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Patent GB-190724611-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rackets for Lawn-tennis and the like Games.
Inventor: BLAISDELL FREDERICK ELIJAH
Filed: 1907-11-06
Granted: 1908-09-24
Abstract: 24,611. Blaisdell, F. E. Nov. 6, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Rackets.-A groove is made round the frame to receive a support for the stringing; this support consists of a length of rubber, initially stretched or otherwise, and completely enclosed in a sheath of canvas or the like, as shown in Figs. 3 and 4. A flexible hard strip may be interposed between the stringing and the elastic mounting to distribute the load over a lengthened portion of the mounting. In a modification, the rubber core is replaced by a pneumatic tube, Fig. 6, and to ensure continuity of the space within the tube a flexible wire helix f is inserted. Instead of a continuous strip of rubber being used. detached cushions g similarly covered may be inserted in suitable recesses. In a further modification, a wave - like spring surmounted by a flexible strip is utilized to support the loops of the stringing.
Patent GB-190727504-A (GB)
Title: Improved Heating Furnace for Files, Drills, and other Articles.
Inventor: POTTS FREDERICK
Filed: 1907-12-13
Granted: 1908-11-26
Abstract: 27,504. Potts, F. Dec. 13. Heating - furnaces for metals. - A gas - heated furnace for files, drills, &c. is divided by an horizontal partition into two compartments B, C provided with doors B<2>, C<2> respectively, sliding in vertical guides, the doors being connected together and operated by means of a treadle F. Adjustable supplies of air under pressure and gas, from pipes I, J respectively, are delivered at opposite sides of the furnace into flues G, H, arranged beneath the chamber C and shown in horizontal section in Fig. 3. The products of combustion, after passing through openings H<2>, G<2> into the chamber C, escape through an opening at the back into the chamber B, and thence to the stack which rises from the front. The valves on the pipes I, J are provided with indicators M, N, and, instead of using gas, a blast of air previously passed through incandescent coke may be delivered to the flues G, H.
Patent GB-190727784-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Nut Locks.
Inventor: RAVILLY ALFRED MARIE
Filed: 1907-12-17
Granted: 1908-02-20
Abstract: 27,784. Ravilly, A. M. Dec. 17. Locking nuts.-A nut is locked by means of a divided bolt, the two parts 1, 2 of which are shown in Fig. 1, one part being turned through 180 degrees. The two parts have inclined engaging- surfaces 6, 12, and are cut away to the section shown in Fig. 4. When the nut 14 is screwed up, the surface 7, 9 of the part 4, which is shorter than the face 7, 8, abuts against the part 3, but when unscrewed, the part 4 assumes the position shown in Fig. 4, and the surface 12 rides up the surface 6, thereby jamming the screw-threads and preventing further rotation. When it is desired to remove the nut, the part 2 is held by a screwdriver inserted in the slot. The device is stated to be applicable to the screw plugs or stoppers, and the means for tightening carriage wheels, at the ends of the axles or of the naves.
Patent GB-190800322-A (GB)
Title: A Telescopic Ten Yard Measure
Inventor: GODET EUGENE
Filed: 1908-01-06
Granted: 1908-11-05
Abstract: 322. Godet, E. Jan. 6. Levelling-staves.- A ten-yard measure, particularly applicable for measureing vertical heights, consists of ten steel tubes 1 ... 10, externally marked with a scale, which slide one within another and are held in their extended position by a bayonet-joint. At one end of each tube a projection 14 is formed to slide in a groove 12 in the next outer tube. When the apparatus is closed, the outer enclosed tube is fitted with a cap. To extend the apparatus, the smaller tube is pulled out to a distance of 2 ft. 8 in. beyond the end of the largest tube, which is 3 ft. 4 in. long. The other tubes are then drawn out successively, each tube extending 3 ft.
Patent GB-190801951-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stylographs.
Inventor: RUE EVELYN DE LA
Filed: 1908-01-28
Granted: 1908-10-08
Abstract: 1951. De la Rue, E. Jan. 28. Pens, reservoir. A stylographic pen, of the kind in which the airtube is formed as a rod for operating a filling- piston, is provided with a valve in the air-tube to prevent the ink from flooding the air-tube during filling. The Figure shows a pen filled on the principle described in Specification No. 13,768, A.D. 1905. The air-tube a is fitted with a valve b which closes the part c. When the tube a is screwed home, a rod d carried by the valve abuts against shoulders g, thus lifting the valve and opening the air-tube. When the air-tube is unscrewed for filling, the valve is closed by a spring h.
Patent GB-190806350-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Silencing Typewriters.
Inventor: BOURACIER EUGENE PHILIBERT
Filed: 1908-03-21
Granted: 1908-08-06
Abstract: 6350. Bouracier, E. P. March 21. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Typewriters. - A silencing-block for use under each foot or point of support of a typewriter comprises a solid or perforated cork or equivalent base a, which is provided on the bottom with a felt pad e and on the top with a rim b forming a recess, in which is secured a solid, perforated, or pneumatic rubber washer or cushion c covered by a felt pad d.
Patent GB-190811357-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Baling-Presses.
Inventor: EVANS WALTER PETER
Filed: 1908-05-25
Granted: 1908-11-05
Abstract: 11,357. Evans, W. P., and Carr, C. W. June 3, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Bending.-A tying-device, which is operated automatically by the plunger of a baling-press when the bale has reached the desired dimensions, is arranged to be applicable to presses of various constructions. The press comprises a plunger 4, Fig. 1, feed chamber 3, and baling-chamber 2. Openings 5, Figs. 1 and 4, are provided between the feeding-chamber and the baling- chamber. The needles 6, of which there are two, mounted one above the other, for tying the binding-wire round the bale, are supported on tracks 7 with recesses 8, and these needles consist of two parallel bars 9 preferably of inverted T-shape in cross-section, forming a track for the knotting-mechanism. In use, the needle is withdrawn to its outer limit, the knotter being on the fixed end. The wire 71, Fig. 1, is passed through the hole 29, Fig. 5, and slots 22, 23, Figs. 4 and 5, and fastened to the end of the wire 72, Fig. 1, from the other side of the press. The material is fed in, carrying the wire down into the baling-chamber. In moving forwards, the bale rotates the wheel 86 and thus winds up the cord 85 and draws the block 82 from under the arm 78 until the arm drops into the recess between the shoulders 79,80 on the plunger. When the plunger retires, the arm 78 is carried with it and causes the needle and knotter to advance and carry with it the wire 71 passing through a perforation in an arm 92, thence through a perforation 29, Fig. 5, to the twister head or slotted pinion 21., and around the pulley 44 on the looper, one portion lying between the horns 55. The needle passes under the wire 72 across the opposite opening 5 in the press and draws it into a recess 50 in the projection 49 which has been turned up by the engagement of the bent portion 56 of the shaft 54 with the plate 57. The looper is swung over to the rear by the engagement of the teeth 47 with the rack 46 and folds two portions of the wire 71 over the wire 72 towards the slotted twisting-pinions 21. The rotation of the shaft 54 causes the horns 55 to hold the wire above the slots 22 and 23 on the right, into which it is thrust by the notches 42. The slotted pinions perform the twisting, and, starting its return movement the lever 31 is lifted by engagement with the projection 33, and actuates blades which cut off the portion of the wire extending round the pulley 44. When the needle reaches the limit of its forward movement, the pin 89 engages the lever 87 and releases the wheel 86 and the cord 85, and the spring 90 draws the block 82 back under the arm 78.
Patent GB-190816331-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Illuminated Advertising Devices.
Inventor: BUNDY FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1908-08-01
Granted: 1909-02-18
Abstract: 16,331. Bundy, F. W. Aug. 1. Switches.-In connexion with an intermittently illuminated advertisement, a metallic lever is mounted on a shaft D connected with an electric , supply, and is arranged to rest normally with one end in contact with a piece also connected to the electric circuit. The other end of the lever is intermittently lifted by spurs on an escapement wheel forming part of a clock or clock-work in a case carrying a glazed advertisement. The circuit which supplies the electric lamps illuminating a part or the whole of the advertisement is thus intermittently closed. Specification No. 15,382, A.D. 1901, is referred to.
Patent GB-190827065-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Polishing Waxes and the like.
Inventor: FARR FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1908-12-14
Granted: 1909-12-14
Abstract: 27,065. Farr, F. W. Dec. 14. Boot-polishing preparations.- Polishing-waxes, heel balls, &c., which are applied in block form by being held between the fingers, are provided with means for holding the blocks to facilitate the application and to prevent waste. The holding means may consist of a piece A of wood, woodpulp, &c. attached to the block B during the casting or may be formed of the composition itself by forming the block with a projecting piece at one end to serve as a holding-means, and a recess at the other to receive the projecting end of a partly-used block.
Patent GB-190828290-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Galvanic Batteries.
Inventor: BENKOE STEPHAN
Filed: 1908-12-28
Granted: 1909-10-28
Abstract: 28,290. Benk÷, S. Dec. 28. Primary batteries.-Electrolyte is supplied by a pipe 9 to one side of a carbon electrode having recesses 3, 2, into which extend zinc electrodes 7, 6, and suction is applied by a pipe 8 so that the electrolyte passes through the carbon, sucking in air at the exposed porous parts 13. Or the carbon may be wholly enclosed and a mixture of electrolyte and depolarizing-gas supplied at 9 under pressure. The carbon electrode may have other forms, for instance that shown in Fig. 6, a metal case 23 being secured a little distance from the carbon, and the electrolyte and gas being supplied by a pipe 25. A suitable mixture of electrolyte and gas may be obtained by inserting a solid or longitudinally-perforated porous body 16 in a widened part 15 of the electrolyte pipe 14, or by providing a porous part 19 in the pipe, or, if for example chlorine is to be introduced, an air-tight casing 20 with a gas inlet 21 is arranged around the part 19. This arrangement can also be applied to the device shown in Figs. 3 and 4.
Patent GB-190902280-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Raising, Forcing, and Circulating Semi-liquid and Liquid Substances.
IPC: F04D7/04
Filed: 1909-01-30
Granted: 1909-11-04
Abstract: 2280. Masson, A., and Masson, Scott, & Co. Jan. 30. Paddle centrifugal pumps; casings; impeller blades. -In pumps of the kind described in Specification 13,709/94, [Class 102, Pumps &c.], in which scimitar-shaped arms B are hollowed into a trough-like formation with the convex faces in advance, the casing is arranged so as to give peripheral clearance increasing towards the outlet a<2>. The circulator just clears the casing a<3> at the point just past the outlet. From that point the outlet increases in width axially as well as radially. The casing is made with the sides or ends separate from the periphery, the whole being bolted together and suitably packed.
Patent GB-190907055-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Radiators for Heating Buildings and the like.
Inventor: EDGAR ANDREW CLINTON
IPC: F28F21/08
Filed: 1909-03-24
Granted: 1909-12-31
Abstract: 7055. Edgar, A. C., and Patton, R. A. March 24. Radiators.-A radiator is made in sections A, each of which is corrugated deeply on both sides, the corrugations running the whole height of the radiator. The depressions are connected within the radiator by webs d which stop short of the top and bottom so as to leave passages c, c<1> for the circulating fluid. When used for steam, the radiator is fitted with single end sections D, D', Fig. 6, communicating with the main sections A at the lower end only.
Patent GB-190910577-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Autopianos.
Filed: 1909-05-04
Granted: 1910-04-14
Abstract: 10,577. Marks, E. C. R., [Chase & Baker Co.]. May 4. Player-pianos.-In an automatic piano, the action and wind-chest are removably mounted above and towards the rear of the keyboard, and the piano action is operated through pivoted levers E, c, when playing automatically. The levers c, which are pivotally mounted on brackets C attached to the supporting-rail C<1>, pass through slots in the abstracts a to which they are pivoted at d<1>. Extensions c<1> of these levers engage the levers E which are actuated by pneumatics F, controlled by valve mechanism which may be of the type described in Specification 17,849/06. Adjustable stops k are provided on the levers E. The wind-chest is provided with projecting lugs, which are adapted to be secured by means of screws to posts attached to the key table. Posts N are also provided upon which the wind-chest rests.
Patent GB-190917044-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Platen Printing Presses.
Inventor: GOEBEL JEAN
IPC: B41F1/40
Filed: 1909-07-21
Granted: 1909-12-31
Abstract: 17,044. Goebel, J. Oct. 13, 1908, [Convention date]. Platen machines; inking-apparatus.-In a platen press, more particularly of the type having several simultaneously-operated dies b<1> and travelling rollers f for inking them, one or more ductors p with ductor rolls l are slidably mounted on a transverse bar m so that they can be displaced laterally for cleaning on removal, the bar m projecting sufficiently far beyond the machine for that purpose. The bar m is also adjustable by nuts n<1> to regulate the pressure between the rollers f, l. Automatic web or card feeds of known type are shown applied to the machine.
Patent GB-190917449-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of Waterproof Washable Linen.
Inventor: DOUQUE ADOLPHE
IPC: D06M15/11
Filed: 1909-07-27
Granted: 1910-07-14
Abstract: 17,449. DouquÚ, A. July 27. Coating-compositions; impregnating-compositions.-Collars, cuffs, &c. are waterproofed by adding to the starching-liquid basic aluminium acetate, which decomposes during the ironing and deposits alumina in the fabric. The waterproofed fabric is then varnished with a collodion or other varnish containing materials such as soaps, fatty acids, &c., which react with the alumina in the fabric.
Patent GB-190918307-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Safety Razors and in Razors other than Safety Razors.
Inventor: WATTS ETHELBERT
IPC: B26B21/16
Filed: 1909-08-09
Granted: 1910-08-09
Abstract: 18,307. Watts, E. Aug. 9. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Razors.-In a razor of the type in which the razor-holder is pivoted to the handle so that it can be turned into any position from one at rightangles to the handle to one parallel with the handle, the handle B, Figs. 1 and 3, is directly pivoted to the holder A at a point near the blade. The holder extends a distance below the pivot C, and is provided with a series of holes E, one of which engages with a stud D on the handle in the various positions. In a modification, Figs. 4 and 5, a spring G is used to secure the holder A in the various positions; or the spring may be used in conjunction with the stud and holes; or the blade-holder and handle may be corrugated and toothed; or, according to the Provisional Specification, the handle may be detachable and be pushed into slots in the holder for the same purpose. The blade F is held between lugs A<2> and against stops A<1> on the holder by a spring H; and the holder may be provided with a safety guard A<3>.
Patent GB-190918478-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method of and Means Employed for Clothing Rollers with Garnett Wire.
IPC: B21F99/00
Filed: 1909-08-11
Granted: 1910-02-10
Abstract: 18,478. Leather, C. W. I., Brearley, L., and Garnett, Ltd., P. & C. Aug. 11. Carding - engines.- Garnett wire is cut and wound on to the grooved cylinders in one machine. The cylinder 7, Fig. 1, is driven through changegearing from a ratchet wheel 10 operated from an eccentric 13 and the carriage 2 on which the cutting - mechanism is mounted is traversed by a screwed shaft 21 driven by change-gearing from the shaft 19 on which the cylinder is mounted. The wire passes over a guide roller 5 and is at first fed by ratchet operated rollers 30, 31, these rollers acting as tensioning means when the wire is connected to the cylinder. Supporting rollers are used to prevent the cylinder from springing,
Patent GB-190918978-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Folding Seats, Forms, Tables and the like.
IPC: A47C4/10
Filed: 1909-08-18
Granted: 1910-07-07
Abstract: 18,978. Challis, Ltd., J., and Challis, J. Aug. 18. Folding and collapsible seats, are constructed with folding legs or backs, which are respectively held either in the erect or folded position by a specially - shaped spring. The legs c, Fig. 4, are hinged to the seat, and are provided with a cross-bar g, Fig. 7, having a stop-plate f, on which bears a spring d. This spring is fixed at e, and is shaped as shown to engage, when the legs are extended, the stop-plate f. The back h is hinged to the seat, and is retained in its erect position by one or more bent springs j, Fig. 6, bearing against stops l, which springs also serve to keep the back folded by pressing on the ends of the battens h. Stops and stop-plates m, n are provided to give increased rigidity in the erect position.
Patent GB-190925992-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Air-heating Furnaces.
Inventor: HARRISON BURT SYLVANUS
IPC: F24H3/00
Filed: 1909-11-10
Granted: 1910-10-27
Abstract: 25,992. Harrison, B. S. Nov. 10. Air-heating furnaces.-A furnace for heating air to a tempered heat for ventilation, or to a greater heat for a hot-air heating system, or both, comprises sets of air-tubes connecting chambers fitted with dampers by means of which the air may be passed through some or all of the tubes to vary the heating effect. The air-heater consists of several groups of air-tubes set horizontally and transversely across one or more furnaces 1 burning coal, wood, oil, or gas. The combustion products are thrown against the lower front tu' es 11 by a baffle 3 and at first pass through the flue 4 to the chimney 5. When a good draught is established the damper 6 is shut, and the combustion products pass round the baffle 8 to the outlet 7. Several baffles 8 may be fitted to form a tortuous path for the combustion products. When used in connection with a gas-engine installation, gas-producer, or other apparatus evolving waste gases, the flue 4 is omitted, and the waste-gas conduit is connected to the heater at that point, the waste gases mixing with the combustion gases from the fire-place 1. The temperature of the waste gases may be regulated by admitting cold air to the ash-pit by means of the damper 1<1>. The air to be heated enters at the cold-air chamber 10, Fig. 1, and passes through the tubes 11 to the chamber 12, which is preferably divided by a damper 13. When this is horizontal, the air passes through the chamber 12 to the chamber 15, and thence back again through the upper sets of tubes to the chamber 17. The dampers 13, 21 &c. allow the air to be heated to any desired extent by varying its course through the apparatus to the hot-air chamber 18 or to the tempered-air chamber 20. The ducts connected to the chambers 18, 20 may be connected to each other so as to enable hot air to be passed into the warm-air duct.
Patent GB-190926604-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Wedge for Splitting Coal and other Substances.
Inventor: REES DAVID
IPC: F24B15/02
Filed: 1910-02-07
Granted: 1910-11-17
Abstract: 26,604. Rees, D. Feb. 7, 1910. Wedges for splitting coal and other substances are formed with a gradual taper from an end circular in cross-section, through a main part oval in cross-section with two cutting-edges b, to a point.
Patent GB-191002000-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fire Escapes.
Inventor: NEUMANN KARL
IPC: A62B1/06
Filed: 1910-01-26
Granted: 1910-10-27
Abstract: 2000. Neumann, K. Jan. 26. Slings and the like.-A belt h is adjusted by means of straps to the waist of a person descending by an endless - rope fireescape.
Patent GB-191002717-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Bacteriological Incubators.
Inventor: MORYOSEPH JUDAH
IPC: C12M1/00
Filed: 1910-02-03
Granted: 1910-12-08
Abstract: 2717. Moryoseph, J., [Maya Bulgare]. Feb. 3. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Hatching and rearing appliances.-An incubator a for bacteria is provided with double walls containing insulating-material and a sliding front wall b. Shelves n support the receptacles containing the cultures, which are heated by a tank r containing water &c, at the desired temperature. An electric heater may be substituted for the tank r. Specifications 24,719/05, 7970/07, and 20,567/07 are referred to.
Patent GB-191004339-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Discharging or Ejecting Ashes, Clinkers or other Refuse.
IPC: B63B17/06
Filed: 1910-02-21
Granted: 1911-02-21
Abstract: 4339. Stone & Co., J., and Parsons, W. S. Feb. 21. Ashes, discharging. - Relates to apparatus for discharging ashes from ships, of the kind in which the inlet of a centrifugal pump is connected to a hopper to which a supplementary water supply is provided. The pump casing is pear-shaped, and formed in three parts m, d, n, Fig. 1. The shaft b of the impeller p, driven by a motor a, rests in a step-bearing supported by a conical casing g, which forms a tapering annular chamber leading to the discharge e. The impeller is in the form of a disk with a sleeve or boss g fitting in an annular chamber i in the casing. The main impeller-channels may be straight, or curved as shown in Fig. 2. Water may be supplied to the casing at 1, in which case channels 2, Fig. 3, are formed on the upper surface of the impeller. This surface and the top of the casing may be flat. The hopper t communicates with the casing by means of a flap valve 7, pivoted on a shaft 40, and provided with a sparge pipe 6. The ashes or clinker, previously crushed, pass through a grating v under a water supply at u. A lid w is provided when the apparatus is inactive or otherwise used. In order to open a sluice valve 8, Fig. 4, which closes the discharge e, to open the valve 7, to supply water at u, and to supply water to the sparge pipe 6 when stopping, an automatic arrangement of parts is adopted. The valve 8 is connected to an hydraulic engine 10, and the valve 7 to a similar engine 29. A piston-valve 13 is connected by pipes to a second piston-valve 24 and to the engines. Sea-water is introduced to the valve 13 from a pipe 17, and a pipe 18 leads therefrom to the bilge. The Figure shows the position of the parts when the pump is inactive. Upon starting, the increase of pressure in the casing d lifts a diaphragm 12 in the valve 13 through the agency of the pipe 23, with the result that the valves 7, 8 are opened, and the valve 24 is placed so that the sea-water enters the pipe u through the pipe 28. Upon stopping, the valve 24 shifts into the position shown and water is admitted to the sparge pipe 6 before the valve 7 closes.
Patent GB-191005883-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spacing Devices for Feeding Metal Sheets to Stamping and like Presses.
Inventor: SOUTHORNE WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1910-03-09
Granted: 1911-03-09
Abstract: 5883. Southorne, W. H., and Joselin, C. E. March 9. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Punching.-In blank-punching or like presses, two stops B, F, Figs. 1 and 3, are provided and are fixed respectively in the die A and the stripper E. A spring G is also attached to the stripper. The metal strip C or the like is first pushed against the stop B, and atter the descent of the punch the strip rises with the punch until it engages the stripper, so that when the strip is fed onwards the sides of the hole engage the stop F and drop on to the stop B, the spring G pressing the strip downwards to facilitate this.