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Patent GB-190801574-A (GB)
Title: Improved Chuck Mechanism for Metal Working Machines having Live Hollow Spindles for Rod or Bar Work.
Inventor: TAYLOR CHARLES
Filed: 1908-01-23
Granted: 1908-11-19
Abstract: 1574. Taylor, C., and Taylor, G. B. Jan. 23. Chucks -In cone chucks for hollow-spindle metal-working machines, such as lathes, of the type that are operated by sliding cones or inclines, in order to compensate for variations in the size of rods or bars, the cones or inclines themselves, or parts connected therewith, are automatically caused by the gripping action of the chucks upon the work to grip their spindles so as to maintain the cones or inclines in any active position in which they may be placed. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the parts h<3> are loosely mounted in the cone so as to have a limited radial movement, the back pressure produced when the jaws are closed causing the levers c to press them on the spindle e. In Fig. 5, the cone may be separate from the collar x, and may be internally coned, the conical parts h being pressed out by the backward pressure and causing the parts h<6>, h7, to grip the spindle.
Patent GB-190803564-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Sectional Boilers.
Inventor: BOLZE HEINRICH ATHANASIUS
Filed: 1908-02-17
Granted: 1908-07-16
Abstract: 3564. Bolze, H. A. Feb. 17. Steam generator &c. furnaces.-In a sectional boiler having a fire-box and furnace flue extending longitudinally through the sections, the gases from the fire-box a pass upwards through passages i between the sections to a lateral chamber f, and then downwards through outlets g to the flues h leading to the uptake. The outlets g are smaller than the passages i, so that some of the gases are compelled to pass diagonally through the chambers f to large outlets o, which are provided, preferably, in the front section. The fire-box is formed with outwardly-extending walls. The chambers f contain inclined and vertical water-tubes t, and the grate-bars b are preferably formed hollow and contain boiler water.
Patent GB-190808282-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Device for Roasting Chestnuts and the like
Inventor: ATTWELL THEODORE ELLARD
Filed: 1908-04-14
Granted: 1908-07-09
Abstract: 8282. Attwell, T. E. April 14. Chestnut roasters.-A reversible roaster for chestnuts &c. comprises a wire frame or basket a provided at each end with two oppositely-turned hooks b for attachment to grate-bars &c., and pivoted to a cross-bar d having a handle f whereby the frame may be disconnected from the fire-grate and reversed.
Patent GB-190812254-A (GB)
Title: Process of and Apparatus for Tanning Hides and Making Leather
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1908-06-05
Granted: 1908-11-19
Abstract: 12,254. Bouel, A. J, [International Process Tanning Co.]. June 5. Agitating liquids by air jets.-Tanning-liquors are agitated and kept sweet by jets of air, gas, or vapour which are directed obliquely upwards from perforated tubes at the bottom of the vat. Fig. 1 shows a vat in which the skins are hung on crossbars 8 secured between notched and locking-bars 9, 10, the air &c. being continuously introduced through a pipe 2 having offsets 4 with lateral openings 6, which direct it transversely across the vat. An alternative form of distributer has a spiral form.
Patent GB-190813993-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for use in Preventing Railway Trains from Running Above Predetermined Speeds or for Indicating when such Speeds are, or have been, Exceeded
Inventor: WELLS REUBEN
Filed: 1908-07-01
Granted: 1909-03-11
Abstract: 13,993. Wells, R. July 1. Locomotives.-For signalling on engines or for applying brakes when the speed of the train exceeds a predetermined value, a centrifugal governor or other device driven from the axles of the train rocks a tilting frame or equivalent carrying a valve and a relatively movable member which engages either fixed obstacles on the track or a fixed stop on the train so as to open the valve if the speed exceeds the limit allowed, and means are provided for holding the valves open until they are released by the engine-driver. The governor 17 is driven by suitable means from the axle 19 and rocks the lever 16 about its pivots, thereby also rocking the levers 32, which carry a cross-bar on which the casing of the valve 37 is fixed, and on which also the rod 41 is supported so as to be lowered as the bars 32 are rocked. The rod 41 slides in guides relatively to the valve when the member 43 pivoted to it at its lower end meets a track obstacle 46 or when the collar 57 meets the fixed platform 14. The obstacles 46 are fixed at such a height as to engage the member 43 when the train travels at the maximum speed allowed at that part of the line and the collar 57 meets the platform 14 at the highest speed allowable for the train. The valve 37 may control brakes or signalling-devices. The valve is held open by the bolts 53, which are pressed forwards by springs 54 and must be withdrawn by the driver.
Patent GB-190814199-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Golf Clubs.
Inventor: SOUTHERST JOHN
Filed: 1908-07-04
Granted: 1909-02-25
Abstract: 14,199. Southerst, J., and Metcalf, F. T. July 4. Golf.-The head of a putter or other golf club is made entirely of glass, and may be attached to the shaft by means of a metallic socket c secured to the centre of the head by a screw b.
Patent GB-190819035-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process of and Apparatus for Smelting and Refining Iron and Steel.
Inventor: MCCARTY WILLIAM FITZ CHARLES M
Filed: 1908-09-10
Granted: 1909-05-20
Abstract: 19,035. McCarty, W. F. C. M. Sept. 10. Blast furnaces.-A furnace for refining iron or steel by the combined action of one or more chlorides, a blast of superheated steam and air, and a partial vacuum, is formed with a number of flues 11 within its walls, leading upwards from the hearth or crucible 2, and connected with the interior of the shaft by openings 12. At the top, a pipe 14 connects with an exhaust pump. The blast is preferably supplied intermittently to the tuyeres 3, 4.
Patent GB-190820634-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Inking Device applicable to Recording Instruments.
Inventor: BEVIS HENRY
Filed: 1908-10-01
Granted: 1909-04-22
Abstract: 20,634. Bevis, H., and Penicud, J. W. Oct. 1. Pens for recording-instruments &c. consist of a tubular pointer A provided with a thread B, which is looped over a knife-edge D and connected to an ink reservoir or pad E placed on the tube near the centre of motion. The Provisional Specification also states that the pointer may be provided with an inking-needle, and that the ink-reservoir may be supported independently of the tube.
Patent GB-190823683-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Conveying Smoke from Locomotives to the Rear of Trains.
Inventor: RHODES ROBERT LEE
Filed: 1908-11-05
Granted: 1909-09-16
Abstract: 23,683. Rhodes, R. L., and Dixon, E. P. Nov. 5. Locomotives. - Relates to smoke conveyers extending from the cbimney of a locomotive to the rear of the train, and consists in bifurcating the chimney and providing a valve closing alternatively either branch of the chimney and also in a special form of coupling between the conveyer sections. The valve consists of a rotatable tube 7 with openings 8, 9 either of which can be brought into register with the outlet of the corresponding branch 2 or 3 of the chimney. The rotation of the tube 7 is effected by means of a pair of lugs, projecting through an opening in the wall of the conveyer tube 4, and connected by a system of links to a reciprocating rod of the reversing-gear. When the engine is running forwards, the rear branch 3 of the chimney is open, and the draught is assisted by the exhaust steam, of which at least a part is diverted by a pipe 33 by a three-way valve 32. The front end 6 of the engine section of the conveyer is flared, and the other ends of the sections have connecting-pipes 17 secured to them by joints of the ball-and-socket type. Sleeves 20 divided longitudinally into two parts hinged together and kept closed by a spring on the hinge pin connect adjacent connecting-pipes 17, grooves 24 on the sleeve engaging grooves 25 on the connecting-pipes. A special implement comprising bars so pivoted that when the ends forming the handles are gripped the other ends are separated may be used to remove the sleeves, the ends of the bars being inserted in perforated lugs formed one on each part of the sleeve.
Patent GB-190824771-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Packing of Jewellery, Trinkets and Needles.
Inventor: LOSTAK OTAKAR
Filed: 1908-11-18
Granted: 1909-10-21
Abstract: 24,771. Lostak, O. Nov. 18. Drawings to Specification. Packing jewellery, needles, &c.-Jewellery, trinkets, needles, &c. are protected from atmospheric influences by being packed in a hermetically sealed packing of glass.
Patent GB-190827560-A (GB)
Title: War Game.
Inventor: SCHIPP KARL GEORG
Filed: 1908-12-18
Granted: 1909-08-12
Abstract: 27,560. Schipp, K.. G. Dec. 18. Drawings to Specification. War games.-Land and sea forces are represented by cones and ships respectively, which are moved, according to the rules of the game, along lines drawn upon a map. Alliances between various countries or between land and sea forces are indicated by pinning together the pieces concerned.
Patent GB-190900036-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Footballs, Punch Balls, Water Polo Balls and similar Playing Balls.
Inventor: TURNER JOHN
IPC: A63B41/08
Filed: 1909-01-01
Granted: 1909-03-11
Abstract: 36. Turner, J., and Buxton, A. Jan. 1. Balls. - A layer of soft felt or knitted or woven fabric is combined with the rubbercovered canvas cases for footballs described in Specifications 25,658/05 and 28,425/06, and similar balls. The layer of felt may be secured to the inside of the case, or may be placed between the two sheets of waterproof canvas that form the case.
Patent GB-190901889-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spring Controlled Covers for Receptacles.
Inventor: BROWN TOM EDWARD BENNETT
IPC: F16N21/06
Filed: 1909-01-26
Granted: 1909-05-13
Abstract: 1889. Brown, T. E. B., and Ross, J. A. Jan. 26. Dirt, excluding. -A cover for c o m p r e s s i o nrelease t a p s is provided with two spring arms C carrying studs c, which engage the inclined bottoms of grooves on opposite sides of the cup A. The spring arms tend to hold the cover in the closed position, but the cover, when raised, can be moved into the position shown in Fig. 2. The arms C may have projections c<1> to limit the opening of the cover B. The faces of the studs c are either inclined to correspond with the groove a, or are rounded or of other suitable shape.
Patent GB-190905237-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Cooling Milk.
Inventor: CHEETHAM RICHARD
IPC: F25D31/00
Filed: 1909-03-04
Granted: 1909-12-16
Abstract: 5237. Cheetham, R. March 4. Cooling milk.-In an apparatus for cooling milk by allowing it to trickle over the corrugated exterior of a can containing a refrigerating-agent, the liquid is poured into a shallow bowl C, and passes through a fine sieve in the bottom C' thereof on to a central dome-shaped part of a second bowl E. This bowl is also perforated, whereby the milk escapes on to the conical neck of the can G, and thence trickles over the corrugations to the outlet K, being screened during the operation by the external casing D. The can contains a mixture of ice and brine which may be stirred by means of a handle A and beaters H mounted upon a suitably-supported swindle. The parts are detachable for cleaning.
Patent GB-190905456-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Apparatus Employed in the Manufacture of Hats.
Inventor: RICHARDSON HARRY
IPC: A42C1/06
Filed: 1909-03-06
Granted: 1909-11-18
Abstract: 5456. Richardson, H. March 6. Felt and like hats, curling.-To permit the use of a single base with various sizes of curling- frame, the two parts of the frame are connected by a dovetail or clip joint, there being holes in one part of the frame fitting over pegs in the base. The two portions of the frame c', c<2> are connected by a dovetail joint d<1>, the part c<1> fitting over pegs e in the base a.
Patent GB-190906879-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bookbinding.
Inventor: GEER JOHN
IPC: B42D1/02
Filed: 1909-03-22
Granted: 1909-11-18
Abstract: 6879. Geer, J. March 22. Bookbinding.-Relates to books of the kind in which two fortified double-leaf sheets are each pasted by one leaf to the cover and stitched down the line of fold to a terminal signature. According to the present invention, the fortified connexions are stitched to the two terminal signatures while all the sheets are unfolded. Each of these two signatures is stitched down the whole length of the line of fold by short stitches h to a double sheet e<2>, e<1> folded round the signature and previously strengthened on the line of fold on either the side next to, or that remote from, the signature, by a pasted strip of linen d<2>, d<1>. The leaf e<1> is then folded back, as shown, so that both leaves precede the first signature, or follow the last signature, and, after the usual sewing, the leaf e<1> is glued to the cover a. Where the strip d<2>, dl is, as shown, next to the signature during sewing, the part d<1> may be relatively broader as it will finally be invisible. A strengthening-strip g may first be pasted down the folds of the two signatures. A card c may be pasted to the leaf e<1>, d<1>, the ends of the usual binding-tapes b being secured by pasting the card c to the cover.
Patent GB-190909082-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Surveying Sextants.
Inventor: RICKWOOD THOMAS JAMES
Filed: 1909-04-17
Granted: 1910-04-07
Abstract: 9082. Rickwood, T. J. April 17. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Protractors.-Two arms A, B are pivoted at C to a third arm D, to which they are connected by link-work D1' D2, so that, when the arms are opened, the central arm which carries a mirror E, bisects the angle between the outer arms. The arm A carries another mirror F and a sighting-device G or telescope G2, so that a sextant combination is formed, the angle between the arms A, B being equal to the angular separation between the two objects sighted. A level L1, which can be turned through 90 degrees, is fitted to the arm to give the horizontal and to enable vertical angles to be sighted; a magnetic compass M with a downturned aluminium ring is also fitted on the instrument to be swung about a hinge M1 into or out of position as required.
Patent GB-190911973-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Instructional Purposes in Morse Signalling.
Inventor: WALL PERCY WILLIAM
IPC: G09B19/26
Filed: 1909-05-21
Granted: 1910-03-03
Abstract: 11,973. Wall, P. W. May 21. Instruction apparatus for practising flash signalling in the Morse code comprises a black and white shutter movable behind an aperture c in a painted representation of a signal lamp. The shutter shows white when depressed by a rod band is returned to the " dark " position by elastic cords, springs, or weights.
Patent GB-190913798-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electric Systems for Power Transmission.
IPC: H02P7/34
Filed: 1909-06-11
Granted: 1910-03-17
Abstract: 13,798. Allgemeine Elektricitõts-Ges. June 12, 1908, [Convention date]. [Addition to 11,339/09.] Dynamos and motors combined for transmitting power; regulation, automatic systems and apparatus for.-In an electric power-transmission syst m, the working motor is supplied by a generator which has an additional field winding energized by current controlled by an automatic resistance-regulator dependent on the current and speed of the generator. The system is an improvement on that described in the parent Specification. The field 3 of the motor 1 is supplied by an exciter 7 on the shaft of the generator 4. The shunt field rheostat 9 of the exciter is operated by a centrifugal governor, or by electro-magnets dependent on the exciter potential, in such a manner that this potential is kept constant. The field coil 6 of the generator is supplied by an exciter 18 in conjunction with the exciter 7. The exciter 18 is driven by a shunt motor 19, and is provided with differential field coils 20, 21, which normally neutralize each other, connected as shown. Its voltage aids or opposes the voltage of the exciter 7, according as the effect of the coil 21 or the coil 20 predominates. An additional field coil 11 on the starting-generator is connected through the regulating-resistance 12 to the exciter 7. The regulator acts as a reversing-switch, and a spring 15 tends to keep the arm in its "off" position. The regulator may be operated by a continuous-current motor, one winding 13 of which is connected in parallel with a resistance 16 and therefore takes a current proportional to the main current. The other winding 14 is connected in series with the fields 8, 21 and the shunt rheostat 9 ; it therefore takes a current inversely proportional to the speed of the starting-generator 4. When the motor 1 is working under load, the arm of the regulator moves up or down according to the direction of the main current, and the field 11 aids the field 6 to increase the generator electromotive force. The speed of the motor thus becomes independent of the load. When the machine 4 acts as a motor during retardation, the regulator arm moves to the other side owing to the reversal of the main current, and the winding 11 opposes the winding 6. The regulator is arranged to become operative only when the current in the main circuit exceeds that due to remanent magnetism. Specification 11,400/09 is also referred to.
Patent GB-190913824-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Presses.
Inventor: CASGRAIN LOUIS AMEDEE
IPC: B30B15/00
Filed: 1909-06-12
Granted: 1910-06-09
Abstract: 13,824. Casgrain, L. A. June 15, 1908, [Convention date]. Presses, mechanical.-Relates to a press of the type in which the platen, after its pressure-applying movement, is swung from the bed about pivots below the bed. According to the present invention, the various movements of the platen relatively to the bed are automatic, the pressure is applied to the platen at its corners, and the platen during its pressureapplying movement moves absolutely perpendicular to the bed; also the starting-means for the driving- mechanism, by requiring the use of both hands to operate, prevent accidents to the operator. The invention is shown embodied in a cutting-out press in which a platen 16, supported at its corners, is carried by a frame adapted to oscillate about a shaft 26, which, when the platen is in its operative position, is reciprocated vertically from an eccentric on the shaft 40. The platen is moved into and out of its operative position by the engagement with a cam-groove on the shaft 40 of a roller carried on the platen-supporting frame. The shaft 40 is driven through the intermediary of a clutch which can only be put into operation by the simultaneous actuation of two hand-levers 58 arranged clear of the cutting-bed. The cutting-bed is supported at the corners by screw spindles, which are simultaneously operated to raise or lower the bed by a chain 14, which passes around these spindles and is actuated by a hand-wheel 16. Adjustable screws 88, 90 on the platen-supporting frame engage fixed stops on the machine frame and thereby limit the movements of the platen. Trays 64 are provided for the reception of cutting-dies and are provided with pins which support the dies when the trays are hung up on a spindle 70. A vertically adjustable platform 80 is provided for the operator.
Patent GB-190915756-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Railway Splice Bars.
Inventor: HUPP WILLIAM RAPER
IPC: E01B11/36
Filed: 1909-07-06
Granted: 1909-12-23
Abstract: 15,756. Hupp, W. R., Burchfield, C. E., Keister, O., Lowe, O., and McHarge, W. July 6. Rail joints.- Both fish-plates 1 have flanges 7 and vertical w a l l s 10 tapering in width in the same direction. Pins 16 are retained by the base-plate 13 having side walls 14 and end faces 15 inclined similarly to the fishplates. The walls 14 are held against the fishplates 1 by a flange 10<a> on each of the latter.
Patent GB-190919872-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Propulsion of Ships.
IPC: B63H23/24
Filed: 1909-08-30
Granted: 1910-05-26
Abstract: 19,872. British Thomson-Houston Co., [General Electric Co.]. Aug. 30. Engine stop-gear.-An automatic stop valvegear comprises an unbalanced valve 100 which tends to close automatically. The stem 101 of the valve screws into a sliding nut 102 which is normally held up by a detent 103. Above a certain speed the governor 105 closes the switch 107, the resulting current exciting a solenoid magnet 108 which withdraws the detent 103, thus allowing the valve to close.
Patent GB-190921257-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coal Savers for Domestic Grates.
Inventor: DONALD PERCY
Filed: 1909-09-17
Granted: 1910-08-04
Abstract: 21,257. Donald, P. Sept. 17. Fuel-economizers.-Narrow bars D with enlarged perforated ends B, C are held together by bolts and nuts K to form fuel-economizers. Some or all of the bars may be provided with feet F, and the ends of the outside bars may be enlarged on one side only. The bars may be slightly curved and have teeth E. Distancepieces L may be placed between the ends to give the fuel-economizer any desired shape.
Patent GB-190922796-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Switch Stands.
Inventor: RAITER CHARLES
IPC: B61L5/02
Filed: 1909-10-06
Granted: 1910-03-10
Abstract: 22,796. Raiter, C. Oct. 6. Ground and like levers.-The connecting-rod of a ground lever A has locking-plate Z with a recess engaged by a locking-lever B<1>; the rod Y is released by rotating a handle F' on the shaft of the lever B<1>. The ground lever A comprises a shaft K actuating a target L and a blind I covering a lamp H. A weighted lever operates this shaft and returns the switches, when they have been opened automatically by a train. The casing has a door C with a turn-button F.
Patent GB-190925721-A (GB)
Title: Prepared Paper for the Drafting of Patterns of Garments without the use of Square or of Tape Measure.
Inventor: EWEN ALFRED WILLIAM
IPC: B42D15/00
Filed: 1909-11-08
Granted: 1910-11-03
Abstract: 25,721. Ewen, A. W. Nov. 8. Cutting-out. -Paper is prepared to enable patterns for garments to be drafted without the use of a ruler. Cross lines are ruled at intervals of half-an-inch, the inch lines a, b being thicker than the half-inch lines c, d. Similarly, the six-inch lines e, f are thicker than the inch lines, and the twelve-inch lines g, h still thicker.
Patent GB-191003098-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electric Controllers.
Inventor: CHILDS JOSEPH GERSHOM
IPC: H01H50/88
Filed: 1910-02-08
Granted: 1911-02-08
Abstract: 3098. Childs, J. G., and Hill, T. S. Feb. 8. Electro - magnetic switches for use on alternating-current circuits. The solenoid has a core 3 approximately counterbalanced by means of an adjustable weight 8, lever 6, and link 5. To secure efficient pressure between the contacts, the contacts 11 are spring mounted and inclined to the axis of the core. The contacts 10 carried by the core are similarly inclined. To counterbalance lateral pressure on the core due to the inclined contacts two sets of contacts may be used mounted at opposite sides of the core. Or an antifriction roller may be carried by the core on the side remote from the contacts, and bearing on a fixed surface. When intended for three - phase work, three sets of contacts may be arranged as a triangular prism co-axial with the core, spring-pressed contacts carried by the core sliding over the outside of the prism. Vertically arranged spring contacts 14 may be provided bridged by a contact bar 15 when the core is in its lowest position. The solenoid may be of the form described in Specification 19,428/02, [Class 35, Dynamo-electric generators &c.].