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Patent GB-190802009-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Sterilizing Soil.
Inventor: BISS ALFRED JOHN CLAVERTON
Filed: 1908-01-29
Granted: 1909-01-28
Abstract: 2009. Biss, A. J. C. Jan. 29. Manures.-Apparatus for sterilizing soil, manure, &c. comprises a conical container a with a conical boiler c mounted above a furnace b. The boiler has a central flue e, to which is riveted a conical bonnet or hood h extending d o w n over the open top of the boiler. Open - ended per forated ducts i open to the boiler on the underside are fixed to the outside of the boiler, and similar ducts j are secured to the hood h and interspaced with those on the boiler. The earth &c. is introduced through doors f at the top of the container, and, after being permeated with steam and heated by the heat from the boiler and flue, is removed through doors g.
Patent GB-190809076-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Phonographs or Sound Reproducing Machines.
Inventor: OPEL TRAUGOTT
Filed: 1908-04-25
Granted: 1909-04-08
Abstract: 9076. Opel, T. May 24, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Gramophones &c.- A gramophone or other talking - machine is enclosed in a cupboard b, which is adapted to store record disks, and the trumpet d is arranged in a casing c, which carries a hollow ornamental top e communicating with its interior by a suitable opening. Struts g between the trumpet and the casing transmit the sound vibrations to the casing, thus strengthening the sound.
Patent GB-190811143-A (GB)
Title: Improved Tray or Display-stand for Confectionery and the like.
Inventor: DRAKE ELIZABETH
Filed: 1908-05-22
Granted: 1908-12-31
Abstract: 1 1 , 1 4 3. Drake, E., and Drake, C. May 22. Displaying.-A display-stand for confectionery &c. comprises a tray or dish c, which may be made of enamelled or japanned tin, and is arranged at an angle to a certical stem b, mounted upon a hollow base a. The tray or dish c may be concave or convex and provided with an upwardly projecting rim, and, further, may have a number of projecting circular or other corrugations, ledges, &c. e.
Patent GB-190812853-A (GB)
Title: Device for Cleaning Golf Balls
Inventor: ROFE SAMUEL JOHN
Filed: 1908-06-16
Granted: 1908-09-03
Abstract: 12,853. Rofe, S. J. June 16. Balls.-A portable appliance for cleaning golf balls consists of two hinged hemispherical cups B<1>, B<3>, closed by a spring snap B<2>, and containing a pair of cups C, D, revoluble by handles C<3>, D<3>. The inner cups are provided with bristles C<1>, D<1> and with sponges &c. C', D' for brushing and finishing the ball respectively. A hook is secured to the appliance whereby it may be attached to a golf bag. The outer cups may be replaced by segmental hoops.
Patent GB-190815577-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Machine for Producing Slabs for Building Purposes
Inventor: SNELLING JOHN CHARLES
Filed: 1908-07-22
Granted: 1909-01-28
Abstract: 15,577. Snelling, J. C. July 22. Moulding bricks, slabs, &c.-A machine for moulding building-slabs from crushed clinker and Portland cement, lime, sand, &c., comprises a hopper J below which is a mould chamber formed by fixed side walls a, a<1>, a swinging front E, and a sliding rear side mounted on a ram L. The bottom of the mould is formed by a pallet B inserted through a slot a<2> in the side a<1> and supported by rollers b. Material is admitted to the mould by withdrawing a cut-off slide K and is forced down into the mould by the front edge k of the slide when the latter is again advanced. The front side E is pivoted to standards D and is operated by cam-controlled rods G, and, during the formation of the slab, is locked in its closed position by bolts e carrying rollers or pins e<1> engaging rods e<2>, which are reciprocated horizontally by cams or the like. After the mould is filled and the slide K advanced to cut off the supply of material, the ram L is pushed forward to compress the material, the pressure being completed by forming into the mould coils m which are mounted on a ram M. The side E is then swung out, and the slab F discharged by advancing the ram L as shown in Fig. 7, the pallet B being pushed forwards by means of a projection l<1> on the ram. Tongues and grooves are formed on the inner faces of the mould sides in order to form slabs with interlocking edges. The movements of the various parts of the machine are controlled by cams mounted on a driving-shaft at the rear end of the machine.
Patent GB-190816809-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to a Game at Skittles.
Inventor: ARMBRUST GEORG
Filed: 1908-08-10
Granted: 1909-05-13
Abstract: 16,809. Armbrust, G. Aug. 10. (No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Skittles; scoring and marking.-Relates to games in which the skittles are arranged in a circle on a small table and are knocked down by a ball which is suspended by a string from a post fixed in the centre of the table. Each skittle is connected by a cord passing through the table to a hanging piece, by the pulling of which the fallen skittles are erected. According to the present invention, the post d, Fig. 3, is placed at the side of the table and supported by a bracket c. The table may also be fitted with a device for automatically erecting the skittles and indicating the number of skittles knocked down. The cords g connect the skittles to slides l, Fig. 4, in a casing k. The slides are bevelled at their front ends m and are drawn forward by springs n. Coloured and numbered plates o supported by the slides l fall in front of apertures q when the slide l is withdrawn by the falling of the skittle. Rods t are arranged with their ends beneath the plates o and may be raised by a lever r when it is desired to re-set the plates o. The bevelled front of the slide l allows the plates o to pass, and the spring n erects the skittles. The apparatus may be used in connexion with any suitable coin-freed mechanism.
Patent GB-190901816-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture and Production of Azo Colouring Matters.
Inventor: JOHNSON JAMES YATES
Filed: 1909-01-25
Granted: 1909-10-07
Abstract: 1816. Johnson, J. Y., [Badische Anilin & SodaFabrik]. Jan. 25. [Addition to 25,311/08.] Azo dyes are obtained by combining diazotized benzoyl-p-phenylenediamine sulphonic acid or its derivatives substituted in the benzoyl ring with 2 : 3 : 6-naphtholdisulphonic acid ; the products are suitable for use in the form of their lakes.
Patent GB-190902657-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Arrangement of and Connections for Piping.
Inventor: ELLIS JOHN WILLIAM
IPC: F16L15/08
Filed: 1909-02-04
Granted: 1910-02-03
Abstract: 2657. Ellis, J. W., and Arnold, H. W. Feb. 4. Junction-pieces for connecting metal pipes of different diameters have their ends eccentrically disposed to preserve the level along one side of the pipe line as shown, the ends being screwthreaded internally or externally for connexion to the pipes; or flange joints may be used. According to the Provisional Specification, the junction-piece may be of earthenware with ordinary socket joints.
Patent GB-190908632-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Joints of Gas Brackets and other similar Gas Fittings.
IPC: F21V21/10
Filed: 1909-04-10
Granted: 1910-01-20
Abstract: 8632. Breeden & Co., J., and Breeden, F. April 10. Brackets, gas.-Relates to the joints of gas brackets and similar gas fittings. A screwed hole is made in the top square a of the joint for the reception of the screwed end of the bracket arm b, and the vertical gas way c in the tapering plug a<2> of the joint is made by drilling a hole through the top face of the square and through the end of the bracket arm. The upper end of this hole is fitted with a set-screw d. In the case of the inner joints of a multiple-arm gas bracket, Fig. 8, the bottom square a<1> is provided with an annular recess e to receive the end of the arm f.
Patent GB-190911633-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Manufacture of Ceramic Ware.
Inventor: HELLER SIGMUND
IPC: C04B41/51
Filed: 1909-05-17
Granted: 1909-11-25
Abstract: 11,633. Heller, S., and Baumgartl, C. May 17. Preparing surfaces.-The surface of ceramic ware, particularly cooking-vessels, is prepared for electro-plating by applying a mixture of an alcoholic solution of celluloid, with tar, unsaturated liquid hydrocarbons, such as amylene, or its higher homologues up to decatylene, and gold graphite, and burning. in a muffle furnace at a temperature of 200‹ C. Gold graphite is prepared by converting 2 grm. of gold into gold chloride, and adding 500 grm. of water and 10 grm. of potassium cyanide; this solution is mixed with 1 kg. of pure graphite, and the whole baked in a muffle furnace at 600‹. The mixture may consist of 5 parts of unsaturated liquid hydrocarbons and 12 parts of finely-ground gold graphite.
Patent GB-190917230-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Incandescent Lamp Fittings and the like.
IPC: H01R33/975
Filed: 1909-07-24
Granted: 1910-07-25
Abstract: 17,230. Wardle Engineering Co., and Wardle, W. July 24. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Anti - vibration devices. -Relates to an antivibration device for use with electric incandescent lamps described in Specification 2103/08. A piston and cylinder b, a are secured to the lamp and its fixed support, with one or more springs c arranged between these parts to take the weight of the lamp. To prevent twisting of the wires, the bore of the piston and cylinder is made square or polygonal in shape. According to the Provisional Specification, a pin and slot may be used. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specifications 25,541/96, and 7015/01, and 18,319/02, [both in Class 39, Electric lamps &c.].
Patent GB-190917952-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Engines for use in Breaking and Bleaching Paper-making Materials.
Inventor: TEMPERLEY GEORGE THOMAS
IPC: D21D1/02
Filed: 1909-08-03
Granted: 1910-07-28
Abstract: 17,952. Temperley, G. T., Wild, J. H., and Wild, W. Aug. 3. Pulping-engines.-In an engine for breaking and bleaching paper-making materials, the pulp is circulated through a continuous trough A by means of a rotating beater or impeller C consisting of four curved blades, which are roughly triangular in cross-section and are formed with serrations c. The beater is mounted in a casing B, the pulp entering the casing through an inlet b at the boss and leaving through a rising outlet a<5> at the top. The part a<2> of the trough is enlarged in height towards the bend a<3>, and the part a<4> of the trough is contracted towards the outlet a<5>.
Patent GB-190918270-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Pulling-over and Lasting Uppers of Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: BROTHERS ELI
IPC: A43D21/12
Filed: 1909-08-07
Granted: 1910-08-04
Abstract: 18,270. Brothers, E. Aug. 7. [Addition to 18,163/09.] Lasting.-The machine described is a modification of that described in the p a r e n t Specification, and consists, mainly, an improved arrangement of grippers. These are arranged, as shown in Fig. 19, for independent adjustment of the sections by means of pinions 70, to adapt them to crooked lasts having more swing on the one side than on the other. The wipers, instead of, being. formed on, or attached to, the gripper sections, are, in the present invention, separate from the grippers, and comprise plates 80, Fig. 1, removably-attached to body portions which are independently adjustable to the size and swing of the last similar to the adjustments for the gripper sections. After the upper has been stretched, the wipers are closed in by movement of a band-lever 90. To prevent the upper from slipping back, the wipers are provided with yieldingly-mounted side clamps 92, which are located to engage the upper at about the toe tip seam. There is also provided a toe rest 100, consisting of a large block of rubber or other yielding material mounted on a bent shank 102, which has operative connexions with the hand-lever 90. A pin-and-slot connexion permits the rest to be moved into operative position before the wipers force the upper over the last bottom, and also permits the wipers to be further advanced for lasting the upper without causing any alteration in the position of the rest. The rest, after being brought into this position, is moved towards and away from the shoe, to clamp the upper to the last, by means of an endless chain 108, a sprocket-wheel 106, and a coarse thread 105 on the shank 102. Afcer the upper has been wiped into lasted position, it is secured by tacks, which may be driven round the entire forward part of the shoe, or only at the sides, in which latter case a binder is used. Fig. 16 shows the tacking- mechanism, which is independent of the grippers, and is normally held out of the way of the pulling- over and lasting means. When required, it is moved forward by a lever 150 actuated by a treadle lever 155, and, when positioned, a swinging arm 157 automatically trips a latch 132 of the driver-setting mechanism to free a spring-controlled driver-head 124; which is impelled forwards to drive the tacks. These are in strip form 170, and are automatically fed through guides 172 by ratchets 174 actuated by the driver-head. The driver-tubes 120, through which the tacks are driven, carry holders 190 for a binder, which is fastened to the shoe by the tacks as they are driven.
Patent GB-190919028-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Opaque Cinematographic Images for Projection by Reflected Light.
Inventor: DUPUIS CHARLES
IPC: G03C1/77
Filed: 1909-08-18
Granted: 1910-08-04
Abstract: 19,028. Dupuis, C. Aug. 29, 1908, [Convention date]. Kinematograph films for projection by reflected light have the lights of the images formed by a metallic mirror-like deposit on a black or dark background. Photographic or other methods of production are referred to. If necessary, the metallic deposit is polished. The Specification in the original form, as open to inspection under Section 91 (3) (a), also mentions the use of thin sheets of silver or tin for producing the lights; this subject-matter does not appear in the Specification as accepted. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specification 887/99, [Class 98, Photography].
Patent GB-190922725-A (GB)
Title: Method and Apparatus for Collecting Mechanical Energy in the Disturbed Waters of Seas and Lakes by Directly Obtaining a Continuous Rapid Rotary Motion Easily Convertible into Electric Energy.
Inventor: BOUCHAUD-PRACEIQ EDOUARD
IPC: F03B13/14
Filed: 1909-10-05
Granted: 1910-10-05
Abstract: 22,725. Praceiq, E. Bouchaud-. April 9, [Convention date]. Axial - flow type; blades, vanes, and the like. - Apparatus for utilizing the disturbances on the surfaces of lakes, seas, &c. comprises a chamber such as 1, Fig. 1, partly immersed and provided at the bottom with openings 2 so that the rise and fall of the water causes air to flow through the orifices 4 in a rotary member 3. Valves 5, some of which open in one direction and some in the other, cover the ports 4, so that the passage of air in either direction past these valves operates the member 3 in the same direction.
Patent GB-190924403-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tanks or Vessels for Separating Comminuted Solid Matter such as Pulverised Ore from Liquids.
Inventor: ARBUCKLE ALEXANDER JOHN
Filed: 1909-10-23
Granted: 1910-04-28
Abstract: 24,403. Arbuckle, A. J. Oct. 23. Decanting and settling.-Settling-vessels for oreslimes &c. are fitted with concentric conical depositing-surfaces which have their upper peripheries in the same plane, and their lower ends one above the other, so as to form a vertical duct, preferably tapering upwards. The cones 13, Fig. 1, are built up of sections and supported by vertical radiating- plates fixed to the tank 1. The plates are alternately of greater and lesser width, the lesser ones being used only to support sections of the outer cones. Alternatively, the cones may be supported by means of one or more girders arranged across the top of the tank. The material is supplied through a pipe 7 having a distributor 11 at the lower end, and the clear liquid overflows into a launder 3. Helically-disposed blades on a vertical shaft may be provided in the lower part of the tank to assist in the discharge of the solids. Fig. 5 shows a modification in which a series of upright conical surfaces 18 are placed between the outer inverted cone and the tank. Both series of conical surfaces may be formed with slots. A further modification is shown in Fig. 8, the apparatus being provided with outer cylindrical and conical supply passages 26, 29 and a conveyer casing 22, through which the solid material is removed.
Patent GB-190925538-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sighting of Firearms from Cover.
Inventor: BLANCH HERBERT JOHN
IPC: F41G1/30
Filed: 1909-11-05
Granted: 1910-07-21
Abstract: 25,538. Blanch, H. J., and Stevens, G. J. Nov. 5. Periscopes, polemoscopes, and like observing- apparatus.-Relates to hyposcopes of the kind in which a double reflecting-prism, or equivalent, is mounted on an horizontal axis and can be fixed at any angle, and consists in the special means for mounting the rotary prism and for attaching the device to a fire-arm. The case b, containing the prism a, is provided with a projecting collar c, which surrounds the part of the prism facing the target. This collar is mounted in a circular clip d, provided with a tightening-screw f. The collar is removably secured in the clip d by a lug c', which can be removed through the opening at the top of the clip. The prism is thus capable of rotation about the sighting-line and can be fixed in any required position for use, above, below, or on either side of, the fire-arm. The device can be horizontally and vertically adjusted on the firearm by means of clamps g, i.
Patent GB-190926459-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Generating Apparatus.
Inventor: WHITE MATTHEW
IPC: C10J3/72
Filed: 1909-11-15
Granted: 1910-09-22
Abstract: 26,459. White, M. Nov. 15. Producer plant.-In a gas-producer plant, a partition extends through the passage leading from the generator, through the dust-collector, and through the passage leading to the scrubber, so that one part may be rendered inoperative for cleaning purposes without interrupting the working of the other part. In one construction, the inner wall of an annular chamber c around the upper part of the producer is provided with openings d and valves e, so that either half of the chamber c, and therefore of the dust-collector &c., may receive the gas produced, the corresponding valve e<1> being opened to allow the gas to pass to the scrubber.
Patent GB-190929672-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Apparatus for the Production of Air-gas.
Inventor: COX FREDERICK JOHN
IPC: C10J1/18
Filed: 1909-12-18
Granted: 1910-10-27
Abstract: 29,672. Cox, F. J. Dec. 18. Carburetting.- An air-gas plant is provided with means for applying any of a number of different sources of motive power for driving the moving parts of the apparatus. In the form shown, a shaft a of the plant is provided with two gear-wheels or pulleys b, c, mounted on freewheel devices b<1>, c<1> engaging in the same direction, the wheels being connected by gearing b<2>, c<2> to a hot-air engine d and a weight motor e, respectively. A reserve motor may be similarly brought into operation.
Patent GB-191002303-A (GB)
Title: A Room Fountain.
Inventor: SCHULZ ALFRED
IPC: B05B17/08
Filed: 1910-01-29
Granted: 1910-07-14
Abstract: 2303. Schulz, A. Jan. 29. Fountains.-Fountains for use in rooms are operated by reciprocating pumps driven by means of a spring or other simple motor which is arranged in a water-tight chamber. The Figure shows four pumps 2, 4 driven by a spring motor 10 through a vertical shaft 6, gearing 7, 21, and cranks and connecting-rods. The shaft 6 is enclosed in a tube 11 fixed in position by a screw piece 16 and closed at its upper end by a bracket 19 carrying the gearing. The spring 10 is enclosed in a casing 28 rotated, for winding, through bevel gearing 32, 33. The cylinders 2 are fixed on a base-plate 14, which is guided into position and held against rotation by studs 43 in the bottom of the chamber.
Patent GB-191002953-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and pertaining to Spindle Bearings for Spinning Machines.
Inventor: NEUBAUER WILHELM
IPC: D01H7/10
Filed: 1910-02-07
Granted: 1910-09-08
Abstract: 2953. Neubauer, W. Feb. 7. Spindle apparatus.- spindle-driving apparatus.-The upper bearing of a spinning - machine spindle is supported by a split - spring device, a n d the footstep is adjustable vertically in a bracket e, which supports the belt when it is thrown off the wharl h, the lower flange of which is reduced in diameter to facilitate t h i s operation. T h e spring device comprises a cylinder d i v i d e d axially into two or more parts, the upper edge being bent over and split into several resilient elements p<3>. The bearing bush is prevented from rotating and moving axially by a spring m. The footstep is secured by a screw f, and is lubricated by a duct in the wharl.
Patent GB-191002982-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Car Fenders.
Inventor: SHARP CHARLES LAMB
IPC: B61F19/08
Filed: 1910-02-07
Granted: 1910-05-19
Abstract: 2982. Sharp, C. L., and Sharp, R. W. Feb. 7. Obstruction-removers. - A fender for cars is formed of a braced frame 3, covered with netting 13 and, pivoted to brackets 2, which is maintained normally with its front edge above the track. The weight of the fender causes it to fall when spring-pressed pins 17 are withdrawn through foot-pressure on a step connected to a chain 22. When the fender has dropped, the release of the step causes the pins 17 to move below the rear of the fender and so prevent the front edge from being raised. A stretcher cord 11 at the front acts as a buffer; and rollers 8 are provided which contact with the ground when the fender is lowered.
Patent GB-191003400-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Telephone Exchanges.
IPC: H04M3/12
Filed: 1910-02-11
Granted: 1910-04-21
Abstract: 3400. Siemens Bros. & Co., [Siemens & Halske Akt.-Ges.]. Feb. 11. Metering systems.-In a metering-system for recording the duration of conversations, in which the meters are actuated through a common rotating switch, (1) the meter circuit includes contacts controlled by the calling relays of both the calling and called subscribers ; and (2) the meters are arranged, in groups, each of which has a rotating switch, current being supplied to the different groups in succession. When the calling relay AR<1> of the calling subscriber is energized, its armature 9 connects the meter Z to a fourth spring of the answering jack, and when the plug AS is inserted, this connexion is continued through a contact of the listening-key to the armature 3 of a differential relay DR, which is energized when the called subscriber replies. When the connecting-plug VS is inserted, current passes from a battery 10 through the winding 1 of the relay DR, relay ER, and armature 8 to earth. The relay ER attracts its armature 4 so that current also passes through the winding 2, but the windings 1, 2 neutralize each other so that the armature 3 is not attracted until the called subscriber replies, when the armature 8 is attracted and throws a resistance 7 into the circuit of the winding 1. The circuit of the meter 2 is then intermittently completed through the rotary switch CG, until one of the subscribers replaces his receiver. The several meters are divided into groups Z, Z<1>, Z<2>; Z<3>, Z<4>, Z<5>; and Z<6>, Z<7>, Z<8> ; and a separate switch CG is provided for each group, the contacts on the switches being displaced relatively to one another, so as to reduce the load on the battery, and render it more uniform than would be the case if a single rotary switch were used for the whole of the meters.