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Patent GB-190726817-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Building Moulds
Inventor: BICKFORD JOHN DWIGHT
Filed: 1907-12-04
Granted: 1908-04-02
Abstract: 26,817. Bickford, J. D. April 9, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Casting parts of buildings in situ; shoring and strutting.-Relates to adjustable moulds for casting in situ parts of concrete buildings, such as columns, beams, girders, and walls, and to means for supporting the same in position. Figs. 1 and 2 show a mould for columns, comprising two sections 6, 10 made up of parallel strips or staves 17 held together by bolts 9, and a sleeve 12 of similar construction surrounding the adjoining ends of the two sections, so that the sections can be extended or retracted in the sleeve according to the length of the column to be cast, after which they are secured to the sleeve by bolts 8. The space between the ends of the sections is filled in with bevelled strips 25, of which a stock of various lengths is kept, fitting between the correspondingly bevelled ends 28 of the strips of the sections 6, 10. The top of the upper section 6 may be cut away on each side to receive the beam moulds, a corner piece 20 being left to hold them in place. To facilitate the wiring of steel cores or upright reinforcements, the bottom of the section 10 is provided with a hinged door 15 which may be clamped and held closed by bolts 19. Fig. 3 shows a mould for beams open at the top and ends, of similar construction to the column mould shown in Figs. 1 and 2. Crossbolts 29, extending through the sides and bottom of the mould, support blocks 18 which carry joists or timbers 22 for supporting a deck or temporary floor to carry the concrete forming the floor and ceiling between beams. The beam mould and the joists are supported at positions intermediate between the columns by adjustable struts, Fig. 4, consisting of parallel uprights 37 connected by blocks 38 at both sides and by a block 41 at the bottom, and supporting an upright 36 carrying a cross-piece 34 on bolts 20<c> extending through holes in the upright 36. In order to secure the upper bar to the beam mould or joist while the length of the strut is being adjusted, the cross piece 34 may be provided with two blocks 19<b>. Fig. 9, and a wedge piece 12<c> is driven between the blocks and the beam mould at one side. In a modified form of strut, the top end of the upright is provided with upwardly projecting blocks 43 secured by cross-bolts 50 to adjustable joist-bearers, which consist of bars 53, 58, secured together by bolts 55 passing through holes 16<e>. A knee support for the beam mould may be secured to the beam and column moulds by horizontal and vertical bolts.
Patent GB-190800068-A (GB)
Title: An Apparatus for Removing Dust from Carding Engines During Cleaning.
Inventor: KUENDIG-HONEGGER ARNOLD
Filed: 1908-01-01
Granted: 1908-11-19
Abstract: 68. Honegger, A. K³ndig-. Jan. 1. Carding-engines. - In apparatus for removing dust from carding-engines during cleaning, the cleaning-roller 4, Fig. 1, is surrounded by a hood 7 connected by a flexible pipe 10 to one of a series of nozzles 3<1>, 3<2> forming branches of a suction pipe 3 running above a series of carding-engines. The hood 7 is provided with two nozzles 8, one of which is used as an air inlet. The nozzles 3<1>, 3<2> are normally closed by a valve 17, Fig. 7, controlled by a weighted lever 18, and are provided with lugs 12, which are gripped by hooks 15<1>, 16<1> on the pipe 10. The valve 17 is opened by an extension 15<2> on the hook 15<1>, which raises the weighted lever 18 ; a stop 20, Fig. 8, mounted on a pin 19 and engaging an extension 18<1> of the weighted lever 18, prevents the lever from swinging too far. The hooks 15', 16<1> are operated by handles 15, 16, and are guided into position by guides 11. The pipe 10 consists of hose with steel-band insertions, and is connected to one of the openings 8 in the hood 7 by a conical mouthpiece 10'. Each of the nozzles 3<1>, 3' serves for two carding-engines, the apparatus being reversed for the second, as shown in dotted lines in Fig. 1. By rotating the pin 19 and bringing a second stop 21 over the extension 18<1>, the valve 17 may be held permanently open for the removal of dust from the room. Fig. 10 shows a flexible pipe arranged in connexion with a suction pipe placed under the floor of a room. The flexible pipe 23 is attached to the hood 7 by a bent rigid attachment 23', and to a socket 3<1> by a straight piece 23<2>. A ring 26 serves as a limiting- stop tor the insertion of the piece 23<2>. Attached to the ring is a rod 27 recessed to receive a hook 25. Handles 24<1> and a projection 30, beneath which the foot may be placed, serve for lifting out the pipe.
Patent GB-190802726-A (GB)
Title: Cure for Influenza
Inventor: MERCIK CHARLES
Filed: 1908-02-07
Granted: 1908-06-11
Abstract: 2726. Mercik, C. Feb. 7. Medicines.-A medicine for the treatment of influenza consists of spirits of nitre, spirits of camphor, and spirits of wine, diluted with water.
Patent GB-190802789-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fire Engines
Inventor: MERRYWEATHER JAMES COMPTON
Filed: 1908-02-07
Granted: 1908-10-01
Abstract: 2789. Merryweather, J. C. Feb. 7. Fire-engines.- A petrol motor is mounted on existing manual fireengines in order to drive, or to assist in driving the pumps. The petrol motor A, Figs. 1 and 2, attached to the rear of the fireengine, is coupled to a worm reducing-gear B, the wheel of which drives a shaft carrying a crankdisk C. A connecting-rod D is attached at one end to the crank-disk and at the other end to a crosslever E on the usual rocking shaft F, to which the pump levers are fixed. The crank-pin is made adjustable in the crank-disk, so that the stroke of the pump may be altered, in order to adjust the load on the motor under varying working conditions. When the motor is not required, it may be disconnected from the pump mechanism by uncoupling the connecting-rod.
Patent GB-190804912-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Movable or Stationary Sanitary Houses for Animals, Poultry, Birds, and the like.
Inventor: BENDALL ARCHIE
Filed: 1908-07-04
Granted: 1909-02-25
Abstract: 4912. Bendall, A. July 4. Cages, pens, and the like ; poultry houses and coops.-In a movable or stationary house for poultry, birds, &c., an outer house a and an inner house b are provided, the inner house beiog adapted to slide within the outer part either vertically or horizontally. The inner house has slat or other ventilators c in the roof and inlets m in the sides. The inlets m are preferably arranged with relation to air inlets i in the outer house b so that nothing can be passed from the outside to the interior of the house when closed. A drawer g containing disinfectants slides within the house a and under the perforated bottom h of the inner house. Both houses are provided with separate roofs which may be hinged. The front side of the house a is hinged or otherwise suitably made to open, and a wire screen detachably secured to the inner house may be provided behind the front.
Patent GB-190809392-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Valves of Bottle-filling Machines.
Filed: 1908-04-30
Granted: 1908-08-06
Abstract: 9392. Frost, A. E., and Dairy Outfit Co. April 30. Siphons.-Relates to the valves of reservoir and siphon bottling-machines, and provides means for preventing the valves from sticking to their seats when used with liquids of a glutinous nature, such as milk. The lower end of the short arm of the siphon is provided with a cup b forming a seat for a valve c, which is carried by a lever d pivoted to a bracket c depending from the cup b. When the siphon arm is swung over, the lever d falls and the valve opens. The lever d may be weighted, or it may be adapted to engage a stop g, to insure the opening of the valve. The movement of the lever is limited by a stop i.
Patent GB-190809481-A (GB)
Title: Improved System of Heating by Electricity and Apparatus for use in connection therewith.
Inventor: RORKE THOMAS JOSEPH
Filed: 1908-05-01
Granted: 1909-02-04
Abstract: 9481. Rorke, T. J., and Rorke, E. May 1. Resistances. - An airheating resistance consists of wire wound on an asbestos tube a<1>, carried by a helical rod b, and supported by a centrally placed rod c, the wire being divided into two sections which can be put in circuit separately, or in series, or parallel. The wire is first wound on a mandrel of smaller diameter than the asbestos tube so that when the mandrel is removed the convolutions will be of the same diameter as the tube. The asbestos tube is slipped on a spiral or other shaped rod b which may have a coating of insulating-material.
Patent GB-190809672-A (GB)
Title: Life-saving Apparatus.
Inventor: ERDMANN DANIEL
Filed: 1908-05-04
Granted: 1909-05-04
Abstract: 9672. Erdmann, D., and Schulz, W. May 4. Swimming-appliances.- in swimming-appliances of the type in which a float a for attachment to the body is provided with hinged side floats d and a propelling-device, the float a is made wedgeshaped, running to a point beneath, and the side floats are made hollow and tapered at the forward ends to accommodate the arms of the wearer. All the floats are curved on the inner sides to fit the body.
Patent GB-190811810-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Automatically Recording the Course of Ships.
Inventor: SPALAZZI FRANCESCO
IPC: B63B9/00
Filed: 1908-05-30
Granted: 1909-06-01
Abstract: 11,810. Spalazzi, F. May 30. Course recorders.-Relates to means for auto matically recording a ship's course upon a travelling sheet or sea chart. A motor 33, which rotates in synchronism with the compass needle, transmits these movements through a worm 34 and wormwheel 35 to a crownwheel 36 gearing with a grooved roller 37. Above the roller is arranged a disk 38, which transfers the movement to a roller 57 lying just above the plane of a table 53. The chart is placed on the table and is given a forward movement corresponding to the way of the ship by a roller 52 driven from a motor 39, which is itself driven from the propeller shaft. A bracket 58 above the table supports a pressure roller 59, and also carries an arm 60 provided with a marking-roller 61. When the ship is steering a straight course, a corresponding straight line is marked on the chart. When the course is changed, the roller 57 rotates through an angle corresponding to the angular deviation of the compass needle and causes the chart to rotate about the contact point of the roller 61. The apparatus is fitted with several correcting devices. To correct the record for deviation due to iron on board, the disk 38 is divided up into sectors provided with concentric grooves. A toothed ribbon, which gears with the roller 37, instead of occupying the central groove 38 is placed in segments which compensate for deviation when the ship is steering corresponding courses. To compensate for the slip of the propeller at various speeds, a shaft 147 driven from the motor 39 is provided with a series of gearwheels 148-148<IV> of diminishing size. Immediately beneath is arranged a countershaft 149 on which is feathered a sleeve 150 carrying corresponding gearwheels 150-150<IV>. The sleeve is longitudinally adjusted to bring the correct pair of gear-wheels into engagement by a rack-and-pinion device operated by a centrifugal governor. When the ship has two engines, the governor is driven through differential gear. The resistance of the ship to turning is compensated by similar sets of gearing 166, 167, selectively operated by an orientation motor which turns in synchronism with the rudder. Arrangements are also made for bringing the tracing scale into agreement with the scale of the sea chart. For this purpose sets of change-speed gear are arranged at the end of the shaft 168.
Patent GB-190819490-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Device for Stretching Garments and Fabrics, also applicable as an Adjustable Screen Support.
Inventor: AHLQUIST ERIC
Filed: 1908-09-16
Granted: 1909-09-16
Abstract: 19,490. Ahlquist, E. Sept. 16. Trouser stretchers; garment stretchers.-A stretcher for trousers, coats, vests, and other garments and fabrics, also applicable as an adjustable screen support, comprises a base a and a stationary slotted vertical member b, within which slides a member c ; arms d, e are pivoted to the member b, and are connected together by adjustable members f, bolts passing through the members f and a series of holes h. The arms d are adjustable vertically in a similar manner. Arms f<1> connect the arms e and sliding block c. In stretching a coat, vest, &c., the arms d, e are inserted in the arms of the garment, and the body is stretched by the members f. The apparatus is shown in Fig. 1 as an adjustable screen support, the fabric n being held by auxiliary members m adjustably pivoted to sockets fitting on the ends of the arms d, e. This arrangement can also be used for stretching lengths or widths of fabric. An extension c<1> of the block c is provided with holes c<2>, so that the block and screen &c. may be held in any position by passing a bolt through one of the holes c<2> and through another hole in the member b. A clamp for garments provided with buttons is shown in section in Fig. 4 ; pins r on one piece p<1> take into grooves s<1> on the other piece, the buttons being placed between the pins, which grip the fabric. The clamps for holding trousers at each end, have plates j at the back provided with key-hole slots k, l taking over headed pins on the ends of the arms d, e.
Patent GB-190820193-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Two-cycle Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: JUNKERS HUGO
Filed: 1908-09-25
Granted: 1909-01-28
Abstract: 20,193. Junkers, H. Sept. 25. Gas or explosive-vapour engines.-A two-strokecycle continuous-combustion engine in which ignition is effected by the heat of compression has two oppositely-moving pistons in the same cylinder. The rear piston 5 and the pump pistons 6, 7 are connected to the crank-shaft through return connecting-rods, one of which is shown at 31. Air for scavenging and the formation of the charge is compressed in the double-acting pump 2 and stored in the transfer pipe 30, which opens into the cylinder through the inlet ports 8. The cylinder exhaust ports are shown at 9. Air, for the injection of the liquid fuel charge which is supplied by a pump 14, is compressed in the pump 3 and transferred to the fuel nozzle 15 through the pipe 21. A cam (not shown) is provided for opening the fuel valve, and an eccentric 17 for actuating the distributing-valve of the air-pump 2.
Patent GB-190822803-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Parallel Rulers and Drawing Boards and the like.
Inventor: SMITH FRANK
Filed: 1908-10-27
Granted: 1909-09-02
Abstract: 22,803. Smith, F. Oct. 27. Drafting-machines.- The straight-edge G is carried on a spindle D having at its ends equal pinions C, C<1> engaging parallel and similar racks B, B<1> attached to the drawing-board A so that a series of parallel lines at right-angles to the board can be drawn. The straight-edge G, or an additional one, may be pivotally attached at one end so that it can be swung around and secured in position for drawing lines at any angle.
Patent GB-190823148-A (GB)
Inventor: HAMBURGER ALFRED
Filed: 1908-10-30
Granted: 1909-01-28
Abstract: 23,148. Hamburger, A., and Imhof, H. Oct. 30. Trays, dishes, etc.; dark boxes, changing - bags, &c. - A daylight developing- apparatus is formed of two parts a, b, Figs. 4 and 5, with red windows h, which parts can be clamped together by clamps n, as shown in Fig. 5, or held apart by braces r as shown in Fig. 4, when used in conjunction with a changing-bag c. The parts are separated by a watertight plate m sliding in grooves in packing l between the flanges k. For inserting the plate, the parts are separated and the changing- bag used. The edges i of the openings in the bag are pressed into grooves e by a framework d which is tightened by pressing the wedge-shaped ends f, Fig. 6, of one pair of sides into the holes g of the other pair. The plate t in its carrier is passed in through light-tight sleeves s and laid on the plate m. The braces r are then removed, and the. parts clamped together by the clamps n. Each compartment has a supply holder o and a pipep. After the plate has been developed and rinsed in one compartment, the dividing-plate m is drawn and the plate transferred to the other compartment for fixing and washing. Both compartments can be in use at the same time.
Patent GB-190824919-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Paving Blocks and Block Paving.
Inventor: BRADLEY CECIL GUSTAV
Filed: 1908-11-19
Granted: 1909-11-19
Abstract: 24,919. Bradley, C. G. Nov. 19. Paving-blocks.-In order to increase the resiliency of wood and like paving-blocks, grooves, spaces, or saw-cuts are made in the upper or lower surfaces or in the sides or ends. In the form shown in Fig. 1, saw-cuts a, b are made in the upper and lower surfaces alternately to such a depth as to bring the inner ends of the cuts in one surface in the same plane with, or beyond the inner ends of the cuts in the other. The cuts may be inclined, curved, or at right-angles to the surface, or may be partly at right-angles to the surface and partly inclined or curved. In cases where the saw-cuts are only carried to such a depth that the inner ends are in the same plane or are in different planes with a continuous portion between them, grooves, preferably wider than the continuous portion, may be formed in one or both ends of the block to prevent pressure against an adjacent block due to the expansion of the continuous portion. Grooves may also be formed in the sides or ends of the blocks to act as keyways to the binding-material. The saw-cuts &c. in the surfaces may be left open or may be filled with tar, pitch, or similar material. When the blocks are laid in such a manner as to bring the grooves in one block opposite grooves in an adjacent block or blocks, they are bound together by metal, wood, or like strips. The blocks are laid on a somewhat yielding layer such as an open-work mat, sawdust, or sawdust mixed with oil or other suitable liquid, covering the foundation.
Patent GB-190900318-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Induction Coils for Ignition and other purposes.
IPC: H01F38/12
Filed: 1909-01-06
Granted: 1909-08-19
Abstract: 318. Marks, E. C. R., [Chicago Coil Co.]. Jan. 6. Transformers; condensers.-An induction-coil for ignition and other purposes consists of parts separably assembled and readily removable without disturbing the surrounding insulating-material, the electric connexions of the various parts being automatically made and broken upon assembling and disassembling the parts. The coil comprises a casing 1 within which aro arranged three separate structures: (1) a core structure 2, Fig. 5, comprising an iron wire core 3 surrounded by a primary coil 4 secured to a plate 5 carrying the interrupter 21; (2) a structure 6, Fig. 6, comprising a mass of insulating-material 7 in which is embedded the secondary coil 8, this structure containing a longitudinal bore 9 adapted to receive the core 2; and (3) a structure 10, Fig. 6, comprising a condenser device 12 embedded in a mass of insulating-material 11. The parts are assembled as shown in Fig. 1. Leaf springs 26, 27, 30, 31, attached to the outside of the secondary and condenser structures 6, 10, make contact with terminals when the parts are assembled. The screw contact 21 passes through a loop spring portion on the bridge 22, the outward pressure of the free end of the spring tending to bind the screw in place.
Patent GB-190900395-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Delivering Measured Quantities of Liquid from Bottles.
Inventor: OERTEL HUGO
IPC: G01F11/26
Filed: 1909-01-07
Granted: 1909-05-13
Abstract: 395. Oertel, H. Jan. 7. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Direct air-pressure apparatus, non-automatic.-A measured quantity of liquid is delivered from a bottle by the introduction of air from a chamber attached to the stopper, the apparatus being operated by tilting the bottle. The delivery tube 3 has an orifice 10 narrowed so as to prevent the entry of air during delivery, the air for discharging the liquid being forced from the chamber 6 by a heavy piston 8 through a long tube 4'. In the tilted position, the gravity valve 11 brings a port 13 into alinement with the tube 4<1>, while the valve 12 at the end of the tube 4<1> opens ports 14, 15 to the bottle. In the upright position as shown, air is drawn into the cylinder 6 through a port 17 and aperture 16.
Patent GB-190900711-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of and Means for Packing Peroxides of Alkalies for Household Use.
IPC: C11D17/04
Filed: 1909-01-11
Granted: 1909-07-22
Abstract: 711. Hermann & Co., E. Jan. 15, 1908, [Convention date]. Cleansing-compositions; soaps &c., materials for making.-Alkaline peroxides are packed in vessels the bottoms and covers of which consist of a substance melting in warm water, for instance, a mixture of stearic acid and olein. This vessel is placed in a larger vessel containing a washing or soap powder containing sodium bicarbonate. The bath obtained by placing the package in water removes ink, wine, fruit, &c. stains, and has disinfectant properties.
Patent GB-190901598-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: LUCAS RALPH
IPC: F01B9/04
Filed: 1909-01-22
Granted: 1909-10-28
Abstract: 1598. Lucas, R. Jan. 22. Two-stroke-cycle engines; driving- gear; silencing air suction; cylinders, arrangement of igniters in.-Fig. 2 shows a two-cylinder two-stroke-cycle engine having common combustion and crank chambers and pistons driving independently a pair of geared crank-shafts. The cylinders are arranged out of line with the crank-shaft axes; and the driving-gear is balanced by pairs of counterweights 10, 17 arranged 90 degrees apart on the crank-disks. Air from a silencing- chamber 20 is drawn through a suctionoperated valve 13, which carries a wedge-shaped fuel valve 12, Fig. 5, and enters the crank chambers through a port located beneatb a valve 19, the air being afterwards transferred to the cylinders through a port 15 and carrying with it fuel previously sprayed into the transfer port through a nozzle 11. The entry of the charges through the port 15 facilitates the expulsion of the exhaust gases through a port 16. Fig. 4 shows a section through the valve 19 and the transfer ports, the arrangement being such that the bulk of the air may, when necessary, be directed through the port which contains the fuel nozzle. To prevent the failure of the ignition when using weak charges, an igniter is inserted at 18.
Patent GB-190901949-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device for use with Gramophones and like Musical Instruments, for Producing Varying Effects in Sound.
Inventor: PARR RICHARD JOHN
Filed: 1909-01-27
Granted: 1909-11-18
Abstract: 1949. Parr, R. J. Jan. 27. Phonographs. - A device for directly damping the vibrations of the stylus-bar consists of a metal plate A having lugs B with screws C to clamp it to the sound-box. On the plate A are fixed two bars E, F sliding in guides G and carrying parallel projecting bars J, K respectively, which are faced with rubber or felt and envelop the stylus-bar. The bars E, F are connected by a link H pivoted at I to the plate A. A wire mechanism O attached to the bar E is adapted to move the parallel bars J, K towards, or away from, the stylus-bar.
Patent GB-190904464-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Flower-pots.
Inventor: GRICE ALFRED
IPC: A01G9/02
Filed: 1909-02-23
Granted: 1910-02-23
Abstract: 4464. Grice, A. Feb. 23. Flowers and plants, pots for growing. - A light flower-pot is made from paper, cardboard, strawboard, leather board , papier mÔchÚ, or other paper or wood-pulp substance coated with. waterproofing - material. The body of the pot A is collapsible, and is made from a blank bent into the form of a truncated cone and cemented and stitched along the edges a. The bottom is removable and consists of a stamped saucer-shaped member B, which fits the lower part of the pot and prevents it from collapsing. Advertisements may be printed on the pots. According to the Provisional Specification, the pots may have parallel sides, and the bottoms may rest on ribs, or may be cemented or stitched to the pots.