20
Granted: 1911-02-16
Abstract: 14,827. Daudelin, J. N. June 20. Alloys.-A solder for aluminium and other metals consists of a mixture containing silver, phosphorus, copper, lead, tin, aluminium, and zinc. The preferred proportions are:-22 grains of silver. 42 grains of phosphorus, 238 grains of copper, 1338 grains of lead, 5051 grains of tin, 50 grains of aluminium, and 939 grains of zinc.
Patent GB-191017120-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Feeding and Delivering Granular Materials Continuously or otherwise.
Inventor: HEYDEN WILLIAM
IPC: A01K5/02
Filed: 1910-07-19
Granted: 1911-07-13
Abstract: 17,120. Heyden, W. July 19. Feeding devices for granular and like materials.-In an apparatus for distributing seeds &c., particularly for feeding poultry, in which the seeds &c. are discharged at predetermined periods, a movable tube b is supported in a hopper a, mounted on legs A, below a plate c therein. The upper end of the tube b is connected by a spring d and a chain e, passing round a pulley f, to a pointer m secured on an endless band g passing over a pulley h mounted on the winding-spindle of a clock. An indicator l showing the number of hours to elapse before feeding takes place, is fixed near the band g, and the pointer m is set at the required hour by winding up the clock. The tube b is constrained to move vertically on a spiral rod o which is rotatably mounted in the plate c and the block g and carries at its lower end a rotary spreader r. The movement of the tube is stopped at any predetermined time by a chain u. adjustably connected to the bottom of the hopper and to a plate n fixed inside the tube b and engaging the rod o. A snug fit for the tube b in the hopper is provided by a plate x with a central aperture and a piece y of felt &c. To vary the capacity of the hopper, a spring adapter consisting of an adjustable drum of flexible metal may be placed therein.
Patent GB-191021609-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Blotting Appliances.
Inventor: TEASDALE-BUCKELL LUCY
IPC: B43L17/04
Filed: 1910-09-17
Granted: 1911-07-13
Abstract: 21,609. Buckell, L. Teasdale-. Sept. 17. Blotting - appliances.-A blotting- pad of the kind adapted to be carried on t h e ulnar side of the hand by a strap or an elastic band, is provided with eyelets B, by means of which the strap or band C is attached. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specification 10,502/87.
Patent GB-191026092-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Potato Diggers.
Inventor: MITCHELL JAMES
IPC: A01D17/00
Filed: 1910-11-09
Granted: 1911-11-09
Abstract: 26,092. Mitchell, J., and Cameron, J. Nov. 9. Roller-way conveyers. - In a potato digger, the potatoes are conveyed to the rear of the machine by rollers constructed so as to permit the soil to pass through them and having inclined plates between them. The rollers are mounted in a frame a behind the adjustable share b, and are driven from the axle by such gearing as chains d, e and spur-wheels f, g. Each roller consists of end disks or flanges i connected together bv removable rods or bars j, which may be bevelled. The passage of the potatoes from one roller to another is facilitated by inclined plates. A conveyer l may be arranged between the share and the roller. The tension of the driving-chains and of the conveyers may be regulated by means of rollers o, According to the Provisional Specification, the conveying-rollers may be solid and triangular in section, and may have metal strips along their edges.
Patent GB-191101696-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Stylographic Pens.
Inventor: TRAUN HEINRICH OTTO
IPC: B43K8/16
Filed: 1911-01-23
Granted: 1911-02-23
Abstract: 1696. Traun, H. O. Jan. 23. Reservoir pens.-In stylographic pens of the kind provided with an air-supply tube c extending through the reservoir to the needle g, which is secured to the tube c by a spiral spring f enclosed in a tubular casing c, this casing is made with a conical outer surface corresponding with the conical interior surface of the point-section d of the pen, and extends close up to the opening in the point-section, thus preventing excessive flow of ink and leakage of ink though the air-tube.
Patent GB-191107785-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Controlling Electric Motors.
Inventor: HOLMES PERCY CLARENCE
IPC: B66B1/08
Filed: 1911-03-29
Granted: 1912-03-28
Abstract: 7785. Holmes, P. C., and Holmes, A. L. Mnrch 29. Electro-magnetic switches. - In a device for controlling electric motors comprising multiple electro-magnetic switches mounted upon a panel and controlled by a master switch, the following electro - magnetic switch constructions are described. (i) The cores of solenoids 22, 36 carry rollers 25 adapted to engage successively the contact-levers 26 ... 29 and 26<A> ... 29<A >to open them in the order mentioned. Dash-pots control the rate of movement of the cores. (ii) Switches 2<A>, 3<A> are operated by electromagnets mounted at the back of the panel and connected to rocking brackets 5, Fig. 5, which engage back stops 10, and carry a series of contacts 6, 7, &c. These engage fixed contacts 8 secured to the base by iron studs 8<A> carrying blow-out coils 9. The switch 13 also has a rocking bracket, and the fixed contacts on the base are also provided with blow-out coils.
Patent GB-191107813-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Mining Dials, Theodolites, and such like.
Inventor: THORNTON ALEXANDER JAMES
IPC: G01C17/12
Filed: 1911-03-29
Granted: 1911-11-23
Abstract: 7813. Thornton, A. J., and Eagle, G. March 29. Miners' dials, theodolites, and sighting-levels. -Comprises means for mounting instruments en their stands. Fig. 1 shows the invention applied to a miner's dial. The body of the instrument, consisting of the plate a having flanges a<1> and carrying the trunnions a<2>, has a downwardly projecting internally coned boss or sleeve a<3>, which fits over a conical extension b<1> forming part of the union-half b by which the instrument can be attached to a stand; the union-half also has a ledge b<2> on which the end of the sleeve a<3> bears. A ring b<3> is used to retain the plate a on the extension b without preventing relative rotation. The graduated plate f is also preferably provided with a sleeve f<1> fitting over the sleeve a<3> and also bearing on the ledge b<2>. The magnetic needle i is pivoted eccentrically at i<1>, and at the end of the north arm i<2> is a light plate i<3> having an engraved line i<4>, a line i' being also engraved on the compass box. The invention as applied to a theodolite consists in providing the main foundation plate A, Fig. 5, with a conical extension A<3> fitting on to a seating in the support B and with extensions A<Î> resting on a shelf B<2>. A similar method of mounting may also be applied to other similar instruments.
Patent GB-191109634-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wall Ties.
Inventor: MARCHMENT FREDERICK JAMES
IPC: E04B1/62
Filed: 1911-04-20
Granted: 1911-08-10
Abstract: 9634. Marchment, F. J., and Farrell, E. J. April 20. Wall-ties.-A wall-tie adapted for walls provided with an inner layer of bitumen &c. consists of a portion e having a flange b<2> and screw e', a screwed nut or cap b, and a portion e<3> having a turned-down inner end which is slotted to engage a recess d in the cap.
Patent GB-191110144-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Boot and Shoe Heel Protectors.
Inventor: THOMPSON JAMES FRANCIS
IPC: A43C13/02
Filed: 1911-04-26
Granted: 1912-03-14
Abstract: 10,144. Thompson, J. F. April 26. Countersunk tips.-A heel protector comprises a countersunk metal tip A at the back of the heel connected to metal breast tips B by one or two metal arms C. The space between the tips is filled by inexpensive material, and a top lift may be fixed to the other side of the protector. Spikes may be provided on the arms to engage the filling and the top lift. The arms can be bent to fit the heel. The breast tips may be formed in one piece extending across the heel. Holes F, F<1>, G are formed in the arm for the passage of the rivets securing the filling and the protector to the heel.
Patent GB-191110437-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Magazine Hand Cameras.
Inventor: AMIOT MARTHE FRANCINE CAREME-N
IPC: G03B17/34
Filed: 1911-04-29
Granted: 1911-12-14
Abstract: 10,437. CarÛme, [nÚe Amiot], M. Feb. 25, [Convention date]. Magazine hand cameras with rotary change.- Relates to magazine cameras consisting of a cylindrical magazine a, Figs. 2 and 8, containing an odd number of plates d spaced round its periphery and having interspaced apertures c, and a co-axial cylindrical cover b fitted with a lens h. The plates are screened from light by an internal cylindrical shield j fitted to the cover b and having apertures k, l, co-axial with the axis of the lens h for exposure. The cover b carries a mark which slides over a scale on the magazine a indicating what plates have been exposed. A modified construction of shield consists of a trapezoidal chamber m, Fig. 12, with two strips of cardboard n glued to one end and bent over to form a cvlindrical shield concentric with the magazine.