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Patent GB-190805758-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Heel Blocks for Railroad Frogs and the like.
Inventor: JUSTICE PHILIP MIDDLETON
Filed: 1908-03-14
Granted: 1908-05-14
Abstract: 5758. Justice, P. M., [Reinoehl, C. W., and Weaver, B. L.]. March 14. Crossings.-The heel blocks of railroad crossings and the like comprise an upper hard metal wearing part and a lower part of cast iron or the like, both parts of which may be detached and renewed. Fig. 1 shows a plan of the frog or crossing, and Figs. 2 and 3 show transverse and enlarged medial sections, respectively, through the heel block 5. The upper portion 7, preferably of hard steel, is formed with projections 12 adapted to extend into pockets 13 in the filling-piece 8. These projections are provided with flanges 14 which fit beneath the heads 9 of the track rails. The outer wide end of the block is bevelled downwardly as shown at 15 to form a pick up for the false flanges of guttered wheels. The whole is secured together by bolts as shown.
Patent GB-190807443-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in or applicable to Mules.
Inventor: LORD JOHN
Filed: 1908-04-04
Granted: 1909-04-05
Abstract: 7443. Lord, J., and Lawrence, J. April 4. Mules.-In order that the rise and fall of the governing-motion lever d may be properly regulated during the formation of the cop - bottom, the chain e is passed over a pulley or projection c on a bracket b secured on the faller finger a. [Reference has been directed under Section 7 of Patents &c. Act, 1907, to SpecificationsNo.2122,A.D. 1861 ; No. 3531, A.D. 1874 ; No. 5041, A.D. 1880; No. 9761, A.D. 1886; and No. 23,126, A.D. 1902.]
Patent GB-190808726-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Discharge of Colouring Matters of the Thioindigo and Indigo Classes and Pastes to be Employed therein.
Inventor: JOHNSON JAMES YATE
Filed: 1908-04-21
Granted: 1909-04-01
Abstract: 8726. Johnson, J. Y., [Badische Anilin & Soda Fabrik]. April 21. Dyeing. - Dyes of the indigo and thioindigo classes are discharged from cotton &c. by stannous oxide, or glucose, maltose, or like carbohydrate, in the presence of alkali. The use of stannous chloride with an acid medium is referred to as weakening the fibre. Coloured discharges may be obtained with suitable dyes. such as indanthrene blue or yellow, or sulphur dyes. The addition of zinc oxide to the discharging-paste, or of formaldehyde to the stripping-bath, increases the discharging-action. Examples are given of pastes which contain gum thickening, water, and glucose, or maltose with sodium hydrate or carbonate ; also an example in which stannous oxide and caustic soda are used. After being printed with the paste, the material is dried, steamed with air-free steam, passed through a dilute caustic soda solution, and then washed.
Patent GB-190810116-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Signalling Apparatus for Tramways, Railways and the like
Inventor: MEISTER ALFRED
Filed: 1908-05-09
Granted: 1909-05-10
Abstract: 10,116. Meister, A. Jan. 30, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Switches.-A " hunting " switch for use at turnouts in electric tram-roads, which in the normal position prevents signal - actuating current from flowing, comprises two electro-magnetsp, S, Fig. 4, each having on its inner end a double row of ratchet teeth q, q<1> and t, t<1>, the teeth of each ring being set opposite to and displaced about half a tooth length as regards each other. The core of the upper magnet p carries a projection p<2>, coacting with the teeth, and a ring having an insulating block r<2> at one part, which block normally contacts with a spring v<2> mounted on a ring v<1> attached to the core of the magnet S, which also carries a projection S<2>. The switching of current on or off in either magnet carries its ring round half a tooth distance by means of the projections p<2>, S<2>, and since the signal current passes through the cores, the magnets must be actuated an equal number of times in order to return the switch to the normal and the signals to safety. The spring v<2> of the lower magnet is held up against the ring r by means of springs u<2>, u<3>.
Patent GB-190810343-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Preventing Induction between Electric Conductors.
Inventor: KITSEE ISIDOR
Filed: 1908-05-13
Granted: 1908-08-27
Abstract: 10,343. Kitsee, I. May 13. Distributing.-For preventing induction between neighbouring conductors carrying varying currents, such as telephone, telegraph, or power currents, the conductors are enclosed in conducting sheaths which are earthed directly through resistances, inductances, or capacities, or any combination of resistances, inductances, and capacities, and preferably at intervals along the line ; the earthed sheaths of neighbouring conductors may be in contact with each other or conductively connected at intervals. The invention is described with special reference to a type of composite conductor consisting of two intertwisted strands a, a', one end of each strand being open while the other end is connected to an instrument set as shown. The sheath D, which may be used as the return conductor, may be of lead, tin, tin-foil, lamp-black, powdered carbon, or metal dust or filings, and it may be applied as a paste ; or, instead of a continuous sheath, a sheath consisting of a continuous or discontinuous conducting strip or wire F, Fig. 5, wound round the conductor; may be used. In a cable formed of such sheathed conductors, all the sheaths are in conductive relation with each other and with the outside sheath, which is itself connected at intervals to earth.
Patent GB-190815943-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Couplings for Railway and like Vehicles.
Inventor: SMITH HARRY JOHN
Filed: 1908-07-27
Granted: 1908-11-19
Abstract: 15,943. Smith, H. J. July 27. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Couplings, automatic. -A bell-mouthed casting pivoted to the ordinary draw-hook is provided with a link and a vertically sliding catch-plate adapted to engage with similar members on the opposing vehicle, and is arranged to be dropped out of use in order to disclose the draw-hook for connexion to ordinary couplings. The casting b has forked extensions c, which embrace and are pivoted at o<1> to the draw-hook, and are supported by a removable bolt o. A link i secured in the casting is jointed at j to allow for motion upon curves, and engages with a catch-plate f on the opposing vehicle. The plate f is mounted to slide in a recess e and is formed with two holes l leaving projections k, which engage with the slot in the link and are bevelled at m for automatic action. The end of the link i, when engaging with one of the projections k, passes through one of the holes h formed in the vertical wall g. The plate f is pressed downwards by a spring n, but may be raised for uncoupling by a lever arrangement, such as a togglelever p, Fig. 5, which is pivoted at v to the casting b and at w to a vertical slot in the plate f. The toggle p may be operated from the side of the vehicle by a rack q and pinion r, or by a weighted bell-crank lever which is mounted on the vehicle and connected by a link to the centre of the togglep. This bell-crank may be connected to another lever adapted to be operated by the driver or guard for slipping purposes. Provision may be made for altering the position of the pivot o' according to the pressure to be arranged for on the buffers, and the plates f may be fitted with rollers. Further, the pivot holes o' may be elongated to allow for motion upon curves.
Patent GB-190820431-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Steam Generators.
Inventor: KITCHEN JOHN GEORGE AULSEBROOK
Filed: 1908-09-29
Granted: 1909-02-11
Abstract: 20,431. Kitchen, J. G. A. Sept. 29. Liquid-fuel furnaces; draught-inducers.-Relates more particularly to boilers for use on motorvehicles and heated by liquid fuel and consists in means for improving the draught and protecting the flame from sudden draughts. Fig. 3 is a sectional elevation of the boiler and Fig. 4 a sectional plan on the line X-X of Fig. 3. The boiler 1 shown is that described in Specification No. 21,936, A.D. 1902, and the burner 22 is that described in Specification No. 20,119, A.D. 1903, but other boilers and burners may be used. The generator and burner are enclosed by a casing 26, in the bottom of which is an opening 29 for the removal of the burner when necessary. Holes 32 in the lower part of the casing are provided for the supply of air for combustion. To guard the flame from sudden draughts, a screen 33 depending from an annular ring 33<a> surrounds the burner, leaving a space below for the passage of the air. A guard or fender 35 open round the upper edge is also provided outside the casing to obscure the light of the flame and to diffuse the incoming air. An opening in the front of the fender, closed by a door 37 is provided for lighting the burner, and a corresponding hole 32<a> is provided in the casing. The down flue or flues 40 are placed at the back of the generator, with their upper ends at or about the level of the top of the casing and in communication with a hood 42 provided on top of the casing. The bottom plate 6 of this hood is provided with an opening 7 corresponding to an opening 27 in the top of the casing for the exit of the combustion products. A chamber 8 is formed in the hood by walls 9, 10, 11, arranged so as to leave an opening 12 in front for the passage of the combustion products to the flues 40. At the front of the hood two diverging passages 13, leading from an opening 17 in the front, are formed by walls 14, 15, 16. A current of air, produced by the motion of the vehicle when in motion or a natural current if the vehicle is still, entering the opening 17, passes through the passages 13, thereby tending to induce a draught through the openings 21 from the fire-box. The walls 11, 14, 15 form a through passage across the hood with openings 21 for carrying off the combustion products when the vehicle is standing. A steam blower is preferably fitted in each down-flue, or a fan or blower may be provided to obtain a down-current in the known way.
Patent GB-190821460-A (GB)
Title: Heat-retaining or Heat-excluding Apparatus for Culinary Purposes and the like.
Inventor: OTTO STREUBEL
Filed: 1908-10-10
Abstract: 21,460. Streubel, O. Oct. 14, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Void. [Published under Patents &c. Act, 1907.] Food-warmers.-Heat retaining apparatus for culinary or other purposes comprises a bell or cover d of non-heat-conducting material such as agglomerate cork within which may be placed a receptacle c for containing the substance to be maintained hot or cold. The receptacle rests on a plate or disk b also of non-conducting material on which the edge of the bell or cover bears or into which the edge fits with or without an interposed packing f for ensuring the tightness of the joint.
Patent GB-190822274-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Acetylene Generators.
Inventor: EGGERT MAX EUGEN
Filed: 1908-10-21
Granted: 1909-10-07
Abstract: 22,274. Eggert, M. E. Oct. 21. Acetylene. - An acetylene generator of the diving-bell type has a removable carbide - container of openwork material shaped as an inverted truncated cone. In the form shown, a gas bell 4 is immersed in water in a tank 1, and is secured by a bar 8 fixed to the gas-outlet pipe 6 and engaging by a bayonetjoint with the water tank. A gauze carbide-container 12, shaped as shown, is carried by an open-ended shell 10 secured to the bell 4 by a bayonet-joint 11.
Patent GB-190905182-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Withdrawing Measured Quantities of Flour, Sugar, or the like, from a Receptacle.
Inventor: TAYLOR HENRY BURNS
IPC: G01F11/12
Filed: 1909-03-03
Granted: 1910-03-03
Abstract: 5182. Taylor, H. B. March 3. Moving-chamber apparatus for pulverulent materials. -In apparatus for delivering flour, sugar, &c., in which a bottomless drawer movable into and out of the receptacle is employed, the drawer is made out of a single strip of metal formed into the required shape by means of transverse bends. In the construction shown in Figs. 1 and 2, the strip of metal 10 forming the drawer is bent upon itself at 14, 16, to provide a handle and limiting stop respectively. The drawer is pivoted at 12, and normally rests within a recess at the base of the receptacle formed by a wall 17 turned over along its upper edge. To prevent the recess from filling up when the drawer is withdrawn, a separatelyoperated pivoted cover 20 is provided. In other arrangements, the cover may be attached to the drawer so as to move automatically into position and the drawer may slide rectilinearly. In the construction shown in Fig. 6, the drawer slides within the lid 26 of the receptacle.
Patent GB-190906579-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sockets for Picks and in the Process of their Manufacture.
Inventor: WATERFALL GEORGE SPENCER
IPC: B25D1/00
Filed: 1909-03-19
Granted: 1910-02-24
Abstract: 6579. Waterfall, G. S., and Smith, J. March 19. Fixing by detachable sockets with barb or toothed holding-devices.-Sockets for picks are constructed from steel or wrought-iron tubing. For a solid pick-blade, the piece of tube has its opposite sides cut away at the top, leaving two portions a, Fig. 2, of which the ends a<1>, a<2> are turned over to meet, and then brazed, electrically welded, or otherwise fastened together, thus forming an opening to receive the pick B and the fastening-wedge C. Deep lateral indentations D are then made, meeting at the centre to form a floor d for the wedge, and pinways E for the wedge-pins e are produced by a similar pressing process. Fig. 5 shows a socket for an eyed pick, bifurcated in the usual way at the bottom, divided centrally at each side at G, and formed with inwardly-inclined teeth H at the bottom of each division, to penetrate the handle.
Patent GB-190910208-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Knife Cleaning Machines.
Inventor: SPONG JAMES OSBORN
IPC: A47L21/02
Filed: 1909-04-29
Granted: 1909-09-02
Abstract: 10,208. Spong, J. O. April 29. Knives, cleaning. - In disk knife-cleaning machines the pressure between the disks B is obtained by means of helical springs L placed between the disks and plates K adjustable along the spindle A. The adjustment is effected by operating serrated nuts N, which engage ratchet . collars M on the plates K.
Patent GB-190913740-A (GB)
Title: Display or Advertising Mechanism.
Inventor: HERBERTS HERMANN JOSEPH
IPC: G09F19/00
Filed: 1909-06-11
Granted: 1910-06-13
Abstract: 13,740. Herberts, H. J. June 11. [Cognate Application, 16,562/09.] Moving and changing apparatus; reel and endless-web apparatus. -In advertising and displaying apparatus, articles are supported against a surface and moved thereon by invisible means, for example, by magnetic attraction or by applying suction to the opposite side of the surface which is in this case porous. Articles such as tins are supported against the cylindrical surface 8, Fig. 2, by an electromagnet 2 in the interior, and are moved by rotating this magnet. The pole-pieces 18 are shaped as shown in Fig. 3, and in the case of short tins it is advisable to have an intermediate pole-piece 21, or one or more of the lower pieces may be provided with extensions 35. The lower pole-pieces should be placed slightly in advance of the upper ones to prevent tilting and consequent falling of the article. The pole-pieces 23, Fig. 4, may alone rotate, the magnetic circuit being completed by stationary pole-pieces 22. The surface may be flat instead of cylindrical, and the articles may be supported above or below the surface, and the magnetic field may move in any way. In the case of elliptical articles, the movement is such that the flat sides are displayed for some time, and the article then suddenly turns over; this effect is used for the display of postcards, which are placed back to back in an elliptical frame. Non-magnetic articles are supported by attaching magnetic material to them, for example, pencil cases, fountain pens, &c. may be supported by placing a core in them, and in the case of larger articles 26, the core 27, Fig. 6, need not fit the article but is loose or attached by radial arms. An endless band may be displayed in this way by an horizontal or vertical stationary drum with a moving magnetic field; or the magnet may be stationary and the drum rotated. The articles may be supported on a stand of magnetic material. Alternating currents may be used to produce the moving magnetic field, but it is better to employ a series of magnets with a commutator. Permanent magnets may be employed, and the electro-magnets used may be designed to have sufficient remanent magnetism to support the articles. In another class of apparatus, suction is applied to the other side of the surface, for example by rotary nozzles 33, Fig. 8; or a series of chambers may be formed which are successively exhausted.
Patent GB-190917672-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Pumps.
Inventor: DAHL OLE MARTIN
IPC: F04C15/00
Filed: 1909-07-30
Granted: 1910-01-06
Abstract: 17,672. Dahl, O. M. July 30. Movable-abutment type of rotary pump with gyratory piston driven through a resilient connexion. An annular piston 18 is pivoted by a pin 25 to a plate 24, which can slide vertically in a pocket 5 and through a slot in the annular flange 12 of the casing. Grooves 26 on the sides of the plate allow escape of the fluid trapped in the pocket 5. Ports 8, 9 are provided in the casing on each side of the plate; and ports 20, 21, Fig. 11, are similarly disposed in the piston, so that both internal and external working chambers are employed. The piston is driven from a shaft 28 through a resilient connexion which, while securing good contact between the piston and the casing, allows the piston to pass over grit and other foreign substances without injury to the pump. A pin 34, engaging a recess 23 in the disk of the piston, is secured to a semicircular plate 33, pressed outwardly by springs 36 in a slot formed in a disk 27 which is secured to the shaft 28.
Patent GB-190920455-A (GB)
Title: Cigar Cutter.
IPC: A24F13/26
Filed: 1909-09-07
Granted: 1910-01-27
Abstract: 20,455. Reform Schloss Ges., and Bartmann, L. Sept. 7. Cigar - cutters of the kind in which two interconnected d relativelymovable members of flat shape are provided with cutting - apertures and holes for actuation by the finger and thumb, grooves g are formed in the guiding-flanges f in which engage the noses h of spring fingers k to limit the outward movement, shoulders i being provided to limit the inward movement. The inner edge of the aperture l is turned inwards to prevent the faces of the members from rubbing together. The surfaces of the member a and of the member b may be decorated with the representation of a head. An oblong cutting-aperture may be provided, and the eyes on the member a may be cut out and eyes represented on the sliding plate b beneath may be provided.
Patent GB-190920657-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Safety-valves for Hot Water Boilers or Heaters.
IPC: F16K17/10
Filed: 1909-09-09
Granted: 1910-02-17
Abstract: 20,657. Cottrell, W., and Farringdon Works & H. Pontifex & Sons. Sept. 9. Safety-valves.- In dead - weight safety - valves of the type shown, for hot - w a t e r boilers, the valve closure - member consists of a washer 11 secured by an internallys c r e w e d flanged collar 12 to a cap 10, which is screwed into the weight - supporting member 7 so that the valve can be readily removed for renewal or repairs. The lift of the valve is limited by a screw-pin 15 acting against a collar 4. Radially-projecting guides 16 prevent the valve from swinging.
Patent GB-190921284-A (GB)
Title: A Musical Toy.
Inventor: TAYLOR JOHN
IPC: A63H5/00
Filed: 1909-09-17
Granted: 1910-03-24
Abstract: 21,284. Taylor, J. Sept. 17. Musical toys.- A toy adapted to emit musical sounds when whirled round in the air comprises a drum a with closed ends a n d with slots b in its cylindrical walls. Within the drum are two rows of reeds d and screens e. Tufts or balls k of woollen material are suspended by hooks from a rib h on the drum. In operation, these tufts trail behind the toy and cause the set of reeds in use to be presented directly to the air. The sounds are changed by moving the tufts from one side of the drum to the other.
Patent GB-190927970-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Construction of Ships' Hulls.
Inventor: KOEPPEN LOTHAR VON
IPC: B63B1/04
Filed: 1909-11-30
Granted: 1910-11-03
Abstract: 27,970. K÷ppen, L. von. Nov. 30. [Cognate Application, 29,943/09.] Hulls. - C o mprises improvements in the type of vessel having a recessed bottom. The midship portion B of the vessel is flattened or recessed on its under surface, being developed forward into a downwardly-directed wedge-shaped bow F; and the after part terminates in a stern, preferably of wedge form, provided with an extension or counter D partly submerged. The maximum draught of the vessel is forward of the midship portion, at the point F, from which point the keel-line k gradually rises to the stern. The bilges w are at first horizontal and then run upwards to meet the lines of the stern.
Patent GB-190928938-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spring Wheels.
Inventor: BUTTON REUBEN
IPC: B60B9/04
Filed: 1910-07-08
Granted: 1911-01-26
Abstract: 28,938. Button, R. July 8, 1910. Metallic spying bodies and cores.-Relates to tyres of the kind in which a series of .springs. such as d, is surrounded by a split spring ring e. According to the invention, the spring cushion so formed is enclosed by a metal ring k with inwardly - bent lugs l guided between side plates i, and the spring e is formed with a tendency to contract. The inner springs consist of curved plates with free ends resting on adjacent springs, or helical springs q, Fig. 4, may be used. The tyre is completed by a band n of chain fabric or the like, and a leather cover o.
Patent GB-191005046-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Paper Boxes.
Inventor: MACKENZIE JOHN WILLIAM
IPC: B65D5/28
Filed: 1910-02-28
Granted: 1910-09-08
Abstract: 5046. Mackenzie, J. W., [National Papeterie Co.]. Feb. 28. Fancy boxes; lined and covered boxes; boxes made from special blanks; lids.-A paper box having a bevelled base portion next to its horizontal bottom is made from a single blank comprising a rectangular part 10, Fig. 2, to form the bottom, wings 12 shaped as shown to form the bevelled base portion, and extensions 14 to form the sides. The parts of the set-up box may be held together by corner-pieces of paper, and the box may have an ornamental or finishing paper covering. The sides may be vertical or of other form, for example, as shown in Fig. 6, and an insertion 20 may form a lining and provide a neck 22 for the lid.
Patent GB-191011870-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Portable Power Driven Machine for Undercutting or Channelling in Coal and the like.
Inventor: BOUSFIELD GEORGE WILLIAM
IPC: E21C25/64
Filed: 1910-05-13
Granted: 1911-05-11
Abstract: 11,870. Bousfield, G. W May 13. Coal-cutting machines.-In a channelling-machine of the type in which a milling-tool at the end of a quickly rotating-shaft is fed into the mineral and also caused to describe the arc of a circle, the shaft is fed longitudinally without disturbing the mechanism by which it is driven. In the form shown, the machine is mounted on sledge runners a having detachable wheels a<1>. It is secured in position by a prop q jammed against the roof. Ball thrust bearings at top and bottom enable the machine to be slewed on vertical pivots for the horizontal travel of the cutter. A milling-cutter x is secured to a shaft f, which slides through but is rotated by a sleeve e, Fig. 4, driven by an electric motor. The spindle f rotates in bearings f<1>, f<2> carried by rods k<1>, k' which, for the longitudinal movement of the cutter, are slid through guides on the machine by a feed - screw l carried in bearings supported by stays n. The nut o on the feedscrew is divided to allow of quick withdrawal of the tool. The rods k<1>, k<2> take the side thrust of the cutter.