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Patent GB-190808370-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Retort Furnaces and the like.
Inventor: RIES HANS
Filed: 1908-04-15
Granted: 1908-08-27
Abstract: 8370. Ries, H. April 15. Gas retorts.-In gas-retort furnaces similar to those described in Specification No. 14,341, A.D. 1907, the flues are arranged in groups and the outlets for the hot gases passing to the regenerator from these groups are controlled by dampers. Fig. 2 shows a vertical section taken near the middle of a retort, and Fig. 3 a section through the line E-F of Fig. 2. The inclined retort chambers a, which are enlarged in the roof near the charging- hole to form a collecting-chamber for the gas, are provided at the sides with flues i, e, f, j, and, in the central portion of the length of the roof b, transverse conduits k are arranged as shown. At the upper portion of the roof the flues i, e, f, j are connected by perforations o to conduits n in the back wall. In the construction shown, gas and air enter adjacent channels z<1>, z<2> respectively, and the flues i, are arranged in four groups which are connected to the flue p leading to the regenerator by separate channels r, s, t, u fitted with sliding dampers v, w, x, y. The retort chambers may be arranged in series above one another.
Patent GB-190808799-A (GB)
Title: Labeling Machine.
Inventor: HARBECK JERVIS RALPH
Filed: 1908-04-22
Granted: 1908-10-15
Abstract: 8799. Harbeck, J. R. April 22. Feeding sheets.-Relates to the general construction of machines for labelling tubes, boxes, cans, &c. of rectangular or other section. The labels are delivered by pneumatic means from a labelholder to grippers on the ends of rotating arms, which carry the labels over a pasting-roller into position to be wrapped round the tubes. The label-holder 62, Figs. 1 and 4, partly open at the bottom, is pivoted at 61 and is rocked by an arm 63 and cam 64 on a constantly-rotating shaft 43 to bring the lowest label into contact with a suction roller 50. The roller is provided with suction holes 51 and rotates on a fixed hollow cylinder 49, which is provided with a longitudinal slot with which the holes 51 register, and is connected by a pipe to an air-pump. The suction roller is rotated by a pinion 55 in gear with a mutilated pinion 53 on the shaft 43 so that the roller makes a complete revolution during a half-revolution of the pinion 53 and is stationary during the other half. While the roller is stationary, the label-holder is rocked to bring the bottom label into contact with it, and when it rotates, it feeds the seized label through guides into a gripper on the end of one of the rotatable arms 77, Figs. 1, 4, and 8. Each gripper comprises a cup-shaped extension 72, Fig. 8, containing a shaft 78 to which is attached a gripping-plate 79 ; the shaft 78 carries arms 81, 83, the latter being kept in contact with a cam 87 on the shaft 43 by means of a spring 82 acting on the former. The cam 87 serves to open the grippers, and the grippers on both arms 77 open and close simultaneously since the two arms 83 are connected by links 84 and a ring 85. The arms 77 are driven through a friction clutch mounted on their shaft, and are normally held stationary by a bent lever 89 pivoted at 88, Fig. 4, and are released by a cam 91 on the shaft 43 rocking the lever 89.
Patent GB-190809852-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Automatically Tilting Dumping-cars.
Inventor: ORENSTEIN MAX
Filed: 1908-05-06
Granted: 1908-08-20
Abstract: 9852. Orenstein, M. May 6. Tip-wagons.-The bodies of dumping-cars for sand, earth, stones, &c. are automatically tipped by coupling them to the running wheels or to mechanism driven by the running wheels. In the form shown, a lever b is universally jointed to the body at c, and is normally kept in an horizontal position by a catch ; but when it is required to tilt the body, a pin f on the free end of the lever b is inserted in the lowermost of a series of holes provided on the wheel a, so that the body is rocked as the vehicle proceeds. Sufficient play may be left between the coupling-parts to enable the body to drop by gravity after passing its unstable position. Instead of using a strut b, the body may be tilted by a chain &c. connected to the top of the wheel on the discharged side. In a modification, the body is coupled to a disk driven by one of the wheels a through toothed wheels, chains, or other gearing,
Patent GB-190812480-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and relating to, Puncture-preventing, Non-skidding and like Bands for Pneumatic Tyres.
Inventor: PATTERSON JOHN GEORGE
Filed: 1908-06-10
Granted: 1909-04-08
Abstract: 12,480. Patterson, J. G. June 10. Tyres, pneumatic.-A puncture-preventing non- skid band comprises a leather or other cover a provided with rectangular or round apertures through which project rubber or other blocks c. These blocks bear on the tyre and are secured by a strip d, which has smaller apertures than those in the cover a and bears on flanges c<1> on the blocks and is riveted to the cover a. In a modification, no outer strip d is provided, but the flanges c<1>, which are tapered, bear between the tyre and the cover a, which is strengthened by an internal apertured strip of tough leather or the like. The treads of the blocks are provided with ribs, grooves, or horse shoe projections &c., and, in order to provide a circumferentially-continuous surface, they may be formed with engaging tongues and recesses. Conical or like blocks may be used instead of blocks with flanges. When the cover a and strip d are made of lengths joined together, the seams preferably lie between the apertures. According to the Provisional Specification, the cover is strengthened by U-shaped metal plates arranged around the apertures to form a ladder-like arrangement.
Patent GB-190822713-A (GB)
Title: Improved Device for Driving Electric Secondary Clocks
Inventor: FAIRWEATHER WALLACE
Filed: 1908-10-26
Granted: 1909-01-14
Abstract: 22,713. Fairweather, W., [Aktiebolaget L. M. Ericsson & Co.]. Oct. 26. Electric clocks.-Secondary clocks are driven by impulses from a condenser which is charged and discharged from a constant source through a periodic switch in the primary clock. The arrangement comprises condensers in series or in parallel with either a simple rotating switch, or commutating-switch by which the condenser is not only discharged but recharged to the opposite polarity. Fig. 3 shows the last arrangement. The wiring runs from one side of a condenser 5 through a series of secondary clocks 4 to one brush 21 of a two-part commutator 16, 17 which is connected by its other brush 20 to the other side of the condenser.
Patent GB-190828321-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Air Ships.
Inventor: FAWCETT JOHN
Filed: 1908-12-29
Granted: 1909-12-29
Abstract: 28,321. Fawcett, J. Dec. 29. Aerial machines without aerostats; adapted to travel on water; propelling.-The aerial machine is lifted by pairs of rotating adjustable propellers placed at the lower end of vertical cylindrical casings, and is provided with a folded parachute which can be expanded by compressed air when the motor stops. The platform B, Fig. 11, on which the various appurtenances are mounted, extends between a pair of hollow bodies A, adapted to support the machine on water before rising. On the platform are mounted pairs of shafts R, each carrying a propeller F which revolves in the lower end of the casing D supported by pivoted brace rods U, Fig. 8. The shafts R are driven by bevelgearing 0, P, and may be inclined by turning a pinion mounted on a sleeve on the shaft R and engaging toothed guides E. A hood T is rotatably mounted on the cylinders D, and is constructed of a number of sections, enabling it to be more or less collapsed by suitable controlling-means from the platform, so as to vary the direction of the entering air currents to assist in steering. The blades of the propeller F comprise a pair of parallel inclined plates K, L. Fig. 6, secured to a hub and to an outer ring G, and forming open-ended overlapping chambers. Each chamber is divided into a series of concentric cells 2 to prevent centrifugal currents. The lifting-force is derived by each chamber cutting-out and depressing a body of air from the mass which enters the cylinder, while the lower surfaces of the blades exert the ordinary screw action on the air as it leaves the chambers. The outlets of the chambers project below the lower end of the cylinder, so that the air is dispersed after the full lifting-effect has been obtained. Parachutes.-A parachute 1, Fig. 11, is provided to support the machine if the engine stops, and is housed in a casing V open at the top. The lower end of the casing is connected by a pipe with a compressed-air reservoir X, and the governor of the engine is arranged to open a cock when the engine stops, and to allow the compressed air to project the parachute into an operative position. The cock may also be opened by hand.
Patent GB-190901864-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Combing Machines.
Inventor: BIRCH ALBERT
IPC: D01G19/04
Filed: 1909-01-26
Granted: 1909-12-09
Abstract: 1864. Birch, A. Jan. 26. Guards, controlling.-In a combing-machine, the covers of the draw-box, the index-wheel, and the oscillating quadrant are locked and unlocked simultaneously in accordance with the starting and stopping of the machine. The locking-device is so arranged as to prevent the starting of the machine until the covers are closed. In the device shown in Fig. 1, the cover f of the index-wheel is locked by an arm j carried by the lever d, on which is mounted the belt-fork c, and which is rocked by the starting-rod e. The cover g of the oscillating quadrant is locked by an arm k carried by the rod e, and a third arm m is adapted to enter a slot in a pulley n, over which runs a chain o attached at one end to the pulley and at the other end to the hinged cover i of the drawbox. The belt b is shown on the loose pulley, and the covers are all free to be opened. The pulley n has to be turned into the requisite position for the arm m to enter the slot, this turning-movement closing the cover i; and the covers g, f have to be closed before the rod c can be moved to place the belt on the fast pulley a.
Patent GB-190907197-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Silica Bricks and Ganister.
Inventor: BREARLEY HARRY
IPC: C04B35/14
Filed: 1909-03-25
Granted: 1909-05-20
Abstract: 7197. Brearley, H., and Moorwood, F. C. March 25. [Addition to 14,619/08.] Making bricks.-In the method of making silica bricks and ganister described in the parent Specification, the solution of a calcium salt which is added to the material to deposit the lime to act as a binding-material or flux during the subsequent burning, is replaced by a solution of a magnesium salt such as magnesium chloride or of a mixture of calcium and magnesium salts. In a modification a mixture of insoluble calcium and magnesium salts may be added to the materials together with such reagents as are necessary to convert them into a soluble form, or the salts may be prepared in situ by adding magnesite or dolomite to the materials and treating them with a suitable acid. The amount of magnesia in the finished brick should not exceed 3 per cent.
Patent GB-190908541-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Drying Apparatus for Peat and other Materials.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
IPC: F26B23/00
Filed: 1908-11-24
Granted: 1909-11-24
Abstract: 8541. Boult, A. J., [Bradley, W. H.]. Nov. 24, 1908. Drying peat &c.-In apparatus wherein material to be dried is passed through a series of cylinders by conveyers, the steam developed in one cylinder is used to heat the next only, the pressures in the cylinders are successively reduced, and the material is conveyed from one cylinder to the next out of atmospheric contact. A cylinder 49 receives wet peat from the feed-mechanism H<1>, and the peat passes by means of transferring-devices 59 through further jacketed cylinders 50, 51, 52, 53. Superheating-coils 60, 61 heated by a furnace, lead steam from the cylinder 49 and the first transferring- device to the jacket of the cylinder 50. Each device 59, by which material is transferred from one cylinder to the next out of atmospheric contact while maintaining a difference of pressure in the cylinders, comprises a chamber 69, Fig. 2, above a chamber containing a rotary device 71. A pipe 62 is connected by a pipe 72 with the chamber 69 of the second transferring-device and with the jacket 56 of the third cylinder, the pipe 62 having a pressure valve 76; the remaining cylinders and transferring-devices are similarly connected. The pipe 60 has also a pressure valve 75. The steamjackets have valved drain - pipes. The furnace casing may be extended to enclose all the cylinders. The feed-mechanism, Fig. 3, comprises the pipe 79 forked at one end and connected with a pair of pipes 81 having valves 83 and hoppers 47 containing electrically-operated screw conveyers 84. Plungers 82 in the cylinders carry projections 89, which close the hopper outlets and, in their terminal positions, fit into spaces 91.
Patent GB-190909651-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Blow Lamps or Burning Off Torches or Stoves.
Inventor: GREEN WALTER
IPC: F23D99/00
Filed: 1909-04-23
Granted: 1910-04-25
Abstract: 9651. Green, W., and Heath, A. W. April 23. Vaporizing-apparatus; oil supply.-Blow lamps or stoves are arranged with an horizontal valve tube e located inside and near the base of the body so as to ensure a gravity feed, a nozzle tube d communicating therewith, an opening e<2> in the valve tube for admitting spirit, and a valve e<1> with a conical end for regulating the supply feed, this valve being arranged concentrically within the valve tube. The handle of the valve projects from the side of the lamp and is so arranged that it may be actuated while the lamp is on its base. A starting-cup c is arranged beneath the nozzle.
Patent GB-190910027-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Apparatus for Drying Brewers' Draff and other Material.
Inventor: MOTION ROBERT
IPC: F26B17/28
Filed: 1909-04-28
Granted: 1910-04-14
Abstract: 10,027. Motion, R. April 28. Drying brewers' draff, spent grain, spent dyestuffs, &c.-Materials such as brewers' draff, spent grains, or dye stuffs are dried by being passed first through pressure rollers and then between an endless perforated or permeable band and heated rotary drums, the material always being on the inside of the band. The endless band B', preferably of fine wire cloth, passes round the drums A', A<2> and over the spring-loaded jockey pulley B. The wet material is delivered to a belt conveyer and after passing between the pressure rollers C<2> is removed by the scraper E and drops on to the drum A'. As the drum rotates, the material is pressed by the band B<1> and the rollers C and is removed by the scraper E' and conveyed by the band to the second drying-drum A<2>, where it is again subjected to pressure until removed by the brush G, which delivers it to the screw conveyer G'. From this conveyer the material is forced up a more or less vertical discharge pipe G<2> by means of the heated and compressed air from the drums A', A<2>. When these latter are steam-heated, the discharge pipe G' may be horizontal and heated by means of a jacket receiving steam from the drums, which are connected by a pipe E<3>. If desired, only the second drum may be heated. All the moving parts, including the conveyer belts, scrapers, and the screw conveyer G', are driven from the single first-motion shaft H<1>.
Patent GB-190911093-A (GB)
Title: Improved Thread Holder and Guide for Automatic Weft Replenishing or Bobbin Change Mechanism for Looms.
IPC: D03D45/50
Filed: 1909-05-11
Granted: 1909-10-28
Abstract: 11,093. Union Bank, and Bim, J. May 11. Shuttles, changing bobbins and the like in, automatically.-A thread holder and guide for' looms provided with weft-replenishing mechanism comprises a rail d screwed to the bottom front part and to the side of the magazine a, and having a notched projection i under which pass the bobbin threads c secured to; a spring fork d<1>. As the bobbins b fall, the threads gradually leave the notched projection and glide over the curved part d<2> of the rail, which is, bent into a loop of volute shape. The severed, thread ends are thus prevented from passing into the shuttle box. An adjustable spring m also holds and guides the thread from the lowest bobbin, and puts tension thereon in a line with the race. The part of the rail that is situated in front of the magazine prevents the picker strap from coming into. contact with. the bobbins in the magazine.
Patent GB-190913815-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Wheel or Roller.
Inventor: PAYNE WILLIAM
IPC: F16C19/18
Filed: 1909-06-12
Granted: 1909-08-19
Abstract: 13,815. Payne, W., and Mazey, J. T. June 12. Double and multiple wheels arranged side by side.-Wheels or rollers for skates &c., of the kind that are divided into two or more independently rotatable parts 2, 2 so as to adapt them for turning in sharp curves, are provided with ball bearings 8 arranged between the adjacent end surfaces to prevent frictional drag. The ball bearings may be exposed to contact with the ground or they may be protected by a projection 9 on one part of the roller which overlaps the adjacent part, as shown in Fig. 5. In a modification, parts of the roller may comprise annuli which rotate around the other part or parts on ball bearings.
Patent GB-190914472-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Trimming, Cutting, Jointing and like Treatment of Kinematographic Films.
Inventor: WEIGHTMAN JOHN
IPC: G03D15/04
Filed: 1909-06-21
Granted: 1910-06-21
Abstract: 14,472. Weightman, J. June. 21. Presses for jointing kinematograph films. The ends of the film after being suitably trimmed and cemented are secured in an overlapped position, and adhesion is effected by a pivoted spring press I, which is lowered and locked into position on the film joint. A recess R is provided for the reception of superfluous cement.
Patent GB-190916258-A (GB)
Filed: 1909-07-12
Granted: 1910-03-17
Abstract: 16,258. Naamlooze Vennootschap Bergen op Zoomsche Metaalwarenfabriek, and Milo, C. J. July 12. Lighting burners by frictional devices ; lighting- torches, non-electric.-In an ignition device of the type in which a rapidly rotated emery disk 3 is adapted to evolve a shower of sparks by contact with a metal friction block 17, the spark-generating parts are automatically disengaged when a cable 12 is pulled to tension an operating-spring 10, so that the block 17 and disk only engage when the disk is rotating at a high speed. The above movement of the friction block 17 is obtained by a projection 15 on an operating-segment 9 contacting at the end of its stroke with the spring arm 18 carrying the friction block. The toothed segment 9 operates the disk 3 through a ratchet device. For lighting lamps, the device may be arranged on a bent pipe 20, Fig. 4, inside a bell 21. The operating-cable passes through the tube to a lever mounted on the handle. For lighting acetylene lamps, the device may be similar in shape to a revolver.
Patent GB-190917016-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hammocks.
Inventor: RUPP CARL
IPC: A45F3/22
Filed: 1909-07-21
Granted: 1910-02-10
Abstract: 17,016. Rupp, C. March 10, [Convention date]. Hammocks.-In hammocks that are adapted to be employed in the manner of a lounge chair by the use of a cross-bar c engaging the edge-cords, the cross-bar is made displaceable along the cords by the use of double eyelets d, which engage the cords b and the cross-bar c as shown in Fig. 4. The edge cords are made adjustable by providing them with loops g or the like, which engage the suspending-hooks f.
Patent GB-190917338-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in "Grips" used on the Handles of Cricket Bats, and other Striking or Driving Appliances.
Inventor: BROWN SUMMERS
IPC: A63B49/08
Filed: 1910-01-19
Granted: 1910-08-11
Abstract: 17,338. Brown, S. Jan. 19, 1910. Handles. - Rubber sheaths such as that described in Specification 24,741/01, for the handles of cricket bats and other striking-appliances are made with a square or other shaped thread 3 upon the outer surface sufficiently deep to permit the formation of a partial reproduction 6 of the thread upon the interior of the sheath when wound with twine 4. The twine is fir,st wound partly upon the handle, and then entered directly into the groove formed by the thread. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specification 24,741/01.
Patent GB-190918768-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Gas Bags of Balloons, Air Ships and the like.
Inventor: JENSEN PETER
IPC: B64B1/58
Filed: 1909-08-14
Granted: 1910-01-20
Abstract: 18,768. Jensen, P., [Levin, H., and Hurwitz, F.]. Aug. 14. Aerostats are made to retain their shape by stiffening the envelope by means of longitudinallyextending chambers filled with air or gas under pressure. In one form, Fig. 2, the chambers are formed by radial partitions c, not necessarily gas-tight, between an inner covering b and an outer covering a. In a modification, Fig. 8, separate gas-tight cells i are placed in the chambers. In another modification, Fig. 4, the chambers comprise longitudinal tubes d held apart by stays e and diagonal rods f, Fig. 5. Balancing.-The cells i, Fig. 8, may be divided along their length, and the position of the centre of gravity of the aerostat may be varied by filling the cells with air or gas at different pressure.
Patent GB-190919498-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Mine Timbers.
Inventor: FRITZSCHE JOHANNES
Filed: 1909-08-25
Granted: 1910-03-31
Abstract: 19,498. Fritzsche, J. Aug. 25. Shoring and strutting.- Mine-timbers are strengthened at the parts exposed to greatest strain by metal windings f, or strips b, secured by nails, rings, windings, &c.
Patent GB-190919594-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bottle Filling and Stoppering Machines.
Inventor: LITTLER ROBERT
IPC: B67C7/00
Filed: 1909-08-26
Granted: 1910-09-26
Abstract: 19,594. Littler, R., Brandt, J. H., and Heller, E. B. Aug. 26. Fixed - chamber apparatus with open chambers.-In a machine for filling and closing bottles, a number of measuring - chambers 6 are detachably connected to a supply tank 5. The chambers have inlet piston valves 13, Fig. 3, and conical outlet valves 11, the stems of the inlet valves sliding in those of the outlet valves and a lost motion being provided to allow the outlet valves to close by gravity when the inlet valves open, and to permit excess movement of the inlet valves in closing to open the outlet valves.
Patent GB-190922432-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coal Cutting Machines.
Inventor: ECKERSLEY FRANK
IPC: E21C31/10
Filed: 1909-10-02
Granted: 1910-08-25
Abstract: 22,432. Eckersley, F., and Creswick, W. Oct. 2. Coal-cutting machines.-In electrically-driven machines having swivelling jibs, the vertical swivelling axis is to one side of the vertical plane through the armature shaft, and a countershaft parallel with and geared to the armature shaft is situated at the other side of the vertical plane. In the form shown, the axis g of the armature f carries a spur-wheel m, which may be made of raw hide, driving a spurwheel n on a countershaft k carrying a worm o driving the cutting-tools by a worm-wheel l on a vertical shaft b which forms the swivelling axis. The shaft g is preferably lower than the wheel l to allow a greater radius of armature. A worm p on the shaft k drives a worm-wheel q on a shaft carrying at the other end the usual crank t operating the haulage mechanism. The guide-rail brackets h are made longer on the side of the machine opposite the countershaft, so that the same depth is undercut on b th sides of the machine.