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Patent GB-190813238-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and pertaining to the Production of Printing Surfaces.
Inventor: SANDMANN MICHAEL
Filed: 1908-06-22
Granted: 1908-09-10
Abstract: 13,238. Sandmann, M. Sept. 26, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Printing-surfaces are formed of a thin surface layer of celluloid applied to a foundation of linoleum so as to facilitate and cheapen their production and to render the surface readily attachable to a metal or wooden base. The surface is made by rolling together a smooth heated sheet of linoleum and a thin sheet of celluloid moistened with a heated solution of camphor in 95 per cent spirit ; or melted celluloid may be poured over the linoleum and the product hydraulically pressed and rolled. A suitable graving-tool then cuts the face of the clichÚ in the celluloid and its depth in the linoleum. The elasticity of the surface is stated to render the use of overlays in soft-tone work unnecessary.
Patent GB-190813290-A (GB)
Title: Spikes.
Inventor: LIGHTER CHARLES EUGENE
Filed: 1908-06-22
Granted: 1908-09-24
Abstract: 13,290. Lighter, C. E. June 22. Spikes.-A spike for securing railway rails &c. has each of its edges cut to form barbs 8, which project upwardly and outwardly in an oblique direction from the side faces of the shank, the front and rear faces being free from projections. The barbs are alternated on the two edges of each side face, and are sharpened and curved upwardly to the points.
Patent GB-190823825-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to "Dead Key" Mechanism for Typewriting Machines.
Inventor: WILLIAMS LAWRENCE
Filed: 1908-11-06
Granted: 1909-05-06
Abstract: 23,825. Williams, L. Nov. 6. Typewriters. -Relates to accent or "dead" keys which are arranged to print without feeding the papercarriage. A machine of the "Oliver" class is shown, Fig. 1 being a middle section and Fig. 2 a section on the line 2-2. The machine comprises the usual features of a paper-carriage 8 mounted on rails on a shift-frame 10 which may be moved from front to back for change of case. The shift-frame carries a shaft whereon is mounted an escapement-wheel 20 and a pinion 18 which engages the carriage rack 19. The ordinary keylevers 4 are pivoted on a rail 5 and arranged over a universal bar 23 carried by arms 25 on a shaft 24 and pressed upwards by a spring 29. A lever 21, pivoted on the shift-frame 10, carries feed-dogs 22 and is connected by a link 27 to the arm 25, the connexion being in the form of a pin-and-slot 28 to permit movement of the shift-frame. The ribbon passes through guides 37 in a plate 36 carried by parallel links 33, 34 on a support 31. The link 34 is provided with a crank 38 which is connected by a rod 39 to the front of the lever 21, the connexion being a pin 40 on the lever 21 which enters a slot at the bottom of the rod 39 and is held up by a spring 41. The key-levers 4 vibrate the ribbon through the universal bar 23 and the lever 21. A lever 44, pivoted on the rail 5 and tensioned downwards by a spring 49, is arranged with its front end underneath the bottom of the rod 39. The accent key-lever 43 bears on a transverse lever 45 pivoted on a depending bracket 46 and formed with an arm which enters a hole in an arm 48 on the lever 44. The lever 43, when depressed, rocks the levers 45, 44 and thereby operates the ribbonvibrator, the levers 43, 44 being notched where they cross the universal bar 23, so that it is not depressed. The pin-and-slot connexion 40 permits movement of the vibrator-rod 39 without movement of the lever 21.
Patent GB-190826576-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Ribbon Feeding Mechanism.
Inventor: GAMMETER HARRY CHRISTIAN
Filed: 1908-12-08
Granted: 1909-08-05
Abstract: 26,576. Gammeter, H. C. Dec. 16,1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Inking-apparatus. - Relates to automatic reversing-mechanism for ribbon feeds, more particularly in rotary-drum printing-machines such as are described in Specifications No. 28,767, A.D. 1904, and No. 1917, A.D. 1907. The ribbon is carried by two spools 35, 36 which are fitted with ratchet-wheels 40, 41, and are mounted side by side in the printing-drum 24, and is fed by a pair of pawls 57, 58, pivoted to a plate 56, which in turn is pivoted to a bar 47 ; the bar 47 is connected to the printing-drum by a pin 52, and is reciprocated radially as the drum rotates by a strap 45 surrounding an eccentric 44 on the frame 22. The pawls are urged towards their ratchetwheels by a weak spring 60, but are restrained by stops 64 connected by a stronger spring 65. The plate 56 is held in one of two positions by a spring-held roller 68, and is moved over to reverse the feed by the feeding - pawl 57, Fig. 5, being held by the full spool, so that when the bar 47 moves inwards the plate 56 is swung over on its pivot. During the remainder of the inward stroke of the bar 47, both pawls engage their ratchet - wheels to tighten up the ribbon, the spring 65 expanding to allow this movement; then, as the bar 47 moves outwards, the pawl 57 moves out of engagement with its ratchet - wheel. A finger-piece 75 is provided for hand reversal.
Patent GB-190827213-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Switches.
Inventor: SWEETSER GEORGE
Filed: 1908-12-15
Granted: 1909-10-21
Abstract: 27,213. Sweetser, G. Dec. 15. Switches.- A quick make - andbreak movement for a switch operated by the expansion of a rod due to the heat developed by an electric current is produced by a bowed plate, which, when moved beyond the central position, quickly snaps over to the extreme position on the other side. The expansion rod or tube A, wound with wire carrying a current, engages the short end of the pivoted lever B, the other end of which is forked, one prong extending on each side of a fixed buckled plate C, which in the normal position is in electric contact with one prong of the forked lever by the contact E. When the current causes the rod to expand, the forked end of the lever pushes the buckled plate over until it is past its central position, whereupon it snaps quickly over on to an insulator on the other prong. The heating-coil, lever, and buckled plate are electrically connected in series ; consequently the current is now broken, and, when the rod A has cooled sufficiently, the spring D snaps the plate back to the first position. Instead of an insulator, an insulated contact similar to the contact E may be arranged upon the second fork so that a second circuit can be controlled. In the Provisional Specification, it is stated that the buckled-plate device may be employed in connexion with a push-button for giving a quick make and break, and the expanding rod may be replaced by a strip made of two metals connected together at different points with an air space between. The buckled plate is preferably laterally corrugated.
Patent GB-190906864-A (GB)
Title: Improved Attachment for Fire Guards.
Inventor: WOOLLEY HORACE DAVIS
IPC: A47G5/04
Filed: 1909-03-22
Granted: 1910-01-13
Abstract: 6864. Woolley, H. D., and Digby, M. H. March 22. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Fire - guards.- Fixing-means for nursery and other fire-guards, having return ends fitting closely against the fire - place sides, are made adjustable in length, and carry fastenings which cannot be readily released by children. As shown in Fig. 1, a chain b with a spring hook e is attached to the guard by a wire c having a hook-end d, which may engage any link of the chain to vary the length that is used. In a modification the chain may pass through an eye formed in the wire c, and may have an end capable of engaging any link of it. The chain may alternatively be attached to the wall and have a spring hook engaging an eye on the guard, the chain carrying an extra hook to engage any other link in the chain to shorten the length used. In a further modification, a chain may be fixed to the wall, and any link of it may be engaged by a spring hook carried by a rod of fixed length attached to the guard. Instead of a spring hook, a cross-bar requiring to be folded along the chain before insertion into the eye on the wall may be employed.
Patent GB-190907155-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machinery for Making Cores for Foundry Purposes.
Inventor: PENLINGTON FRED
IPC: B22C13/12
Filed: 1909-03-25
Granted: 1910-03-03
Abstract: 7155. Penlington, F. March 25. Core-making.-In a core-making machine, the core box or boxes are interchangeably clamped to a table o, which is reciprocated by means of rods n slidably mounted in the frame a of the machine, through levers h, the ends of which are adapted to slide in slots k in arms m secured to the rods. The arms h are fixed to a rotatable shaft d, on which is also mounted a counterbalance lever g. The core supporting and stripping device consists of plungers w fixed to the frame of the machine and having mounted at their upper ends interchangeable loose blocks x of any shape required to support the cores and shape the ends of the same. A vent rod y, when used, is fixed to the table o by means of a pin z, which slides in the grooves b<1> of the hollow plungers w, the table and vent rod being thus reciprocated together. To support the table when ramming, a rod r is rotatably and slidably mounted at its lower end in a fixed bracket t and at its upper end rotatably in a bracket s, above which is a lever s<1>, which rotates the rod. At its lower end the rod holds an adjustable arm u, which can slide through a slot v in the fixed bracket b<2>, or fall across the slot according to the position of the lever s<1>, thus allowing motion of the table or supporting it when ramming.
Patent GB-190907352-A (GB)
Title: Combined Clutch and Expanding Pulley.
Inventor: NEWEY GEORGE EDWARD
IPC: F16H55/56
Filed: 1909-03-27
Granted: 1910-02-24
Abstract: 7352. Newey, G. E. March 27. Change-speed gearing; clutches, applications of.-Relates to expanding pulleys connected to their shafts by friction clutches, applicable to motor-cycles and the like. One part of the pulley D is connected to the motor shaft G by a plate or other clutch A which is pressed into engagement by a spring B. The gear is varied by movement of a ball-bearing trunnion E, and the clutch is disengaged by withdrawing a sleeve C secured to a trunnion I.
Patent GB-190910681-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Belt Driving Pulleys for Motor Cycles and other Services.
Inventor: EATON MAURICE MICHAEL
IPC: B62M9/00
Filed: 1909-05-05
Granted: 1910-03-03
Abstract: 10,681. Eaton, M. M. May 5. Connecting and disconnecting arrangements; supports for belts when idle.-To permit the belt pulleys of motor-cycles &c. to run without transmitting motion to the belt, a loose ring f is located between the flanges of the pulley. The ring f is larger than the boss e of the flange d, and can be moved eccentrically thereto so as to lift the belt out of driving contact, by suitable means, such as a sliding piece g, having rollers h, and operated through a lever or cam i by a pedal in one direction and a spring in the other, or by Bowden mechanism from the handle bar. In a modification a split spring ring is expanded or contracted. To adjust the width of the belt groove, one flange is screwed on the boss of the other and is held where required by locking screws engaging both the boss and movable flange.
Patent GB-190914775-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: HAMILTON JOHN HENRY
IPC: F02M35/12
Filed: 1909-06-24
Granted: 1910-05-12
Abstract: 14,775. Hamilton, J. H. June 24. Cylinders, construction of.-Air is drawn from the bed-plate F, which serves as a silencing-chamber, to the admission valve A through an annular passage D formed by flanges G, H, on the cylinder barrel and jacket respectively, and a band of sheet metal K.
Patent GB-190917077-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mechanism for Cutting or Forming Screws having Threads of a Variable or Increasing or Decreasing Pitch.
Inventor: JOHNSTON HENRY BANNISTER
IPC: B23Q5/48
Filed: 1909-07-22
Granted: 1910-06-23
Abstract: 17,077. Johnston, H. B. July 22. Cams.-Relates to mechanism for cutting screw or cam threads of variable pitch. Rotatably fitted on the shaft b, carrying one of the pinions of the ordinary change-wheel mechanism, is a bracket c carrying an additional toothed wheel d, which gears with a wheel e adjustably secured to the change wheel a' by a pivot pin a<2> and a pin &c. h engaging one of a series of holes g in the wheel e. A bridge-piece f connects the axes of the wheels d, e. By adjusting the wheel e eccentrically to the wheel a', the variation in pitch of the screw-thread is effected.
Patent GB-190923674-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Means of Fastening and Securing Papers and such like.
Inventor: REES EVAN DAVID
IPC: B42F3/00
Filed: 1909-10-16
Granted: 1910-06-23
Abstract: 23,674. Rees, E. D. Oct. 16. Paper - fasteners.- Papers are secured by placing their corners on the base a of the fastener, passing the pointed tongue d through holes in the papers and then turning it down, together with the side tongues b, c, as shown, the base a being pierced for suspension.
Patent GB-190928480-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Boiling Water for the Preparation of Coffee, Tea, and other purposes.
Inventor: MARZETTI MANLIO
IPC: A47J31/10
Filed: 1909-12-06
Granted: 1910-11-10
Abstract: 28,480. Marzetti, M. Dec. 6. Drawings to Specification. Shaving-appliances. - Relates to apparatus for boiling water and consists in passing through it an electric current by means of graphite electrodes, which may be partly encased in porcelain &c.
Patent GB-191001945-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Wood Mortising Machines.
IPC: B27F5/06
Filed: 1910-01-26
Granted: 1910-10-13
Abstract: 1945. Oliver Machinery Co., and Haigh, W. B. Jan. 26. Mortising.-The cutter chain of a wood-mortising machine is driven by a belt i passing over a pulley d on the power shaft e and a pulley a on the cutter spindle b and under jockey pulleys j, k carried by radial arms m fulcrummed on the power shaft e. The spindle b is carried by a slide f, which is lowered to bring the cutter into contact with the work by means of a hand-lever g, the arc of contact of the belt with the pulley d increasing as the cutter descends. The fulcrum pin p on which the band-lever g is mounted is carried by two links g pivoted on a bolt o, which is adjustably secured in a slot n in the machine frame. The bolt o is raised or lowered in the slot n by a screw r to correspond to the dimensions of the work operated upon. The upper portion of the machine may be pivoted to the lower portion and adjusted by screws t so as to allow the cutter chain to produce tapered mortices by cutting at an angle to the vertical.
Patent GB-191003374-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Aerial Machines.
Inventor: MESTRE JEAN-ADRIEN DE
IPC: B64C3/38
Filed: 1910-02-11
Granted: 1911-03-13
Abstract: 3374. Mestre, J.-A. de. Feb. 11. Aerial machines without aerostats; planes, arrangement and construction of; steering. -The superposed supporting-planes F of an aerial machine are arranged at each side of a central frame A, and are adjusted simultaneously about transverse axes by cords O passing around a drum actuated by pedals S. Springs L connect the rear part of the upper planes to the frame at N. The planes are formed with depending side curtains F<1>, G<1>. A rear rudder B with cross planes is mounted on a universal joint and operated by cords connected to a hand lever C. A weight V adjustable on guides under the platform is controlled by cords passing around a drum Z situated under the driver's seat.
Patent GB-191004055-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Feed-water Regulators for Steam Boilers.
Inventor: MOWER GEORGE AUGUSTUS
IPC: F22D5/16
Filed: 1910-02-18
Granted: 1910-11-24
Abstract: 4055. Mower, G. A., and Spencer, H. W. Feb. 18. Feed-water, controlling.-Relates to apparatus in which steam and water act on a chamber containing a vaporizable liquid, the pressure from which is transmitted through an expansion reservoir to a chamber where it operates a diaphragm &c. The expansion reservoir b and the liquid chamber a are connected by a pipe c of considerable length, so as to afford a large cooling-surface to hasten the condensation of the vapour when the space a<1> under the chamber a is occupied by water. On the lower end of the pipe c is screwed an extension c', by means of which the depth of the film of liquid on the partition a<2> between the spaces a, a<1> can be adjusted. The reservoir b is of a globular form, so that its capacity may be as large as possible relative to the size of the end c‹ of the pipe c projecting into it.
Patent GB-191007882-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Electric Distributor or Switchboard for Domestic Electric Cooking, Heating and like Appliances.
Inventor: GRAY HAROLD
IPC: F24C15/10
Filed: 1910-04-01
Granted: 1911-01-26
Abstract: 7882. Gray, H. April 1. Distribution boards.-A distribution board particularly adapted to be fixed on a table or bench for use with domestic cooking and heati n g appliances, comprises a board a supporting main conductors b, switches d, and fuses e, and a set of flexible leads c terminating in plugs h for connecting to the different appliances. The leads c are looped over weighted pulleys g, and run freely through holes in the board a, in order to take up the slack and bring the terminal plugs back against the board when they are disconnected. The pulleys may be loaded by springs instead of weights.
Patent GB-191010800-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Sampling Liquids Automatically.
Inventor: CHANDLER DEAN
IPC: G01N1/18
Filed: 1910-05-02
Granted: 1910-10-06
Abstract: 10,800. Chandler, D. May 2. Sampling liquids. - In apparatus for automatically taking samples of softened water &c. at regular intervals, the liquid passes into a rotating funnel h, which delivers the liquid through a spout into compartments g formed in a circular receptacle f. The funnel is rotated by clockwork j. The liquid in the compartments is drawn off through outlets m, access to which is obtained through an opening e in the casing, and passes to a funnel n. The receptacle f may be rotated so that each compartment may be brought over the funnel n. Overflow openings o may be provided in the receptacle f.
Patent GB-191013751-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Gland and Piston Packing.
Inventor: WALKER JAMES
IPC: F16J15/20
Filed: 1910-06-07
Granted: 1911-06-01
Abstract: 13,751. Walker, J. June 7. Packing, non-metallic; cup-leather packing.- Packing for stuffing- boxes and pistons is formed with a lip b on each side, and a rib or ribs c of harder material projecting from the top or from both the top and bottom, so that deformation of the packing does not close the opening for steam &c. to the lips b. The parts of the packing having the lips b may be separate from the part having the rib or ribs c and be attached thereto by metal pins, which give the packing a metal wearing surface. In the form shown the packing is formed of rubbered cloth. Metal wearing - surfaces of any kind may be provided.
Patent GB-191014791-A (GB)
Title: Flexible Props of Iron or the like more particularly intended for use as Mine Prop.
Inventor: PITTROFF ADAM
IPC: E21D17/01
Filed: 1910-06-20
Granted: 1910-08-18
Abstract: 14,791. Pittroff, A. June 18, 1909, [Convention date]. Mine props; vibrations of buildings, deadening. - Flexible wire props are formed of accordion-pleated tubes a, grooved or slotted at the lower ends c to weaken the material, and fitted over footpieces d shaped as shown, excessive pressure causing the lower parts of the props to split and roll up. Roofsupporting members e, also formed of pleated tubes, are supported on the props by double wedges f which slide in grooves and are adjusted by screws g. The foot-pieces may be replaced by wooden blocks, and the tubes, when collapsed, may be heated to a red heat and expanded for further use. The props can be used in buildings subject to vibration. The Specification as open to inspection under Section 91 (3) (a) states that hollow foot-pieces may be grooved longitudinally, and the lower ends of the tubes may be formed with sloping and curved surfaces. This subject-matter does not appear in the Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-191018336-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in and relating to Cameras.
Inventor: ARNOLD JOHN
IPC: G03B29/00
Filed: 1910-08-03
Granted: 1911-08-03
Abstract: 18,336. Arnold, J. Aug. 3. Cameras, watch-form; shutters with sliding plates.-In a round pocket camera, the parts are mounted on a central bolt d, Fig. 4, and are clamped together by the nut c. The sensitive plate or film a' is held on the back a by a disk c of wood or other substance which has holes c<1> according to the number and shape of the photographs to be taken on the plate. The disk is grooved and engages a notch on the edge of the back a, which prevents it from rotating. The lens h is mounted on the front of the case b, and is positioned for consecutive exposures by registering a series of notches or masks g with a mask f on the back a. The part band the lens-cover i are mounted on a bush o on the bolt d, and in addition a plate having different apertures can be mounted between the parts i, b. The shutter plate l, Fig. 5, slides between the wire k<1> and the lid, and is operated by pulling the wire k<1>. On pushing the wire in, the catch m<1> carries the plate l, which is disengaged and returned by the spring n<1>. In a modified construction, the shutter plate l is fastened to the wire k<1>, which itself is spring- controlled.
Patent GB-191022286-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Portable Bioscopes.
Inventor: LINDEN LOUIS PERCY
IPC: G03B21/32
Filed: 1911-03-20
Granted: 1911-09-07
Abstract: 22,286. Linden, L. P. March 20, 1911. Kinematograph apparatus.-A portable kinematograph for advertising or other purposes is described. The light is projected on to a ground-glass screen B at the end of a box A which contains the whole mechanism; this screen has shades for excluding extraneous light, and may, when required, be removed to allow projection on to a screen. In order to reverse the film-winding mechanism at the end of a series of pictures, each of the spools c, c<Î> is provided with a contact piece g which, when the film is on the spool, is pressed by the tab f against a contact piece h attached to a disk j or j<Î>, rotating with, but insulated from, the spool, so that when the film is completely unwound the contact at g, h is broken. The spools and disks are, as shown in Fig. 8, connected in the primary circuits of induction coils l, l<Î>, the secondaries of which excite magnets m, m<Î> acting on a switch n for reversing the motor o. The shutter K, Fig. 4, is actuated by a governor L attached to a free - wheel arrangement M driven by the winding-mechanism, so that during the reverse motion of the film the governor does not rotate and the shutter falls.
Patent GB-191029478-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Loose Leaf Books, Files and the like.
IPC: B42F13/02
Filed: 1910-12-19
Granted: 1911-08-31
Abstract: 29,478. De la Rue & Co., T., and Cluse, H. J. Dec. 19. Post files.-A looseleaf binder &c. is provided with rigid pivoted transfer wires a having at their upper ends arches b of selfstraightening or selfsupporting material, such as closely coiled helical wire. The ends of the arches may be provided with sockets d for engaging the fixed posts e.
Patent GB-191100593-A (GB)
Title: Improved Convertible Chair and Clothes-horse.
Inventor: HASTHORPE FREDERICK GEORGE
IPC: A47C7/64
Filed: 1911-01-09
Granted: 1912-01-09
Abstract: 593. Hasthorpe, F. G. Jan. 9. Seats convertible into clothes - horses.-A chair, convertible into a clothes-horse, has the rods or rails so hinged thereto that they can be folded close along the seat, back, or legs of the chair, which thereby retains its ordinary appearance. Rods A, B are attached to the chair at G, by pins or hinges, and can be folded as shown at A<1>, B'. In the modification shown in Fig. 4, a strut C is provided, which can fold against the front leg as at C', and an additional rail D, hinged to B, and folding to D<1>, can form a support to the rail A, or au extension of the rail B.