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Patent GB-191002634-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Mechanism for Folding Newspapers, and the like.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
IPC: B65H45/16
Filed: 1910-02-02
Granted: 1910-08-18
Abstract: 2634. Thompson, W. P., [Duplex Printing Press Co.]. Feb. 2. Folding paper.-A rotary folder adapted to operate at high speed and without jar, of the kind in which the folding blades are rotated by fixed gears eccentric to their cylinders, is provided with rotating tucker blades mounted eccentrically in bearings in the cylinder heads, and the blade shaft being moved to and from the periphery of the cylinder by the rotation of the bearings by means of cam or eccentric mechanism. As shown in Figs. 2 and 3, tucker blades 4 are fixed to shafts 4<a> mounted eccentrically in bearings 3 in the heads of a cylinder 2. The tucker blades are operated by pinions 4<b> engaging fixed internal gear 5 fixed eccentrically to the cylinder, and preferably having three times as many teeth as the pinions. The bearings 3 are rotated once in each rotation of the cylinders by means of fixed eccentrics 6 engaging eccentric straps 6<a> jointed to the shafts 4<a> of the blades 4. The blades are thus protruded from the cylinder 2 at the correct time to tuck the paper through folding-rollers B. The eccentrics 6, 6<a> may be replaced by cam-grooves as 6", Fig. 8, which engage the shafts 4<a> and rotate the bearings 3, and a correspondingly-shaped rack 5<n> engages the pinions 4<b>. The cam-slots may be partly concentric with the cylinder 2 and partly elliptical, and may be so arranged that the blade 4 protrudes from the cylinder only when near the rolls B.
Patent GB-191005028-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Baby Carriages.
Inventor: SPENCER JOHN ROBERT
Filed: 1910-02-28
Granted: 1910-12-31
Abstract: 5028. Spencer, J. R. Feb. 28. Push-bars.-The body of a baby carriage has brackets 31, arranged clear of the swing back, which are provided with tapered sockets to receive the ends of a detachable yoke-shaped handle 33. Springs, arrangement of and mounting bodies and undercarriages on.-The body is supported on springs 23 having flat vertical webs 24 provided with sockets 25, into which the shanks of castor wheels 27 are inserted. The castor wheels 27 may be removed and replaced by sledge runners having shanks which are secured in the sockets 25 by set-screws screwed into holes 30.
Patent GB-191008031-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Tungsten and the Manufacture thereof.
IPC: B22F3/00
Filed: 1910-04-02
Granted: 1911-07-03
Abstract: 8031. British Thomson-Houston Co., [General Electric Co.]. April 2. Modifying chemical characters of metals.- Tungsten rods, moulded from reduced oxide, are raised to an intense white heat, in a vessel containing hydrogen, by the passage of an alternating current of about 1400 amperes, which. is increased to 1700 amperes and then reduced by about 200 amperes per minute to zero. In some cases the rods are heated to whiteness in a vacuum before heating in hydrogen. The impurities on the surface may be finally removed by heating to about 1000‹ C. in a stream of dry hydrogen. Specification 3174/07 is referred to.
Patent GB-191018270-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bed Pans.
Inventor: HOGAN DANIEL
IPC: A61G9/00
Filed: 1910-08-02
Granted: 1910-10-20
Abstract: 18,270. Hogan, D. Oct. 16, 1909, [Convention date]. Bed-pans.-In bed-pans of the type having an upwardly-inclined back-support and a central opening terminating in a high spout, the side walls 8 of the latter are made to extend forward and merge into the central opening, and the widest part is at the middle.
Patent GB-191019086-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Steering Devices for Aeroplanes and similar Machines.
Inventor: GAARA HALVOR
IPC: B64C13/00
Filed: 1910-08-13
Granted: 1910-10-20
Abstract: 19,086. Gaara, H. Sept. 1, 1909, [Convention date]. Steering and balancing. - The steering and balancing planes of aerial machines are deflected by means of small wind-operated vanes. The elevator 2, Fig. 1, has a small vane 3 connected to it, the vane 3 being connected by a link 5 with the steering-handle 6. When the handle 6 is raised, Fig. 3, the vane 3 is inclined to the direction of flight and is deflected by wind pressure to the position shown in Fig. 4, thus causing the elevator to be inclined. If desired, more than one wind-vane may be used, as shown in Fig. 7, in which such vanes are connected to a lateral balancing-plane 8. The upper vane is connected through a link 14, and bell-crank lever 13 with rods 9, which are connected either to the tiltable chair of the aviator or to his person. The tendency of the aviator to maintain a perpendicular position causes the planes 8 to be tilted through the deflexion of the vanes when the machine dips at one side. The vanes may be arranged in the same plane as the steering or balancing plane.
Patent GB-191021832-A (GB)
Title: Armors for Pneumatic Tires.
Inventor: PURVIS ROBERT CRAMMER
IPC: B60C27/20
Filed: 1910-09-20
Granted: 1911-01-12
Abstract: 21,832. Purvis, R. C., and Neill, R. L. Sept. 20. Tread bands, projections, and surfaces; tyre attachments to rims.- A non-skid protective covering for pneumatic tyres comprises hexagonal metal disks 2 secured on a flexible band 1, the transverse edges 8 of the disks at the sides of the tyre converging so that the edges of the disks everywhere come together. Opposite corners of the disks at the sides of the tyre are connected together by circumferential and diagonal links 11, while each side of the central disks 5 is connected to the adjacent disks. The disks have annular ridges 3, and the central disks have round-headed rivets 17 connecting them to the band 1. The disks at the edges of the tyre are connected to plates 24, tongues 23 on which are turned and riveted over the beaded edges 27 of annular side plates 21. The side plates 21 comprise four sections adjustably connected together, and they may be flanged to engage the wheel rim as shown, or have tubular edges to hold side retaining-wires. A fabric strip may be placed between the band 1 and the tyre to protect the tyre from the rivets 17.
Patent GB-191022291-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Photographic Trays.
Inventor: RICE WALDO GUSTAVUS
IPC: G03D13/04
Filed: 1910-09-26
Granted: 1911-06-08
Abstract: 22,291. Rice, W. G. Sept. 26. Trays, dishes, and containers with transfer arrangements for daylight developing &c.-A daylight developing-dish is fitted with a cover which allows liquid to flow into the dish in a light-trapped channel at the edges, and carries a thermometer and time-scales indicating the time for development. The cover 18, Figs. 2 and 3, has stepped portions on three sides resting on stepped edges 16, 17 the stepped edges 16<a>, 17<a> of the fourth side being separated from the stepped portions of the cover forming a light-trapped zigzag path for the developer. A central boss on the cover forms a handle, and a tube 25 allowing air to escape passes through the boss and is bent round to abut against a piece of blotting-paper or absorbent material 27, which absorbs any small drops of developer that may accidently get in and clog the tube. The cover is also recessed at one side for the stem of a thermometer 30, Fig. 5. The lower part of the stem is bent round through the cover and is enclosed by a casing 32 and filling 33 such as cement. The recess 29 is covered by a glass 34 bearing a thermometer scale and a time-scale indicating the time for development corresponding to the temperature indicated and for the particular developer. The base of the dish has ledges 36<a> on which the lowest plate rests film-side upwards. To develop several plates, spacing-plates are used having spacing depressions or lugs formed near the edges. To keep the plates from the sides of the dish, to allow the developer to flow freely, vertical ridges or abutments 37 extend laterally inwards, the abutments 37 on the side of the thermometer being somewhat longer to allow space for the thermometer. To save space the thickened portion 15 of the wall of the dish is cut away at 41, and the tube 32 of the thermometer extends right to the bottom of the dish, where there is a shallow depression 42.
Patent GB-191022727-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with Wire Fencing.
Inventor: BAIN WILLIAM PHILPOT CURRAN
IPC: E04H17/10
Filed: 1910-10-01
Granted: 1911-08-24
Abstract: 22,727. Bain, W. P. C. Oct. 1. Wire fencing, securing to standards; droppers -Relates to means for securing droppers to wire fences, or the wires themselves to the supports. Fastening hooks or members f resembling staples, of the forms shown in Figs. 3 and 7, are passed through slots e in the central web b of a corrugated dropper, the hooked ends f' embracing the fence wire g, and a wedge h is driven through the eye f<2> of the fastening to secure it in place. The same method may be employed for securing the wires to posts, which may have long and short flanges c, d, Fig. 5, or may be of H-section, Fig. 9.
Patent GB-191028156-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Garment Measuring Devices.
Inventor: RICHARDS JANE MARGARET
IPC: A41H9/02
Filed: 1910-12-03
Granted: 1911-08-17
Abstract: 28,156. Richards, J. M. Dec. 3. Measuring for. - A stand for measuring skirts &c. comprises a rod 10 graduated downwards carrying semicircular arms 8 and sliding in a support 3 graduated upwards.
Patent GB-191028536-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electrodes for Electric Furnaces.
Inventor: RUTHENBURG MARCUS
IPC: H05B7/085
Filed: 1910-12-08
Granted: 1911-08-10
Abstract: 28,536. Ruthenburg, M. Dec. 8. Electrode furnaces.-Electrodes are arranged and connected so as to distribute polyphase currents evenly throughout a molten charge, each electrode forming a member of several groups. Two or three rows of electrodes may be arranged as shown in plan, the numbers indicating the phases. Alternatively, the rows may be concentric circles. The furnace is preferably one in which heat is produced by the charge acting as a resistor.
Patent GB-191029182-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Telephone Receivers.
Inventor: DICKER STANLEY GORDON SINCLAIR
IPC: H04R13/02
Filed: 1910-01-18
Granted: 1911-01-18
Abstract: 29,182. Dicker, S. G. S., [Automatic Electric Co.]. Jan. 18. Telephones. - A receiver with no permanent magnet is constructed so that the ratio of the co-efficient of self-induction of the electro-magnet, expressed in henries, to the number of turns of the energizing-winding, is between À000094 and À00016. The magnet consists of a central core attached to a rectangular strip of metal, the ends b of which are turned up as shown. The coil D is wound round the central core. The magnet is attached to the brass cup A. Specification 24,583/09 is referred to.
Patent GB-191029566-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Talking Machines.
Inventor: GAYDON HARRY ALFRED
Filed: 1910-12-20
Granted: 1911-11-16
Abstract: 29,566. Gaydon, H. A. Dec. 20. Tone-arms.-A phonograph tonearm or horn is provided with a hinged or sliding flap or the like whereby the effective length of the sound-tube is varied. Fig. 1 shows a single flap b hinged at c which may be moved to occupy the position shown dotted. In another form, two hinged flaps linked together are used. Fig. 4 shows a form in which the part i is slidden transversely into the dotted position; or a whole section of the tube may be thus slidden transversely. In another form, a perforated ring may uncover holes in the tone-arm. In the last form, Fig. 7, a section p of the tube is slidden longitudinally by a rack q and pinion r.
Patent GB-191029701-A (GB)
Title: Railroad Ties.
Inventor: GREEN GRANT COLFAX
IPC: E01B9/62
Filed: 1910-12-21
Granted: 1911-05-11
Abstract: 29,701. Green, G. C. Dec. 21. Sleepers, composite; vibration, preventing.-Rails are secured by a plate 10 and bolt 24 on a concrete sleeper reinforced by twisted steel rods 2 and having a spring 18 seated in a socket therein. The spring rests on a metal plate 17 and extends through an aperture 16 in the plate 10 to hold the rail above the edge 15. The plate 10 is secured to blocks 14 moulded in the sleeper.
Patent GB-191100194-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Metallic fabric-assembling Machine.
Inventor: GAIL JOHN FRANKLIN
IPC: B21F27/12
Filed: 1911-01-04
Granted: 1911-08-24
Abstract: 194. Gail, J. F. Feb. 21, 1910, [Convention date]. Wire fabrics for couches, beds, &c. consist of longitudinal link members 80, connected together by wire crosslinks 81'.
Patent GB-191105508-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of Constructing Beams, Floors, Walls, Columns, Piles and the like.
Inventor: CASE GERALD OTLEY
IPC: E04C3/292
Filed: 1911-03-06
Granted: 1911-06-21
Abstract: 5508. Case, G. O. March 6. Metal-skeleton slabs.-- Skeletons for reinforc-. ing concrete slabs or planks consist of wooden lattice girders in flat or box form, the diagonals being wood or metal. In its simplest form, the frame consists of two longitudinal wooden bars a, Fig. 14, and diagonal metal dogs b ; the lower bar may be strengthened by combining with it the trussed bar shown in Fig. 11. A continuous bar may be used instead of the separate dogs. Figs. 2 and 4 show modifications with wooden diagonals. Box-girder frames are made by connecting two opposing flat frames, the diagonals being separate or continuous from one side to the next. The slabs may be made with lateral apertures, or they may be hollow.
Patent GB-191105724-A (GB)
Title: Disinfecting Apparatus.
Inventor: GOODHUE JULIAN GIEFORD
IPC: E03D9/04
Filed: 1911-03-07
Granted: 1912-03-07
Abstract: 5724. Goodhue, J. G. March 7. Direct air-pressure apparatus, non-automatic. -Relates to a recharging-device for a reservoir containing disinfectant. Tubes 28, 29 leading through the recess 27 into the reservoir 17 are provided for the recharging of the reservoir by the pump shown in Fig. 5, the tube 28 being connected to the pipe 40 and the tube 29 to the pipe 44. On the up-stroke, air is drawn from the reservoir 17, and a little liquid through the aperture 30 which acts as a liquid seal, into the pump chamber 37 through a valve 42 and non-return valve 41 which on the down-stroke is forced through a valve 43 into the chamber 31, thereby pumping liquid through the pipes 44, 29 into the reservoir 19 and thus into the reservoir 17. When the reservoir 17 is full, the level of the liquid is reduced to the top of the tube 28, and the tube is emptied by the continuation of the pumping with the valve 45 closed. To remove the liquid from the tube 29, the valves 42, 45 are closed, a valve in the connecting tube 46 is opened, and pumping is continued for a short time. Liquid leaking past the piston is removed by a tube 38 to a chamber 33, from which it is withdrawn bv a cock 35. In a modification of the re-charging-device, the valves 41, 43 are dispensed with, air passing straight into the cylinder by the pipe 40 and then through a second pipe into the cistern, valves in the two pipes being operated alternately.
Patent GB-191106835-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hinged or Elbow Joints.
Inventor: DOUGLAS-JONES WALTER DOUGLAS
IPC: F16C11/04
Filed: 1911-03-18
Granted: 1912-02-08
Abstract: 6835. Jones, W. D. Douglas-. March 18. Hinges specially adapted for the folding sides and ends of meat trollies &c. Joints of the kind in which a tongue forming one joint member is pivoted between a pair of cheeks forming the other joint member, the cheeks being connected by a web against which the end of the tongue bears to form a stop, are also provided with a stop at the opposite side of the pin, such stop comprising a sideways projection or projections on the tongue adapted to engage an abutment or abutments on the cheek. The cheeks e, united by a web d, are provided with a pair of horns or abutments f on their upper ends, and the tongue member G, which is attached by a shank to the trolley side H, is pivoted between the cheeks e and has a pair of projections p and a portion n for engaging the horns f and web d respectively. The cheeks c have curved faces q, upon which the projections p bear so as to take strain off the pivot pin. The construction is adapted to allow the sides H to be turned into the horizontal position and overlap. The horns may be replaced by a web connecting the cheeks at their upper ends, and horns may be provided on the lower parts of the cheeks and tongue respectively. The joint may be locked in its open or closed position by a headed pin r passing through holes t, u in the joint members. A groove v allows the passage of a projection s on the pin r, which, after insertion, is turned to bring the projection out of register with the groove v. In a modification, shown in Figs. 7 and 8, several joints are simultaneously locked by a rod r<1> provided with flattened portions s<1> and controlled by a spring w. The tongues G are provided with slots v' leading to the holes t'. When the rod r<1> is pushed to the left against the action of the spring w, the flattened portions s<1> register with the slots v<1> and the joints can be opened or closed. Instead of the rod r<1>, a rod with collars shrunk on may be employed, the collars being of the same diameter as the holes t<1>, and the rest of the bar of such a diameter as to pass through the slots v<1>. A further modification, for locking the joint in the open position only, consists of a pivoted bar a<1>, Fig. 9, engaging lugs b<1> on the cheeks. The bar a' is doubly pivoted to allow it to be folded under the lugs b<1> when the joint is closed.
Patent GB-191107094-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Rotary Valves.
Inventor: TENNEY PERRY LOUIS
IPC: F01L7/02
Filed: 1911-03-21
Granted: 1911-06-01
Abstract: 7094. Tenney, P. L. March 21. Plug cocks.-To prevent rotary valves from binding, more particularly rotary valves of internal-combustion engines, the valve chamber is formed of two relatively eccentric intersecting bores B, D, the smaller bore D being within the periphery of the larger bore. Packing-rings 16, assembled in grooves 18, fit seats 15 of the larger bore, the valve 2 engaging the seat 17 of the smaller bore. Spring - pressed bearing shoes 20 hold the valve in contact with its seat. By this arrangement, the valve can expand without binding in its bearings. A coupling-ring 22 is inserted between the shaft 28 of the driving-gear and the valve 2, the ring having lugs 25, 23, Fig. 7, for respectively engaging notches in the disk 27 and valve 2. In multiple-cylinder engines, one continuous valve would be arranged, extending through the engine with the ports corresponding to the exhausts and intakes of the several cylinders. Escape of gas is prevented by the provision of oil cups 30.
Patent GB-191109846-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Resilient Wheels.
Inventor: LOWENFELD HENRY
IPC: B60B9/06
Filed: 1911-04-22
Granted: 1912-04-18
Abstract: 9846. Lowenfeld, H. April 22. [Cognate Application, 25,698/11.] Spring wheels with continuous outer rigid ring and helical springs.-Helical springs laid circumferentially around the inner rim A, Figs. 1 and 2, co-operate with wedge-members E<1> rigidly secured to the outer rim, or vice versa. The members E<1> are plates secured to the outer rim, and they engage at each side between a pair of rollers C<1> fitted on pins C lying across the rim. Spaced from the rim A is a metal band B secured thereto on blocks B<2>, against which the other ends of the springs abut. Each pin C bears against a block F moving between the rim and band. A slotted link J connects the wedgemember at J<2> with a pin H<2> on a block fitted in the far end of the spring. In a modification, rollers and wedge-members are placed at all the ends of the springs and the blocks or abutments B<2> between a pair of pins C. The wedge-plates may be replaced by similarly-formed slots in side plates. The inner edges of a flexible cover K<1> are clamped to the sides of the felloe by spring grips K<2>.
Patent GB-191110618-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Loom Pickers.
Inventor: TEALE JOSEPH EDWARD
IPC: D03D49/36
Filed: 1911-05-02
Granted: 1912-02-08
Abstract: 10,618. Teale, J. E., and Teale, T., [trading as Teale, G.]. May 2. Pickers.-A loom picker has its foot A, of the kind formed of two inwardly-turned interlocking ends, secured by one or more bifurcated rivets B of copper &c.
Patent GB-191112805-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible Spring Skids for Flying Machines.
Inventor: BENTON JOHN FREDERICK
IPC: B64C25/52
Filed: 1911-05-29
Granted: 1912-03-07
Abstract: 12,805. Benton, J. F. May 29. Shock of landing, deadening.-Blade springs S are secured to a skid or lower longitudinal member A of the machine to absorb landing shocks. They are able to turn freely upon the bolts B so that they may conform to the direction in which the machine tends to travel. According to the Provisional Specification, the springs are arranged between an upper and a lower skid member, and they may be fixed instead of pivoted.
Patent GB-191116729-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Pulling over or like Machines.
Inventor: BROTHERS ELI
IPC: A43D13/00
Filed: 1910-08-12
Granted: 1911-08-14
Abstract: 16,729. Brothers, E. Aug. 12, 1910. [Addition to 19,021/10.] Lasting.-The invention is an improvement in and modification of the invention described in the parent Specification, and consists in providing a driving connexion comprising rack teeth in gear with a pinion 39 between the bars 38, 35 of the upper-clamping member 38<a> and the last - supporting member 35<a>. The member 38<a> is normally held in an advanced position by a spring 37, and, as the arm of the locking - mechanism swings forward, carrying with it the block 30 in which the tack-holders are mounted, the member 38<a> engages the shoe and then yields backwards, relative to the block 30, causing the member 35<a> to be advanced by the rack and other gearing into contact with the shoe. Both members and their carrier 31 then slide yieldingly backwards in the block 30 until the carrier meets an adjustable screw 40, whereupon they are held unyieldingly against the shoe.
Patent GB-191117702-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Safety Razors.
Inventor: TWIGG WILLIAM WALLIS
IPC: B26B21/16
Filed: 1911-08-03
Granted: 1911-10-19
Abstract: 17,702. Twigg, W. W., and Loeb, C. N. Aug. 3. Razors, safety. Relates to razors wherein the clip or holder for the blade is pivotally mounted on a frame carried by the comb. The frame a is arranged to slide in guideways f on the comb g, and is rigidly held in the shaving position with the blade edge against stops i by a latch h, which engages behind the frame a. A spring j encircling a stud k on the frame has its ends resting against pins l on the comb, and, on depressing the latch h, this spring moves the frame away from the comb edge, and the latch engages a slot o in the frame and keeps it in its retracted position to enable the blade to be cleaned &c. A roller q, journaled between lugs p on the blade clip or holder d, bears on the skin, during shaving, to shield it from the clip.
Patent GB-191119639-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Receptacles or Cases for Cigars, Cigarettes and the like.
Inventor: CASSEL MORITZ
IPC: A24F15/20
Filed: 1911-09-04
Granted: 1912-07-11
Abstract: 19,639. Cassel, M. Sept. 4. Folding cases; cellular cases. - In cases for cigars, cigarettes, &c., of the kind having compartments of concertina-like construction, the sole connexions between the compartments 1 lie substantially in the plane of the backing 2, the connexions consisting of longitudinal seams 3 arranged between adjacent compartments. The backing 2 may be extended to form a closing - flap. The case is made of leather, cloth, &c.
Patent GB-191120279-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Driving Pulleys for Ropes.
Inventor: ATKINS HARRY FREDERICK
IPC: F16H55/50
Filed: 1911-09-13
Granted: 1912-08-22
Abstract: 20,279. Atkins, H. F., and Adams, A. Sept. 13. Rope grips secured to the rims of grip pulleys comprise boxes a, each box holding a pair of wings c, d, one wing c being pivoted to the box and the other wing d to the wing c. The back of the wing d is shaped so as to engage with a roller g carried on a pin h secured in the box a. A tail p prevents the wings from opening too far.