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Patent GB-190811480-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Fire-lighters and Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: GLOVER ARTHUR WILLIAM
Filed: 1908-05-27
Granted: 1909-05-13
Abstract: 11,480. Glover, A. W. May 27. Baling presses; parcelling. - Fire - lighters, of square or circular crosssection, composed of four or more sticks enclosing shavings, sawdust, &c., are made in the apparatus shown. Figs. 2 and 3 show apparatus for making the square fire-lighters. Two or more sticks are laid across a U-shaped casting c with their ends in boxes c<3>. The boxes c<3> are open at the tops and on their inner sides, and are normally closed at the back by a casting b to which the casting c is hinged at d. Sawdust, shavings, &c. are pressed down on the sticks, and two or more sticks are placed on the shavings. The fire-lighter is then compressed by plungers e<1>, e<2>, operated through a bar f from a treadle g. A spring m attached to the bar f or to a slotted link k in which a pin i on the bar f rides, brings the plungers into line with the boxes c<3> before the plungers move vertically downwards. A stop f<x> on the bar f engages an arm c<x> on the hinge d at the end of the stroke of the treadle and compresses the lighter laterally. While the plungers are held down in the boxes, a wire or preferably a string or paper binder is secured around the lighter ; the treadle is then released, and a strong spring h causes the withdrawal of the plungers from the boxes. The casting c is forced away from the back piece b by a crank n, p, and the lighter is removed. One of the boxes c<3> may be fitted with a loose end y, which is engaged by a projection on the crank n, p, for loosening the lighter before it is withdrawn. Fig. 5 shows in elevation an apparatus for making the cylindrical lighters. The sticks t are placed in guides r on slotted cylinders s, s<1> resting on cores v, while shavings are fed into hoppers u, u<1>. The cylinders s, s<1> are advanced, closing the hoppers u, u<1>, and the shavings are compressed by plungers x against stop-plates w, w<1>. These plates are then lowered, and then the sticks are carried by the cylinders s, s<1> to a position over supports c, where they are retained by catches while the cylinders are retracted and the shavings forced by a further advance of the plungers between the ends of the sticks. Plungers e', e<2> compress the lighter against the supports c; it is then tied and removed. In another apparatus shown in part in Fig. 18, the sticks t are placed in guides on frames c, which rest in slots c<z> in two pairs of crossed hinged arms 3. These arms are operated from a treadle through a shaft 5 with cams 4. The inward movement of the arms causes lids 11, which support the shavings during compression, to assume an horizontal position and at the same time forces the sticks t clear of their guides. Vertical plungers then compress the lighter as before, the compressed lighter is tied, the pressure relieved, and the finished lighter removed.
Patent GB-190811503-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Sharpener for Knives and the like
Inventor: GYSELMAN PAUL MARK
Filed: 1908-05-27
Granted: 1909-05-27
Abstract: 11,503. Gyselman, P M. May 27. Steels; tools, construction of.-A knife or like sharpener comprises a pair of steel, emery, or like blades G, H, Fig. 2, mounted crosswise upon a screw a in a slot c in a support K, which slides into a casing C, Fig. 1, provided with grooves A, B to guide the knife as it is drawn between the sharpening-blades. The acting-edges of the blades are made slightly hollow. To adjust the device to sharpen blades of various thicknesses the screw a is moved vertically in the slot c.
Patent GB-190812225-A (GB)
Title: Luminous Electric Lighting and Bell Switches.
Inventor: CONRADI EMIL SAMUEL
Filed: 1908-06-05
Granted: 1909-03-04
Abstract: 12,225. Conradi, E. S. June 5. Switches.-Electric light and bell switches are rendered luminous in the dark by forming the lever, handle, knob, or push wholly or partly of transparent material and hollow, and charging it with some luminuous substance. Fig. 1 shows a tumbler switch with the arm A and knob B so formed. Fig. 3 shows a modification in which the hollow transparent knob B is secured in a seat on the arm A in a. manner similar to that used for setting precious stones.
Patent GB-190814971-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Manufacture of Methane or Mixtures of Methane and Hydrogen.
Inventor: SABATIER PAUL
Filed: 1908-07-14
Granted: 1909-07-14
Abstract: 14,971. Sabatier. P. July 14. Purifying gas; mixing gases; purifier waste, revivifying.-In the manufacture of mixtures of methane and hydrogen, by passing decarbonated water-gas over heated nickel, (1) the water-gas is produced of constant composition by maintaining a constant temperature in the generator apparatus, and (2) the carbonic acid is removed in two stages by passage through first, sodium carbonate solution, and second, through dilute sodium or potassium hydrate solution, or over slaked lime. The higher the temperature in the generator the smaller is the proportion of carbonic acid formed ; at a temperature of 970‹ C. with light coke, the proportion obtained is 20 per cent ; with a temperature of 780‹ C., 67 per cent hydrogen is ultimately obtained. The water-gas is passed through a washer D, a vessel E containing Laming mixture, and then through a column F against the flow of sodium carbonate solution, which, in consequence, runs out as sodium bicarbonate solution. The partly purified water-gas is next similarly treated in a smaller column 0 with potassium or sodium hydrate solution, or passed over a layer of slaked lime to remove the remaining carbon dioxide, and is then passed through tubes e containing copper turnings, or powder, heated by the furnace to a dark-red, to purify it from sulphur compounds. The carbon monoxide and hydrogen are then passed through one of several series of flattened horizontal metal tubes a, containing powdered nickel in flat receptacles, and also heated by the furnace. The copper sulphide formed may be roasted to oxide and this reduced to copper again by treating with the gas to be purified.
Patent GB-190816432-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Handles for Culinary Utensils.
Inventor: GRAY ALEXANDER
Filed: 1908-08-04
Granted: 1908-10-01
Abstract: 16,432. Gray, A. Aug. 4. Handles.-A single removable handle is adapted to be used with saucepans, stewpans, and other culinary utensils of different sizes. The vessels are provided with tapered sockets B of uniform size and of angular section, which are either riveted to the vessels or formed integral therewith. A handle E of wood or metal is made to fit these sockets, the tapered end being in each case of metal and being fitted with a spring tooth K adapted to engage slots provided in the socket. A fingerpiece L extending back from the catch K enables the handle to be removed.
Patent GB-190817589-A (GB)
Title: Method of Producing Pulverulent Precipitates.
Inventor: LANGLET NILS ABRAHAM
Filed: 1908-08-21
Granted: 1909-03-25
Abstract: 17,589. Langlet, N. A., and Rinman, E. L. Aug. 21. Resins and resinous compounds.-Resinous substances, which as prepared in the ordinary way form colloidal precipitates, are prepared in a pulverulent condition by introducing the substance from which the precipitate is to be obtained into the precipitant in the form of small drops, spray, &c., or small grains, powder, &c. The precipitant may be a liquid, or gas, or both.
Patent GB-190821264-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Atmospheric Gas Burners.
Inventor: STEPHENS KARL
Filed: 1908-10-08
Granted: 1909-06-03
Abstract: 21,264. Stephens, K., and Challis, J. Oct. 8. Incandescent gas burners.-The gaseous mixture is passed through a helical coil or spring, arranged in an enlarged part of the burner tube so that the mixture, besides being mixed, can be coritrolled by contracting or extending the coil. Two coils may be arranged one within the other, or two conical coils may be arranged with their bases together separated by a partition.. The Figure shows a conical spring c closed at its upper end by a plug d or stem depending from the burner mouth plate e. The spring c is adjusted by means of a screwed cap h carrying a refractory ring f engaging arms d<1> on the plug d. The mantle-support may be carried by a coned boss on the plate e.
Patent GB-190822928-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Duplicating Sales Checks.
Inventor: MEYER ANTON HENRY
Filed: 1908-10-28
Granted: 1909-09-16
Abstract: 22,928. Meyer, A. H., and Thomas, F. Oct. 28. Duplicating sales checks. - A duplicating sales check, specially adapted for hotel and restaurant use, is made in the form of a sealed envelope 1 containing a sales blank 6, either as a separate sheet by its lower edge, or printed on the envelope, and duplicating-material 9, also either as a separate sheet or applied to the inside of the envelope. The envelope is gummed up as indicated at 3. The envelope and the enclosed slip are perforated at 8, 8<a> so that the envelope can be opened by tearing-off the bottom portion and the slip extracted. Projecting portions 4, 5 are used by the waiter for recording the amount of the bill and are torn off by him before delivery of the envelope. In use, an order slip 10 is placed over the envelope, and the item and price are recorded upon it and also upon the slip inside the envelope, the price being repeated upon the slip 4. The order slip is handed in with the order, and several may be used with one envelope. In a modification the portion 4 is coated with duplicating-material on the front end and is printed on the back. It is then folded over on to the front of the order slip so that the price-can be recorded on the portion 4, on the slip 10, and on the slip 6 at one operation. When the slip 6 is handed in to the cashier, it is stamped at the top over the perforated line 7, and the corner is torn off and handed to the waiter as a receipt.
Patent GB-190902256-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Revolving Cabinets.
Inventor: BRAINERD CHARLES FREDRICK
IPC: A47B49/00
Filed: 1909-01-30
Granted: 1909-12-02
Abstract: 2256. Brainerd, C. F. Jan. 30, 1908, [Convention date]. Cabinets.-A revolving cabinet for type &c., of the kind comprising spaced heads on a shaft connected by partitions forming corner pockets, and provided with drawer-supporting brackets, diagonal strengthening-faces being employed, is supported on a shaft 7<1>, secured in a socket in a standard fastened by screws &c. to the floor &c. The cabinet comprises two heads 8, 9, preferably pentagonal in shape, supported by ball bearings upon a conical portion of the shaft and upon the standard respectively. The heads are strengthened by radial bars 18, and are connected by brace-rods 16, the ends of which pass through the bars 18 and are provided with tightening - screws 17; the upper ends of the rods 16 pass through a flange 15 on the upper bearing. A series of vertical partitions 21 provided with guides 22, preferably of angle-iron, receive trays or cases 23 and are secured by angle-irons 25. Stay-rods 28 limit the movement of the trays, but stops at the ends of the guides 22 may serve this purpose. Shelves 24 are arranged in the pockets between the partitions 21 Brackets 26 support rollers which bear against the floor &c. In a modification, the cabinet is of triangular shape; two cabinets may be independently supported, one above the other on the shaft 7<1>. One or more guy or brace wires may extend between the shaft and the ceiling.
Patent GB-190905417-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Postal Envelopes or Wrappers.
Inventor: BRUCE MALCOLM CROMARTY
IPC: B65D27/04
Filed: 1909-03-05
Granted: 1909-07-22
Abstract: 5417. Bruce, M. C. March 5. Envelopes; wrappers. - Envelopes or postal wrappers B are provided with an uncovered aperture C in the front face through which the address on the enclosure is visible. To prevent tearing, the edges of the opening may be strengthened by a stiffening composition, beading, &c., or the opening may be of curved outline or be provided with rounded corners. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specification 21,463/91.
Patent GB-190907345-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Detachable "Snap-on" Electrical Couplings.
Inventor: PARSONS ISAAC HARDY
IPC: H01R13/20
Filed: 1909-03-27
Granted: 1909-12-16
Abstract: 7345. Parsons, I. H. March 27. Two-part couplings.-In electric couplings of the type in which metal wires or plates snap over a metal knob or stud, the metal springs, wires, or plates, are embedded in an india-rubber block or cushion so that the elasticity of the rubber assists the springiness of the metal, and also so as to form a water-tight casing for the con tact-parts. As shown in Fig. 1, two D-shaped metal contact-plates D, D' are embedded in rubber A, which completely covers the conductor, leaving a hole C through which the metal stud can enter to engage the plates D, D<1>. In a modification, twin studs enter separate holes in the rubber A, and the sides of the pins further from the centre engage the plates. Fig. 4 shows a form in which the stud is inserted in the hole D<3> and then drawn into the slot D<5>, where it makes contact with the plate A<6>, the elasticity of the rubber holding it firmly against the plate. This form may also be employed for twin couplings, in which case twin plates A with two slots D<3> and two pins engaging with the plates are employed. Fig. 10 shows a ball-haped rubber cushion carrying a metallic loop D<1>, to which one conductor is soldered, and with which a metal hook B, carried by a similar ball, may be engaged. As shown in Fig. 11, the rubber cushion A contains a cup-shaped contact-piece D, provided with anchoring-holes D<7>, to which the conductor A may be soldered ; the insulating-base G carries a split contact-stud B. In a modification of this form, the hole in the contact D is eccentric, and the stud B is of the form shown in Fig. 1. In the form shown in Fig. 14, the stud B is longer and projects well into the member G ; it also projects upwards where its covered by rubber A' and forms a handle. Electric connexion is established by the stud B engaging a cross-pin D, where it is held by the elasticity of the rubber.
Patent GB-190910595-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Scouring Device.
Inventor: FELL JOHN CORY
IPC: B08B7/02
Filed: 1909-05-04
Granted: 1910-05-04
Abstract: 10,595. Fell, J. C., [Brown Hoisting Machinery Co.]. May 4. Percussive hand tools.-Relates to scouring- devices of the kind in which series of cutting- blades are loosely mounted upon transverse pins carried by radial supports projecting from a rotary hub, the cutting-blades being free to move, within limits, under the action of centrifugal force, and being also adapted to rotate independently of the hub, and in the plane of revolution of said hub. The cutting-blades are substantially oblong in shape, and are provided with longitudinal slots S through which pass the transverse bars P, which are mounted between two annular plates D secured to the hub A. The hub is secured to the spindle L of the driving-motor by a nut E, the interior of the hub being filled with a rubber or other resilient washer R to prevent chatter. As one series of blades, in the rotation of the apparatus, strikes the surface of the work, the blades are driven inwards along their slots, and perform a half-revolution on the pin D, so that after one revolution of the hub, the work is struck by the corners of the blades diagonally opposite those which struck it previously. The position of the centre of gravity of the blade is thus kept approximately stationary, notwithstanding the wear of the blades. When the blades have become sufficiently worn on one pair of corners, the apparatus may be removed from the spindle, turned end for end, and replaced on the spindle so that the unworn corners of the blades come into operation.
Patent GB-190915466-A (GB)
Title: Typewriting Machines.
Inventor: CARSALADE PAUL DE
IPC: B41J19/00
Filed: 1909-07-02
Granted: 1910-02-17
Abstract: 15,466. Carsalade, P. de, and Escarras, G. July 2. Letter - spacing mechanism ; line-spacing mechanism.-In machines in which the platen is rotated for letter-spacing and automatically shifted axially for line-spacing, the latter movement is effected by escapement mechanism comprising a ladderlike rack w, Fig. 3, and a pair of anchor dogs 5 oscillated at each revolution of the platen a. The dogs 5 are carried by arms 2, 3 keyed on a shaft 4 oscillated by means of an arm 6 and cams on a gear wheel 8 driven from the platen spindle b. The spindle b carries the letter-spacing escapement wheel n, and is secured to a tube i on which the platen is keyed. The platen is hollow and fitted with an axial tube sliding within the tube i and enclosing a spiral driving-spring for the axial movement. The dogs 5 are hinged to allow for return of the platen to compress the spiral spring. The rack is guided by rollers v and is detachably secured to the platen support g. Carriage-releasing arrangements.-To provide for release of the dogs from the rack, the arms 2, 3 are normally held in position by springs 14 but can be moved apart by means of a cam 15 and handwheel 16. Carriage stops.-Stops on the free end of the rack limit the travel of the platen. Sheet-clamping arrangements; web-feeding arrangements.-(1) To hold sheets, the platen may be provided with a longitudinal slot and an internal blade clamp on a shaft fitted with an external handle. (2) A web winding on spools under spring action may be held across the platen by guide-rollers.
Patent GB-190917248-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bread, Cake, Biscuits, and like Food Preparations.
Inventor: BENTLEY AMOS
IPC: A23L11/00
Filed: 1909-07-24
Granted: 1910-07-21
Abstract: 17,248. Bentley, A. July 24. Preparing meal from special materials.-Soya beans are ground or crushed and the oil expressed.
Patent GB-190919466-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Electric Furnaces for the Treatment of Gases by Means of Flame-arcs.
IPC: H01J37/32
Filed: 1909-08-24
Granted: 1910-01-20
Abstract: 19,466. Salpetersõure Industrie-Ges. Aug. 25, .1908, [Convention date]. Gases, treating with electric discharge.-In an arc furnace for treating air or other gas, two connected auxiliary electrodes 2, 3 are arranged between the main electrodes 7, 8, with which they form flaring gaps ; when the main arc is blown out, small arcs are struck to the auxiliary electrodes and combine to re-form it. As shown, the auxiliary electrodes are connected by a resistance 5. Side openings 16, 17 supply the gas to be treated, but gas may also be blown between the main and auxiliary electrodes to facilitate the re-striking. A water-trough 20 cools the furnace wall.
Patent GB-190927595-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Coal Shoots and the like.
Inventor: MURRAY THOMAS ROBERTS
IPC: B65G11/06
Filed: 1909-11-26
Granted: 1910-11-28
Abstract: 27,595. Murray, T. R., and Philip, W. L. Nov. 26. Shoots.-Telescoping shoots are combined with spiral surfaces for destroying the velocity of the issuing stream of material. In one form, Fig. 1, the spiral is at the lower end a of the shoot and the telescoping is effected in a vertical tubular portion. In another form, Fig. 2, the spiral is continuous through the length of the shoot and its pitch is kept constant in some part to enable the telescoping action to be obtained. The shovelshaped piece c may be arranged at the outlet of the shoot.
Patent GB-190927737-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Speed Indicators for Motor Cars and other Vehicles.
Inventor: FARROW THOMAS
IPC: G01P1/08
Filed: 1909-11-29
Granted: 1910-09-01
Abstract: 27,737. Farrow, T., and Smith, C. C. Nov. 29. Centrifugal speed indicators with indicating- apparatus; group-speed mechanism.-Numbers showing speed groups are arranged on the faces of a prism, or the curved surface of a cylinder, which is intermittently rotated to expose a fresh number when the speed group changes. The prism a is spring-controlled and mounted in ball-bearings on frames d which are supported on springs. Within one of the journals a<1> is arranged stepwise a series of curved bars f adapted to be engaged in succession by a sleeve g<1> attached to the governor h. As the speed rises, the sleeve engages the first bar, and, riding upon it, depresses the prism until a ring a<2> comes in contact with a continuouslyrotated wheel l<1>. The prism thereupon rotates until the bar f has moved past the sleeve g<1>, which then remains against the end of the bar and acts as a stop to prevent the return of the prism. If the speed continues to rise, the sleeve eventually reaches the second bar f and the prism is again depressed and rotated to expose the next number. Warning of excess speed is given by a bell-hammer m<2> when the sleeve g<1> engages a wheel m.
Patent GB-190930044-A (GB)
Title: An Instrument for Acquiring the Art of Reading Flash Light Signals, for Maintaining Self Practice therein and the Promotion of Higher Efficiency in the Art.
Inventor: JOHNSON HUBERT COLPOYS
IPC: G08B5/02
Filed: 1909-12-23
Granted: 1910-08-11
Abstract: 30,044. Johnson, H. C. Dec. 23. Instruction apparatus. - For practising the reading of flash signals, a disk or cylinder marked with a Morse record in conductive dots and dashes is moved under a contact in the circuit of a glow-lamp: In the form shown in Fig. 1, the disk a is rotated under the wiper d by a worm h engaging a toothed wheel. The worm may be disengaged by swinging a pivoted arm q which carries one of the bearings r. The lamp f is mounted at the side of the base-box z. In another form, the conductive message is disposed helically on a rotary cylinder, which is geared to a screw for traversing the wiper laterally. The cylinder is divided into portions carrying different signals, and the wiper can be disengaged from the screw to transfer it quickly to another portion. Interchangeable message disks and cylinders may be provided. According to the Provisional Specification, there may be a second wiper engaging with pegs to give an audible click at the end of each letter.
Patent GB-191001207-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rubber Compounds.
Inventor: SMITH JEROME
IPC: C08L7/00
Filed: 1910-01-17
Granted: 1910-04-21
Abstract: 1207. Smith, J. Jan. 17. Plastic compositions containing india-rubber and bitumens. - India-rubber is mixed with powdered bitumen, preferably grahamite or other asphaltite, such as albertite, impsonite, nigrite, and uintaite. The proportions prefeired are rubber 15, reclaimed rubber 15, sulphur 1¢, and grahamite 17¢ parts. Litharge and other substances may be added. The product is suitable for steam packing, gaskets, steam valves, hose, and vehicle tyres.
Patent GB-191005267-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Melting and Refining Furnaces.
Inventor: BROUGHAM FREDERICK JOHN
IPC: F27D3/14
Filed: 1910-03-02
Granted: 1910-11-10
Abstract: 5267. Brougham, F. J., [Poldih³tte Tiegelguszstahlfabrik]. March 2. Induction furnaces.-In charging melting or refining furnaces with liquid metal, the violence of the impact of the heavy metal is broken against an object laid or suspended in the furnace. This object, which may be melted up with the fluid metal or taken out after the furnace is charged, consists of iron plates, or plates or vessels of fire - proof material, or of metal plates or wire nets coated with fireproof material. In the furnace shown, a perforated iron plate m coated with refractory material is employed, suspended by a hook n.
Patent GB-191005965-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electric Arc Lamps.
IPC: H05B31/00
Filed: 1910-03-10
Granted: 1911-03-02
Abstract: 5965. Jandus Arc Lamp and Electric Co., Jones, A. D., and Evans, P. V. Castell-. March 10. Arc lamps. - A solenoid - core consisting of wires b parallel with and surrounding a rod a, one end of which is connected to the lamp mechanism, is provided w i t h a soft-iron h e l i x separating the wires and rod. The wires are held by caps d secured together by screws b<1>. The core can slide upon the rod a between a compression spring f and a leather washer k. Porcelain washers g, h, i and a vulcanite distance-piece j are provided, and the spring f is adjustable by a nut n and by changing the distance-piece. According to the Provisional Specification the washer k may be of rubber or may be replaced by a spring, and the solenoid may also be supported by springs.