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Patent GB-190914724-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Planting Potatoes.
Inventor: HALLS JOHN GEORGE
IPC: A01C9/02
Filed: 1909-06-23
Granted: 1910-03-17
Abstract: 14,724. Halls, J. G. June 23. Potato-planters; harrows. - Relates to a machine for forming furrows, depositing potatoes singly therein, and finally covering the potatoes with soil. The machine consists of a cart-like body 1 supported on main wheels 3 and on a front steering - wheel 4 and adapted to be drawn by horses. A suitable number of troughs 6, shown in section in Fig. 5, are formed in the bottom of the cart 1. The bottom of each trough is formed by a conveyer which may consist of a belt or chain, or as shown in Fig. 5, of three chains arranged at different levels as at 7, 8, 8. The conveyer chains are driven from the axle of the wheels 3 by an arrangement of change gearing in which a clutch is interposed. The conveyers deliver the potatoes through shoots 28 to the furrows formed by ploughs 22, which are carried by arms 23 from a rocking-shaft 21, adjusted by the hand-lever 24 and quadrant 25. The arms 23 are supported by arms 26 to resist the strain caused by the ploughs. The arms 26 are attached to a sliding bar which can be moved to bring the arms 26 into engagement with the arms 23 or out of engagement so as to allow the arms 23 and ploughs to be turned up into an inoperative position. The potatoes are covered in by a harrow 29 supported on links 30, 30 and fitted with a rod 31 by which it can be raised out of action. A platform 5 is secured at the rear of the cart for the attendant who keeps the conveyers fed with potatoes. Specification 4215/08 is referred to.
Patent GB-190917024-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Combined Buckle and Clasp.
Inventor: BURNS MATTHEW FREDERICK
IPC: A41F11/04
Filed: 1909-07-21
Granted: 1910-02-03
Abstract: 17,024. Burns, M. F. Aug. 11, 1908, [Convention date]. Stocking-suspender grips; clips, pivoted-jaw.-The button and loop are pivoted to the back-plate of the buckle or clip, which is mounted on the supporting-strap. The frame A of the clip comprises a back-plate 1, Fig. 3, of sheet metal having projecting ears 2 in which is pivoted the clamping- lever B, Fig. 2. The lower edge of plate 1 is slit vertically to form pintle straps 9, in which the loop C is pivoted, and a lip 7 which is turned back and pressed down on the free extremity d of a tab D, which carries the button E. The tab D is carried round the edge 8 of the lip 7 and passed rearwardly through the loop C. In assembling the parts, the tab and loop are first attached, and then the ears 2 are turned forwards to form the pivots for the lever B which grips the supporting-strap F. In a modification, Fig. 5, a tongue 15 on the back-plate 12 is turned back around the pintles 17 of the loop C' and pressed down on the tab D<1>. In another modification, the lip or tongue is turned back on the rear face of the back-plate to grip the tab. The tab may also be threaded through a slot in the back-plate and sewed upon itself.
Patent GB-190922099-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Scouring Knitting Pins, Toilet Pins, Needles and the like.
Inventor: JAKEMAN ARTHUR GEORGE
IPC: B21G1/12
Filed: 1909-09-28
Granted: 1910-08-25
Abstract: 22,099. Jakeman, A. G. Sept. 28. Needles and pins, surfacing. - Relates to a 'machine for scouring knitting-pins, toilet pins, needles, &c., of the type in which one or more substantially circular receivers to contain the needles &c. have rotating rollers within them which agitate the needles for polishing by mutual rubbing. The machine is constructed so that the rollers B uninterruptedly rotate in the receiver A, and the cover F for the receivers is held down by springs H which act on a diagonal cross-bar G bearing on the cover.
Patent GB-190923179-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electrical Transmission and Distribution Systems.
Inventor: BERRY ARTHUR FRANCIS
IPC: H02J3/04
Filed: 1909-10-11
Granted: 1911-01-11
Abstract: 23,179. Berry, A. F. Oct. 11. Systems depending on the use of static transformers; protective arrangements.-In transformer distribution systems of the kind described in Specifications 2096/04, 11,363/04, 23,150/04, and 7121/09, means are provided for discharging to earth current due to lightning or surging in the systems. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, the connexion between the relay winding and main transformer winding b is connected to a terminal h of an earthing- device ; while the connexion between the winding b and the winding d of an auxiliary transformer is connected to a similar terminal of a second earthing-device. The mains 1, 2 are connected to terminals h<2>; while the third terminal h<1> of the devices are connected to earth so that a high-tension discharge can occur between the terminals h<2>, h<1> without passing through the relay winding a or the auxiliary transformer winding d. The gap between the terminals h<2>, h' may be greater than that between the terminals h, h<1>. In a modification, the secondary winding e of the auxiliary transformer is divided into two portions, one on each side of the winding c of the main transformer. In a further modification, the primary winding d and secondary winding e are each divided into two parts, one on each side of the windings b, c respectively of the main transformer; while the terminals h of the discharge devices are connected between the primary windings of the main and auxiliary transformers. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 4, an impedance divided into two portions i, i<1> is connected in series with the primary winding b of the transformer ; while the contacts h of the discharge devices are connected between the windings of the impedance and the winding b. One portion i<1> of the impedance serves as a relay winding for the switch g. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 6, the connexions between controlling windings e, e<1> and the winding n of an autotransformer are connected to terminals h of the earthing devices. In lieu of or in addition to the earthing-devices provided in conjunction with the windings, the cores or adjacent parts of the transformer may be connected to earthing-devices. When the main and auxiliary transformers or the controlling - winding are immersed in oil, the high tension short-circuiting switch or switches and the discharging- devices may also be immersed in oil to prevent dangerous arcing. The switching-arrangements may be of the kind described in Specification 8927/05, or modifications thereof to meet the various requirements.
Patent GB-190924006-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process for Waterproofing Linen or other Textile Articles and Giving them a Permanent Glazed, Washable Surface.
Inventor: ZIMMER ALPHONSE ANTHONY ARTHUR
IPC: D06M15/693
Filed: 1909-10-19
Granted: 1910-11-21
Abstract: 24,006. Zimmer, A. A. A. Oct. 19. Coating-compositions; glazed linen and the like.-Linen &c. is waterproofed and given a glazed washable surface by first saturating with a waterproofing-solution such as rubber, guttapercha, or stearic acid, partly drying, and then coating with a solution of . nitrocellulose &c. The coated fabric is passed through heated rollers or shaping-apparatus, and polished with pumice powder, talcum, and powdered chalk, successively applied.
Patent GB-190924950-A (GB)
Title: Appliances or Means for Mounting Incandescent Electric Lamps.
Inventor: BEUTTELL ALFRED WILLIAM
IPC: H01R33/02
Filed: 1909-10-29
Granted: 1910-08-11
Abstract: 24,950. Beuttell, A. W. Oct. 29. Supporting.-An appliance for mounting incandescent electric lamps comprises a conduit A, open on one side and containing the conductors G, upon the open side of which lamp-holders B are secured, preferably by screws E and nuts D, as shown in Fig. 3. Alternatively, the lamp-holders may be secured by dovetail joints to the trough, and fixed in position by screws. A reflector H, which is cut away to fit over the lamp-holders B, is secured to the conduit A by screws 1. In the modification shown in Fig. 8, the reflector H extends further on one side of the lamps than on the other, and a backing L is attached to the conduit A and holds the reflector in position. In a further modification, the reflector is enclosed by a casing or screen having apertures in its sides which are fitted with opal-glass or other translucent material. Alternatively, the reflector may be dispensed with, a cover being provided for the conduit. The invention may be applied to portable lamps for desks. Specification 202/01 is referred to.
Patent GB-191001971-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Variable Speed Gearing.
Inventor: WHITEMAN WILLIAM THOMAS
IPC: F16H15/10
Filed: 1910-01-26
Granted: 1910-06-16
Abstract: 1971. Whiteman, W. T., [Direct Drive Manufacturing Co.]. Jan. 26. Variable-speed friction gearing. - In variablespeed gearing of the type comprising a driving- shaft 4. a driven shaft 5, a clutch 7 having connexions with the shaft 4, a friction disk 18 driven from the clutch 7, and a friction-wheel 34 sliding on the shaft 5 driven from the disk 18, means are provided for locking the shafts 5, 4 together, operated automatically by the wheel 34. The shaft 4 carries a clutch 6 adapted to engage the clutch 7, which is slidably mounted on a loose sleeve 8. A bevel-gear 9 secured to the sleeve 8 meshes with a gear 13 secured to an oblique shaft 14. A bevel-gear 15 on the shaft 14 drives a gear 16, which is loose on the spindle 17 of the disk 18. The disk 18 is slidably connected to the boss of the gear 16 by interpenetrating lugs 19, 20, Figs. 2 and 6. The disk 18, which may be faced with aluminium, can be pressed against the wheel 34 by the relative rotation of annular cams 21, 22. The wheel 34 slides on a feather 38 on the shaft 5 and through it a variable speed is imparted to that shaft when the clutch 7 is in engagement with the clutch 6. When the wheel 34 is moved to the extreme left, it causes the shaft 5 to be clutched to the shaft 4 for direct driving. A friction drum 28 secured to the shaft 4 is encircled by a band 29, Fig. 3, the ends of which are connected to crossed levers 30, 31. The levers 30. 31 are pivotally secured by a bolt 32 to a wheel 33 fast upon the shaft 5. A cone 35 upon the boss of the wheel 34 thrusts apart the inner ends of the levers 30, 31 and causes the band 29 to contract and grip the drum 28. The wheel 34 and clutch 7 are operated by suitable striking-forks.
Patent GB-191002226-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Methods of and Apparatus for Producing Soldered Joints.
Inventor: BRADEN ALBERT ROLF
IPC: B23K3/08
Filed: 1910-01-28
Granted: 1911-01-26
Abstract: 2226. Braden, A. R. Dec. 9, 1909, [Convention date]. Soldering.-In soldering together two pieces of metal, particularly thick pieces, in a definite position, such as the cutting-dies and the brackets for the marking-devices used in a clicking-press for cutting-out the leather for boot uppers, the metal pieces are magnetically clamped in desired relative position on a master plate heated to warm the lower edge of the joint, and the solder is separately melted and applied to the upper edge of the joint. In the form shown in Figs. 1 and 3, the master plate is formed in two portions 2, 4, which are connected by a non-magnetic plate 12, such as aluminium fixed to a T-bar of brass &c., the aluminium being used to prevent the sticking of superfluous solder. Each section of the plate forms a pole of an electro-magnet, so that the pieces of work may also be magnetically drawn towards each other. The lugs on the parts 2, 4 are connected by a soft-iron bar 6, surrounded - by a - coil -8, -which is connected to a current supply through a commutator-switch, so as to demagnetize the plate to facilitate removal after soldering. The cutter 40, Fig. 1, is placed across the bar 12 so as to increase the magnetic attraction, the brackets 50 are placed in position, and the master plate is heated to a temperature somewhat below the melting-point of the solder by a current passing through coils 16, a switch 24 being provided in the circuit. The electro-magnet is then put in operation, and the soldering effected by a heated soldering-iron 60, which also further heats the material at the joint. The solder is in stick form 70, and on being melted by the iron spreads uniformly over the area of the joint.
Patent GB-191003789-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with Boxes and Receptacles for Holding and Displaying Soft Goods.
Inventor: MILLVEIGH ALEXANDER
IPC: A47F3/14
Filed: 1910-02-16
Granted: 1910-12-15
Abstract: 3789. Millveigh, A. Feb. 16. Fittings, internal.-A box a for holding and displaying handkerchiefs &c. is provided with one or more strips b of tape, ribbon, pasteboard, elastic material, &c. about the breadth of the usual ribbon or tape used for tying the articles, and each strip is hinged to the box at one end b<1>, the other end b<2> being provided with a metal cover and secured in a recess a<1> formed in the side or end of the box. The strips may be ornamented, for example, by attaching a bow c to one of them.
Patent GB-191004003-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Casement Windows.
Inventor: BENTLEY ALFRED
IPC: E06B3/50
Filed: 1910-02-18
Granted: 1911-02-16
Abstract: 4003. Bentley, A. Feb. 18. Casements. -Relates to casement windows pivoted to the ends of arms carried by rods hinged or pivoted to the window frame. According to the invention, the arms f, f<1> are pivoted in brackets c, c' on the casement a, and the-rod d is pivotally mounted in brackets e, e<1> on the frame or in the brackets shown in dotted lines in Fig. 1; the upper corner of the window is provided with a pin i carrying a runner i<1> which works in a groove j in the head of the frame. ' Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specifications 5701/96, 21,730/98, 11,890/01, and 1367/06.
Patent GB-191004981-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, or relating to, Folding Push-carts and like Vehicles.
Inventor: HEADLEY FREDERICK HAGGER
IPC: B62B7/10
Filed: 1910-02-28
Granted: 1911-01-19
Abstract: 4981. Headley, F. H. Feb. 28. Rests, foot.-In children's folding push-carts, mail-carts, &c. having flexibly suspended body frames and adjustable foot-rests to enable the occupants to sit up or recline, the foot-rest is supported by members which run in longitudinal guides in the sides of the frame, pockets being formed in the ends of the guides to engage the supporting-frame and lock the foot-rest in the reclining position. Fig. 3 shows the foot-rest connected to a U-shaped member 6, the inner ends of which are carried by a transverse rod 7, which rests upon wires or other guides 9 attached to the underside of the angle-iron frame. Two struts 10 are pivoted to the sides of the member 6 and to the front of the frame. When the foot-rest is lowered, the parts occupy the position shown in full lines, but, when the foot-rest is raised, the ends of the rod 7 drop into recesses 12 in the ends of the guides 9 and lock the foot-rest in its raised position. When the frame is of tubing, bayonetslots or slots with enlarged ends are used to support the ends of the rod 7. The foot-rest is of flexible waterproof material stiffened by a board at its front end. According to the Provisional Specification, instead of the struts 10 being employed the front end of the foot-rest is additionally supported upon a U-shaped bail which is pivoted to the folding seat frame or to the main frame as near as possible to the hinge between the seat and the foot-rest.
Patent GB-191008082-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Drying Pasteboards, Show Cards, Printed Sheets and other like Articles.
Inventor: WALLACE WILLIAM
IPC: D21F13/00
Filed: 1910-04-04
Granted: 1911-03-30
Abstract: 8082. Wallace, W. April 4. Endless-belt conveyers with articles held by grips.-In apparatus for drying pasteboards, show cards, printed sheets, &c. which are gripped between transverse bars a held close together on an endless band, the bars are provided with pieces f of india-rubber or other yielding material. The sheets are introduced and removed at the parts where the belt passes round its carrying-rollers. The ends of the bars between these'rollers move on guides to prevent sagging.
Patent GB-191014127-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Sterilization of Liquids.
Inventor: HENRI VICTOR
IPC: C02F1/32
Filed: 1910-06-10
Granted: 1911-04-13
Abstract: 14,127. Henri, V., Helbronner, A., and Recklinghausen, M. Von. June 11, 1909, [Convention date]. Drums.-Relates to the sterilizing of liquids by the action of ultra-violet rays. The Specification as open to inspection under Section 91 (3) (a) describes the formation of thin films by centrifugal apparatus consisting of a conical or like drum, or of a rotary corrugated shell 37, Fig. 11 (cancelled), supported by-arms 45 and dipping in a supply trough 46. This subject-matter does not appear in the Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-191014155-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Resonators of Instruments for Reproducing Sound.
Inventor: CHAPMAN ALBERT ROWLAND
Filed: 1910-06-11
Granted: 1911-06-08
Abstract: 14,155. Chapman, A. R. June 11. Sound magnifying and directing C[ppH<ltK;6S.- Gramophone and like trumpets are. made with double walls so as to form a resonating chamber, which is closed at the front but open at the opposite end so that the sound-waves can pass directly into the chamber. The inner wall a' is also formed with sounding openings, and the two walls are connected together by sound pegs.
Patent GB-191016711-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Obstetric Devices.
Inventor: BARNES HENRY JAHU
IPC: A61B17/42
Filed: 1910-08-25
Granted: 1911-03-30
Abstract: 16,711. Barnes, H. J., and Barnes, G. W. Aug. 25. Obstetric appliances.-A readily foldable and portable device for assisting child-birth comprises two bars 1 which are slotted so that the effective length may be altered, and are formed with curved portions 5 made into stirrups by leather straps 7 secured by buckles 8. The patient pulls on folding handles or loops 6.
Patent GB-191018230-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Feed Water Regulators for Steam Generators, Water Heaters, and the like.
Inventor: GEE RICHARD
IPC: F22D5/12
Filed: 1910-08-02
Granted: 1911-04-27
Abstract: 18,230. Gee, R. Aug. 2. Actuating. - The float-operated feed-valve 1 of a steam-generator or the like is mounted inside the generator and is connected to the float-lever 11 through a toothed sector 9, which gears with teeth on the lever and oscillates a short arm 7 pivoted to the valve stem.
Patent GB-191022127-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Apparatus for Manufacturing Gas for Heating, Lighting and Power purposes.
Inventor: TESSIER ALFRED CHARLES
IPC: C01B3/06
Filed: 1910-09-23
Granted: 1911-03-30
Abstract: 22,127. Tessier, A. C. Oct. 7, 1909, [Convention date]. Liquid raised up to solid.-In hydrogengenerators, the inlet to the conduit 5 connecting the acid-containing reservoir 4 with the acidsupplying reservoir 3, is controlled by a valve 6 connected to a lever 8, which is adapted to engage a hook 9 so that the valve may be maintained open. The means connecting the valve and lever comprise an acid-proof cable 7, which passes through a guide 10, the walls of which can be pressed together by a screw 11 to grip the cable. The metal is supported on a perforated plate 2 in the chamber 1, and the conduit 5 is formed by the space intervening between this chamber and the generator-casing. The gas passes by the pipe a to a purifier B, and a carburettor C, and is collected in the gas-holder D.
Patent GB-191101599-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Tobacco Pipe.
Inventor: KIRBY JOHN WILLIAM
IPC: A24F1/00
Filed: 1911-01-21
Granted: 1911-07-27
Abstract: 1599. Kirby, J. W. Jan. 21. Tobacco pipes.-The stem A of the pipe is bored to receive a cylindrical condensing- chamber B, preferably of aluminium, having a relatively large inlet opening C at the inner end, and at its outer end a disk D with a flange E and small opening F the disk being joined to the cylinder preferably by a screwed flange G. Extensions I, H, of the cylinder at the opening C and particularly in bent pipes an extension K at the outlet F are provided to form nicotine and saliva traps. The mouthpiece is made hollow to form a second cooling-chamber L, and abuts against the face of the disk D. being held in position by a sleeve or collar M.
Patent GB-191102637-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for use by Persons Working in Irrespirable Atmospheres or Under Water.
IPC: A62B19/00
Filed: 1911-02-01
Granted: 1911-07-13
Abstract: 2637. Davis, R. H., and Siebe, Gorman, & Co. Feb. 1. Respirators.-The trays carrying the caustic alkali for absorbing carbonic acid in breathing- apparatus employed by persons working in irrespirable atmospheres, or under water, are arranged to be threaded on one or more rods j secured to the lowermost tray, so that all the trays may be removed together. The trays g, h are alternately of a size to fit the casing a and with a central aperture i, and of a size smaller than the casing, so that the gas takes a zigzag course. Holes k are made in the trays for the passage of the rods, and distance-pieces m formed on the underside of the trays keep them apart. Two casings may be combined and provided with a communicating passage at the bottom.
Patent GB-191103747-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Supports for Electric Conductors or Railless Track Systems.
Inventor: SEFTON-JONES HERBERT
IPC: B60M1/20
Filed: 1910-11-29
Granted: 1911-06-08
Abstract: 3747. Jones, H. Sefton-, [Oesterreichische Daimler-Motoren-Ges.]. Nov. 29, 1910. Insulators for the two conductors used on railless electric traction systems consist of two U-shaped members 7, and each of these has one limb 8 embedded in insulating-material 9 in the head 10 and the other limb bent upwards to support the conductors 3. The two U-shaped members are carried in a stirrup 11 provided with a downturned limb 13 having holes 14 at various heights so that the tie wire 15 can be adjusted to vary the relative heights of the two conductors 3. A head 12 on each of the bolts 8 renders the supports more secure, and the dovetail ridges 16 on the conductors 3 are clamped between screw jaws 17.
Patent GB-191104201-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Controlling the Rotation of Engines or Machines so that Rotation shall be Prevented except when it Conforms to the Order Indicated by an Order Telegraph or the like.
Inventor: STRACHAN JOHN
IPC: B63H21/22
Filed: 1911-02-20
Granted: 1912-02-20
Abstract: 4201. Strachan, J. Feb. 20. Stop-gear.-An apparatus in connexion with an order-telegraph is arranged to stop a marine or other engine or machine if it rotates in a direction contrary to the order. A wheel 7 mounted on a spindle 6 is geared to the telegraph by a cable 8. A lever on the spindle 6 moves a shaft 1 to the left or right by contact with trip pawls on collars 3. The shaft 1, which can move axially but cannot rotate, is connected to a shaft 9 by a coupling 10, which permits relative rotation of the shafts. When the shaft 9 is moved axially, a lever 11 on the shaft is brought into line with one of two teeth 14, 14<a> on the main shaft and is thus oscillated against the action of a spring plunger. At the same time, one of the pawls 13, 13<a>, on the lever 11 comes into gear with one of the ratchet-wheels 19, 19<a>, which are secured to bushes 20, 20<a>, loose on the shaft 9, and rotating in brackets 22. If the engine is rotating in a direction contrary to the order, the ratchet-wheel 19 or 19<a> is rotated, and closes the throttle valve by an arm 21 or 21<a> coming into contact with a lever 23 on a shaft 24 which is geared to the throttle valve. The bushes 20, 20<a> may have a series of arms 21, 21<a>, and the main shaft may carry a series of teeth 14, 14<a>. If the engine rotates in accordance with the telegraph order, the pawl 13 or 13<a> rides over a mask 25 or 25<a>, and the lever 11. is returned to its neutral position by the action of a pawl 26 or 26<a> operating a ratchet-wheel 27 or 27<a>, both of which are secured to a bush 28 carrying a bevelwheel 29 gearing with a bevel-wheel 31 mounted on a spindle 32. A lever on the spindle 32 is connected by a link 34 to a lever on a spindle 36, a forked lever 37 on which engages collars 38 on the spindle 9.