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Patent GB-190902295-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Preparation of China Clay.
Filed: 1909-01-30
Granted: 1909-09-23
Abstract: 2295. Salamon, A. G., Grace, C. J., and Exploration Co. Jan. 30. Pottery materials.-In order to improve its quality, China-clay, especially the varieties known as " bleaching clay " and " potter's clay," is treated with sulphurous acid or a suitable sulphite, bisulphite, or other sulphurous acid compound that is capable of combining with the colouring-matter and forming soluble salts or compounds. If a filter-press is used in the subsequent treatment of the clay, the pressed clay is well washed with water to remove the added reagent and the soluble salts or compounds that it has formed.
Patent GB-190904992-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Railway Signalling.
Inventor: TRETHEWAY THOMAS
IPC: B61L3/04
Filed: 1909-08-23
Granted: 1910-03-24
Abstract: 4992. Tretheway, T., and Bennett, T. Aug. 23. Track apparatus for s t o p p i n g trains.-The throttle valve is closed and the brakes are applied by pneumatic apparatus which is set in action by the engagement of a suitable track obstacle with a vertically movable rod i on the engine. The rod i is held in its raised position by a spring catch and lifts the valve d<1>, thereby connecting the cylinder c through the double-pipe connexions to the vacuum brake pipe h. Atmospheric pressure moves the piston c<1> and closes the throttle valve by moving the handle b. When the piston reaches the end of the cylinder, the pipe f is opened to atmosphere through the small hole c<4> in the end of the cylinder, and air enters the brake pipe so as to apply the brakes gradually. The preferred form of track obstacle is a bar supported on parallel links and lifted by connexions to the signal cabin, and having inclined ends for engagement with the roller on the lower end of the rod i.
Patent GB-190908424-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Drilling and like Machines.
IPC: B23B39/00
Filed: 1909-04-07
Granted: 1910-01-27
Abstract: 8424. Smith & Coventry, and Coventry, T. April 7. [Cognate Application, 11,999/09.] D r i l l i n g .- A drilling or like machine wherein the spindle is driven through a key which allows longitudinal motion of the spindle, the f e e d being given by a rack and pinion on a feed sleeve, is provided with means whereby the pull of the belt and the axial thrust are relieved. The driving-pulley a is mounted between the brackets d, e, of the machine frame, each bracket carrying a ball bearing b of the annular type. A ball bearing i is used to centre the top of the spindle, and a ball bearing m in the feed sleeve centres the lower end of the spindle, while bearings k, n take the thrust of the drill.
Patent GB-190908986-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Driving and Disengaging Mechanism for Power Looms.
Inventor: SCHWABE GEORG
IPC: D03D51/00
Filed: 1909-04-15
Granted: 1910-02-10
Abstract: 8986. Schwabe, G. April 15. Loom starting and stopping arrangements; b r a k e mechanism.- When the dagger 16 on the stop-rod is turned into its operative position, it strikes a lever on a shaft 2, thus turning this shaft and pulling to the left a rod 5, which is under the influence of a spring 4. A lever 6, pivoted at t, is thus turned, and moves a sleeve 9, Fig. 3, along the shaft 10, thereby allowing a lever 13 to turn and release a coiled band 11, 'which normally grips the hub of the belt pulley 18. When the lever 6 turns, it brings a brake shoe 15 to bear against the friction pulley 14. The loom is re-started by turning the stop-lever 1.
Patent GB-190911937-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tipping Waggons.
Inventor: STEENBERG ERIK
IPC: B61D9/08
Filed: 1909-05-20
Granted: 1909-09-30
Abstract: 11,937. Steenberg, E. May 20. Tip-wagons.-The body of a tip-wagon has a curved bottom which rolls upon curved angle-irons b on the frame, and its movement is controlled by pins c working in slots d formed in plates f.
Patent GB-190912130-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Casting Boxes for Casting Stereotype Plates.
Inventor: LAKE WILLIAM EDWARD
IPC: B41D3/00
Filed: 1909-05-22
Granted: 1909-09-23
Abstract: 12,130. Lake, W. E., [Goss Printing Press Co.]. May 22. Stereotype.-Apparatus for casting curved stereotype plates having inclined ribs is provided with circuitous cooling - water passages, and passages for escape of air, and comprises a core 11 bolted to a base and a shell 12, provided with teeth 15 adapted to engage a curved rack 16 on the base. The shell 12 is provided at its lower end with sockets 18 adapted to engage adjustable trunnions 19 in the core. The shell is retained in its outer position by a spring catch 36, which is disengaged to release the shell by a treadle 40. The shell is hollow, its interior 20 being divided by ribs 21, 22, 23, the first and last of which are interrupted at the bottom while the rib 22 is interrupted at the top. The cavity is thus divided into four channels, up and down which the cooling- water flows, Fig. 3. The part of the concave face of the shell 12 above the matrix is grooved longitudinally to allow air to escape as metal is poured in. The core 11 is formed with diagonal recesses 35 to produce diagonal ribs on the interior of the stereotype.
Patent GB-190922127-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Pressure Gauges for Pneumatic Tires.
Inventor: TWITCHELL CHARLES ROBERT
IPC: B60C23/00
Filed: 1909-09-28
Granted: 1910-05-05
Abstract: 22,127. Twitchell, C. R. Oct. 9, 1908, [Convention date]. Pneumatic-tyre pressure gauges. - Through a circular housing 1 there extends a flat graduated bar 5 having at one end a piston 6 acted upon by the air from the tyre and controlled by a spring 7. A central projection 3, held between packing- rings 2, 4, unseats the air valve, when pressed over the casing of the valve, and allows the air to enter the gauge.
Patent GB-190922543-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Tool for Facilitating the Removal and Replacement of Pneumatic Tyrecovers of Wheelrims and the like.
Inventor: OGDEN CHARLES
IPC: B60C25/02
Filed: 1909-10-04
Granted: 1910-09-29
Abstract: 22,543. Ogden, C. Oct. 4. Tyres elastic and tyre covers, tools for removing and replacing.-A device for removing or replacing tyre covers comprises a hooked lever a, Figs. 3 and 4, having a ridge c and a swinging arm e shaped as shown at c<1>, c<2> to engage the rim. Fig. 5 shows a modification in which the arm e is replaced by a hooked member f for lifting the tyre bead in fitting the air-tube.
Patent GB-190924269-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Driving and Operation of Electric Frequency Transformers having Commutators.
IPC: H02K47/28
Filed: 1909-10-22
Granted: 1910-07-21
Abstract: 24,269. Siemens Bros. Dynamo Works, [Siemens-Schuckertwerke]. Oct. 22. Frequency, changing.-A polyphase frequencytransformer with commutator and slip-rings is driven by an induction motor, the commutator brushes are connected to the slip-rings of the motor, and the slip-rings of the transformer are connected to the stator winding of the motor or vice versa. The slip-rings of the primary of the frequency - transformer f are shown connected to the secondaries of the transformer t, the primaries of which are connected to the primary mains u. These mains also supply the stator winding of the motor m that drives the transformer f. The slip-rings of the motor m and the commutator brushes of the transformer f are connected together to the secondary mains a<1>. The two sets of mains may be used to supply a motor, the mains a being connected to the stator winding and the mains a<1> to the rotor slip-rings. The speed of the motor is varied by variation of the pressure-ratio of the transformer t. The transformer f may be provided with a fly-wheel to compensate for variations in load on the motor. The position of the commutator brushes may be altered in a manner depending upon the current frequency in the mains a<1> or upon the adjustment of the transformer t. An adjustable phase-transformer may be connected in the primary or secondary circuits of the motor m or transformer f. The stator of the motor m may be arranged to rotate through an angle according to the frequency in the mains a'. The working motor may be started with a large torque by running the motor m and transformer f with the fly-wheel at such a speed that the frequency in the mains a<1> is the same as that in the mains a. The working motor is then switched in, and the transformer t is regulated to cause the fly-wheel to drive the motor m as a generator to assist in starting the working motor.
Patent GB-190927675-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Kinematographs.
Inventor: MIDDLETON THOMAS PERCY
IPC: G03B21/40
Filed: 1910-04-01
Granted: 1911-03-30
Abstract: 27,675. Middleton, T. P. April 1, 1910. Kinematograph apparatus. - I n kinematographic apparatus of the kind provided with means for enabling successive pictures to be projected on to a screen in such a manner that they merge into one another with no visible interval, means are provided for enabling each projecting lens to be equally illuminated. A single or double source of light S may be used, as in Figs. 14 or 15, with means for directing the rays of light equally through each projecting lens B, B<1>. Means are provided for changing the speed at which the bands of film and the shutter are actuated, so that the apparatus can be used with a single film. These means comprise a longitudinally movable shaft H with a change-speed gear h<10>, h<11>, h<12>, h<13> and a shutter of the ordinary type with a smaller pinion engaging the gear-wheel F<8Î>. A filmcentring device of the pin and helical groove type is employed.
Patent GB-191003170-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Pipe Cutter.
Inventor: HUNT WILFRED
IPC: B23D21/08
Filed: 1910-02-09
Granted: 1910-05-26
Abstract: 3170. Hunt, W., [Mitchell, A. W.]. Feb. 9. Pipe-cutters are provided with means for angularly adjusting the movable cutter so as to bring it into alinement with the fixed cutters. The cylindrical block C carrying the movable cutter B<3> is provided with a groove c engaging the shoulder s of a screw S, the rotary movement of which, in the tapped head A, serves to adjust angularly the block C with its cutter B'. The handle D is secured to the block C by means of a pin p engaging behind the head d.
Patent GB-191006603-A (GB)
Title: Self Lubricating Vehicle Axle.
Inventor: SUEUR PHILIP LE
IPC: B60B35/00
Filed: 1910-03-16
Granted: 1910-10-27
Abstract: 6603. Le Sueur, P. March 16. Wood-screws for securing retaining-plates to hubs of vehicle wheels have threaded heads to receive nuts 25, and square parts to receive nuts 25<a>, which are used for inserting the screws.
Patent GB-191006836-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Ash Ejector and similar Plate Slides or Valves.
Inventor: KEENE WILLIAM CLAUDE
IPC: B63B17/06
Filed: 1910-03-18
Granted: 1911-03-16
Abstract: 6836. Keene, W. C. March 18. Sliding valves; packing valves. - Relates to means for packing ash-ejector and like sliding valves by the employment of grooves surrounding the valve ports. The grooves are filled with packing which can be compressed by means of screws. Fig. 2 shows an ash-ejector for steamships, provided with a valve packed according to the invention. The valve, shown in detail in Fig. 3, consists of a plate p having legs p<1> and a hole v<2> for engagement with the operating- spindle. The valve casing a is provided with transverse grooves l, n completely surrounding the valve, and also longitudinal grooves to accommodate the legs p' of the valve. When the valve is closed, the face p<2> seats upon a washer held in the space t at the end of a block s. The block s may be provided with packing-strips for engagement with the packing in the grooves l, and the washer in the space t may be compressed by means of a plate u, spindle r, and nut r<1>. The hopper w of the ash-ejector has a cover w<1> provided with openings w<2> covered with gratings w<3> and having hinged doors w<4>. A rod z enables the flow of the ashes to be started when the valve is opened. The hopper is also provided with water inlet and outlet pipes. A flap x, which may be manually operated or which may be automatically closed when the valve is closed, protects the valve from the ashes in the hopper.
Patent GB-191006983-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Drill Sockets.
Inventor: JONES THOMAS HENRY
IPC: B23B51/12
Filed: 1910-03-21
Granted: 1911-01-19
Abstract: 6983. Jones, T. H., Harper, J., and Jones, R. March 21. Sockets.-A split socket with a parallel bore for holding parallel-shank drills has no loose parts, and is constructed to drive and grip the drill positively when inserted into its carrying socket. As shown in Fig. 1, the cross bore f has an upper groove g, which engages a tang on the drill; in Fig. 3 a key i is used to engage a slot in the top of the drill shank; in the form shown in Fig. 5, a plug k is used having a slot to engage the tang of the drill, while in Fig. 6 a cross pin l engages a groove in the drill shank. The socket is tapered externally and is carried in a tapered carrying-socket.
Patent GB-191011988-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Locks and Keys for the same.
Inventor: RALLS JAMES CHARLES
IPC: E05B21/00
Filed: 1910-05-14
Granted: 1910-08-25
Abstract: 11,988. Ralls, J. C. May 14. Lock mechanism, lever type; padlocks.-In locks of the type described in Specifications 27,133/96 and 2604/97, wherein thin metal levers are employed, the levers, while retaining their frictional engagement with one another, are provided with spacing - devices to enable keys with comparatively strong bits to be used. In one form, a metal washer a, Fig. 3, is bent round the pivoted end of the lever A, as shown in Figs. 6 and 7. In another form, the levers are provided with thickened bosses or with ordinary circular washers on the pivot. In another form, the central portions of the levers are bent as shown in Fig. 14. In modifications of the latter form, the levers are caused to contact only at or about their edges. In the case of a three-lever lock, a portion of the outside levers can be filed away to enable a wider centre bit on the key to be used.
Patent GB-191012709-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Electrical Operation of Gun Mechanism and the like.
Inventor: LEAKE HENRY COOK
IPC: H02P7/34
Filed: 1909-06-18
Granted: 1910-06-20
Abstract: 12,709. Leake, H. C. June 18, 1909. Drawings to Specification. Mountings.-Consists in the application to the rotation of turrets, and the elevating and training of turret and other guns, of constantcurrent electric motors, which are preferably arranged so as to have a falling torque-speed characteristic.
Patent GB-191017634-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Aeroplanes.
Inventor: VERNHAM NOEL MARK HODSON
IPC: B64C1/00
Filed: 1910-07-25
Granted: 1911-07-25
Abstract: 17,634. Vernham, N. M. H. July 25. Balancing automatically. The lateral balancing planes of an aeroplane are controlled by pivoted flaps or wind-vanes through a relay mechanism. The flaps a, b, Fig. 6, are pivoted on opposite sides of the main plane, and control the valves of pneumatic cylinders x, x<1>, the pistons of which are connected by a lever 4 and cords to the balancing-planes c, d. The valves and operating-cords t, z are so arranged that, when the flap a or b is raised by a gust, the plane d or c is lowered, and when the flap a or b is lowered, the plane c or d, respectively, is raised. The flaps a, b are hinged to the lower plane, and the planes c, d to the upper plane of a biplane machine; or, the flaps and planes can be arranged on the main plane of a monoplane. In a modified form, two planes m, m<1>, Fig. 5, are provided for lateral balancing, which are each capable of serving either as a controlling- flap or as a balancing-plane. When the flap m is raised by the wind, it operates the valves of cylinders n, o which actuate the plane m<1> to preserve equilibrium. The cylinders p, p<1> are connected by a pipe having a valve which is opened by the movement of the plane m<1>, so that the pistons of these cylinders can move freely when the flap m<1> is being actuated. When the flap m is actuated by the opposite plane m<1>, the connexion between the cylinders p, p<1> is closed, and the corresponding connexion between the cylinders n, o is made.
Patent GB-191021063-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Barges or Vessels for Coaling Ships.
Inventor: HEARSON THOMAS ALFRED
IPC: B63B27/22
Filed: 1910-09-09
Granted: 1910-12-31
Abstract: 21,063. Hearson, T. A., [Menada, E.]. Sept. 9. Elevated structures carried by pontoons.- The barges or vessels for coaling ships described in Specification 2722/09 are provided with platforms d adjustable in height upon the elevated deck structures a instead of with a series of fixed platforms. The platforms d are built on frames d<1>, which surround the towers and carry the delivery shoots h and the pivoted flaps g which effect the discharge of the tubs. The structures a are rectangular in plan, and are braced on three sides by diagonal struts c and on the discharging-side by horizontal braces b, which can be removed to allow the displacement of the flaps g to the outside of the towers when the platforms are raised and lowered.
Patent GB-191025384-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Pumping Apparatus primarily designed for use in Applying Fertilisers Insecticides and the like.
IPC: A01M7/00
Filed: 1910-11-01
Granted: 1911-05-18
Abstract: 25,384. Chivers & Sons, and Lack, C. T. Nov. 1. Hand and like portable pumps; lever-actuated pumps.-Relates to spraying - plant for horticultural purposes mounted upon a tank on wheels, and consists in providing improved agitating - devices, an improved adjustable handle for the pump, and a new method of mounting the pump. The agitator consists of two perforated boards c swinging on axes c<2>, coupled by a rod c<13> and actuated by a lever c<4>. The perforated receptacle b<2> is carried on the main tank a and is designed to hold insecticides &c. The pump casing d is bolted to a frame d<1> forming an extension of the air-vessel e which is bolted to the tank a. The inlet valve i<2> has its seating i<4> on an extension of the inlet pipe i'. The bucket f has an extension f<1>, which is guided in a frame f<2>, and is linked by a forkshaped lever f<5> having a floating fulcrum with an adjustable handle. The angle of the operating-handle f<10>, Fig. 9, is made adjustable by bolting it to a socket f<11>, one face of which is corrugated and adapted to be bolted in any position against the corrugated face f<7> of the lever f<5>.
Patent GB-191101731-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Valve Mechanism for Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: BLOXAM ARTHUR GEORGE
IPC: F01L7/02
Filed: 1911-01-23
Granted: 1911-04-13
Abstract: 1731. Bloxam, A. G., [Soc. Anon. l'Auto- Metallurgique]. Jan. 23. Rotary cylindrical valves; temperature, regulating. - A rotary cylindrical distributing- valve 7 for internal-combustion engines is formed with a helical passage 13 for cooling-water which enters the valve axially at one end 12, and passes out radially through openings 15 at the other end, the rotation of the valve causing circulation of the water by centrifugal action. Oblique packing-rings are provided on the surface of the valve.
Patent GB-191105140-A (GB)
Title: Smelting Furnace with Electric Refining Hearths connected thereto.
Inventor: HELFENSTEIN ALOIS
IPC: C21B13/12
Filed: 1911-03-01
Granted: 1911-11-23
Abstract: 5140. Helfenstein, A. March 10, 1910, [Convention date]. Electrode furnaces.-A blast furnace A and electric refining-furnaces 6 are built on a common base 1, and are connected by covered passages 5 through which iron, but not slag, runs continually from the blast furnace. Electric current flows through the metal in the passages 5 and blast furnace between the single electrodes 9 of the refining-furnaces. In front of the tap-hole 7 of each furnace is a shallow basin 8 for working and removing the refined metal; the brickwork of the basins strengthens the base of the structure. Openings in the roofs of the refining-furnaces permit the addition of substances to the metal. The Specification as open to inspection under Section 91 (3) (a) states also that a cupola or electric furnace may replace the blast furnace A; this subject-matter does not appear in the Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-191107227-A (GB)
IPC: A24F1/16
Filed: 1911-03-22
Abstract: 7227. Parant, L. L. J. March 26, 1910, [Convention date]. Void. [Published under Section 91 of the Act.] Tobacco pipes a n d c i g a r and cigarette holders. - In order to purify the smoke and remove the toxic substances, a device consisting of a central rod d having disks b is placed in the stem. The chambers c so formed constitute condensers for the smoke, which is also washed by contact with the products previously condensed in the chambers. The disks are provided with apertures e preferably staggered as shown, the apertures having progressively decreasing diameters from the smoke entrance to the exit. The disks are roughened or serrated, and more than one aperture may be provided in the disks, which may be arranged parallel as shown or in any other way.
Patent GB-191112575-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Submarine Signalling Apparatus.
Inventor: BAILEY THEODORUS SCRIVER
IPC: G10K11/35
Filed: 1911-05-24
Granted: 1911-08-31
Abstract: 12,575. Bailey, T. S. May 25, 1910, [Convention date]. Subaqueous sound signals.- A ship's subaqueous soundproducer can be protruded from a housing in the hull when signals are to be transmitted so that the shadowing of the sound-waves by the ship is reduced. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, a lever e<11> in the interior of a submarine vessel can be operated to protrude a bell b from a cylindrical housing a which extends right through the vessel. The bell clapper is operated by a piston g<1> moved by compressed air under control of a three-way valve l, the clapper being returned to its inactive position by the spring i. In a modification shown in Fig. 2, the housing a<1> extends only partly through the hull, and the handle e<11> reciprocates the cylinder c by means of a tube d<1> which passes through a stuffing-box and forms part of the compressedair conduit.
Patent GB-191122189-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Slicing Machines.
Inventor: GRAFF FRIEDRICH
IPC: B26D1/147
Filed: 1911-10-09
Granted: 1912-01-18
Abstract: 22,189. Graff, F. Oct. 9. Cutting and slicing vegetables &c.-Slicing- machines, of the type in which the meat &c. is placed on a table in front of an horizontal rotary cutting-disk and is then pushed by hand on to a receiving-table above the cutter, are fitted (1) with a reciprocating carriage on which is mounted a meat-supporting frame having a vertical downward feed-motion whereby the necessity for a receiving-table is obviated, and (2) with an adjustable table for positioning the meat before clamping it to the frame. The meat is clamped to a vertical table n, Figs. 1 and 2, which slides on a vertical flange of a carriage i. The carriage is reciprocated on rails f by means of a handle m, and on the return movement after each slicing stroke a pawlcarrying lever s strikes an adjustable stop t and rotates a vertical screw p engaging a nut on the table n to feed the meat downwards. To prevent waste at the commencement of the slicing operation, an adjustable table v is positioned below the knife at a distance equal to the thickness of the slice desired, and the meat is positioned for clamping by being placed thereon. After the clamping operation, the table is lowered out of the way.