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Patent GB-190810471-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Web Printing Presses.
Inventor: POLLEN ARTHUR HUNGERFORD
Filed: 1908-05-14
Granted: 1909-05-13
Abstract: 10,471. Pollen, A. H., [Duplex Printing Press Co.]. May 14. Cylinder machines with plane printing-surfaces; feeding-apparatus for webs.-Relates to travelling- cylinder machines of the 'Duplex' type, and in particular to means whereby two webs may be fed at different speeds and printed from the same printing - couples. The mechanism is of usual construction and comprises type - beds 1, 2 and cylinders 1<a>, 2<a> mounted in a carriage 3, reciprocated by cranks 3<b> and connecting-rods 3<a>. The main web W is led from the reel beneath a guide 2<x>, around feed-rollers 4, beneath a guide 6<a>, over a looper 6<b>, which, with the upper looper 6<m>, is carried on a frame reciprocated vertically by a cam 8<c>, around the cylinder 1<a>, guides 6<f>, 6<h>, 6<i>, 6<j> and the cylinder 2<a>, over guides 6<k>, 6<l>, looper 6<m>, and guides 6<n> to the delivery rollers 5. The lowspeed web w is led around the same guides but separate looping-rollers 7<b>, 7<m>, mounted on a frame reciprocated vertically through a smaller range from the main looping-frame by a link 9<a>, are provided, The feed and delivery rollers 4, 5 are divided respectively into sections 4<a>, 4<e>, 5<a>, 5<e>, the sections 4<e>, 5<e> for manipulating the narrow lowspeed web being loose on the spindle, and being driven by gearing such as 4<i>, 4<g>, 4<f> from a pinion 4<j> fast on the spindle, Fig. 2. When a single fullwidth web is to be printed, the gears 4', 4<j> are suitably proportioned, or the two sections of each of the feed-rolls may be locked together by a setscrew, the looping-rollers 7<b>, 7<m> being dispensed with. The whole roller 4 may be driven at a low speed by uncoupling the section 4<a> from the spindle and connecting it to the part 4<e> by a set-screw, the looping-rollers 7<b>, 7<m> being in this case used instead of the rollers 6<b>, 6<m>.
Patent GB-190818636-A (GB)
Title: Method or Process for the Treatment of Steam and Compressed Air Pipes, Joints, and the like, and a Composition to be Employed therein
Filed: 1908-09-05
Granted: 1909-03-04
Abstract: 18,636. McCarthy, P., and Tuck & Co. Sept. 5. Drawings to Specification. Coating pipes and tubes; leaks, stopping.-A composition consisting of cylinder oil, graphite, and steatite is introduced into steam and compressedair pipe-systems, such as those of collieries, mines, &c. and is distributed by the fluid to form a preservative and corrosion-preventing coating for the internal surfaces of the pipes and joints, and to seal small leakages in the pipes and joints. The composition is admitted by an apparatus similar to a sight-feed lubricator into the pipes near the steam generator or air compressor.
Patent GB-190821449-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Loose-leaf Ledgers or Temporary Binders.
Inventor: RHIND WILLIAM ALEXANDER
IPC: B42F13/04
Filed: 1908-10-10
Granted: 1909-07-08
Abstract: 21,449. Rhind, W. A., Blalkley, A., Waterston, G., Waterston, J. W., Waterston, J. S., Waterston, C. B., and Waterston, R., [trading as Waterston & Sons, G.]. Oct. 10. Filing papers &c.-In loose-leaf binders wherein clamps are drawn together by tapes wound on a roller that is prevented from rotating backwards by a ratchet-wheel and pawl, the ratchet-wheel is loose on the roller and a clutch connexion is provided between them. In the device shown in Fig. 2, the ratchet-wheel g, engaging the spring-pawl f, is loosely mounted on the winding-roller d, and is formed with a sleeve j which is normally pressed by a spring i against a collar h so as to maintain a pin m on the roller in engagement with a recess k in the sleeve and thereby couple the ratchet-wheel to the roller. To release the roller, a tube or key n is slid on to the roller to push back the sleeve j and free the recess k from the pin m. The tube n may be formed with an L-slot n' so that the tube may be locked on the shaft. To prevent the sleeve j from being pushed back by unauthorized persons, there may be provided a lock the bolt of which is arranged to come against the ratchetwheel and hold it up to the sleeve h. In the device shown in Fig. 4, a hinged spring-pressed plate v is provided for holding the ratchet-wheel g against the thrust of the spring i. The key t, Fig. 7, which fits on the squared end of the roller d and is used for tightening the tapes is provided with a lug u, which engages the part v of the catch-plate and lifts it, thereby permitting the spring i to press the recess k into engagement with the pin m and couple the roller to the ratchet-wheel. To release the roller from the ratchet-wheel, the end r of the key is employed to push the sleeve to the left until the catch plate q falls behind the sleeve. The Provisional Specification also states that, when the ratchet-wheel is pushed back, it is moved clear of the pawlf.
Patent GB-190826132-A (GB)
Title: Combined Fender Stool or Trivet and Vaporising Pan for Gas Fires.
Inventor: SPREADBURY ROBERT JAMES
Filed: 1908-12-03
Granted: 1909-11-25
Abstract: 26,132. Spreadbury, R. J. Dec. 3. Air-moisteners; trivets; fender stands.-Airmoisteners for use with gas fires are combined with or fitted to trivets or fender stools. The arrangements are shown in connexion with trivets. The trivet a, Fig. 2, is provided on its underside with ledges b, on which a water pan c is supported so that it may be moved forwards or backwards. In modifications, the water pan c, Fig. 4, is cast or formed in one piece with the trivet, and may be fitted with a loose or hinged perforated cover a. The pan c, Fig. 5, is fitted with hooks e for attaching it to the grate, and is provided with a hinged or other openwork cover a forming the supporting-surface and provided with depending studs g to keep it in place. A loose pan c, Fig. 6, is fitted in an opening in the trivet frame h; the pan c, Fig. 7, is cast on the underside of a loose openwork cover a, and is adapted to be fitted in the trivet frame h. The pan, fitted as shown in Fig. 2, is also fitted to a trivet or stand provided at the front edge with legs or supports. All these arrangements are adaptable to fender stools or stands.
Patent GB-190828228-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Workmen's Time Check Apparatus.
Inventor: BOWMAN WILLIAM DAVID
IPC: G07C1/32
Filed: 1908-12-28
Granted: 1909-10-28
Abstract: 28,228. Bowman, W. D., and Bowman, F. G. Dec. 28. Time-checking apparatus for workmen &c. The apparatus is adapted to record the time occupied during working hours in special occupations, such as the use of water-closets, by means of auxiliary devices. Each device consists of a stationary portion and a normally-locked movable portion which is unlocked to permit a key to be removed or returned to the device only when the timerecording apparatus is suitably actuated. As shown in Figs. 1 and 3, an apparatus of the Dey type is provided with a hook-like device B, having a movable part C, pivoted at c, which is normally locked and retains a key of the lavatory. The locking-bolt of the device is operated to unlock the catch by means of an electro-magnet D, the circuit through which is closed by a switch D<1>, Fig. 1, when the workman presses the pointer arm E of the recorder to record the time when the key is removed or returned. The dial F is preferably divided into sections, and one key is provided for each section. As shown, three keys are employed, and three stationary insulated strips G, Figs. 1 and 6, corresponding to the sections, are adapted to make contact with a bar H fitted on the arbor of the pointer arm. To ensure that the time shall be printed in the proper column, a switch M, Fig. 1, is operated by the lever which brings into position the printing-mechanism relatively to the "in" and " out " columns. This switch operates in conjunction with a switch L, Fig. 3, actuated by an extension l of the movable part C of the locking-device, so that one of the electric circuits must be closed by both switches L, M before the key can be released or returned. In a modification shown in Fig. 10, the stationary part of the device B has two contact portions N, which are insulated from each other. The key makes contact between one or other of the portions N and the part c when being released or returned so as to release the catch, the switch M also being actuated in the manner stated above. If any particular key is absent, one of the remaining keys may be procured by means of a hand-lever o, Fig. 11, which operates a switch o<3> to make or break one of the circuits connected with the catches for the keys. To prevent a workman from removing more than one key at one operation, the arbor o<1> of the lever o is secured to a lever arm P connected to a bar P<1> having notches p<1>, Fig. 12, corresponding in number to the number of keys. The notches are engaged one at a time by the lower end of the lever Q, which transmits motion from the pointer arm E to the carriage I, so that the switch lever O<2> cannot be moved during the printing-operation to close other circuits. The contacts may be controlled by levers, press-buttons, or special forms of keys.
Patent GB-190900296-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Apparatus or Machine for Planting or Setting Potatoes.
Inventor: PROBERT EDWARD ALBERT
IPC: A01C9/04
Filed: 1909-11-20
Granted: 1910-02-03
Abstract: 296. Probert, E. A. Nov. 20. Potato-planters.- In order that the potatoes m a y be planted at the required places with certainty, the seed potato is adapted to constitute the medium by which the machine is enabled to have two or m o r e opportunities, if necessary, of bringing it into position for planting. Rotary pronged carriers B pass between bars at the bottom of a shoot a' on the hopper A, carry potatoes through the tubular casing f, and press them against arms C, which are thus displaced. The movement of the arms C rotates a shaft c<2> and stops the carriers by throwing the chain-wheel d<2> out of gear, the shaft c<2> being provided with cams to engage a clutch lever. The potato is not planted until the carriers are re-started by the partial rotation of the shaft c' by a free wheel H, rod h<1>, and projections on the travelling wheel D. A spring k effects the return movement of the rod h<1>. Carrier arms without potatoes pass the stop-arms C without moving them. The casing f is provided with spring arms l to catch potatoes that fall from the carriers.
Patent GB-190902261-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in connection with Tool Rests for Grindstones.
Inventor: LEES WILLIAM
IPC: B24B41/06
Filed: 1909-01-30
Granted: 1909-06-10
Abstract: 2261. Lees, W. Jan. 30. Rests for grindstones. An adjustable back toolrest e is combined with a grindstone a having an ordinary turn-over front rest d. The back rest e is supported in a slotted bracket f secured adjustably by bolts g to the stand b, and is adjustable angularly on pivots journaled in the brackets f and secured in position by a pinching-screw i.
Patent GB-190904145-A (GB)
Title: Improved Construction of Machine for Printing, Embossing, Gold Blocking and the like.
Inventor: ADAMS FRANK WILLIAM
IPC: B41F1/02
Filed: 1909-02-19
Granted: 1910-02-03
Abstract: 4145. Adams, F. W. Feb. 19. Feeding sheets &c.-A hand-operated printing, embossing, or gold-blocking press has the bed 3 and inking-roller rails 5 mounted in a vertical position on a wall or column. The platen 8, pivoted at 1 and operated by toggle levers 10, 11 and a handlever 7, carries a lay gauge or pins 17, which are slidable, so that when the platen 8 closes against the bed a stop 18 on the bed pushes the gauge 17 back, and the sheet is able to drop away on opening the press. A stop-bar 19 resets the gauges when the platen has completed its outward stroke. Adjusting-screws for the rails 5 are shown.
Patent GB-190905750-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with the Driving of Spinning and Twisting Frames.
Inventor: WILLIAMS THOMAS DAINS
IPC: D01H1/30
Filed: 1909-03-10
Granted: 1910-04-11
Abstract: 5750. Williams, T. D., Jackson, R. H., and Bridge, R. March 10. Driving-arrangements.-The tin-roller shaft of ring and like frames is driven at a variable speed by means of an expanding pulley B, which is actuated by a rod H operated from the ring rail and is connected with the shaft by means of a clutch so that it may be disconnected therefrom by means of a handle M. The frame is driven faster after the cop bottom is built, and is slowed down again when building the cop nose ; the apparatus may also be arranged to drive the frame at an adjustable speed which is constant throughout the whole building of the cop. The pulley is operated through a lever N oscillated by a crank-pin 11 attached to a disk which is operated by a quadrant arm 5. The ring rail is connected with the quadrant arm by means of a slotted rod 2, so that, as the mean position of the rail in space alters, the quadrant arm is operated, but the ordinary rise and fall of the rail is not transmitted, the slot 3 then sliding over the pin 4. When it is desired to run the frame at a constant speed during the whole of the building of the cop, the rod H is disconnected and the lever N is adjusted in a slot T<1>.
Patent GB-190908035-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Mechanism for Levelling the Charge in Coke Ovens and Furnaces.
IPC: C10B37/02
Filed: 1909-04-03
Granted: 1909-08-19
Abstract: 8035. Meguin & Co., F., and Muller, W. April 3. Charges, levelling.-A leveller beam for levelling the charge in a coke oven or furnace is driven by a gripping - mechanism carried by a frame c mounted on the beam b, and comprising a lever d carrying two swinging grippersf, f<1> and connected by a rod i with a rocking-lever. Between the grippers is an eccentric g, which is adjusted by hand to hold one or both of the grippers out of the operative position. In action, when the eccentric is in the position shown, during the forward movement of the connecting-rod the gripper f engages with the beam b and thereby causes its forward movement. When the beam has arrived at the end of its stroke, the gripper f<1> on its return movement strikes a stop b<2>, and a reciprocation of the beam ensues. When the charge is levelled, the eccentric is reversed by hand to place the gripper f<1> in the operative position for withdrawing the beam.
Patent GB-190908724-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Silver Cans.
Inventor: SUTCLIFFE JAMES ANDERTON
IPC: B65H75/16
Filed: 1909-04-13
Granted: 1910-04-07
Abstract: 8724. Sutcliffe, J. A. April 13. Bottoms.-The buffer bottoms for sliver cans described in Specif ications 28,002/97 and 24,107/01, [Class 120, Spinning], are strengthened by corrugating the lower parts A of the casings B.
Patent GB-190912794-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Toy.
Inventor: HOLDER ARTHUR
Filed: 1909-06-01
Granted: 1909-10-21
Abstract: 12,794. Holder, A. June 1. Drawings to Specification. Cradles.-A convertible cradle, swing-boat, bath, or trolly, has an upholstered boat-shaped body. When used as a craale, the body is disconnected from the framework, and two curved strips are attached to the bottom without it being necessary to remove the wheels.
Patent GB-190913529-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Appliances for Temporarily Securing Drapers Check or Sales-books and the like.
Inventor: BLACK HORACE DRUMMOND
IPC: B42F13/00
Filed: 1909-06-09
Granted: 1910-07-07
Abstract: 13,529. Black, H. D. Dec. 9. Clamping-devices; post files; fastenings.-In appliances for temporarily holding check or sales books, consisting of a spring clip which extends the whole length of the stub and is provided with pegs or studs which engage holes in the stub, the near edge of the cover-plate d is divided into lengths l, m, which are alternately bent round the hinge pin e, Fig. 3, or turned down to rest on the base-plate a, Fig. 2, and form springs n. In a modification, the springs n bear upon an upturned lip on the base-plate The holes in the stubs are provided with metal eyelets.
Patent GB-190919764-A (GB)
Title: Process and Apparatus for the Production of Metals.
Inventor: TIMM FRIEDRICH CARL WILHELM
IPC: F27B1/04
Filed: 1909-08-28
Granted: 1910-08-25
Abstract: 19,764. Timm, F. C. W. Oct. 12, 1908, [Convention date]. Distilling metals; dry processes of extracting metals. - In the extraction of volatile and other metals by supplying molten ore to the top of a red - hot fuel column, and withdrawing the products at the bottom, the supply of ore is stopped during the blast periods. The process may be worked continuously by using two or more coupled gasproducers or smelting-furnaces I., II. working alternately. Each producer is provided at its upper part with a water-cooled grate K, on which the ore is melted during the blasting-up of one of the fuel columns, the combustible products escaping through a pipe Q, and being consumed above the other fuel column, which has previously been blasted up. Any excess of gas can be utilized for heating boilers &c., or, when only one fuel column is used, for melting the ore in a reverberatory furnace. The metallic vapours are withdrawn through openings f to a condenser, and the slag, together with non- volatile metals, escapes through a tap-hole J.
Patent GB-190920280-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Centrifugal Pumps.
Inventor: NIEMEYER GEORG
IPC: F04D9/06
Filed: 1909-09-04
Granted: 1910-02-17
Abstract: 20,280. NiÞmeyer, G. Dec. 2, 1908, [Convention date]. Right to Patent relinquished. Starting, facilitating.-One or more auxiliary pumps are combined with an ejector device to facilitate the starting of a main centrifugal pump. A main pump 1 and one or more auxiliary pumps 2 are mounted upon a common shaft 3. The delivery branch of the main pump 1 is connected to the inlet 6 of a casing containing an ejector 7. The auxiliary pump 2 forces water through the branches 8, 9 into the ejector 7. A vacuum is produced in the branch 6. The jet issuing from the ejector nozzle is caught in the opposite nozzle and returned by way of a pipe 10 to the suction side of the pump 2. The main pump begins to act as soon as the vacuum required to draw in the water has been produced by the ejector 7. The main pump delivers water to a discharge pipe 13. A valve 12 is provided so that, if required, the pump 2 may be cut out of action. The pump 2 need not necessarily be of the centrifugal type.
Patent GB-190922922-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrical Energy Meters.
IPC: G01R11/30
Filed: 1909-10-07
Granted: 1910-05-19
Abstract: 22,922. Siemens & Halske Akt.-Ges. Oct. 8, 1908, [Convention date]. Commutator motor meters power meters.-An energy or power meter has two or more armatures k<1>, k<2> connected together so that their turning moments are opposed to each other; permanent magnets m are arranged to act on the fields of electro-magnets s<1>, s<2> so as to strengthen one field and weaken the other. The magnet coils are connected between the mains, and the armature coils may be connected across the terminals of a resistance in the main circuit, either in series or parallel with each other. An air-gap r in one of the soft-iron yokes i reduces the errors due to hysteresis. To compensate for the effect of varying permeability, the field-strengths of the magnets s<1>, s<2>, when without current, are made different by making them of different forms or materials, or with different airgaps, or by using magnetic shunts, which latter may be adjustable; or the currents in the armature coils may be made different by means of shunts. Accordiog to the Specification in the original form, as open to inspection under Section 91 (3) (a), the magnets may be excited by the main current, and the armature coils connected between the mains ; this subject-matter does not appear in the Complete Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-190927608-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Covers for Pneumatic Tyres.
Inventor: LATOUR RICHARD
IPC: B60C9/02
Filed: 1909-11-27
Granted: 1910-10-20
Abstract: 27,608. Latour, R. Jan. 27, [Convention date]. Jackets and covers.- An outer cover comprises a rubbered-fabric lining 4, on which are laid, in the manner shown in Fig. 2, looped cords 5, 5<1> which enclose the tyre beads. The free ends 6, 6<1> may be laced together. Outer fabric and rubber layers are then applied.
Patent GB-190927842-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Hand Grip for the Handlebars of Bicycles, Motor Cycles and the like Adapted for Actuating Bowden or the like Flexible Transmission Mechanism.
Inventor: HERD RICHARD
IPC: B62M25/04
Filed: 1909-11-29
Granted: 1910-03-17
Abstract: 27,842. Herd, R. Nov. 29. Right to Patent relinquished. Brake mechanism. - In hand grips for the handle-bars of cycles &c. adapted for actuating Bowden or similar flexible transmission mechanism, an externally screw-threaded cap b mounted on the end of the handle-bar a engages an internally screw-threaded sleeve e mounted in the handle. The sleeve e and the outer covering g of the handle are secured by screws i to a ring h slidably mounted on the handlebar. The flexible wire n is connected to a cone u carried by a disk l, which is provided with guide-pins m passing through the end of the cap b. The brake is operated by rotating the handle.
Patent GB-190928430-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electric Current Leakage Indicators.
Inventor: WINN JAMES PERCY
IPC: B60L5/04
Filed: 1909-12-06
Granted: 1910-12-06
Abstract: 28,430. Winn, J. P. Dec. 6. Detecting faults in insulation. -In a leakage indicator for electric tramway or other vehicles, one or more coloured lamps, connected between the trolly standard and earth, are shunted by a fuse b holding up an indicator plate c, which, when released by the blowing of the fuse, closes the circuit of a bell or of a circuit-breaker, or of both, and a switch for breaking the bell or other circuit bv hand is interlocked with the indicator plate, so that it cannot be opened until the plate has fallen, and the indicator cannot be re-set until the switch has been closed. The indicator plate c is pivoted and carries an adjustable weight c<3> with a loop c', through which the fuse is threaded. The plate holds up a contact d by means of a hook d'. The hand switch has a contact e<3> engaging with fixed contacts g, and a blade e<2> which engages with the indicator plate. The casing a is divided by a partition, the lower part being provided with a glazed opening in front of the indicator plate. The lamp casing may be made as a part of, or separate from, the indicator casing. According to the Provisional Specification, the lever of the hand-switch engages with slots in the indicator plate and in the casing. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specifications 19,660/01, 16,142/02, 6077/05, and 7595/05.
Patent GB-191001327-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Means of Controlling the Heat for Boiling Liquids.
Inventor: BLANCHARD ARTHUR ISAAC
IPC: F24C3/12
Filed: 1910-01-18
Granted: 1911-01-18
Abstract: 1327. Blanchard, A. I. Jan. 18. Actuating valves and cocks.-Relates to means for cutting off or reducing the supply of the heating-agent such as gas, oil, spirit, &c. to a liquid-boiling vessel when the liquid boils, and increasing it again when the boiling ceases. The kettle or other boiling-vessel, which is separate from the stove or other heater, contains an inverted bell B carrying an upright tube B<2>, to which is attached a depending rod B<5> passing through an open-topped tube A<3> to the exterior of the vessel. When placed upon a gas ring provided with a spring-closed gas-controlling valve, such as F, the rod B<5> bears upon a disk K at the top of a rod I and thereby forces down the end of the lever H and opens the gas valve F. When the water boils the bell B is raised, thereby permitting the valve to cut off or reduce the gas supply. When the boiling ceases, the bell drops and the valve is opened again The bell may operate likewise the oil-cock or other controlling device of an oil or oil-vapour burner.