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Patent GB-190922461-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Appliance for Retaining Articles in Position upon the Ground.
Inventor: CARTLAND GEORGE HOWARD
IPC: E04H15/62
Filed: 1909-10-02
Granted: 1910-07-28
Abstract: 22,461. Cartland, G. H., and Esson, D. D. Oct. 2. Ground anchors. - The device comprises a central spike A, Fig. 1, provided with a ring a<1> pierced with holes to receive two other spikes B, B' provided with handles to facilitate insertion in the ground. In a modification, shown in Fig. 4, the central spike is dispensed with and the ring attached to one of the lateral spikes, which is cranked at a<5> to receive the other spike. In another form, the ring may be formed by bending the top of one of the spikes, or it may be replaced by a tube a<5> as in Fig. 9. The ring may be dispensed with altogether and both spikes cranked at their intersecting point.
Patent GB-190922946-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ink-ribbon Mechanism particularly for Time Indicating Devices.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
IPC: G07C1/06
Filed: 1908-08-12
Granted: 1909-10-12
Abstract: 22,946. Boult, A. J., [Stromberg Electric Manufacturing Co.]. Aug. 12, 1908. Ink-ribbon mechanism.-In ink-ribbon driving- mechanism more particularly applicable to date and time printing devices of the type having a movable pivoted printing-head carrying the ribbon spools, and coacting with a stationary platen, the ribbon is driven and reversed automatically as follows. The foot 141 of a lever 137 is arrested by the platen on the actuation of the stamp, and therefore shifts relatively to the ribbon mechanism. On the return of the lever 137 by a spring 138, a pawl 136 pivoted thereon turns the ratchet-wheel 135. The ribbon 117 is wound on two spools 120a, either of which may be actuated by gearing from the ratchet-wheel 135. The gear-wheels between 128 and 133 are on a rocking frame held in one of two positions by extensions of the levers 142. Small rollers 143 on the levers 142 engage with the spools 120<a>, and as either of them becomes too large, the rocking frame is tilted to drive the other roller and thus reverse the ribbon movement.
Patent GB-190924609-A (GB)
Title: Machines for Sealing Bottles.
Inventor: CONRAD PAUL ALFRED REINHOLD
Filed: 1909-10-26
Granted: 1910-03-24
Abstract: 24,609. Conrad, P. A. R. Oct. 26. Capsules, applying.-Relates to a bottle-sealing machine of the type in which a drawing pressure is exerted by a chuck or throat to close the flange of the cap under the head on the bottle neck, and thereafter while the pressure is maintained to dish the central part of the cap or seal inwards. According to the present invention, the cap is held on the bottle mouth by a die while the sealing is effected by a resilient throat-ring adapted to adjust itself to any irregularities in the bottle mouth. Towards the end of the sealing operation, a spring-controlled hammer is automatically released and dishes the centre of the cap. The sealing or drawing ring D, Figs. 5 and 7, is weakened longitudinally by openings d<4>, d<5>, opening from which are slots d<6> extending the length of the ring but communicating with the bore of the ring at its upper and lower ends. The ring is cut away at d' at right-angles to the slots d<6> to form a central fulcrum line d<8> for each section between adjacent slots. At d the bore of the ring is tapered abruptly to a size approximately that of a bottle neck with cap. From this point upwards the bore d<1> tapers slightly. The ring is contained within a cylinder I, and the segments can rock to some extent on their fulcra. The openings d<5> in the ring are squared to receive spring-controlled detents G with double claws g, g<2>, which hold the caps and present the bottles correctly to the drawing- ring. The cap is held firmly on the mouth of the bottle by a die F backed by a presser foot E and a strong spring E<1>. Within the presser foot, there is mounted a plunger H which normally rests lightly on the centre of the cap, and above the plunger is a spring - controlled hammer h' mounted in a tripping block H<1>. Connected to the upper end of the presser foot are spring-controlled arms e<1> provided with detents e<2>, which normally engage under the hammer h<1>. In operation, as the sealing pressure increases the spring E' yields and the arms e<1> raise the hammer h<1>, compressing its spring h<2>. Finally the arms are tripped by the block H<1> and release the hammer, which strikes the plunger H and so dishes thecentre of the. cap.
Patent GB-190927685-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Burring Apparatus.
Inventor: GROLL CHARLES
IPC: D01G15/50
Filed: 1909-11-27
Granted: 1910-06-16
Abstract: 27,685. Groll, C. Nov. 27. Burring-apparatus. - In burring-apparatus especially applicable to carding-engines for wool, one side of the usual burr trough 4 is formed as a closed channel 5 in which the operating- mechanism for imparting the required longitudinal movement to the discharging-blades is housed, and the discharging blades 3 are arranged so that they sweep in one direction only. The blades 3 are carried by rods 8 attached to a plate 6 projecting through a slit 7 in the channel 5 and operated by the nut 2 of a double screw 1. The blades are mounted on pivot pins 9, and, at the end of their sweeping stroke, are canted by the part 10 striking a fixed stop on the end of the machine and remain in this position during the return stroke. When this is completed, another stop rights the blades; parts 11, 14 limit the canting movements of the blades.
Patent GB-190927787-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Valves.
Inventor: SPENCER JOHN
IPC: F16K51/00
Filed: 1909-11-29
Granted: 1910-11-24
Abstract: 27,787. Spencer, J., Spencer, T. H., Smallman, H. S., and Horton, S. Nov. 29. Locking valves.-Lift valves, applicable for use in sprinkler systems for fire-extinguishing, are opened by fluid pressure acting directly on the valve member B, and are held in the open position by gravity-operated catches C pivoted to lugs on one of the valve members, and stepped to engage projections D on the valve seat a<1>. A hand-hole a<6> is provided in the casing, through which the catches may be released to allow the valve to close.
Patent GB-190929506-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wall and like Plugs for Electrical Connections.
Inventor: BONNELLA ARTHUR
IPC: H01R13/20
Filed: 1909-12-16
Granted: 1910-11-17
Abstract: 29,506. Bonnella, A., and Bonnella, G. J. Dec. 16. Plug couplings.-A plug connector is provided with a radially-moving spring catch on one part adapted to engage with the other when the plug is inserted in the socket to prevent removal by a direct pull. In the form shown in Fig. 1, there is mounted in the base, in addition to the socket, a bent metal strip 5 provided with an opening to receive the bent spring 10, which engages with it when the plug is inserted in the sockets. To remove the plug, the spring 10 is first disengaged by means of the button 15. If desired, the spring may act as an additional conducting-pin. In the form shown in Fig. 3, the spring catch is carried by one of the ordinary pins, and consists of a strip of metal pivoted at 18 and provided with a projection 19 which engages a recess turned in the socket. The strip is pressed forward by a spring 22 and provided with a button 21, by which the catch may be released. The contact-pin that carries the spring catch is preferably made of different size from the other, to prevent incorrect insertion in the socket. Both plugs may carry spring catches if required.
Patent GB-190929760-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Stop Valves for Hydraulic Hoists and the like.
IPC: F16K1/38
Filed: 1909-03-10
Granted: 1910-03-10
Abstract: 29,760. Armstrong, Whitworth, & Co., Sir W. G., Matthews, R., and Wale, C. March 10. Plug lift valves; shocks, preventing; spindles. -Relates to hydraulic hoists for ammunition &c. in which an automatic control valve is interposed between the working valve and the ram cylinder as described in Specifications 13,683/06, and 15,020/08, [both in Class 69, Hydraulic machinery &c.], and consists in constructing the control valve h with two cone surfaces free to slide endways for a limited distance along its rod i. An endlong movement is given to this rod by the motion of the ram preferably as described in Specification 5772/09, so that, as either end of the stroke is reached, the valve h is brought into position to close the passage n or n<1>, while, when the flow of water is reversed, the valve h is forced over to the opposite stop, and the passage is again opened. The distance between the stops o, p is rendered adjustable by forming the rod in two lengths screwed together, and recesses are formed in the valve h to diminish shock when it strikes the stops. In slightly modified forms, only one shoulder n is formed in the passage, and the tapered valve block is of concave formation. In the form shown in Fig. 4, two tapered valves h', h<2>, controlled by springs are employed, the stops o, p, being interposed between the valves.
Patent GB-191000271-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of Renovating or Repairing Stair-cases, Steps and the like.
Inventor: BENNETT JAMES HERBERT
IPC: E04F11/16
Filed: 1910-01-05
Granted: 1910-09-08
Abstract: 271. Bennett, J. H. Jan. 5. Stairs are repaired or renovated by removing the worn parts, -inserting in each nosing a bar A partly embraced by the tapered ends of bars B (the other ends of which engage beneath the riser D of the stair above), and moulding new nosings and treads of concrete about these bars.
Patent GB-191001706-A (GB)
Title: Process and Device for Producing Bandages of Tissues of any Kind Raveled Out at the Edges and Provided with a Furlike Cut.
Inventor: ROESCHEISEN WILHELM
IPC: D06H7/04
Filed: 1910-01-22
Granted: 1910-07-21
Abstract: 1706. Roescheisen, W. Jan. 22. Grooving.-One or more incisions are made by a circular knife across the ends of a roll of fabric to prevent fraying of the edges. The roll f is inserted in a funnel a and its edge is operated upon by a cutter d and a roughened roll c, which may be provided with replaceable circular brushes. The roll c may be driven by hand or otherwise. Insets of different diameters may be provided for the funnel a; or other known means may be employed for varying the diameter of the funnel to adapt it for rolls of different sizes or shapes.
Patent GB-191006802-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Automatic Distance, Speed, or Operation Recording Apparatus.
Inventor: JUNG ALFRED JAMES
IPC: G01P1/12
Filed: 1910-03-18
Granted: 1911-03-20
Abstract: 6802. Jung, A. J. March 18. Recording output of machines. - Apparatus for recording the operations of a machine comprises a snail-cam C, which is rotated by the machine through a clutch, and moves a spring-controlled recording-arm F across a clock-rotated record-strip B. The arm F is mounted in a cross-head F<3> engaging guide-rods F<4>, F<5>, the former of which carries the spring D for returning the recording-arm. A pin m fixed to the block F<3>, and kept in engagement with the cam also, actuates a counter N through a lever M. The style F', Fig. 4, is carried in an adjustable holder A'.
Patent GB-191007641-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Current Terminals for use in the Manufacture of Mirrors by Electro-deposition.
Inventor: BLOXAM ARTHUR GEORGE
Filed: 1910-03-29
Granted: 1910-07-07
Abstract: 7641. Bloxam, A. G., [Hoorickx and A. Hindel, E., (Firm of)]. March 29. [Addition to 2490/09.] Couplings.-A clamp for connecting a flexible conductor with a mirror in a plating bath, as described in the parent Specification, is n o w made so as to grip the mirror c by the action of gravity alone. The claw d shown may be replaced by a curved plate of insulating-material attached to the lower face of the body of the clamp. In each end of the body a is soldered or otherwise secured a rod e which, with the conductor connected to it, is covered by a rubber tube. The clamp may be of bronze coated with insulating-material except over the contact-surface.
Patent GB-191008275-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Boot Cleaning Devices.
Inventor: PLAYER EDWARD SAUNDERS
IPC: A47L23/04
Filed: 1910-04-06
Granted: 1911-04-06
Abstract: 8275. Player, E. S. April 6. Brushes combined with scrapers.-Scraper attachments for boot and shoe brushes, of the type described in Specifications 7076/84, 20,780/99, 17,094/04, and 23,625/08 are constructed as shown. The projection A is set at an angle so that it points upwards away from the brush, and the extreme end is curved so as to present a convex edge to the boot when in position for use with the brush inverted.
Patent GB-191009985-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Liquid Sprayers.
Inventor: SMITH SYDNEY HERBERT
IPC: F28F25/06
Filed: 1910-04-23
Granted: 1911-02-02
Abstract: 9985. Smith, S. H. April 23. Splashing-apparatus.-A nozzle for producing a conical sheet of spray of the kind described in Specification 290/07, [Class 135, Valves &c.], is provided with a series of projections in proximity to the annular slit from which the liquid flows in order to break-up the issuing stream. Fig. 1 shows the plate a secured to the shield c and provided with teethlike projections b, b, shown in Fig. 2, near the annular space e. Projections arranged at different angles, as shown in Fig. 5, may be used.
Patent GB-191010145-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Casters.
Inventor: FORRESTER HAROLD JOSEPH CHARLE
IPC: B60B33/00
Filed: 1910-04-26
Granted: 1910-09-15
Abstract: 10,145. Forrester, H. J. C., [Schenk Co.]. April 26. Castors. - A n attachment for securing a castor 1 to a tubular leg 6 comprises a sheetmetal frame 7 attached to a disk 5 on which the leg rests, with a retaining-spring 14 bent round and through the frame 7, as shown. A pintle 3 passes through an opening 10 in the frame 7, and a boss 4 rests on the upper end of a split metal sleeve 17 attached to the disk 5. When the castor is forced into the leg, the arms of the spring 14 make frictional contact with the inside of the leg and hold the socket in place. In a modification, the split sleeve is omitted.
Patent GB-191014132-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Mechanism for Feeding Sheets of Material into Printing and other Machines.
Inventor: JONES GEORGE WILLIAM
IPC: B65H3/48
Filed: 1910-06-10
Granted: 1911-06-12
Abstract: 14,132. Jones, G. W., and Matthews, W. June 10. Sheet separators.-Relates to sheet-separators of the kind wherein a separating-blast impinges on the edge of the pile, and consists in conforming the top of the air-box to the path of the friction separator, and in forming the surface of the air-box with depressions to minimize friction of the sheet. The air-box F, having a nozzle G and a directing-plate H, has its top E conformed to the path of the separator B and extended forward as shown. The surface L is made also with alternate elevations and depressions, with the former of which the separator coacts, so that the sheet rests on the air in the recesses. The box F may be rocked to direct the blast up and down the edge of the pile.
Patent GB-191019795-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Supporting and Raising and Lowering Lamps.
IPC: F21V21/38
Filed: 1910-08-24
Granted: 1911-06-08
Abstract: 19,795. City of London Electric Lighting Co., and Peard, O. L. Aug. 24. Lamp - posts.- Relates to means for supporting, raising, and lowering lamps of the kind which are hung in a harplike frame b situated directly over their standards, and consists in pivoting this frame at the middle to the upper ends of a vertical fork a secured to the standard. The leads e to the lamp . d and the suspending - rope d<1> are led through the trunnions b<3> and through the pivots c<1> on which the hood c is mounted. The frame b is of hollow tubing, and the leads &c. are led inside out of sight. The turning of the frame b is controlled by a rope g attached to its lower part b<1>, and a tendency to turn out of the vertical position is given by springs acting on the trunnions b<3> and on the lower part b<1> of the frame; or a weight may be employed for this purpose.
Patent GB-191021592-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gear Wheels.
Inventor: SAY JAMES
IPC: F16H55/06
Filed: 1910-09-16
Granted: 1911-06-08
Abstract: 21,592. Say, J. Sept. 16. Toothed wheels.-Spur or bevel toothed gearwheels are formed by winding a strip of metal A in the form of a coil with the convolutions in contact, and if necessary secured together, the teeth being subsequently cut across the convolutions. The coil may constitute the whole wheel, as shown in Fig. 2, or may comprise a ring secured to the hub by means of fixed and movable flanges a<1>, a<2> and bolts a<3>, as shown in Fig. 7. In order to compensate for the sectional distortion caused by winding, the strip is preferably tapered in cross-section towards the inner edge. The strip may be wound hot upon a suitable mandrel, the contraction of the metal upon cooling causing the coils to be pressed together. A pickling process may be employed to remove any scale &c. caused by heating. Plugs of dried wood, with or without metal sleeves, may be inserted in the gear-wheel in proximity to the teeth to deaden vibration &c. In the form shown in Fig. 2, the wooden plugs B are combined with metal sleeves b formed with plain collars b<2> adapted to support each alternate convolution, being forced into intimate contact therewith by insertion of the plugs. The ends of the sleeves are expanded into countersunk holes c. In a modified form applied to a bevel-pinion, the collars on the metal sleeves are screw-threaded and are screwed into tapped holes in the pinion. In these arrangements, each raised collar supports each alternate convolution, and each convolution is supported by each alternate plug. In addition to, or instead of, the plugs described, plain wooden plugs without metal sleeves may be employed.
Patent GB-191025934-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Stands or Supports for use in connection with Cycles, Motor Cycles and the like.
Inventor: FEENY LANCELOT BASIL
IPC: B62H1/02
Filed: 1910-11-08
Granted: 1911-10-12
Abstract: 25,934. Feeny, L. B. Nov. 8. Supports.-A stand or support of the type in which a framework a, pivoted at or near the wheel axle, is retained in both the operative and inoperative positions by a single spring d, is combined with a spring clip f upon the mudguard &c. arranged to secure the stand in the raised position,
Patent GB-191029036-A (GB)
Title: Graduated Slide for Measuring the Hand for Gloves.
Inventor: WHITE JOHN SAMUEL
IPC: A41D19/04
Filed: 1910-12-14
Granted: 1911-10-05
Abstract: 29,036. White, J. S. Dec. 14. Gloves;- glove stretchers.-A gauge for measuring the hand for gloves consists of an arm A mounted on a fixed pivot E and an arm B pivoted to a slide arranged to move along a base. The base is graduated, and the end is tapered to enable it to be used as a stretcher for the fingers of the gloves.
Patent GB-191100019-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Furnace Roofs.
Inventor: HUTCHINSON THOMAS CHARLES
IPC: F27D1/02
Filed: 1911-01-02
Granted: 1911-12-21
Abstract: 19. Hutchinson, T. C., and Crowe, H. Jan 2. Roofs; cooling.-Channel-irons forming watertroughs are provided to strengthen and cool furnace roofs. The invention is described as applied to an open-hearth furnace. Adjusting- screws F working through nuts K fixed to the furnace binding bear on steel rails M to keep the channels D in position and allow for expansion of the roof. Pipes E supply water to the channels, which is collected in boxes H, and passes to boxes P or a pipe R, and thence to a cooling-pond.
Patent GB-191101241-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Methods of Compressing Gases and Utilising the Expansive Force thereof.
Inventor: HUMPHREY HERBERT ALFRED
Filed: 1911-01-17
Granted: 1912-01-17
Abstract: 1241. Humphrey, H. A. Jan. 17. Direct explosion apparatus.-A freely reciprocating column of water, which may be set in motion by the pressure of an explosive mixture as described in Specifications 18,594/07, 18,595/07, 19,341/07, 22,646/07, and 25,638/07, or by the action of a head of liquid as described in Specification 12,565/08, [Class 8, Air and gases, Compressing &c.], is caused to perform work at a distance through the intermediary of a reciprocating body of elastic fluid which is forced from and drawn into an air-vessel by the said column of water. Fig. 1 shows an arrangement adapted for raising water from a well. The reciprocating water column 2 of a Humphrey pump 1 enters an air-vessel 3 connected by a pipe 4 with a water-forcing chamber 5, so that, as the water-level b b fluctuates, air is alternately forced into and drawn from the chamber 5, and water from the wall c is thereby raised through the delivery pipe 6. The return strokes of the water column 2 towards the chamber 1 are caused by the expansion of the air compressed in the air-vessel 3. The pipe 10 and valve 11, which are not essential, may be provided for increasing the compression pressures, air being allowed to escape freely to the atmosphere from the air-vessel while the column 2 is accelerating until the valve 11 is closed by the impact of the liquid or by a float. The pressure may be regulated by making the pipe 10 of adjustable height, and the power developed by the apparatus may be automatically controlled according to the level of water in the well or in the delivery pipe by varying the richness of the explosive mixture or otherwise. The forces acting in the chamber 5 may be balanced by means of a branched discharge pipe leading to duplicate vessels 9 on each side of the chamber 5. The apparatus may be employed with either a two-stroke or four-stroke cycle action in the chamber 1.
Patent GB-191108172-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Joints of Adjustable Wind Screens for use with Motor Vehicles, and in Joints for analogous purposes.
IPC: B60J1/02
Filed: 1911-04-01
Granted: 1912-01-18
Abstract: 8172. Austin Motor Co., and Austin, H. April 1. Pivot adjustments for the wind - screens of motor-vehicles &c. One joint member is formed with a head A<1> provided with a boss a<1> fitting in an eye B<1> formed on the other joint member so as to provide a preferably flush face, in which a ring of holes c is formed, each hole being substantially one half in the boss a<1> and the other half in the shoulder b of the eye B<1>. The joint is locked by the engagement with the holes c of a number of pegs d, preferably four, carried by a washer D mounted upon a screwed pin E carrying a locking handle F. A spring d<3> causes the pegs to register with the holes in the adjusted position of the joint. The holes may be hemispherical, as shown, or formed as V- shaped notches, or of any other suitable shape which permits the correspondingly-shaped pegs to automatically engage and disengage them on turning the joint. The pegs d may consist of balls let into the inner face of the washer D.
Patent GB-191113503-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Traps for Flies and Insects.
Inventor: KURLBAUM WILLIAM HERMAN
IPC: A01M1/10
Filed: 1911-06-06
Granted: 1911-07-20
Abstract: 13,503. Kurlbaum, W. H. June 6. Insect traps.-An outer wire cone 2 is mounted on a ring 3 which is supported on legs 5 and has secured thereto a flanged base supporting an inner cone 10 provided with a number of openings 11, a bait-receptacle 12, and a small dome or perch 13. An entrance cone 6 is mounted on a plate 6' secured to the ring 3 and engaging the legs 5, and has a flared crown 8 with a number of openings 9 and a bait-receptacle 7. The cone 6 and crown 8 may be dispensed with. The flies in the cone 2 may be removed through an opening in the ring 3.