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Patent GB-190804230-A (GB)
Title: Combined Leveling and Stadia Rod.
Inventor: ROBERTSON JAMES HART
Filed: 1908-02-25
Granted: 1908-09-10
Abstract: 4230. Robertson, J. H. May 20, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Levelling - staves. -The graduations on a levelling or stadia rod are in a series of columns, each column containing one set of graduations, which are an exact mnltiple or sub-multiple of those in the adjacent columns and correspond with them. Two different colours for the graduations alternate in the length of the rod, and in sets of graduations of the same colour, the outer divisions may be alternately on the right or left hand side of the rod. Halves or quarters of a division may be shown as indicated at 2, 3, 4. By having the sub - divisions separate, reading of the large divisions is not confused.
Patent GB-190805689-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Rotary Machines for Extracting Dust or Water from Grain or other Granular or Porous Materials.
Inventor: ROWLANDSON WILLIAM
Filed: 1908-03-13
Granted: 1908-11-12
Abstract: 5689. Rowlandson, W. March 13. Fans.-Horizontal centrifugal machines for drying and removing dust from grain are made with cylindrical drums and without moving beater blades. In a casing K, and placed eccentrically with respect thereto like a centrifugal fan, revolves a drum C of perforated metal provided with fan blades G, which serve to draw a current of air through the drum. Grain is fed into the drum by a hopper A and is spread against the sides of the drum by a plate B, by means of which the drum is secured to a rotary shaft E. A stationary sleeve M on the shaft E carries a segment of a drum H provided with obliquely-placed blades S, which guide the grain towards the outlet end of the drum C. A flange L in the casing K protects the cleaned and dried grain from the matter passing through the drum.
Patent GB-190810210-A (GB)
Title: Improved Combined Air and Water Heating Furnace.
Inventor: GIBBS CLARENCE ANDERSON
Filed: 1908-05-11
Granted: 1908-12-17
Abstract: 10,210. Gibbs, C. A. May 11, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Air and water heating furnaces.- The furnace gases pass through tortuous flues arranged in chequer brickwork for heating the air, and the water tank or boiler is supported in the brick-work and connected to an inclined hollow casing which is placed above the fire and formed with openings for the passage of the gases. Air enters the chequer brick-work through openings near the bottom and leaves by service pipes 7. From the grate 9, the gases pass through the openings in the water chamber 26 to a dampered flue 10 whence they pass down a flue 13 to horizontal flues 14, 15, 17, 18, 19 and escape to the outlet flue 20. The horizontal flues 14, 17, 19, which may be made in sections, are provided with removable caps 21 for cleaning purposes, and the flues 13, 15, 18, 20 are fitted with sliding joints. Cold water from the main passes through a pipe 23 to the tank 22 which is connected by service and return pipes to radiators or a hot-water service system. Flow and return pipes also connect the tank with the inclined hollow baffle 26. This baffle is formed with flue passages 31 and the front portion 30 is shaped as shown to allow of access to the fire and also to prevent emission of flames &c. when the door is opened by providing a large opening for gases to escape to the main flues.
Patent GB-190810688-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Inverted Incandescent Gas Lamps.
Filed: 1908-05-16
Granted: 1909-05-17
Abstract: 10,688. Akt.-Ges. Schaeffer & Walcker, and Schultze, W. May 16. Incandescent gas lamps. - The connexion. b between the inverted lamp and the gas-pipe e is arranged at the side of the burner and preferably within the lamp casing, and is connected to the burner by a pipe c. Specification No. 25,489, A.D. 1902, is referred to.
Patent GB-190811576-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Forge and Smithy Hammers.
Inventor: GIBBS GEORGE JAMES
Filed: 1908-05-28
Granted: 1909-04-29
Abstract: 11,576. Gibbs, G. J. May 28. Steam and other fluid-pressure hammers.-A steam or other fluid-pressure hammer is provided with an expansion or cut-off valve in addition to the ordinary distributing-valve M, Fig. 1. The cut-off valve may surround the liner of the valve M, or may be arranged in a casing N, Figs. 1 and 3. The cut-off valve P, Fig. 3, and its liner S have corresponding slots T. An arm V on the valve spindle engages a rod W, which is moved by a spring a to open the valve and by a piston X to close the valve. Fluid is supplied to the piston X by a pipe Z, which may communicate with the hammer cylinder in various ways. In one arrangement the pipe Z communicates with the hammer cylinder at the top Z<1>, Fig. 1. The point at which the cut-off takes place is adjusted by a cock Z<3>. Alternatively the pipe Z may open into the cylinder at an intermediate point Z<2> of the stroke. In a third arrangement, the pipe Z is replaced by a pipe Z<5>, which is put into communication with pipes Z<6>, Z<7> by a valve d operated from the hand-lever E that operates the valve M. A modified form of the valve d, shown in Fig. 6, has through passages by which the passage Z<5> may be placed in communication with the passage Z<6>, the passage Z<7>, or the exhaust port q. When the hand-lever is moved over for a dead blow, the passage in the valve d is moved beyond the passage Z<6> so that no fluid is admitted to the pipe Z<5>.
Patent GB-190813503-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Goffered Trimmings and Apparatus for Producing the same.
Inventor: WOOD THOMAS JAMES
Filed: 1908-06-25
Granted: 1908-11-05
Abstract: 13,503. Wood, T. J. June 25. Pleating.-Relates to goffering-machines of the type in which the fabric is passed between fluted heated rollers and in which one or more grooves are produced on one side of the fabric by means of rings or equivalents on or combined with one of the rollers taking into corresponding grooves in the other roller. According to this invention, both of the rollers A, B are formed with one or more rings or equivalents C, F taking into corresponding grooves E, H on the opposite rollers so as to produce two or more oppositely-disposed grooves in the fabric for the insertion of stitching or embroidery. The rings C, F are placed in grooves D, G, and may be replaced by integral rings, flanges, or the like formed on the rollers.
Patent GB-190814833-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Rims and Tyres for Vehicle Wheels.
Inventor: PRADEAU CHARLES WILLIAM
Filed: 1908-07-13
Granted: 1908-11-19
Abstract: 14,833. Pradeau, C. W. July 13. Tyres, pneumatic felloes or rims.-In pneumatic tyres formed of sections which are inflated together, the rim b, Fig. 3, is formed in two parts each with a vertical ring and cross-pieces d, Fig. 5, the sides projecting beyond the felloe a and being returned to form boxes z. The openings on each side are closed by segmental plates e held on the rim by through bolts p. The holes in the plates are alternately slotted out as at s, Fig. 1, so that each plate may be removed separately. The tyre sections are placed in the troughs formed by the rim and side plates, and a solid or hollow block m is placed under each. An ordinary inflating- valve passes from each section through its block m and is connected to one of two pipes u running round the wheel and housed in the box z. These two pipes are cross-connected, and a single inflating-valve is attached to one ; or only one pipe u is used, all the tube valves being connected thereto. Instead of returning the rim to form the housing boxes, the side flanges may be prolonged for that purpose ; in this case the fixing-bolts p pass through the block m and only half way across the rim, the tyre covers being recessed to receive the bolt heads. With a single row of tyre sections, both sides of the rim may have detachable segments e.
Patent GB-190816801-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Collapsible Tables.
Inventor: MADDOX WILLIAM JUDSON
Filed: 1908-08-10
Granted: 1909-03-25
Abstract: 16,801. Maddox, W. J. Aug. 10. Tables.-The standards B of a knock-down or collapsible library or other table are secured at their upper ends to pieces C on opposite sides of the table A. The pieces C are slotted at C<1> to receive fixing-bolts D passing through countersunk holes in the standards as shown. The lower parts of the standards are secured to the base E by a flanged block e', Fig. 5, the standards fitting between the flanges. The block is secured by a bolt F having a bead e of wood or other material matching the standards. Additional thumb-screws S may be used to secure the standards directly to the base. When only one pair of standards is used, the piece C at the top is arranged diametrically. A shelf H, Figs. 7 and 9, may be used to connect two bases together. To the underside of the shelf is pivoted a lever K, to which is pivoted in turn a hook I adapted to enter a recess i in the base E and to engage the bolt F or a separate bolt. When the lever and hook are moved into a straight line, the shelf is locked in position, the joint being concealed. Dowel pins L may be employed on the ends of the shelf H.
Patent GB-190817331-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Reversible Galvanic Batteries.
Inventor: HUBBELL HARRY CROSS
Filed: 1908-08-18
Granted: 1909-01-14
Abstract: 17,331. Hubbell, H. C., and Fuller, H. W. Aug. 18. Secondary batteries. -The plates are made by compressing a dry mixture a of nickel hydrate and silver oxide for the positives, and nickel hydrate and cadmium oxide for the negatives, on to a perforated nickel - plated iron plate or open wirework sheet 1, and enclosing the whole in an asbestos paper cover 4 and in a wire-cloth pocket 7. The edges of the pocket 7 are secured by binding-strips 8 preferably of nickel, nickel-plated iron, or soft steel. The electrolyte may be sodium or potassium hydrate. Specifications No. 1862, A.D. 1887, and Nos. 8365, 27,861, and 27,902, A.D. 1904, are referred to.
Patent GB-190821155-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Steel Engraving Colour Printing Stamping Presses.
Inventor: HORN JOSEF
Filed: 1908-10-07
Granted: 1909-10-07
Abstract: 21,155. Horn, J. Oct. 7. Printing from engraved plates.-In a steelengraving platen-printing-press, the platen moves downwards from the printing position with a parallel movement on guides 3 until the end of a slot 2 in the platen meets the spindle e, whereupon the platen leaves the guides and completes its downward movement by rotating about the spindle e. At the same time the forme g moves in substantially horizontal guides, away from the printing position, to be coloured and wiped by suitable devices n, m. [Reference has been directed under Section 7 of Patents &c. Act, 1907, to Specifications No. 15,117, A.D. 1885, No. 16,126, A.D. 1904, [Abridgment Class Printing, Letterpress &c.], and No. 11,402, A.D. 1905.]
Patent GB-190821722-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Drying of Building Structures and Materials therefor.
Inventor: KNAPEN ACHILLE
Filed: 1908-10-14
Granted: 1909-03-25
Abstract: 21,722. Knapen, A. Oct. 14. [Patent of Addition to No. 5222, A.D. 1908.1 Building-blocks of the kind described in Specification No. 5222, A.D. 1908, and used for drying walls, are made of hexagonal or other shape for use at the junction corners of ordinary blocks, as shown in Figs. 1 and 2. The inclined hole 2 through each block is closed at the inner end by ordinary blocks, and may be provided with a grating 11, Fig. 5, or 12, Fig. 7, at the open outer end. Instead of making the holes 2 inclined to the bases of the blocks, they may be parallel thereto ; the blocks in this form are tilted when built in the walls.
Patent GB-190822792-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Composition for Preserving Belting and the like and Preventing Slipping
Inventor: ALLEN JOHN WILLIAM
Filed: 1908-10-27
Granted: 1909-03-18
Abstract: 22,792. Allen, J. W. Oct. 27. Adhesion compositions.-A composition for dressing leather belting &c., for increasing the adhesion and flexibility and preserving the belting, consists of vaseline, treacle, and oil pitch (oxidized cottonseed oil or stearine pitch).
Patent GB-190903301-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mechanism for Controlling Parts like Valves, Ignition Devices or Detents.
IPC: F01L9/11
Filed: 1909-02-10
Granted: 1909-10-28
Abstract: 3301. Bachrich & Co. Sept. 19, 1908, [Convention date]. [Addition to 23,361/08.] Actuating valves.-Valves, operated through the medium of a pneumatic or hydraulic column, as described in the parent Specification and in Specification 2939/09, are given a variable stroke by means adapted to alter the length of the said column. Fig. 1 shows a valve b<1> operated by means of a pneumatic or hydraulic column c by a plunger a', together with a pressure-equalizing vessel h, all as set forth in the abovementioned Specifications. To impart a variable stroke to the valve without altering the stroke of the plunger a<1>, the effective length of the column, i.e. the length between the valve and the port g leading to the equalizing-vessel h, is altered by varying the point of cut-off of the port g during the stroke. To this end, the plunger is rotated independently by a governor during its reciprocation, and the plunger or the surrounding chamber, or both, are provided with elongated ports s, s<1> preferably having inclined cut-off edges. The Specification in the original form, as open to inspection under Section 91 (3) (a), comprises also means for imparting a variable stroke to the valve by varying the stroke of the plunger a<1>, as by means of a coned cam which is axially movable under the control of a governor ; this subject-matter does not appear in the Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-190906502-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machinery for use in the Manufacture of Conical Tubes of Paper, or the like.
Inventor: TAYLOR ELMER ZEBLEY
Filed: 1909-03-18
Granted: 1910-03-17
Abstract: 6502. Taylor, E. Z. March 18. Paper pipes and t u b e s. - Relates to machines for making conical paper tubes such as are used for vessels for retaining milk and cream. The piles of blanks, previously cut to the necessary form, and of a length sufficient to encircle the mandrel twice, are placed on platens 9 carried on a boss 15, which is bolted to a nut 12 on a vertical screw 11, and has wings 13 which pass through slots in a vertical sleeve 14. This sleeve is rotated from the main shaft 1 through gear - wheels 4, 5, 7, 8, so that the blanks pass below the pasting and rolling devices successively. Three sets of pasting and rolling apparatus are shown operated from the wheel 8. The blanks are kept in place by adjustable guides 17, 18, preferably carried by the spokes of the wheel 8. The pasting-device comprises a reservoir 25, the bottom of which is closed by contacting conical pasting - rollers 23, 24, the former being rotated by the wheels 8, 26, 31, 32. The pasting-device oscillates slightly about a shaft 33 under the action of a cam-ring 37 and roller 36, which raise and lower the pasting - mechanism so that the second half only of the passing blank is pasted. As the pile of blanks is consumed, increased pressure of a foot 38 on a friction disk 39 retards the rotation of the screw spindle 11, which then works through the nut 12, raising the platens 9 and piles of blanks. When all the blanks have been used, the platens are lowered by tilting the pasting-device slightly so as to tighten a belt 45, which normally is loose on pulleys 44, 46, but, when tightened, is driven by the pulley 44 to rotate the screw spindle 11, and lower the nut 12. On removal of the belt 45, the pasting-device can be turned over for cleansing &c. Hollow perforated mandrels 48, arranged in sets of three, are rotated through the gear-wheels 8, 7, 49, 50. Suction through a fitting 54 causes the blank to adhere to the mandrel. After winding, an empty mandrel takes the place of the full one by means of rollers 67 engaging a star-wheel 65, a spring catch 68 which locks the star-wheel during the winding operation being liberated by cams 69 on the wheel 8. To facilitate removal of the finished tubes by hand, a stripping- disk 56 is employed, operated by levers 57, 62 from cams 60 on the wheel 8.
Patent GB-190908343-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Weighing Tea and other Substances.
Inventor: CLARK JAMES PROCTOR KYD
IPC: G01G13/02
Filed: 1909-04-06
Granted: 1910-04-06
Abstract: 8343. Clark, J. P. K. April 6. Automatic-feed weighers.-In automatic-feed weighers for tea &c. in which a mass of tea is dumped into the weighing-receptacle, the beam being held fixed and then liberated for the dribble feed, the feed hoppers are modified, and the consecutive working of the parts of the machine is effected by a system of electromagnets and switches. The main hopper 78, Fig. 1, has a baffle 81 and an extension 84 leading the tea to the dumping-hopper 10 and the dribble-hopper 37. The hopper 10 is provided with two slide valves or sluices 15, 13, the former being formed of parallel rods and the latter of a plate. These valves are connected to spring plungers 17, and are worked alter. nately by a bell-crank lever 21 operated by a rock-shaft 22, an arm 23, a connecting-rod 24, and a crank on the shaft 26. The capacity of the hopper 10 may be varied by turning a screw 35, and so varying the position of a single spring plate 33, which forms one wall of the hopper, or of two spring plates 33, Fig. 16, forming opposite walls of the hopper. In this case, the screw 35 actuates pressers 33<a>, coupled by yokes 33b. The dribble hopper 37 has avertically-adjustable end 42 placed over a trough 39, which is oscillated to and fro to feed the tea by a rock-shaft 40 operated by an arm 43 and an eccentric 45 on the shaft 46, connected by a rope and pulleys to the shaft 50, which is connected by a clutch to the constantly-rotating shaft p. This shaft is also connected by clutches ,and gearing to the shafts o and the abovementioned shaft 26. The shaft o liberates the door at the bottom of the weighing-receptacle e when the right weight is obtained. The mechanism for doing this is similar to that described in Specification 13,712/04. The weighing-beam a is held stationary during the dumping of the tea by an electro-magnet 7, and carries a contact 3, which touches the fixed contact 4 when the weighing-operation is completed. The machine is started by starting the main shaft p and pressing the push 74,. Fig. 9, so as to press the contacts 67, 69 together. A second similar pair of contacts, just behind these, is also operated so as to pass a supplementary current through the electro-magnet 60, which is thus energized to remove the brake 58 from the pulley 53, and allow, by means of a clutch described in detail in Specification 5152/10, [Class 80 (ii), Gearing. Variable-speed &c.], the shaft 50 to rotate. The dribble feed is thus started, and, in time, the weighing-beam a rises and the contacts 3, 4 meet. An electro-magnet is thus energized so as to clutch the shaft o to the shaft p. The tea is then discharged. The shaft o, by a cam, closes a switch and puts another electro-magnet into action to clutch the shaft 26 to the shaft p. This shaft 26 carries two cams, actuating switches which control respectively the magnets 7, Fig. 1, and 60, Fig. 9.
Patent GB-190910345-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Locks.
Inventor: GREENHILL BENJAMIN PELHAM KNOW
IPC: E05B63/24
Filed: 1909-05-01
Granted: 1910-05-02
Abstract: 10,345. Greenhill, B. P. K., and Goddard, R. E. May 1. Drawings to Specification. No Patent granted (Sealing fce not paid). Burglar alarms.-The Provisional Specification describes in connexion with an electricallyoperated fastening for doors, a device for giving a signal if the current is switched on to operate the bolt before the door is closed. This device, which also serves as a burglar alarm, comprises a subsidiary bell-circuit, in which is included a contact-breaker, consisting of two studs fixed to the door-post and a spring-pressed metal connecting-slide. The slide completes the circuit across the studs until a projection fixed to it is pushed back by the closing of the door. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specification 14,458/06, [Class 44, Fastenings, Lock &c.].
Patent GB-190911442-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process for the Manufacture of Ammonium Sulphate from Distillation Gases.
IPC: C01C1/242
Filed: 1909-05-14
Granted: 1909-12-23
Abstract: 11,442. Gewerkschaft der Steinkohlenzeche Mont-Cenis. May 15, 1908, [Convention date]. Ammonium sulphate. - Solid ammonium sulphate free from tar is obtained by passing into the absorption liquid the distillation-gas previously freed from tar and water by cooling, together with concentrated ammonia produced by treating in column stills the ammoniacal liquor obtained in the above cooling, this ammonia being preferably cooled to cause separation of water. The absorption liquid is a solution of ammonium sulphate preferably of 29-35‹ BÚ., and containing up to 5 per cent of free sulphuric acid. Specification 2399/08 is referred to.
Patent GB-190911924-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Manufacture of Manure.
Inventor: JOHNSON ARCHIBALD MASON
IPC: C05B1/02
Filed: 1909-05-20
Granted: 1909-09-16
Abstract: 11,924. Johnson, A. M., and Austin, J. May 20. Manures.-Urine of horses with or without raw blood is evaporated to a syrupy consistency and solidifies on cooling. Or the evaporation may proceed until the residue is partly carbonized. Carbonaceous or siliceous bodies, such as gypsum, charcoal, dry earth, ground bones, and superphosphates may be added to the syrupy product or to the solid after grinding, in sufficient quantity to prevent the fertilizer from becoming moist. By adding water, a liquid manure is produced. If the product is carbonized, some or all of the added bodies may be dispensed with. The urine &c. may be rendered neutral or slightly acid by adding sulphuric acid before evaporating, and the evaporation may take place in open vessels or in a steam vacuum-pan, the vapours being led into acid to fix the ammonia.
Patent GB-190915687-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Buffers for Railway Vehicles.
Inventor: REES DAVID WILLIAM
IPC: B61G11/06
Filed: 1909-07-06
Granted: 1910-05-26
Abstract: 15,687. Rees, D. W., and Moreton, W. G. July 6. Buffers of the type in which the plunger does not project beyond the back of the casing have improved means for supporting the collar-plate or washer. The buffer - rod H is recessed in two places so as to leave a shoulder H<2> and a neck H<3>. A washer or collar-plate I is placed against the shoulder H<2>, and a split collar J, Fig. 3, of larger diameter than the hole through the collar plate is made hot and passed over the end H<4> of the rod. It is then closed and contracts still further in cooling, thus retaining the collar I against withdrawal from the casing.
Patent GB-190919729-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Pit-cages in Mines.
Inventor: JONES WILLIAM
IPC: B66B17/36
Filed: 1909-08-28
Granted: 1910-06-09
Abstract: 19,729. Jones, W., and Williams, W. T. Aug. 28. Cage and platform lifts. - Each end of a mining cage is provided' with sheet-metal, mesh, or trellis-work gates. 6, which slide on-vertical guides 2 carried by brackets mounted on the cage. The upper portion of each gate is slotted to allow it to .pass the projecting portions 8 of the barriers at the pit bank. Lift doors, operating.-The gates are raised at the bottom of the shaft by fixed stops, which engage directly with the cranked bars 11. At the top of the shaft, levers 12 on the cage are rotated to raise the gates by engaging weights 17. The weights are slidably mounted so as to yield in case of an overwind.