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Patent GB-190821515-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, or relating to, Cornice-pole, Curtain-rod and other Rings.
Inventor: HARRISON SIDNEY CHARLES
Filed: 1908-10-12
Granted: 1909-02-04
Abstract: 21,515. Harrison, S. C. Oct. 12. Rings.-Tubular metal rings for curtain poles &c. are provided with an internal annular stay or stiffening-plate. In one form, the stay consists of a plain annular disk arranged in the central plane of the ring. When the ring is made of two sheetmetal stampings a, b, Fig. 6, the disk c is first placed in a seating or recess a<1> formed on one part a, the other part b and disk being then secured by bending over the edge a<2> of the first part. The stiffening-plate may be provided with stamped-up flanges so as to give support in more than one direction, or it may be bent to a cruciform section as shown in Fig. 9. When the ring is made from a single annular piece of metal shaped to form a seamed tube, the stiffening-plate is enclosed in the tube during the bending process.
Patent GB-190821932-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Flushing Tanks.
Inventor: HELBLING GOTTFRIED
Filed: 1908-10-16
Granted: 1909-07-29
Abstract: 21,932. Helbling, G. Oct. 16. Water-waste preventers, t a n k s and cisterns. A rim c' is formed by extensions of the walls on three sides of the flat bottom to protect pipe unions or other parts.
Patent GB-190823913-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cutting and Grinding Machines for the Mud-holes of Boilers.
Inventor: MEYER HEINRICH
Filed: 1908-11-07
Granted: 1909-11-04
Abstract: 23,913. Meyer, H. Nov. 7. End-facing. - A device for re-facing the mud-holes in boilers consists of a cutter a secured to a bolt b passing through a bearing c in a yoke d, which has projections l fitting into holes in the plate k. The bolt is upheld by a spiral spring f and a nut e, and can be rotated by a handle g.
Patent GB-190826375-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pumpless Steam-sprayers.
Inventor: SAXTON CHARLES DENNIS
Filed: 1908-12-05
Granted: 1909-07-22
Abstract: 26,375. Saxton, C. D. Dec. 18, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Direct steam-pressure apparatus.-Apparatus for forcing the liquid to the nozzle of a spraying-device for disinfecting, treating plants, &c. comprises a tank 1 provided with a loosely-fitting sliding float 3. Steam is supplied through the pipe 6 which has connexion with the tank above and below the float through valves 7, 10. Liquid is supplied through a pipe 11 and valve 12 by filling the tank initially with steam and allowing this to condense. The liquid is forced out by the pressure of the steam through the strainer 16 and pipes 13, 15 to the nozzle. Steam may be forced through the pipe 9 and the valve 10 to agitate and heat the liquid.
Patent GB-190826454-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Crank Casing for Motors.
Inventor: SCHWARZ GEORG
Filed: 1908-12-07
Granted: 1909-05-06
Abstract: 26,454. Schwarz, G. Dec. 7. Gas and like engines.-The crank casing of a motor for boats, air-ships, aerostats, &c. is divided into separate crank chambers for the purpose of ensuring a supply of oil to each crank-pin in spite of tilting. The upper and lower parts of the crank casing are provided with partitions 5, 3, openings in which are filled by a disk 6 on a bent arm 7 of the crank-shaft 9. Air vents 11 are provided between the chambers, and openings 14 serve for the passage of the cam-shaft.
Patent GB-190827686-A (GB)
Title: A Method of Preparing Solutions used in the Gum Bichromate Process for Photographic Printing.
Filed: 1908-12-19
Granted: 1909-07-22
Abstract: 27,686. Soc. Anon. "La Photographie des Couleurs", Sury, J., and Bastyns, E. Dec. 19. Chromo-gelatine and like processes; colour photography ; printing. - For preparing paper for gum-bichromate printing, the materials necessary are put up in the form of a powder which can be dissolved in water and used to coat the paper. For example, a powder composition of colouring-matter 20 grms., gum arabic 20 grms., white sugar 1 grm., and bichromate of potash 4 grms. is prepared. One grm. of the mixture is dissolved in two grms. of water, and the paper is evenly coated by means of a brush and dried in the dark. Colour prints may be obtained by using three coloured powders in succession and printing the corresponding negatives.
Patent GB-190901531-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Incandescent Gas Lamps.
Inventor: BOURRELLY GABRIEL
IPC: F23D14/12
Filed: 1909-01-21
Granted: 1910-02-21
Abstract: 1531. Bourrelly, G., and Labry, A. Jan. 21, 1908, [Convention date]. Incandescent gas burners; mantles.-The lamp is provided with one or more flat incandescent bodies n supported by pivoted carriers h, and with burner mouths f of substantially rectangular section for producing a broad flat thin flame which spreads over the whole surface of the incandescent body. The mixing-tube is provided with an enlarged chamber d. The incandescent body n is secured between rings l, m, and is prevented from buckling by platinum wires. The Specification in the original form, as open to inspection under Section 91 (3) (a), also states (1) that the chamber d may be variable in volume and may have several enlargements, (2) that the ring m may be secured to the ring l by its elasticity or by a bayonet-fastening, and (3) that the burners may be provided with flame deflectors. This subject-matter does not appear in the Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-190902508-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Shelters for Housing Dirigible Balloons.
Inventor: VANIMAN MELVIN
IPC: E04H6/44
Filed: 1909-02-02
Granted: 1909-04-08
Abstract: 2508. Vaniman, M. Feb. 11, 1908, [Convention date]. Shelters for housing air-ships and balloons. - A portable and dismountable shed, applicable as a permanent shelter for housing dirigible balloons, comprises a framework of metal composed of a column a, a small upright b, and a number of larger interchangeable uprights c, connected together by interchangeable lengths of girders d, e, f and beams g. The structure is secured to the ground by guy ropes k, provided with tensioning-devices l and connected to ground anchors m consisting of plates driven obliquely into the ground. The structure is covered with canvas, two sheets serving to cover the sides and the rear; a third sheet j forms a door constituting the entranca to the shed, and is firmly held to hooks n, which engage the eyelets in the sheets, by a cable passed through the hooks to prevent them from being disengaged from the eyelets. Further to secure the sheets of canvas against wind action, they are provide with inner sheaths o through which cables p, connected to the uprights, are passed.
Patent GB-190906849-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Solenoid Brakes for Electrically Driven Carriages.
Inventor: RIZZO GUILLAUME
IPC: B60T13/74
Filed: 1909-03-22
Granted: 1910-03-22
Abstract: 6849. Rizzo, G. March 22. Electric; force-transmitting mechanism.-One of the solenoids which actuate a brake and its locking- device is provided with means, operable by the attendant, for regulating the extent of its travel. The solenoid 1, Fig. 3, which puts on the brake through a lever 4, 5 and rod 7, actuates also, through a lever 20, 21, a rod 23, the slotted end of which embraces a spindle 17 carrying a cam 26. The cam is set in any desired position by means of a handle on the spindle 17, which carries a pointer moving over a dial, and limits the travel of the solenoid core by butting on the projection 25 at the slotted end of the rod 23. When the core 1 reaches the end of its movement, the circuit of the solenoid 2 is closed by the studs 30, 31 to put on the brakes more strongly. The locking- arrangement comprises a rack on the rod 7 gearing with a pinion 10, Fig. 1, which carries a pawl 11 adapted to be locked in the position shown by a spring-pressed key 13, and is released when the key is withdrawn by winding a chain attached to the key rod on a drum on the spindle 17.
Patent GB-190910001-A (GB)
Title: Improved Spade or Shovel.
Inventor: DAHLMANN HERMANN
IPC: A01B1/22
Filed: 1909-04-27
Granted: 1910-02-17
Abstract: 10,001. Dahlmann, H. April 27. Fixing by langet s o c k e t s of special f o r m.- Spades formed of sheet - metal are provided with an unsymmetrical lug c, so shaped that when rolled up to form the socket the joint comes at the side, and thus permits the provision of the upper and lower attachment portions d.
Patent GB-190913576-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coverings for Cables, Riding Whips, Blasting Fuse and the like, in part applicable also as Electric Conductors.
Inventor: HARVEY THOMAS HENRY MARTIN
IPC: H01B7/00
Filed: 1909-06-09
Granted: 1910-06-09
Abstract: 13,576. Harvey, T. H. M., and Bass, J. W. June 9. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Covering. - Coverings for electric cables, riding-whips, cords, and other objects generally covered by stranding or braiding are made as shown in Fig. I by locking the helically-wound strands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 with locking-strands 7, 8, 9, 10.. These strands run in a substantially longitudinal direction and are carried first over four of the helical strands 1, 2, 3, 4 and then back under two 4, 3 and so on.
Patent GB-190923334-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sighting Levels.
Inventor: MCLAUGHLIN VALENTINE GEORGE
IPC: G01C5/00
Filed: 1909-10-12
Granted: 1910-03-17
Abstract: 23,334. McLaughlin, V. G. Oct. 12. Sighting-levels. -In a sighting- level adapted for vertical adjustment without disturbance of its horizontal adjustment, the tripod head B' is provided with a depending tubular socket C' having vertical guideways C<4> formed in the inner periphery thereof. A sleeve D, provided with a head D<1> upon which the instrument is supported, has a closed lower end with a central threaded orifice D<6> and vertical tongues D<3> to slide in the guide-ways C<4>. An end cap E is threaded on to the tubular socket C<1> at C<3> and has a vertical screw spindle G extending through it The vertical adjustment is obtained by turning the nut I so as to rotate the spindle G thereby carrying the sleeve D upwards, the movement being limited by the annular flange I<2>. A finer adjustment is obtained by turning the end cap E by means of the nut E<3>, thereby carrying the spindle G and the sleeve D upwards, the movement being limited by the length of the groove F<4> formed in the split collar F<3>. A pointer K<2> connected to the sleeve D indicates the vertical adjustment of the instrument upon the scale K<1>.
Patent GB-190925407-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Inductive Wireless Telephone Systems.
Inventor: KRAMER HANS VON
IPC: H04B5/00
Filed: 1909-11-04
Granted: 1910-11-03
Abstract: 25,407. Kramer, H. von. Nov. 4. Inductive telephony on railways. - In inductive telephone apparatus designed for communication between trains and other moving vehicles, and between trains and fixed stations, the train carries a framework of wires a<1>, a<2>, a<3>, a<4> with battery and telephone instrument, and a fixed conductor b<1> is arranged near the rails. The parts a<1> of the framework are parallel, and the other parts are twisted as shown. The fixed conductor may be crossed to prevent induction from other lines. The framework carried by the train is connected to a transmitter or receiver alternately by means of a switch. Specifications 14,496/84 and 16,735/84 are referred to.
Patent GB-190926337-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Insect Nets.
Inventor: WEINLAND AUGUST
Filed: 1909-11-13
Granted: 1910-01-06
Abstract: 26,337. Weinland, A. Nov. 13. Combined with nets.-A net for catching insects is attached by rings to a foldable frame comprising hingedly - connected members b, c, d, e. The bent ends d<1>, e<1>, which fit in grooves on a walking-stick h, are provided with lugs g, g<1>, which engage recesses in the stick hand are secured thereon by a ferrule k.
Patent GB-190929528-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Pumps such as used for Lubricating the Engines of Motor Vehicles.
Filed: 1909-12-17
Granted: 1910-12-08
Abstract: 29,528. Rex Motor Manufacturing Co., and Sarginson, H. Dec. 17. Hand-pumps; combined suction and delivery valves.-A lubricating-pump for use on motorvehicles comprises a barrel b immersed in the oil and fitted with a combined suction and delivery valve F sliding upon a central delivery pipe E. During the up-stroke of the pump piston c, the delivery port e<1>, formed in a conical valve seat, is closed by the valve E, and liquid enters the barrel through the flaps g; on the down-stroke, the valve slides downwards, thus uncovering the delivery port. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specification 21,815/09.
Patent GB-191001176-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Vehicle Wheels.
Inventor: ARSDALE JAMES HENRY VAN
IPC: B60B9/26
Filed: 1910-01-17
Granted: 1910-03-03
Abstract: 1176. Arsdale, J. H. van. Jan. 15, 1909, [Convention date]. Spring wheels with continuous outer rigid ring and metallic springs other than helical and volute springs.-Curved spring spokes 16 are fitted together in pairs in radial slots in a twopart hub, and their outer ends are held in pockets 28, Fig. 4, formed by the abutting ends of hollow rim sections 19. The sections engage by means of projections and recesses a.t the sides, each section being formed with similar ends. A bolt 26 inserted through an aperture 34 secures each spoke and connects two sections. Integral flanges 20 hold a tyre.
Patent GB-191004684-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Alkaline Formates.
Inventor: NORRIS WILLIAM HENRY HOBBS
IPC: C07C51/10
Filed: 1910-02-24
Granted: 1910-06-09
Abstract: 4684. Norris, W. H. H. Feb. 24. Formates.-Alkali formates are produced by treating solid caustic alkali mixed with ferric oxide with carbon monoxide at ordinary or increased pressure. The ferric oxide acts merely as a catalytic agent, being unchanged at the end of the reaction.
Patent GB-191006633-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electric Circuit Breakers and the like.
IPC: H01H71/38
Filed: 1910-03-16
Granted: 1911-03-16
Abstract: 6633. Field, M. B., and Ferranti, Ltd. March 16. Automatic circuit-breakers; magnetic blowouts.-Consists of a double-pole overload circuitbreaker having a single magnetic circuit for tripping both the poles and blowing-out the arcs at the same time, with an energizing-coil connected in each pole lead and mounted on the common magnetic circuit. The moving contacts g, g', mounted on spring arms h, h', work in insulating-pockets f mounted between iron cheeks b secured on a metal base-plate a. To one of the cheeks is secured a core 2 carrying the energizing-coils 3, 4, one in each main; to the other cheek is pivoted the armature 1, which is provided with an arm Z whereby the toggle mechanism is tripped to open the switch. A push-button 7 is provided for opening the switch by hand. As shown in Fig. 6, the mains are so connected that the direction of current in the blow-out spaces is the same for each pole. The coil on one main may be divided into two sections placed one on each side of the coil on the other main. Auxiliary coils may be mounted on the same core and brought into operation, to increase the strength of the blow-out, by the action of the circuit-breaker. The spring arms of the moving contacts are engaged by a roller j of insulating-materials, on levers k, k<1> pivoted at l and connected by toggle links to another lever r, against which bears a roller carried by a lever on the spindle t. A loose sleeve y on this spindle, engaging by means of shoulders with a sleeve fixed thereon, projects through the side of the switch casing, and may be turned by a detachable key to close the switch. A sealing-box 18 for the ends of the cables may be attached to the lower part of the apparatus. The switch is specially applicable for three-wire systems where the neutral wire is earthed at some point.
Patent GB-191007171-A (GB)
Title: Improved Attachment for Bottling and Capping Machines for Applying Metal Stoppers or Caps.
Inventor: ERDOZAIN JAVIER
IPC: B67B1/04
Filed: 1910-03-22
Granted: 1911-03-09
Abstract: 7171. Erdozain, J. March 22. Capsules, applying.-In a capping-attachment for a bottling and capping machine of the type described in Specification 7877/92, the jaws 11 are hinged around an adjustable die 14 adapted to bear on the head of the cap whereby the point of operation of the jaws on the cap can be varied as required. The die and jaws are carried by a stem 9 which is inserted in the hollow spring-controlled plunger 2 of the machine. The jaws are adjusted with respect to the plunger by one or more washers 13, and with respect to the die by one or more washers 15. The jaws are pressed together by a spring 18 so as to grasp a cap before application. The entrance for the filling-liquid is shown at 29, and during the capping operation superfluous liquid escapes with the head of the machine around an extension 8 of the plunger.
Patent GB-191008568-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Puncture Resisting Material and Process for Manufacturing the same.
Inventor: METCALFE GEORGE
IPC: B60C5/04
Filed: 1910-04-08
Granted: 1910-10-20
Abstract: 8568. Metcalfe, G. April 8. Compound fabrics for protecting the air-tubes of pneumatic tyres, formed by heating and pressing any number of layers of fibrous material impregnated with a resinous substance, have their resistance increased without loss of resiliency by subsequently kneading them either mechanically or by hand.
Patent GB-191009983-A (GB)
Title: A Device for use in Counting Money, Tokens or the like.
Inventor: HOFFMANN BENNO
IPC: G07D9/00
Filed: 1910-04-23
Granted: 1910-10-06
Abstract: 9983. Hoffmann, B. Oct. 30, 1909, [Convention date]. Money-delivering apparatus.-A device for counting or delivering coins &c. comprises a tube filled with the coins, mounted in a counting-board 1 provided with a number of rows of projections 3 whereby the bottom coins are successively ejected as the tube is moved across the board. The bottom 5 of the tube is adapted to slide in the grooves and has notches 6 at one side to allow the projections to pass; the other side of the tube is cut away to permit the lowermost coin to pass out.
Patent GB-191010840-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Egg Poachers.
Inventor: RANDLE EDWIN
IPC: A47J29/04
Filed: 1910-05-03
Granted: 1910-09-08
Abstract: 10,840. Randle, E., and Smith, H. W., [trading as Randle & Smith]. May 3. Egg-cooking apparatus.-An egg-poacher of the kind in which the receptacles can be raised off the base-plate against a spring comprises a base-plate A provided with a central stem B on which slides a sleeve C attached to the egg receptacles D. A spring G is interposed between the head F of the stem B and a similar head E on the sleeve C, the latter being prevented from rotating by a guide frame H. The egg receptacles D are of conical shape to permit their being raised without disturbing the eggs on the base-plate, which is recessed to receive the parts D.
Patent GB-191018479-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process of Rendering Jute Woolly.
IPC: D01C1/02
Filed: 1910-08-04
Granted: 1910-12-08
Abstract: 18,479. Schmid, Geb. Aug. 4, 1909, [Convention date]. Retting.-In a process for rendering jute woolly, the jute, after bleaching with hypochlorite or other bleaching-agent, is treated with caustic lye or other similarly acting agent, and then with hot or cold soap solution in the form of soap-foam. The bleaching may be omitted. The treatment with soap foam may be accelerated by the use of a suitable electric current. Specification 14,849/99 is referred to.
Patent GB-191023421-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Bolts for Rail-joints.
Inventor: GEISLER CARL
IPC: E01B11/36
Filed: 1910-10-10
Granted: 1911-06-08
Abstract: 23,421. Geisler, C. Oct. 10. Bolts and nuts.-A fish-plate bolt, which cannot be loosened by a spanner, has a conical head b, Fig. 1, and carries a conical nut c. The bolt is tightened by means of a square or similar hole g in the head, into which a suitably-shaped key is introduced to turn the bolt, the nut being held by lugs d. After the bolt has been tightened, the hole g is filled up.
Patent GB-191023711-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Joints for Frames of Wind Guards, Hoods and the like for Motor Cars, and other Vehicles.
Inventor: HOBDAY JAMES
IPC: B60J1/04
Filed: 1910-10-13
Granted: 1911-10-12
Abstract: 23,711. Hobday, J., [trading as Barnett Bros.]. Oct. 13. Pivot adjustments for the wind-screens and hoods of motor-cars and other vehicles. Relates to a modification of the joint described in Specification 6032/07 in which a pair of steel plates are interposed between the faces of the joint members and recessed to engage a series of locking-balls, and consists in forming one of the plates with a series of hemispherical projections and the other with corresponding recesses and dispensing with the balls, whereby finer adjustment may be obtained. A plate or disk d with a concentric ring of projections e is secured, as by screws, to the joint member b, with which a squared portion of the joint pin k engages. A plate g provided with a concentric ring of recesses f is loosely mounted on the pin and engages the joint member c by pins h on the disk slidable in holes in the member. A cap v, pressed by a spring p bearing against a locking- nut r on the pin k, bears on the projecting ends of the pins h to press the plates into engagement, while permitting adjustment; locking is effected by screwing-up the nut r.
Patent GB-191024155-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water Heaters.
Inventor: CURTIS IDA FLORENCE CLAPP
IPC: F24H1/18
Filed: 1910-10-18
Granted: 1911-05-18
Abstract: 24,155. Curtis, I. F. C. Oct. 18. Perforated-tube and like multiple-jet burners. -A hydrocarbon burner for an instantaneous water-heater comprises upper and lower members made up of concentric rings 10, 8 of semicircular cross-section, connected by webs 11, the outermost rings being provided with corresponding screw-threads. The upper rings overlap the lower ones, which are provided with notches 12 forming outlets for the gaseous fuel.
Patent GB-191027711-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Couplings for Trolley Wires & other Electrical Conductors.
Inventor: MATHER ALBERT
IPC: H01R4/50
Filed: 1910-11-29
Granted: 1911-11-29
Abstract: 27,711. Mather, A., and Barlow, A. Nov. 29. Couplings, disconnectible.-A coupling-device for electric trolly wires &c. comprises a tubular casing a having two pairs of upstanding lugs b, b<1> thereon, a dog or grip d, the lower portion of which is serrated, being eccentrically mounted in each pair of lugs. The dogs project through slots c in the casing to grip the wires f, f<1>, and are connected together by a spiral or other spring. A protective cap or cover may be provided for the device. In the Provisional Specification, it is stated that the dogs may be plain instead of serrated.
Patent GB-191028998-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Flat-bed Web Printing Machines.
Inventor: COSSAR THOMAS
Filed: 1910-12-14
Granted: 1911-11-02
Abstract: 28,998. Cossar, T. Dec. 14. Feeding webs.-In a travelling-cylinder webprinting machine. in which the cylinders are carried by endless chains and are returned overhead, the inking-rollers U and also some looping or guiding rollers V for the web, are carried by a second chain S. The web c<1> is fed by a roller d and looper c as usual, and is depressed on to the forme by the impression roller R. The rollers V are arranged to rise up in front of and behind the roller R, and thus keep the web clear of the inking-rollers. In some cases hnwever, where more than two impression rollers are employed, and where two or more impression rollers may be in contact with the web at the same time, extra rollers V, and rollers h on the upper chains are employed to loop the web in between the impression rollers. By this means also, the necessary movement of the looping-rollers e can be much reduced. The web may be led to a second machine, placed above the first, for perfecting &c., or may be rereeled or otherwise dealt with.