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Patent GB-190909899-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Gymnastic Apparatus.
Inventor: PICARD MARTIN
IPC: A63B21/05
Filed: 1909-04-26
Granted: 1909-06-17
Abstract: 9899. Picard, M., and Picard, M. June 5, 1908, [Convention date]. Exercising - apparatus. - A bar b carries handles in sections a<1>, a<2>, a<3>, a<4>, of which a<1>, a<2> and a<3>, a<4> are adapted to be held together by the hand against the action of springs e<1>, e<2> while they are moved to and fro on the bar. The handles a<1>, a<4> only, or a<2>, a<3> only, may be used against the action of the springs e<1>, e<2>. Each of the handles shown may be doubled, and a short spring interposed. The stop abutment c may be dispensed with,
Patent GB-190910423-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Washing Machines and the like.
Inventor: BUCK ALBERT FREDERICK
IPC: D06F17/04
Filed: 1909-05-03
Granted: 1909-11-11
Abstract: 10,423. Buck, A. F., and Randall, W. May 3. Washing-machines with means fur circulating liquids. - An apparatus for use in washing clothes, crockery &c., comprises a receptacle a provided with a perforated false bottom c and connected by pipes f, g' with a pump g, so that liquid may continually be sprayed upon, and circulated through, the articles. The spraying- device may consist of a perforated annulus, or, as shown, of a rose k carried by a pipe g<2> swivelled to the pipe g<1>. The flow of water may be stopped automatically, when the rose is turned away from the receptacle, by making the joint between the pipes g', g<2> in the form of a plug cock, or by connecting the pipe g<2> with means for stopping the pump. The lid b may be carried by the pipe g<2>, which may be mounted so as to rise when turned away. Air and steam may be introduced into the vessel a.
Patent GB-190910940-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electric Time Switches.
Inventor: MARSH HENRY HERBERT STANLEY
Filed: 1909-05-08
Granted: 1910-03-31
Abstract: 10,940. Marsh, H. H. S. May 8. Make-and-break switches, mechanical clockwork actuation.-In electric time switches of the type in which a switch arm is adapted to be rotated between contacts by a suitable motor so as alternately to open and close a circuit, and in which the rotation of the switch arm is normally prevented by a locking-device, which is released by a clock at predetermined intervals, springs 6 are provided on the hands of the clock or on the locking-device engaging therewith, so that the disengagement of the locking-device can be accurately adjusted to occur immediately on the release of the switch arm. Cams 13 mounted on the same spindle 11 as the switch arm 10 are normally engaged by a roller 18 carried by one end of a lever 16 pivoted at 17. The other end of the lever has an adjustable nose-piece 20 which can be adjusted so as to extend into the path of the springs 6. The disk 1 on which the hands 4, 5 are mounted is rotated once in 24 hours by the clockwork 2, and the hands are set to the times at which it is desired to operate the switch. When a hand approaches the lever 16, its spring 6 engages with the nose-piece 20 and is pressed back until it rests against the rigid portion of the hand. When this happens, the lever 16 is gradually raised until the cam escapes beneath the roller. At the same time, the nose-piece 20 snaps past the lever, and the lever is drawn back by the spring 19 to its normal position in readiness to receive the next cam 13.
Patent GB-190913424-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fencing.
Inventor: BORTH LEONA
IPC: E04H17/10
Filed: 1909-06-08
Granted: 1909-11-04
Abstract: 13,424. Borth, L. June 10, 1908, [Convention date]. Wire fencing. -The wires D, Fig. 1, are secured against the posts by washers 14 having serrated inner faces and held by bolts and nuts 13. At the corners, the fencing is stayed by angular braces 18 having eyed ends 16 embracing the bolts. Rail and wire-netting fencing.-For rail or wire - netting fencing the washers described above are replaced by plates 27, Fig. 4, having corrugated inner faces, between which and the posts the rails 26 are held by bolts and nuts.
Patent GB-190915426-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Means for Regulating and Controlling the Supply of Air to Furnaces.
Inventor: MARCOTTY FRANZ
Filed: 1909-07-01
Granted: 1910-03-24
Abstract: 15,426. Marcotty, F. March 10, [Convention date]. [Addition to 13,999/09.] - Air supply, regulating; doors and door frames.-Relates to improvements in the means described in the parent Specification for regulating and controlling the supply of air to furnaces. The valves 21, Fig. 1, which are similar to those described in the parent Specification, are provided with springs 24 which bear against the internal surface of the air conduits when the valves open, and provide an increasing resistance. In the arrangement shown in Figs. 3 and 6, the valves may be opened by the opening of the firedoor and allowed to close gradually by the action of a cataract. The door shaft 39 is turned by means of a counterweighted lever 40, and motion is communicated to a counterweighted lever 44 having a stop 45 which engages with a stop 47 upon a sleeve 46 revolubly mounted on the shaft 39. The sleeve is provided with a lever 48 connected by a link 38 to a lever 37 mounted upon a shaft 34 passing through the air conduits 27 and 28. The shaft 34 is provided with arms 35, 36 which engage with the valves 30, 31, and a lever 49 which clasps a piston 52 in the cylinder 53. On opening the furnace door, the valves 31 and 32 are opened and the piston 52 raised, air being drawn into the cylinder through a suction valve, not shown. The cylinder has a small outlet which allows the air to escape from beneath the piston, whereupon, provided that the door is turned back to its former position, the piston descends and operates the shaft 34 and levers 35, 36 and allows the valves to close. In the modification shown in Fig. 10, each valve, such as 57, is mounted directly on the shaft 55. In other respects the apparatus is similar to that described above.
Patent GB-190916224-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Production of Compounds of Oxygen and Nitrogen by Electrical Means.
Inventor: BUNET PAUL
IPC: C01B21/20
Filed: 1909-07-12
Granted: 1910-02-03
Abstract: 16,224. Bunet, P., and Badin, A. Aug. 17, 1908, [Convention date]. Gases, treating with electric discharge.- Flame arcs for the production of nitrogen oxides are produced with currents of comparatively high frequency, that is from 200 to 1,000 periods per second. The arcs are struck between and blown along horn-sbaped electrodes c in a chamber a of restricted size, into which the smallest possible quantity of air is introduced through the passage a<1> so that all this air passes the arc itself. The arcs are cooled by the injection of water or other liquid. In the construction shown, the upper part of the reaction-chamber a communicates with a larger chamber in which are arranged rows of sprayers d for the cooling-liquids. Cooling may also be effected by spraying the water used for cooling the electrodes from the upper part of the forks. The walls of the chamber may be constructed of bricks of cast alumina, and several reaction - chambers may communicate with a common main passage in which the cooling-sprays are placed.
Patent GB-190920732-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Hand Bags, Purses, Cases and like Articles to Facilitate Convenience of Handling.
Inventor: WIRTZ LUIS
IPC: A45C13/04
Filed: 1909-09-10
Granted: 1910-02-03
Abstract: 20,732. Wirtz, L. Sept. 10. Hand-bags ; purses &c.-A hand-bag, purse, &c. is constructed so that, on pressing or squeezing the bottom, the bag is caused to be opened by means of a system of levers f connected to the jaws a of the mouth frame and pivoted at e, the bag being normally kept closed by springs h arranged in compression below the pivots e or in tension above these pivots. The two sets of levers may be connected by pieces g. The bag has a false bottom or lining, and, in addition to the closing-spring, there may be provided a fastening, such as a spring grip or a removable stop between the levers, which prevents them from moving until the stop is withdrawn.
Patent GB-190920898-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Supplying Food in Regulated or Measured Quantities to Animals.
Inventor: HOFFMAN AUGUST RUDOLPH
IPC: A01K5/02
Filed: 1909-09-13
Granted: 1909-12-16
Abstract: 20,898. Hoffmann, A. R. Sept. 13. Fixed-chamber apparatus for granular materials.-In a feeding appliance for horses &c., measured quantities of different kinds of food are supplied singly or together to a common feeding trough having a perforated bottom. A hopper is divided into three compartments having passages, contained in a box F, which lead to a passage S communicating with a trough R. Regulating slides J, K, L are provided in the box passages, and the passage S also has a regulating slide X. In the passages I adjustable partitions N<1> are hung on pivots having handles N and are provided with horizontal and vertical legs m, n. To supply a measured quantity of food from one of the passages I, the partition N<1> is so adjusted that the space between the front of the passage I and the leg n, including the space from the slide J to the slide X, contains the desired quantity. The passage of the food to the trough may be regulated by a slide T. The central bin, containing bran, is fitted with a stirrer P and a centrally-pivoted door M, provided on the inside with a shelf upon which a measured quantity of food or medicine may be placed.
Patent GB-190923126-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Nose Bags, or Food Containers, for the Feeding of Horses, Cattle or other Animals.
Inventor: FRANCE GEORGE
IPC: A01K5/00
Filed: 1909-10-11
Granted: 1910-10-11
Abstract: 23,126. France, G., and France, W. Oct. 11. Nosebags and food-containers.-A metal, canvas, or other nosebag, of the kind having a curtain D at the mouth adapted to be closed over the animal's head by means of a spring E in the hem, is provided with ventilating perforations B round the upper part. The perforations may be covered with gauze to prevent the food from escaping, and fitted with a guard to shelter them from the rain. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specifications 16,835/92, 14006/95, 1302/98, 1454/98, 4338/98, 8126/98, 9300/98, 25,728/99, and 12,006/06.
Patent GB-190925774-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Military Entrenching Tools.
Inventor: BENGTSSON ERNST BENKT
IPC: A01B1/02
Filed: 1909-11-08
Granted: 1910-06-23
Abstract: 25,774. Bengtsson, E. B. Nov. 8. Curved, stirrup, and extensible handles; locking-catches for socket fixings; grip, facilitating.-A military entrenching-tool formed in detachable parts is provided with (1) a spade blade which may be fastened to the operator's hand for digging and for use as a shield, a metal strip 22 being provided on the blade to catch the point of an enemy's weapon, (2) a spring-catch device for locking the shaft in the neck of the spade, (3) a handle placed somewhat at the side of the extension of the shaft so that the shaft may be extended by a second shaft, and (4) parts which may be used in multiple to form tent poles, scales, bridges, fences, &c. (1) The blade 1 may be connected to the hand by a strap 21 and by straps 3 which are connected to eyes 2 in the blade. The blade is clamped between the ends 5 of a tube or neck 4. (2) The neck is detachably connected to the shaft 6 by means of two blade springs 7 attached to the neck at one end and having projecting pins or catches 8 at the other end which engage holes in the neck 4 and the shaft 6. The springs are held in locking position by a cap 9 screwing on to the upper part of the neck. The cap may be provided with one or more slits 10 to release the springs by a slight rotation. The neck 4 is expanded at its upper end 11 to prevent the cap 9 from screwing-off. The lower end of the shaft is provided with slots 12, which engage a bolt 13. In a modification, the neck may be provided with an inner tube, and the shaft inserted between the neck and the tube, lugs on an intermediary ring engaging the slots 12. The locking-springs may be placed on the inner side of the neck. (3) The handle is formed of sleeves 15, 20 and straps 17 connected together by bolts 14, 16, and 19. (4) To form a tent pole, a number of shafts are connected together. The ring at the apex of the tent bears on a ring 23 on the uppermost shaft. The ring is attached to the shaft by screws 24. The parts of the handle and shaft may be used to build up frameworks for various purposes. Fig. 8 shows two lengths of tubing crossing at rightangles. Fig. 9 shows three lengths at rightangles. Fig. 11 shows the method of building- up a shield, the blades being connected together by means of holes 20.
Patent GB-190927912-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Loose Leaf Books.
Inventor: EMONS ARTHUR HENRY
IPC: B42F13/26
Filed: 1909-11-30
Granted: 1910-11-24
Abstract: 27,912. Emons, A. H., and Quincey. S. Nov. 30. Post files; fastenings; covers. - Relates to loose-leaf binders of the kind in which the binding-welt answers the double purpose cf securing the mechanism to the covers and forming the hinge for the plates carrying the filing-prongs. Two parallel plates 2, 2<A>, carrying fixed half loops 3, 3<A>, are attached in close contact with one another to a piece of flexible material 4. The loops 3, 3<A> are locked in their open or closed position by a curved spring lever 6 pivoted to the plates 2, 2<A> at 8, 10, and engaging at its end 11 in one or other of two notches 12, 12<A>.
Patent GB-190930090-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Attaching Strips of Fabric to the Edges of Sheets of Paper, Cardboard and the like.
Inventor: AUGER EUGENE
IPC: B31F5/08
Filed: 1909-12-23
Granted: 1910-11-17
Abstract: 30,090. Auger, E. Dec. 24, 1908, [Convention date]. Coating webs. - An apparatus for attaching strips of fabrics &c. to the edges of sheets of paper &c., or astride the edges of one or more sheets prior to sewing the sheets in binding them together, or for other purposes, comprises a reciprocating gripping - device which withdraws the strip from a reel over a gumming- roller, through a guide which may shape the strip, and across the edge of a table on which the sheets are laid, a presser which attaches the strip to the sheet, and a reciprocating knife which severs the strip. The gripping - device comprises a fixed arm p, and a pivoted arm p<1>, carried by a rack-bar N and reciprocated along the edge a of a table B by a toothed sector m<1>, which is oscillated by a cam on the shaft I. The arm p<1> is normally held in the closed position by a spring, and is raised at the beginning and end of the stroke by depression of a guide o, beneath which a projection p<2> on the arm passes. The strip c of fabric is drawn over a ribbed gumming-roller, which is geared to a gum-supply roller dipping in a gum trough, and through a guide, situated near the table B, which may fold the strip so as to embrace the edge of the sheet. The strip is drawn across the edge of the table by the gripping-device, one or more sheets of paper &c. are then laid on the table, a presser plate 1 is depressed on to the table, and a spring-mounted knife 9 carried by the presser severs the strip. The guide for the strip is also vertically reciprocated so as to lay the strip on the table prior to the feeding of the sheets. To attach a flat projecting strip to the edge of a sheet, the gumming-roller is arranged, to apply gum to a part only of the strip.
Patent GB-191006118-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Humidifying and Ventilating in Mills and like Places.
IPC: F24F6/06
Filed: 1910-03-11
Granted: 1911-03-13
Abstract: 6118. Hall & Kay, Hall, D., and Kay, J. H. March 11. Moistening.-In an apparatus for humidifying and ventilating in mills &c., a portion of the air supplied through a conduit b to a conical chamber a for distribution into the room through holes f is admitted through a pipe d, provided with a controlling damper e, tangentially into an inner conical chamber provided with a vertically-adjustable spraying-nozzle h. The rotary movement imparted to the air causes excess moisture to fall into a drain pipe g. The moistened air is distributed laterally by means of a cover l and the supporting action of the current of unmoistened air through the holes f. The moistened air may be heated by a steam coil q. Apparatus suspended from a roof as above may be arranged in various parts of the mill and connected by air trunks.
Patent GB-191010465-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tube Cleaners.
Inventor: WEINLAND HENRY FORRY
IPC: F28G3/14
Filed: 1910-04-28
Granted: 1910-07-07
Abstract: 10,465. Weinland, H. F. April 28. Cleaning internally, rotary appliances for.- A rotary cleaner comprises a central body 3 with radial projections 2 which enter recesses in swinging arms 8, to which they are connected by spindles 10. The body 3 screws into a support 5 which bears against the heads of the spindles 10 to keep them in place. Cutters 15 are rotatably mounted on the ends of the arms 8 by headed spindles 12 which screw into plates 16 mounted to swing on the spindles 10. The plates 16 have rounded enlargements 18 to facilitate withdrawal of the cleaner, and take up wear. Distance-sleeves 17 are placed on the spindles 10 between the arms 8 and plates 16. The support 5 screws on to a suitable motor shaft, not shown, and has an oil chamber 19 (with a plug-closed inlet 24) communicating with an axial channel formed in the motor shaft.
Patent GB-191010764-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Receptacles for Printing Ink, and Means for Discharging the Contents thereof.
Inventor: BUSH CHARLES
IPC: B41F31/02
Filed: 1910-05-02
Granted: 1911-05-02
Abstract: 10,764. Bush, C. May 2. Piston apparatus for discharging receptacles. -In a device for holding and discharging printing-ink of the type in which a receptacle having a push bottom is held in a stand by means of a clamping-ring and in which a screw plunger operated by a suitable hand-wheel is adapted to move the bottom to discharge the contents, the top c and bottom b of the receptacle a, Fig. 2, are provided with corresponding raised sections d, k, so that the contents may be completely discharged through an aperture f, and the bottom b is provided with a sharp edge m, and with a projection n, Fig. 2, or q, Fig. 5, underneath, normally housed wholly within the body, whereby the bottom may be gripped by means of a suitable tool to withdraw it. The clamping-ring 1 is adjustably pivoted to a stand r by means of the screwed shank 5 of a thumb-nut 4, and a spring 6 operates to hold the ring out of engagement when desired. The head of the plunger y is circular and has a series of lugs projecting from its circumference. The discharge opening f is covered, by a cap h attached by a chain to the receptacle and having a hemispherical plug j of cork &c. on the underside.
Patent GB-191010769-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Embroidery Machines.
Inventor: MATTHES OTTO
IPC: D05C3/02
Filed: 1910-05-02
Granted: 1911-02-09
Abstract: 10,769. Matthes, O. May 2. S e w i n g - m a - chines; n e e d l e s, vibrating. - T h e needle-bar z passes at its lower end through a hole in a slide s which is reciprocated by a lever n pivoted at p in an adjustable arm o and actuated by an eccentric l on a shaft d, which is driven by toothed gearing from the main shaft c. A slot q allows the lever n to move vertically relatively to the pin p.
Patent GB-191011488-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Recreation Apparatus.
Inventor: LOVELL PERCY
IPC: A63G7/00
Filed: 1910-05-09
Granted: 1910-11-10
Abstract: 11,488. Lovell, P., and Bulman, H. May 9. R a i l w a y s and tracks for recreation. - Relates to a passenger car and track of the switchback ty p e for amusement purposes. The car a, F i g. 1, is mounted on castors b and runs down an incline c, Figs. 3 and 4, on to a number of bands f, g, h, which travel in the directions indicated by arrows. While on these bands the passenger can influence the direction in which he is carried by jolting the car &c. Chains &c. i then carry the car to the top of the succeeding incline j, down which it runs to another set of bands Rotating rollers t may be let into the track.
Patent GB-191014159-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lamps for Motor Cars and the like.
Inventor: COWPER-COLES SHERARD OSBORN
IPC: F21V17/00
Filed: 1910-06-11
Granted: 1911-05-04
Abstract: 14,159. Coles, S. O. Cowper-. June 11. Electric-lamp casings.--Lamps for motor-cars &c. are fitted with deep glass reflectors of parabolic or other form having a reflecting-surface of gold or golden-coloured metal or alloy. The reflector d is mounted in the casing by rings d<1>, d<2> with interposed washers d<3>, d<4> of felt or rubber. The electric lamp c may be screwed in or out to bring it to the focus of the mirror.
Patent GB-191016170-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Resilient Wheels.
Inventor: POWELL GEORGE FERRIS
IPC: B60B9/26
Filed: 1910-01-06
Granted: 1911-05-04
Abstract: 16,170. Powell, G. F. Jan. 6, 1911. Spring wheels with continuous outer rigid ring and metal springs other than helical and volute springs. - A broad hub 5 with lateral flanges is connected to a narrow rim 9 with lateral flanges by tapering curved plate-spring spokes 8. The ends of the spokes are coiled around transverse bolts. The channels containing the bolts are filled with rubber &c. The spokes may be symmetrically tapered, Fig. 1, or rectangular at one side, Fig. 2. Their edges may be concave or convex. Fig. 4 shows a laminated spoke.
Patent GB-191016579-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, or relating to, Gas Meters.
IPC: G01F3/30
Filed: 1910-07-12
Granted: 1911-06-15
Abstract: 16,579. Parkinson & W. & B. Cowan, and Cheshire, W. July 12. Gas meters.-Relates to a high-pressure gasmeter in which the inlet and outlet valves are mechanically coupled together so as to open and close in unison. In the form shown, worm segments a<2>, b<2> on the valve plugs gear with worms on a spindle c turned by a milled head c<1>. Pegs a<4>, b<4> contact with fixed stops to limit the movement of the plugs. The inlet valve opens slightly in advance of the outlet valve. In order to give a vent during the adjustment of the water-level in the meter, when the valves are closed, the outlet valve is provided with a by-pass normally closed by a set-screw g. To prevent too sudden a rush of gas when the valves are opened, the gas-way passages a<3>, Fig. 8, through the plugs are made taper-sided, of triangular section at opposite ends, the triangles being reversed with respect to each other, so that when the valves are opened the apex of each triangle is first uncovered.
Patent GB-191019377-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or applicable to Water Carts.
Inventor: BROWNLOW RICHARD SYDNEY
IPC: B60P3/22
Filed: 1910-08-18
Granted: 1911-08-17
Abstract: 19,377. Brownlow, R. S., and Edwards, C. Aug. 18. Balancing on axle. - Two forms are described of a device for moving the tanksupporting frame of a watercart, such as is described in Specification 22,994/05, or other two-wheeled water-cart, longitudinally on the underframe to balance the vehicle on its axle. In one form, a central longitudinal screwed shaft k is connected to the underframe at one end, and passes through the screwed boss of a bevel-wheel j mounted in a bar on the frame e, the bevel-wheel j being geared to a bevel-wheel q on an inclined shaft p at the front of the vehicle, and the rear end of the shaft k having a handle n so that the frame e may be moved from the driver's seat or from the rear of the vehicle. The frame e is provided with rollers e<1>, and is connected to the underframe by bolts a<2> passing through longitudinal slots in the underframe. When the tank or body is moved backwards on an incline, pins s<2> working in slots s' in levers s pivoted to the underframe displace the levers s and apply blocks r to the wheel hubs. In the other form, the frame e is connected by crossed rods to nuts working on a transverse shaft provided with right and left hand screw-threads so that the body is moved when the shaft is turned. The Provisional Specification describes also a device in which the body is moved by a hand-lever at the side of the driver, which is pivoted to the frame of the cart and works in a slot in the sliding frame.