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Patent GB-190909045-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Trimming the Edges of Lawns and the like.
Inventor: BURKILL CHARLES
IPC: A01G3/06
Filed: 1909-04-16
Granted: 1910-02-03
Abstract: 9045. Burkill, C. April 16. Lawn-mowers.-A machine for trimming the edges of lawns &c. comprises a fixed blade, a rotary cutter having its axis vertical, and a detachable sole-plate projecting in front of the cutter. The rotary cutter is like the cutter of an ordinary lawn-mower and is mounted on a downward extension of a frame b, which is adjustably mounted on the axle of a groundwheel a. The cutter l is driven by the sprocket- and-bevel gearing shown. The extension frame comprises bars i, j, j<1>, k, and carries the soleplate v. The fixed blade u is carried by the bar k, and a guide-roller t is mounted between the bars j, j<1>. According to the Provisional Specification, the guide-roller may be in front of the cutter, or a side plate may be used instead of the roller.
Patent GB-190912550-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mechanism and Devices for Converting Rotary into Angular Motion.
Inventor: HOUNSELL JOHN
IPC: F16H35/00
Filed: 1909-05-27
Granted: 1910-05-26
Abstract: 12,550. Hounsell, J. May 27. Stream - cutting machines. - Plates or other elements are caused to travel on a rectangular guide-track by means of a concentric rotary driving- member having radial slots with which the travelling elements engage. The device is applicable to caramel-cutting or other machines or devices in which it is desired to convert a circular into a rectangular motion. As applied to a machine for cutting caramel into square or oblong pieces, the rectangular guide-track c, Figs. 2 and 3, is formed by separated plates b, d, the inner one fixed to the pedestal a, the outer one to supports e. Pins n on travelling plates m pass through the guide-slot c and also into radial slots in a concentric rotary driving-plate f arranged above or below the fixed plates. The radial driving-slots may be suitably shaped to provide a dwell at the corners of the track. Rollers t on springs s start the plates in the right direction and also take up back-lash. The rotary plate f is driven from a pulley shaft j through a short shaft i, bevel-gearing, and worm gearing h. In the machine shown, the plates m pass successively beneath sets of knives o working between suitable lubricating and cleaning guides p and driven through bevel-gearing rand a concentric shaft q from the pulley shaft j. Two sets of knives are arranged at right-angles to each other and radial to the shaft q.
Patent GB-190914251-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Stills.
Inventor: WEISER JOSEF
IPC: C10G7/00
Filed: 1909-06-17
Granted: 1910-08-17
Abstract: 14,251. Weiser, J. June 17. Bulk evaporators.-In craoking-stills or retorts for obtaining asphalt or coke from residues remaining in crude-oil stills and at the same time producing benzine, petroleum, or lubricating-oils, the parts exposed to the furnace are covered with a heat-transmitting substance consisting of a liquid or of a substance which passes into the liquid state at the working temperature. The liquid or substance may be placed on the bottom of the still, as shown in Fig. 1; or it may be contained in a jacket surrounding the walls, as shown in Fig. 3, or in a coil covering the bottom of the still. Mechanically driven circulators m, Fig. 5, may be fitted in the jacket. To increase the heating-surface, tubes n, Fig. 6, may be fitted in the interior of the still. Among the substances mentioned are readily fusible metals, such as lead, tin, zinc, or their alloys, or metallic salts, caustic potash and soda, potassium and sodium hydrates, sulphuric acid, soda, and solutions of organic substances.
Patent GB-190917713-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Combined Trouser Press and Stretcher.
Inventor: BRAWN CHARLES
IPC: A47G25/72
Filed: 1909-07-30
Granted: 1910-05-05
Abstract: 17,713. Brawn, C. July 30. Trouser stretchers and presses. -Trouser stretchers, of the type in which the stretching is effected by toggle-jointed boards, have one of the toggle boards 5, Fig. 1, lying in a rabbet 6 in the other board 1, which forms the base of the press. The trousers are held at each end by clamps 8, 9, and the toggle board is then forced down and held by a spring catch 10. The top or pressure board is then applied, and pressed by swing bolts as usual. The toggle board 5 is pivoted by means of a square rod attached to its end, the rod having round ends which take into vertical slots in lugs standing up from the bottom board. In a modification, a rod 5, Fig. 7, is pivoted to the bottom board, and lies in a rabbet 6 in the board. Several rabbeted boards, such as are shown in Fig. 1 or Fig. 7, may be superposed to enable more than one pair of trousers to be stretched. Each succeeding board is shorter than its predecessor, to allow for the upstanding fastening-bolts.
Patent GB-190921966-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Furnace Grates.
Inventor: WILLS WALTER RIDOUT
Filed: 1909-09-27
Granted: 1910-09-15
Abstract: 21,966. Wills, W. R. Sept. 27. Grates.-In a furnace adapted for burning small coal under forced draught, compound reciprocating fire - bars of a special type are mounted in a pan, and are operated to move the fuel gradually from one end to the other of the grate. The reciprocating bars c are carried on suitable bearers in a pan a, provided with blast openings b, and having inclined fuel surfaces e which slope down to the level of the moving portion of the grate. The bars arc moved singly in one direction, and together in the other, and the fuel may travel either towards or away from the door. The moving bars c comprise frames c<1>, which carry short transverse bars c<2> mounted on trunnions. The bars c<2> are connected together by a tie-rod c<3>, and stops c<5>, c<6> are provided, so that, as the frames are reciprocated, the transverse bars are rocked.
Patent GB-190924605-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mail Marking Machines.
Filed: 1909-10-26
Granted: 1910-08-25
Abstract: 24,605. Marks, E. C. R., [Columbia Postal Supply Co.]. Oct. 26. Delivery apparatus.-The envelopes &c. are delivered from a post-marking machine by a belt 18 and coacting roller 25, which pass them on to links 33 for stacking them against an adjustable stop 16. The letters pass from between the marking- roller 15 and impression roller 14 to the belt 18, which runs on a driving-pulley 20 and an adjustable pulley 19. The roller 25 is mounted on spring-pressed pivoted arms 26, and its closest position with reference to the belt 18 is adjustably determined by a catch 29. Above and below the pulley 20 are the disks 33 with bevelled edges of suitable width, and moving at a higher speed than the belt 18, to stack the letters. The letters may be fed from a pile on a table 1 by belt-driven friction rollers 6, 7, past a separator, preferably flexible, mounted on the opposite side of the narrow throat 5.
Patent GB-190925488-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Mount for Printing and Embossing Surfaces.
Inventor: CHALMERS JOHN
IPC: B41G1/00
Filed: 1909-11-05
Granted: 1910-11-03
Abstract: 25,488. Chalmers, J. Nov. 5. Printing and embossing surfaces are mounted on a metal block C, fitted with a series of screwthreaded holes, by means of clamps formed of bevelled disks A, which are eccentrically mounted on countersunk screws, and are adjusted in position by a key with two prongs which engage holes a in the disks. The screws are tightened after the disks are adjusted. For securing two surfaces closely together, the pointer D, shown in Fig. 4, is secured to a mounting-block by means of a disk A and the end of the pointer is arranged to touch the contacting junction of the two plates. By rotating the disk A the plates are moved apart as desired.
Patent GB-190926008-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Shoots for Removing Refuse.
Inventor: SIMON HERMANN
IPC: E04F17/12
Filed: 1909-11-10
Granted: 1910-02-24
Abstract: 26,008. Simon, H. Nov. 10. Dust - shoots A box 1 is connected by an incline 2 with the shoot. To the lid 4 is pivoted a bellcrank lever 14, 14<1> fitted with a wiper 18 which engages with the side of the box. When the handle 20 is raised, the wiper keeps the lid closed, and the end of the lever 14 turns a lever 12 about its pivot 8. A hook 9 then engages a hook 10 on a rod 11 and holds the hinged bottom 5 against the box 1. When the wiper 18 is released, the lid opens for the insertion of the refuse or bin, the bin being hooked on a hook 16. On closure of the lid the arm 14<1> contacts with the rod 11, the hooks are disengaged, the bottom falls, and the refuse is discharged without odour or dust passing into the apartment.
Patent GB-190929527-A (GB)
Title: A Detachable Handle to be Applied to Milking Stools and the like.
Inventor: JAMES ALBERT
IPC: A47C9/04
Filed: 1909-12-17
Granted: 1910-12-08
Abstract: 29,527. James, A. Dec. 17. Handles.-A detachable handle for milking- stools, which may readily be removed for cleansing, consists of a coil of wire with extensions 4, 5 and projections 6, 7 thereon, which are adapted to be sprung into sockets. One socket, Fig. 2, is secured to the underside of the seat, and the other, Fig. 3, to a leg of the stool, into which the spike 8 is driven.
Patent GB-191002743-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Means or Apparatus for Collecting and Allaying Dust Raised by Road Vehicles.
Inventor: VERNUM WALTER
IPC: B60S1/62
Filed: 1910-02-03
Granted: 1911-04-03
Abstract: 2743. Vernum, W. Feb. 3. Screw and worm conveyers.-In dust collecting and separating apparatus for motor-vehicles, the separated dust is removed by a worm conveyer s, Fig. 4, having a serrated or notched periphery.
Patent GB-191009264-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Neckties.
Inventor: NUNN JAMES CONWAY
IPC: A41D25/02
Filed: 1910-04-16
Granted: 1911-02-09
Abstract: 9264. Nunn, J. C. April 16. Neck-ties are provided with a detachable knotband b with its ends secured together by spring studs c<1>, d<1>, &c., so that the band can slide over the scarf ends a to tighten the tie on the collar. The tie and band are of knitted material. A piece e of elastic may be inserted in the band to prevent slipping. When the tie is not in use, the band b may be fastened to one of the scarf ends.
Patent GB-191013013-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Supporting Devices for Aeroplanes or the like.
Inventor: BARBAUDY GEORGES
IPC: B64C3/00
Filed: 1910-05-28
Granted: 1911-01-19
Abstract: 13,013. Barbaudy, G. July 17, 1909, [Convention date]. Planes, construction of; steering.-The lateral extremities of a plane 1 are provided with cones 2, 3 on the upper side, which can be adjusted in size manually for steering. The cones serve to balance the machine automatically. The front upper edge of the plane is formed with a lip 4. The plane may be slightly V-shaped in both its dimensions, and the inclined surfaces meet along lines which converge towards the centre of gravity of the plane.
Patent GB-191014925-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in High Frequency Resonance Measuring Instruments.
IPC: G01R23/02
Filed: 1910-06-21
Granted: 1911-03-16
Abstract: 14,925. Hartmann & Braun Akt.-Ges. Aug. 31, 1909, [Convention date]. Frequency, measuring. - In high-frequency resonance instruments, the reeds either have flags, the length l, Fig. 3, of which is about three times the width k, or the ends of the reeds are made bright, as for instance by colouring the sides and top. The reeds may be tapered as shown in Fig. 5, the tapered portion commencing a little way above the mount. Two rows of reeds may be used with the vibrating ends arranged alternately as shown. The reeds in each row may slope towards each other, the moving ends being in the same vertical plane.
Patent GB-191015063-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Veneer Presses.
Inventor: AESCHLIMANN ADOLF
IPC: B27D3/02
Filed: 1910-06-22
Granted: 1910-08-04
Abstract: 15,063. Aeschlimann, A. July 2, 1909, [Convention date]. Presses.-A veneer press, in which boards previously faced with glued sheets of veneer are inserted between heated metal plates and subjected to pressure, comprises a fixed bed-plate 1, a press-head 3 with press-plate 4 operated by a piston 2, and zinc plates 5 suspended by means of bolts 6 from the plate 4 and guided by rods 7 fixed to the table. The press is arranged in a chamber 9 having sliding walls 8 and provided with hot and cold air supplying means. In use, after the plates have been thoroughly warmed by passing hot air through the chamber, one of the sliding walls 8 is opened, the veneered boards are quickly inserted, and pressure is applied. The supply of hot air is then stopped, cold air passed, and the boards removed.
Patent GB-191016530-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Control of Heating Apparatus and the like.
Inventor: NESBIT DAVID MEIN
IPC: G05D23/275
Filed: 1910-07-11
Granted: 1911-07-11
Abstract: 16,530. Nesbit, D. M., and Hamilton, N. July 11. Actuating valves. -Relates to electrical a r r a n g ements for the control of the valves of apparatus for warming and ventilating buildings, or other apparatus in which a change of temperature is the controlling factor. According t o the invention, suitable resistances are connected with an electro - magnet actuating the controlling-valve and with a thermostat in such a manner that, when the thermostat is operated, the current through the magnet is increased so as to operate the valve. The invention is described as applied to a heating system. The controlling-valve a, Fig. 5, is fitted with an electro-magnet b and is normally kept open by a spring d. The magnet b is in series with a resistance, which, in the case of a supply current of 100 volts, may be three lamps i, k, l of 16, 8, and 5 candle-power respectively. The thermostat m is arranged as a shunt across the lamps k, l. With the supply switch closed and the thermostat in its normal position, the current traverses all the lamps and is then not of sufficient strength to enable the magnet b to overcome the spring d and close the valve. When, by a rise of temperature, the thermostat completes its circuit, part of the resistance is cut out, thereby enabling the magnet b to operate the valve against the action of the spring d. In Fig. 3, a supplementary switch u is shown, adapted to be closed by the closing of the valve so as to cut out the 8 candle-power lamp and introduce a lamp of smaller power, thereby saving energy when the valve is in its closed position. For central control, each unit of the system is fitted with apparatus as above and connected by leads to switches in the boiler room or the like. Suitable visible or audible signals may be provided on or near the switchboard to indicate the condition of any particular valve.
Patent GB-191018134-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Locking Devices for Preventing the Opening of the Cylinder Door of Carding Engines whilst the Cylinder Rotates and the Starting of the Carding Engine Before the Cylinder Door is Closed.
Inventor: LIEBERT HENRY
IPC: D01G31/00
Filed: 1910-07-30
Granted: 1911-07-13
Abstract: 18,134. Liebert, H. July 30. Guards, controlling.-The door of a carding - engine is locked during running by a rod c, Fig. 1, which takes over the upper edge of a quadrant q attached to the door a. When the fast pulley is at rest, the quadrant may be released by inserting a suitable key through one of the slots p in the pulley flange and turning a block e, Fig. 6, permitting the rod c to be pulled clear of the quadrant by a spring i. The key however is retained in the block e, thus locking the pulley. For stripping or grinding, a notch 6 in the quadrant allows the pulley to be released with the door fully open, but not until the brush or roller has been placed in position. For this purpose, a pair of plates u, pivoted to the quadrant, carry an inner slide 4, Fig. 5, which must be raised to the position shown before the rod c can enter the notch. To raise the slide 4, one or both blocks w, x, carried by the spindles of the brush and roller, must be inserted through slots as shown, and the spindles are locked by the slide 4 as long as the rod is in the notch 6. There may be several stepped slides 4, with suitably-shaped blocks w, x.
Patent GB-191018453-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Incandescent Gas Burners.
Inventor: YAPP WILLIAM JOHNSTON
IPC: F23D14/62
Filed: 1910-08-04
Granted: 1911-01-12
Abstract: 18,453. Yapp, W. J., and Woods, T. J. Aug. 4. Incandescent gas burners; mantle supports. - In incandescent gas burners, the burner tube supports a heating - chamber from which the gas i s delivered b y orifices on to a number of flat plates or mantles carried by a frame adjustable in height. The heating - chamber b, having an internal cone d, is provided with orifices e for directing the gas on to mantles f, of the type described in Specification 1531/09. The mantles are supported by a collar g secured to the burner tube a by a screw h.
Patent GB-191021116-A (GB)
Title: Locking Device for Screw-bolts and Nuts.
Inventor: PLONCARD ANTOINE EUGENE
IPC: F16B39/10
Filed: 1910-09-10
Granted: 1911-08-24
Abstract: 21,116. Ploncard, A. E. Sept. 10. Locking nuts.-A nut is locked by means of a plate with oppositely-directed flanges at the ends, one flange fitting a corner of the nut, and the other flange being wedged against a washer or a pin screwed into the bolt end. Fig. 1 shows the latter form, in which the plate 4 engages a corner of the nut by a flange or claw 5, and is wedged up against a small nut or stud 8 by means of the upwardlydirected flange 9. In another form, the locking-plate 25, Fig. 5, lies between the nut and a washer 24, which is retained by a stud 23. The plate is wedged against the washer by a wedge 31, and holds the nut by a claw 29. In another form, the downwardly-directed claw fits the nut, and is wedged to the washer, while the other claw is wedged against a stud as in the first modification.
Patent GB-191021260-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Production of Metallic Coatings upon Non-metallic Materials.
IPC: C04B41/51
Filed: 1911-02-04
Granted: 1911-11-30
Abstract: 21,260. King's Norton Metal Co., Bayliss, T. A., and Brownsdon, H. W. Feb. 4, 1911. Coated paper.-Paper is coated by spreading over its surface a metal or alloy in a pasty or semi-molten condition. Cadmium and zinc, and alloys containing two or more of the metals tin, lead, zinc, cadmium, magnesium, and bismuth, with or without antimony or copper, are used. The surface is heated to a temperature near the melting point of the alloy, which is then spread on with a rag or brush; the thickness of the coating may be regulated by the passage of a heated scraper. Small granular substances, say emery powder or granite chips, may be incorporated in the metal or alloy, and such mixture may be used for the production of a roughened coating.
Patent GB-191022511-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Brakes for Disc Talking Machines.
Filed: 1910-09-28
Granted: 1911-09-28
Abstract: 22,511. Reddie, L. N., and Gramophone Co. Sept. 28. [Addition to 24,692/08.] Stopping.-In the automatic stop for gramophones described in the parent Specification, an horizontally swinging tripping - lever 1 pivoted at 10<x> to a plate 10 on the cabinet 2 is held by a spring 9 in an intermediate static position until a stop 7 on the tone - arm 8 engages a nose 6 on the tripping-lever 1 at the end of the reproduction, and causes the spring 9 to engage the brake-block 4 with the turntable 5. On replacing the tone-arm in the starting position, the stop 7 rides along the arm 11 on the tripping-lever 1, and resets the brake in the off position. The brake mayengage the inner edge of the turntable flange. In one modification, the tripping - lever brake is held against the turntable by a spring-actuated cam, whereby, with a long record, the cam may be put out of action and the brake prevented from being put on. This device is shown in Fig. 4 applied to the construction described in the parent Specification. Thus, to prevent the brake 29 from being applied when the stop 7 trips the lever 28, the lever 30 carrying the brake 29 has a pin 31 which engages with a swivelling stop 33 on the plate 32 when the stop 33 is moved by hand into its path. The lever 28 is free to rock and permit the stop 7 to continue in its path.
Patent GB-191024054-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Packing for Piston Rods and the like.
Inventor: LEES JAMES
IPC: F16J15/20
Filed: 1910-10-18
Granted: 1911-08-31
Abstract: 24,054. Lees, J. Oct. 18. Packing, metallic. - In a stuffing-box packi n g comprising metal rings a, with or without fibrous or textile material d, t h e rings a are of substantially Y-section with saw-cuts c to facilitate fitting to the rod or shaft.
Patent GB-191025729-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Twist Lace Machines.
Inventor: JARDINE ERNEST
IPC: D04C5/00
Filed: 1910-11-05
Granted: 1911-08-31
Abstract: 25,729. Jardine, E., and Watchorn, E. Nov. 5. Lace machines.- The carriage-actuating rollers A of twist-lace machines of the rolling- locker type are built up of toothed disks A<1> formed with integral keys A<2> and strung on a central. slotted actuating shaft B. When narrow breadths of lace or quillings are required, the disks A<1> are divided into groups spaced by plain disks N'. The disks are preferably formed of compressed fibre or the like, and are retained in place by a metal collar M and a two-part screwed sliding collar D, D' at one end and a fixed collar C at the other end. The collars C, D are prevented from sliding by rings E mounted in grooves on the shaft B. As the built-up lockers require to be proportionately larger than solid lockers to afford sufficient strength, less space than usual is left for the comb bars G, which are accordingly made L-shape in cross-section and the combs H' are secured thereto by inverted L-shaped plates J held down by screws K. The shafts B may be provided with ball bearings.
Patent GB-191025849-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Fires.
Inventor: CARPENTER CHARLES CLAUDE
IPC: F24C15/24
Filed: 1910-11-07
Granted: 1911-06-29
Abstract: 25,849. Carpenter, C. C. Nov. 7. Gas fires.-Hollow truncated pyramidal fuel" blocks are attached to a fire-clay back above the usual burners by their smaller ends. The blocks a have openwork sides, and may be separately carried by lugs c engaging notches d in ribs e on the back b, or hang upon hooks f on the back.
Patent GB-191100956-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Transmission of Sound by Electrical Means.
Inventor: BROWN SIDNEY GEORGE
IPC: H04R21/02
Filed: 1911-01-13
Granted: 1912-01-15
Abstract: 956. Brown, S. G. Jan. 13. M i c r o p h o n e s.- In order to avoid the effects produced by the peripheral gripping of ordinary microphone diaphragms, very light rigid diaphragms are used, mounted so as to be able to vibrate as a whole. In the form shown, a light conical diaphragm D, conveniently spun from a disk of aluminium, is secured to the front mica disk E<1> of an ordinary granular carbon resistance cell, the other face of the mica having attached to it a disk of carbon, or of a non-oxidizable metal such as gold or a gold alloy, stiffened if desired by corrugations or otherwise, and in contact with the carbon granules. The diaphragm D may be stiffened by ribs or corrugations, and should be of diminishing strength towards the outside, being built up of several disks of different diameters if desired. The air space behind the diaphragm is preferably enclosed by a ring D' of pliable material, such as thin paper or silk treated with varnish or rubber solution. In a modification, the diaphragm and carbon disk are mounted on a blade spring instead of the mica disk, and the common " button " type of variable resistance may be employed. The mouthpiece is conically shaped internally to allow only a small air space in front of the diaphragm, and may open on to the diaphragm by a single central passage, or by several branching passages B' as shown, their total sectional area being not greater than that of the mouthpiece.