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Patent GB-190717339-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Process of Decorticating and Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: GROTHE LOUIS OVIDE
Filed: 1907-07-29
Granted: 1908-05-14
Abstract: 17,339. Grothe, L. O. July 29. Breaking and scutching apparatus ; rippling - apparatus for flax. - The fibrous bark of raw unretted flax is split longitudinally and the woody matter simultaneously broken away, the fibres being straightened, drawn out, scraped, and condensed into a sliver, all in a single machine. The raw unretted flax is thrown on to an apron a, Figs. 3 and 5, provided with combing-pins a<2>, through which it is drawn and straightened by fluted rolls a<3>, a<4> which feed it to a similar apron a'. From this apron it passes through sets of rolls e, k, o, t, and between pairs of endless webs h, i, m, n, r, s, the sets of rolls and pairs of endless webs being arranged alternately. After leaving the last set of rolls t, the material passes down an inclined table u having converging concave walls v terminating at a pair of smooth delivery rolls w, w<1>, which deliver the fibre as a sliver. The peripheral speed of the aprons and sets of rolls gradually increases from the feed end to the delivery end of the machine. The successive sets of rolls have a greater number of flutes than those preceding them, and the speed of rotation of the pairs of rolls constituting each set diminishes from the feed end to the delivery end, the difference of speed between the first and second pairs being greater than the difference between the second and third pairs. The pods are broken, and the fibres are submitted alternately to a drawing and scraping action, and to a gradually diminishing buckling action. Each of the webs comprises a number of spaced bars mounted on endless belts, the bars of one web being intercarrent with those of the other. The aprons a, a<1> are guided by side boards 9<a> and guiding-bars 8, Fig. 5, attached to the frame, and the webs h, i, m, n, r, s pass between guide-bard 63, 69 supported by guide-bearers bolted to the frame. The lower members of each of the several sets of rolls are mounted in fixed bearings, and are driven by chain gearing from the main shaft 100. The upper lolls under the action of springs 29 bear yieldingly against the lower rolls, and the bearings are lubricated by means of oil tubes. Skeleton rolls c above the aprons a<1>, a beat down any portion of the flax tending to go over the corrugated rolls, and a series of preferably three division boards may be used to -prevent the flax from bunching on the feed-apron. The apparatus may also be applied to retted flax or other fibrous substances.
Patent GB-190718328-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Wheelbarrows.
Inventor: HEINEMAN CHARLES HENRY
Filed: 1907-08-13
Granted: 1907-12-12
Abstract: 18,328. Heineman, C. H. Aug. 13, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Hand-trucks; wheelbarrows.-The body of a tipping-barrow is pivoted to a frame supported near the front ends of the shafts so as to reduce the weight on the handles, and the bearing-wheel arranged to act as a stop when the body is tilted. The frame is preferably of rod or pipe work, consisting of a cross-axle 15 supported by brackets 14 provided with feet 16 and stayed by diagonal bars 17. Fig. 1 shows a body adapted to carry granular material. The bottom is strengthened by cross pieces or cleats, the centre one 21 carrying pivoting means such as clips 22 embracing the bar 15 at each end. A handle or other means by which the body may be tilted is provided on the end 23. For carrying pig iron, castings, &c. in foundries, a body with open sides is used, the end being strengthened by brackets. In this case also the barrow has preferably two or more bearing-wheels. A body for carrying bulky and heavy articles is also described, having a floor composed of longitudinal bars of iron and steel such as T or L iron. The body in each case is proportioned so as to remain normally in the loading position.
Patent GB-190722487-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Tool Holder for Lathes, Planing Machines or Shaping Machines.
Inventor: WALBRECKER WILHELMINE
Filed: 1907-10-11
Granted: 1908-09-17
Abstract: 22,487. Walbrecker, W. Oct. 11. Tool-holders.-A tool-holder for use with lathes and planing and shaping machines comprises a head a with three inclined tool slots c, d, e, which intersect at the middle of the head, over which is a screwed hole f at an acute angle to the longitudinal axis of the holder for a bolt whereby the tool is secured in any position.
Patent GB-190725531-A (GB)
Title: Improved Construction of Trip Valve Motion for Steam Engines.
Inventor: BELL WILLIAM THOMAS
Filed: 1907-11-18
Granted: 1908-07-30
Abstract: 25,531. Bell, W. T., and Graham, A. J. W. Nov. 18. Valves and valve-gear.-The separate inlet and exhaust piston valves 1, 1<a>, 2, 2<a> are arranged coaxially in the valve-chest 7, the exhaust valves being secured to a spindle 12 ; the inlet valves are operated by sleeves 4, 4<a>, which surround the spindle 12 and are operated therefrom by releasing- gear. Collars 5, 5<a> are secured to the spindles 4, 4<a>, and are connected to the dash-pot pistons 23, 23<a> by levers and rods, as shown. Upon the spindle 12 are arranged pins 13, 13<a> which carry trip-levers 14, 14<a>. After the inlet valves have made the desired movement, the trip-levers are thrown out of gear by hand or by governorcontrolled cams 16, 16<a>, which are connected together by levers 18, 18<a> and a rod 19, and the valves are closed by the dash-pot springs. Passages 29, 29<a> are provided in the valves to prevent unequal pressure on their ends.
Patent GB-190802079-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ice-cream and like Freezers.
Filed: 1908-01-29
Granted: 1908-10-15
Abstract: 2079. Marks, E. C. R.., [Snow Flake Manufacturing Co.]. Jan. 29. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Moving-container apparatus. - An ice-cream or like freezer consists of an ice-receptacle 5 and an inner rotating cream can 22 provided with a fixed scraper and beater. The receptacle 5 is fitted with grooves 10, 13 leading to seats for axial projections 28, 31 on the ends of the can. The grooves facilitate the insertion or removal of the can. A detachable handle 36 engages one projection 31. The beater 41 and scraper 40 are mounted upon a central shaft 42, the flattened end of which fits in the groove 10 to prevent the shaft from rotating. The other end of the shaft passes into an inward extension of the part 31.
Patent GB-190803936-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Self-acting Mules.
IPC: D01H3/12
Filed: 1908-02-21
Granted: 1909-02-18
Abstract: 3936. Fine Cetton Spinners & Doublers Association, [LefÞvre, P.]. Feb. 21. Mules.-The counter-faller is not depressed at the end of the inward run until the winding-faller has risen to the level of the spindle point; it is then operated by a weight released by the winding- faller so that tension is maintained in the yarn and snarls are prevented during the coiling on the spindle blade. During the outward run, a weighted lever 6 is elevated by an incline 24, and is held in this position by a stop 17 during the inward run, so that the pawl 18 is retained in the position shown by dotted lines. When the winding-faller rises to the level of the spindle point, a rod 20 connected with the faller shaft releases the stop 17 ; the lever 6 then falls and the pawl operates a sector 1 and so depresses the counter-faller. The mechanism may be mounted on the front of the carriage, the weight, as before, being released by the winding- faller and operating, either directly or through a pivoted lever, a rod or chain connected to the counter-faller. The weight that operates the counter-faller may be released by a projection on the ordinary weight chain of the winding-faller, which, as it rises, engages a lever connected by a link with the catch that supports the weight.
Patent GB-190808127-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Reversing and Quick Return Driving Gear for Reciprocating Machine Tools.
Inventor: HARRIS CLAUD WILLIAM
Filed: 1908-04-13
Granted: 1909-01-21
Abstract: 8127. Harris, C. W. April 13. Gearing, driving; planing; slotting.-In a quickreturn driving-mechanism, suitable for planing and slotting machines and other machine tools, a pulley S driven constantly by a belt is mounted loosely on the shaft A which actuates the machine. Pinions C rotating loosely upon studs D carried by a revoluble drum E mesh constantly with an internally-toothed ring T on the pulley S and with a pinion B secured to the shaft A. The drum carries an expanding clutch G, by which it may be connected to the pulley S to effect a solid slow-speed direct drive. A second drum K is secured to a sleeve J, which fits loosely upon the shaft A and is secured to the drum E. The quick return is effected by releasing the clutch G and causing an expanding brake L upon the drum K to grip a stationary bracket R. The clutch and brake are of like construction with stiff friction bands expanded by cams D<2>, H<2> adapted to be turned between the ends A<2>, B<2> of the bands. Depending arms C<2>, G<2> secured to the cams D<2>, H<2>, respectively, are engaged and deflected to expand the bands by pins X, W carried by collars 0, N, which are slid together on the sleave J by a striking-fork.
Patent GB-190808157-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with a Method of and Means for Inflating Pneumatic Tyres.
Inventor: GEE EDWARD
Filed: 1908-04-13
Granted: 1908-07-23
Abstract: 8157. Gee, E. April 13. No Patent granted (Sealingfee not paid). Frames.-Relates to inflating-means for pneumatic tyres, of the kind in which one of the tubes E of a cycle is converted into a pump, and consists in providing the tube with a nipple G for receiving the free end of the flexible connexion D, in addition to the usual nipple F to which the connexion is attached.
Patent GB-190810508-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Cementing Envelope and other Flaps.
Inventor: KENDELL THOMAS BOULTON
Filed: 1908-05-14
Granted: 1908-10-01
Abstract: 10,508. Kendell, T. B., Kendell, L. S., Hall, S. E., and Brown, J. May 14. Envelopes, gumming. In apparatus for gumming envelope or like flaps of the type having gumming-reservoirs hinged together so that they can be relatively adjusted to the angle of the edges of the flap, one or both side walls of the gummer are formed of members hinged together. The gummer e, Fig. 1, rests on the pile of envelope blanks b and is connected to guide-rods f sliding in eyes g on a cross-bar c of the frame a. The gummer is partly counterbalanced by weights h connected by chains i to the guide-rods f. The front wall of the gummer is formed of members k hinged together at l and slidably connected by a screw-and-slot connexion o, p to blocks n rotatable on the lower ends of the guide-rods f. If the inner wall of the gummer is composed of straight members, they are also hinged together, and spacing-blocks q secured to the gummer by clips r serve as adjustable ends of the gum trough. The lower edges of the blocks q and of the inner wall of the gummer are covered with felt so as to wipe each blank as it is withdrawn from the pile b. Gum is supplied from a tank t on the bar c through a stopcock v and pipe u into a hopper w on the gummer. If the inner wall of the gummer is curved it is formed in one piece z, Fig. 8, connected to the front wall k by screws z' passing through the slots in the wall k. One side of the wall z may be longer than the other, as shown in Fig. 8. Interchangeable walls z are provided for use with envelope flaps of different angles. Gauge rods y for determining the position of the blanks bare adjustably secured to the base a by screws y<1>, a number of holes being provided in the base a to receive the ends of the rods y and to also act as drainage holes for superfluous gum, which falls into a tray y<3>.
Patent GB-190814116-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Telegraphic Relays or Receiving Devices.
Inventor: KITSEE ISIDOR
Filed: 1908-07-03
Granted: 1908-08-27
Abstract: 14,116. Kitsee, I. July 3. Telegraphs.-In a relay intended specially for cable telegraphy, the contacts carried by the moving parts are held together by a mechanical force which is opposed by an electrical force, the latter being adjustable to vary the normal pressure between the contacts. The arrangement serves also to steady the moving parts. In the relay shown, two coils 1, 2, connected in series in the line of transmission 10, 11 and suspended in a magnetic field in such a way as to be oppositely deflected by an electric impulse, carry contacts 20, 21. at the end of supporting-arms 22, 23. The contacts are first brought together with more than the required pressure by means of a weight 16, consisting of beeswax, suspended by a cocoon fibre 17, 18 between the coils 1, 2 as shown in Fig. 2. The pressure is then relieved to the required extent by means of a battery 14 and adjustable resistance 15 connected in shunt to the relay so as to tend to separate the contacts.
Patent GB-190814162-A (GB)
Title: A Combined Water Gauge and Feed Water Regulator.
Inventor: GARBE HERMAN
Filed: 1908-07-03
Granted: 1909-07-01
Abstract: 14,162. Garbe, H. July 3. Water levels, regulating and indicating.-In a feedwater regulator and water gauge combined in one fitting B, the extending body A of a thermostatic device opens a valve F, whereby steam under pressure, which normally maintains the feedwater valve closed, escapes into the atmosphere, the feed valve then opening and supplying water to the boiler. A tube C surrounding the expanding rod A is filled with water or steam according to the level of water in the boiler.
Patent GB-190815627-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Manufacture of Metal Cans or Receptacles.
Inventor: NORTON EDWIN
Filed: 1908-07-23
Granted: 1908-11-26
Abstract: 15,627. Norton, E. July 23. Making cans; flanging; shearing.- A cylinder is formed long enough for two can bodies; the side seam may be made tight by fusion, either by hand or machinery. A flange or bead c, Fig. 2, is formed intermediate between the ends by means of a suitable tool, and this flange may, if desired, be converted into the form d, Fig. 4. At the ends the usual flanges are made and heads are fixed on. In this form the article is stored or transported. To prepare for filling, the cylinder is separated into two at the edge of the head by grinding or cutting, as by a rotary grinder or cutter, a flange being left on each part to receive a head.
Patent GB-190817542-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Protectors for Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: CLARKE JOHN
Filed: 1908-08-21
Granted: 1909-03-18
Abstract: 17,542. Clarke, J., and Gregg, G. A. Aug. 21. Sole protectors.- Relates to the invention described in Specification No. 14,107, A.D. 1899, in which an outer rim of imitation nails is secured to a boot &c. by a narrow metal plate on which they are formed, by hob or ordinary nails passing through holes near the inner edge of the plate; the protector has a projecting rim to protect the edge of the toe. The present invention consists in providing an inner row of imitation hob nails c in the protector, the holes d for the fastening-nails being arranged between the rim b and the imitation nail-heads c.
Patent GB-190826719-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for the Compression of Gas, or Air, for Lighting, or Heating, Purposes.
Inventor: FLETCHER EDWARD
Filed: 1908-12-09
Granted: 1909-09-02
Abstract: 26,719. Fletcher, E. Dec. 9. Compressing.-In the apparatus shown for compressing air or gas, or a mixture of both, for lighting or heating purposes, the air or gas enters at a port 1 and passes through a pipe 2 and a port 3 to the compression cylinder. When, as shown in Fig. 1, the piston is at its upper end, the gas enters the lower part 5, and, on the return of the piston, the gas supply is cut off and the gas compressed in this part until it escapes through ports 8, 9 in the piston and the cylinder, and, when these ports come into register, to a reservoir 10. On the up-stroke of the piston, the gas that has entered the upper part 12 is compressed therein until it escapes through a similar port 13 in the piston and the port 9. If the pressure in the reservoir 10 becomes excessive, the valve 20 opens and allows air to escape and pass again to the pipe 2 and the compression cylinder.
Patent GB-190900958-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Vehicles with Portable Rails.
Inventor: MEIER WILHELM
IPC: B62D11/22
Filed: 1909-01-14
Granted: 1909-07-08
Abstract: 958. Meier, W. Jan. 14, 1908, [Convention date]. Springs, arrangement of and mounting bodies and undercarriages on; guiding vertical play. -In a road-vehicle provided with endless tracks, the carriage is supported by springs from the axle b as shown.
Patent GB-190901647-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Hand Mirrors and Mirror Backed Hair Brushes and in the Manufacture of the same.
IPC: A45D42/08
Filed: 1909-01-22
Granted: 1910-01-13
Abstract: 1647. Williams, Ltd., and Williams, W. H. Jan. 22. Looking-glasses and mirrors.-The mirror part of hand-mirrors and mirror-backed hairbrushes is extended to the handle. The edge 4 of the silver or other metal forming the backing of the mirror or front of the brush-handle is turned over the bevelled edge of the mirror part 1. The Provisional Specification also refers to mirrors and brushes made of wood, vulcanite, celluloid, or other substance.
Patent GB-190909669-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Emergency Brakes for Motor Cars and other Vehicles.
Inventor: CLULOW JOSEPH
IPC: B60T1/14
Filed: 1909-04-23
Granted: 1910-02-24
Abstract: 9669. Clulow, J., and Orton, H. E., [trading as Clulow & Orton]. April 23. Skid.-In a slipper brake of the kind that comprises a shoe 2, Fig. 1, adapted to be interposed between the road and the wheel, and to be released by the pull of a cord 10 on articulated rods 8 connected to the vehicle and the brake shoe, the shoe is carried on a rod 3 pivoted eccentrically to the wheel on the end of a blade spring 4, which is attached to the carriage springs or any convenient part of the vehicle. The shoe is corrugated on the underside, and carries one or more rollers 14, Fig. 2, mounted between two flanges 15, 16 on the upper side. One of the flanges 15 may be made sufficiently deep to contact with the rim and take the weight of the vehicle off the tyres. Two shoes may be used, one on each side of the vehicle and connected by a transverse rod ; a supplementary brake shoe 2<a>, Fig. 1, pivoted by a rod 3", may be let down at the back of the wheel by means of a rope 10<a>,
Patent GB-190911083-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Producing Twisted Cords.
Inventor: BURROWS WILLIAM ARTHUR AGER
IPC: D07B3/00
Filed: 1909-05-11
Granted: 1910-05-11
Abstract: 11,083. Burrows, W. A. A., and Ford, W. May 11. Machines for making.-In machines for twisting strands, composed of a number of parallel threads wrapped with other threads and known as " cased " cords, and subsequently twisting the strands together, means are provided for varying the effect of the twist given to the strands and to the finished cord. Each strand a, Fig. 1, to be twisted is drawn off from a bobbin 1, mounted in a rotating frame 2, by rollers 9, 16 around which the strand is wrapped. The roller 9 has a rough surface, and is positively driven by a pin on the axle 8 engaging ratchet teeth 10 on the roller, a spring which surrounds the axle 8 keeping the teeth in engagement with the pin. The roller 16 has a grooved surface. The strand is then passed round guide-rollers 17, mounted so as to lie in the centre line of the frame 2, and adjustable on the rod 18<a> relatively to the feed-rollers so as to vary the effect of the twist given to the strand. The twisted strands are next led over guide-rollers 18, 19 to a combining-cone 20. The combined strands b pass to the take-up rollers 27, 28 of the twisting-frame 23, Fig. 2; these rollers are positively driven and are of the same nature as the feed-rollers 9, 16 previously described. The cord is then laid upon a frictiondriven bobbin 32 by an eye 30 carried by a continuously-moving endless chain 31. To vary the effect of the twist in the finished cord, the distance between the cone 20 and the roller 27 is altered by adjusting the frame carrying the cone 20 on the rod 21. To vary the rate of feed and take-up, the rollers 9, 27 are changed for others of a suitable diameter.
Patent GB-190911743-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dials or Indicators for Telemeters.
Inventor: LJUNGGREN FREDRIK
Filed: 1909-05-18
Granted: 1909-09-09
Abstract: 11,743. Ljunggren, F. May 18. Range - finders. -In instruments of the depression type, the readings are given by means of an arm 6 on a special scale arranged on an horizontal drum 3 having its generating - surface in the form of an arc of a circle. Thegraduations start at the larger end of the drum, and the scale is formed by a wire or by spirals cut on the surface. There may be two drums mounted pivotally on a common axis, so that they can be used alternately. Revolution of the drum depresses &c. the telescope by means of suitable connexions 5, but the drum may be fixed and the telescope disconnected, when its movements would be read off on the curved side of the drum facing it.
Patent GB-190915144-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Domestic Fireplaces.
Inventor: SHAW WILLIAM
IPC: F24B1/195
Filed: 1909-06-29
Granted: 1910-06-29
Abstract: 15,144. Shaw, W. June 29. Fire-places; draught, inducing.-A flue with apertures in the face is provided at the back of the grate of an open fire-place or cooking- range so that air from beneath the grate may pass to the chimney to prevent down-draught. The flue may be formed of blocks c, d, e, f having perforations d<Î> a n d apertures e<Î>, f<Î>, the lowest block resting on the grate, and the uppermost overhanging the lower ones. Alternatively, the flue may b e formed integrally and rest on the hearth. A damper may be provided at the top of the flue. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specification 7682/97.
Patent GB-190916304-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lamp Reflectors and other Glass Articles.
Inventor: COWPER-COLES SHERARD OSBORN
IPC: F21V7/22
Filed: 1909-07-13
Granted: 1910-09-13
Abstract: 16,304. Coles, S. O. Cowper-. July 13. Optical apparatus.-Glass for smoked glasses for telescopes &c. is coated with a thin film of gold by the process described in Specification 2396/09, [Class 93, Ornamenting].
Patent GB-190917704-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Tyre for the Wheels of Motor Cars, Cycles and other Vehicles.
Inventor: GOODCHILD JOHN TOWNSHEND
IPC: B60C7/14
Filed: 1909-07-30
Granted: 1910-03-03
Abstract: 17,704. Goodchild, J. T. July 30. Metallic spring bodies and cores.-Relates to tyres of the kind in which circumferential steel strips B are riveted to radially-disposed steel rings A, in which are secured radial helical springs H. Six strips are used. At one end, Fig. 3, a ring C of double width is riveted inside the ring A and fits inside the ring D at the other end, Fig. 5. The inner strip E is left unattached, and the rings C, D, are secured together by bolts with countersunk heads at each side F of the outermost strip B. Four equidistant holes are bored in the rim and strip E, one passing through the rings C, D. Bolts are passed through the tyre and rim, and, after insertion of the edges of the cover, the nuts are tightened.
Patent GB-190922383-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Means of Supporting Shelves for Books, Packages and Goods of all Descriptions.
Inventor: ESTLER PAUL TRAUGOTT JULIUS
IPC: A47B57/06
Filed: 1909-10-01
Granted: 1910-09-22
Abstract: 22,383. Estler, P. T. J. Oct. 1. Shelves.-Rods c with reduced ends d, f, the latter having a coil spring h, enter holes b in partitions a to support shelves i at their sides or ends. Tubes may be used with plugs at each end, and they may support brackets or plates m. Specification 21,157/90 is referred to.