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Patent GB-190909413-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Driving Mechanism for Motor Road-vehicles.
Inventor: SHACKLETON CHARLES
IPC: B60K17/04
Filed: 1909-04-21
Granted: 1910-04-14
Abstract: 9413. Shackleton, C. April 21. Transmission gear of invariable ratio; balance or differential gearing; clutches, applications of. - Worm gearing directly combined with differential gearing on a divided transverse countershaft, is arranged between the gear-box and the back axle of the wheel. The worm a and worm-wheel b enclosing the differential gear are carried by a member c secured to, but external to, the change-gear box c<1>. The chain or other wheels h, h<1>, each driving a road wheel, are connected, when required, by clutches 3, 4 to the sleeve f<1> and through shaft f respectively.
Patent GB-190912579-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process and Apparatus for Forming and Hardening mantles for Inverted Incandescent Gas Burners.
IPC: F21H3/00
Filed: 1909-05-27
Granted: 1910-02-03
Abstract: 12,579. Neue Kramerlicht Ges. May 29, 1908, [Convention date]. Mantles.-I n v e r t e d mantles, during the hardening and forming process, are enclosed in a chamber containing only sufficient air for complete combustion, the combustion gases being withdrawn from the upper end of the chamber. In the apparatus shown, the mantles are suspended from strips 3 in a troughshaped chamber 1 having a refractory lining, and the combustion gases are withdrawn from the upper widened part 5 of the receptacle through pipes 6, 7. Compressed or ordinary air may be admitted through preferably adjustable apertures 8, or these apertures 8 may be connected to the pipe 7, in which case fresh air enters the chamber from above. The burners 9 are moved up and down by means of guides on the supports 11.
Patent GB-190912865-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Typewriting Machines.
Inventor: RONCHETTI JOSEPH ALBERT
IPC: B41J1/14
Filed: 1909-06-01
Granted: 1910-06-01
Abstract: 12,865. Ronchetti, J. A. June 5, 1908, [Convention date]. Paper-carriages; letter-spacing mechanism.-Relates to platen-carriages of the kind supported at each end by two or more rollers angu'arly disposed about a shift-rail. The platen-carriage 3 is provided at each end with a pair of diverging legs 13, 14, which straddle the upper part of the rail and upon which are mounted frusto-conical rollers 15, 16 running upon the shift rail 6. Arms 29 extending beneath the rail 6 prevent the platencarriage from being lifted off t e rail. In a modification, spherical rollers are used running upon a rail with angularly-disposed faces, and the arms 29 are replaced by a third spherical roller mounted upon an extension of the arm 14, and running upon the underside of the rail. The carriage rack 21 is carried by spring-pressed pivoted arms 22, so that the rack is held down on a roller 25, and rem@ns in mesh with the feed-pin@ion 18 during carriage shift.
Patent GB-190913277-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Valve Gear for Distributing, Reversing, And Adjusting Cut Off, for Steam Engines.
Inventor: MORGAN GEORGE URQUHART
IPC: F01L29/02
Filed: 1909-06-07
Granted: 1909-10-21
Abstract: 13,277. Morgan, G. U. June 7. Link-motions and linkage gears.-The valverod j is connected to one end of a pivoted link a, oscillated by the end of the rod g of a single eccentric d, which is adjusted in the link for reversing purposes. The extremities of the link are curved with a radius from the centre of the eccentric, and the pivot c of the link lies on a line through the crank-shaft centre perpendicular to the line joining the centres of the crank-shaft and eccentric when the crank is on a dead-centre. The travel of the valve is adjusted by moving the eccentricrod end in the extremities of the slot i. The middle of the slot is enlarged to allow for the reciprocation of the rod g during the reversal of the engine.
Patent GB-190913672-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Manufacture of Sizing or Finishing Media.
IPC: D06M16/00
Filed: 1909-06-10
Granted: 1910-04-21
Abstract: 13,672. Erste Triester Reisschal- Fabriks Akt.-Ges., and Wonauer, G. June 10. [Addition to 29,130/04.] Sizes and finishes.-In order to obtain from the sizing or finishing media described in the parent Specification, which only give thick or viscid solutions, preparations which give very thin solutions, while retaining the specific properties of the parent product, this latter is treated as for converting starch into sugar, dextrin, vegetable glue or gum, or similar products. The best results are stated to be obtained when the parent product is got by treating rice. The parent product is neutralized with soda, or a perfectly neutral product is obtained if such quantities of lactic acid are used during the process of manufacture as are just sufficient to neutralize the ammonium carbonate remaining. In examples, the parent product is treated with (1) acids, mineral or organic, or acid salts, for example, sulphuric acid, followed by neutralization with an alkali; (2) ferments or enzymes which have the property of inverting starch, such as diastaphor or diamalt; (3) strong alkali, such as strong soda, followed neutralization with a suitable acid.
Patent GB-190914624-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Rollers for Skates, and in the Manufacture thereof.
Inventor: WEBB HENRY
IPC: A63C17/22
Filed: 1909-06-22
Granted: 1910-03-10
Abstract: 14,624. Webb, H. June 22. Disk wheels.-Rollers for skates comprise a rim A, Fig. 1, of aluminium or steel, side disks C, one of which may be integral with the rim, and ball races d connected by a tube E, riveted over at the ends. The edge of the disk C lies in a faucet cut in the rim or formed by means of a steel lining b, and is secured by swaging over the edge a<2> of the rim. Fig. 7 shows a modification in which the rim F is of fibre and the ball races are spaced by means of a raised boss on the tube E, or by means of a loose washer. Creeping of the rim is prevented by means of bolts g or by the engagement of notches or projections on the rim and side disks.
Patent GB-190921675-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Maintaining the Synchronous Running of Kinematographs and Phonographs.
Inventor: GREENBAUM JULES
Filed: 1909-09-22
Granted: 1909-11-25
Abstract: 21,675. Greenbaum, J. Sept. 22. Differential speed indicators.-Synchronism between a phonograph and kinematograph is shown when an electric motor a having a pointer d integral with its armature shaft, which is rotated by the phonograph, is stopped by current sent in the reverse direction by current from collectors m rotated by a flexible shaft n driven by the kinematograph. A collector b rotated by the phonograph has its five segments connected with the five slip-rings m, which are connected with five contacts k on a rotating disk l. The contacts k pass over five contacts i on a fixed disk h, which are connected with five slip-rings on a collector g on the motor shaft. When the phonograph alone rotates, the pointer d rotates. The kinematograph is then rotated at such a speed as to bring the pointer d to rest over an index mark.
Patent GB-190921831-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pedal Mechanism for Pneumatically Operated Instruments.
Inventor: GULBRANSEN AXEL GUSTAVE
Filed: 1909-09-24
Granted: 1910-04-28
Abstract: 21,831. Gulbransen, A. G. Sept. 24. Player - pianos; treadle devices. - The treadles are mounted on a sliding frame which may be pushed within the piano-casing. When the treadles are in the operative position, the sliding frame is locked, and when the treadles are pushed within the piano - casing, the connecting - rod is automatically disconnected from the bellows. The treadles 29 are pivoted in brackets 18 attached to U-shaped frames 22, a transverse bar 15 connecting the brackets 18 together. The frames 22 are provided with locking-shoulders 51, projections 24, and pins 23 which slide in guides 4, fixed to bars 1 which are attached to the instrument. The. upper ends of the treadles 29 are connected by pivot links 32, 33, pins 49, and pivoted links 47, to bars 44 which are attached to the moving boards of the bellows. A swinging link 36 connects the link 32 to the frame 22, and the bellows are normally maintained closed by springs 50 which bear against the instrument casing. When the treadles are depressed, the parts move to the positions shown in dotted lines in Fig. 4, causing the bellows to be operated. To place the treadles within the instrument casing, the bar 15 is raised, so that the frames 22 pivot about their bevelled edges 22<1> until the shoulders 51 on the frames 22 discharge the bar 1, and the frames are slid rearwards until the hooks 34 disengage from the pins 49. The treadles fall, and may then be pushed through apertures 13, provided in the casing, which are adapted to be closed by the flanges 25 of the treadles.
Patent GB-190929585-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and relating to, Front Wheel Brakes for Motor Cars and other Vehicles.
Inventor: MCMULLEN MURRAY
IPC: B60T11/04
Filed: 1909-12-17
Granted: 1910-12-19
Abstract: 29,585. McMullen, M., and McMullen, K. J. Dec. 17. Controlling-apparatus, arrangements of hand and foot gear in conjunction with; deflectable axle ends and intermediate connexions therefor. -Disks d shown in the plan view, Fig. 1, carry the brake members c, and are pivotally mounted together with the axle ends e on the ends of the main axle. The disks d at the opposite ends of the axle are connected so as to swivel together for steering by a rod g, the rotation of which effects the application of the brakes by means of cams or toggles f. Universal joints i are provided at each end of the rod g. The steering and brake - operating rods may be separate.
Patent GB-191000810-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction and Manufacture of Wrought Metal Wheels.
Inventor: CHALLINER CHARLES
IPC: B60B1/00
Filed: 1910-01-12
Granted: 1911-01-12
Abstract: 810. Challiner, C. Jan. 12. Tyre attachments to rims. -The detachable flange g<2> or a rim e fitted on a metal wheel and adapted to take elastic tyres, is secured by radially adjustable bolts j with wedge-shaped heads.
Patent GB-191008681-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Separating Dust from Air.
Inventor: SAMUELSON ERNEST
IPC: B01D46/04
Filed: 1910-04-11
Granted: 1911-04-11
Abstract: 8681. Samuelson, E., and Backhouse, J. April 11. [Cognate Application, 14,771/10.] Filtering.-Dustseparators consisting of filtering- tubes of textile fabric, either stationary or rotary, are kept clean by movable brushes or scrapers with spirally or helically arranged bristles or blades located within the tubes, such brushes or scrapers permitting f r e e access of dustladen air to the filtering-surface at all times. The helical brushes e, Fig. 2, are reciprocated in stationary filtering-tubes a, being attached to cords f passing over pulleys on an oscillating shaft h. Modifications are described, in which the brushes are (1) equal in length and diameter to the tubes and merely rotated therein; (2) mounted on endless chains so as to move up one tube and down an adjacent tube; (3) equal in length but considerably less in diameter than the tubes, both tube and brush being adapted to rotate. Brushes as in (3) when arranged within horizontal tubes serve as worm conveyers for removing deposited dust to one end of the tube; a trough containing a worm conveyer may, however, be arranged beneath a brush located within an horizontal tube
Patent GB-191010424-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to an Automatic Regulation of the Steering Rudder of Flying Machines.
IPC: B64C1/00
Filed: 1910-04-28
Granted: 1911-01-12
Abstract: 10,424. Motorluftschiff - Studienges. April 29, 1909, [Convention date]. Steering automatically. The speed of an aerial machine is regulated by an elevator which is controlled by the pressure of the air acting on a membrane or other surface to steer the machine upwards or downwards as the speed increases or diminishes. A vessel c open at the forward end is provided at the rear with a membrane b attached to a cord f connected to the frame by a spring e. The rear end of the cord f may be directly connected to the elevator a so as to increase or decrease its incidence as the pressure on the membrane b decreases or increases or may be connected through a relay h. The cord g actuating the elevator is wound on the axle o of a pulley l connected by a loose chain z with a pulley s driven by a wind fan i. The chain z is tightened about the pulleys s, t by a pulley p carried by one arm of a bell-crank lever k, the other arm being connected to the cord f. In another form, the bell-crank lever k actuates an exhaust valve u of a cylinder w which is supplied with compressed fluid by a pipe q. The piston v is connected to the elevator the inclination of which is determined by the pressure in the cylinder w. In another form, the vessel c is closed and is connected to the spring cord and to the elevator.
Patent GB-191011226-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Typographical Composing Machines.
Inventor: ROGERS JOHN RAPHAEL
IPC: B41B11/18
Filed: 1910-05-06
Granted: 1911-01-19
Abstract: 11,226. Rogers, J. R. May 25, 1909, [Convention date]. Magazines and escapements for type-bar making machines of the kind described in Specification 14,582/90. Two superposed magazines B, B<1>, Fig. 10. are provided with two sets of escapements L, D<1> located between them, and arranged so that either set may be actuated at will by a single set of reeds E, provided with a shift-key G. The reeds are connected to the finger-keys in known manner, for example as described in Specification 24,603/94. The Specification, in the original form, as open to inspection under Section 91 (3) (a), comprises also a matrix magazine having the upper extremity pivoted to the body portion, the magazine being straight from one extremity to the other, and having its upper end bevelled and immediately under the distributor-bar; this subject - matter does not appear in the Specification as accepted. Assembling matrices.- The matrices fall through vertical channels H, H' on to two inclined belts I, I<1>, from which a forked conductor J delivers them to the assembler. Distributing matrices. -Two or more distributor-bars having their teeth arranged in reverse order are provided, all the matrices being delivered to the first distributor - bar, those undelivered being passed on to the second distributor - bar and so on. All the matrices are lifted from the distributor-box 0, Fig. 8, to a distributor-bar N provided with an extra tooth on each side, so that the matrices C', which belong to the lower magazine and are provided with an extra pair of teeth, pass right along the distributor-bar and drop into an horizontal channel S; they are then acted upon by an horizontal slide T, and delivered to the second distributor - bar N' by a vertically reciprocating pusher U.
Patent GB-191012590-A (GB)
Title: Cutter Heads for Tunneling Machines.
Inventor: FAIRBROTHER HENRY
IPC: E21D9/10
Filed: 1910-05-24
Granted: 1911-02-16
Abstract: 12,590. Fairbrother, H., [Karns Tunneling Machine Co., J. P.]. May 24. Tunnelling by boring.-In a tunnelling-machine in which a cutter head impinges on the breast of the tunnel and is slowly rotated, trimming-cutters are provided to dress the wall of the tunnel, these cutters being adapted to yield radially during the return stroke. A spider comprising a hub 1, rim 2, and spokes 3, strengthened by webs, has on its face pairs of parallel ribs 7, between which cutters are held by means of screwed rods 19 having angled extensions. The cutters are so disposed as to act on every portion of the breast of the tunnel as the head is rotated. The trimming-cutters 35 are set in blocks 25 pivoted between ears 24 provided as required on the ribs 7. Springs 31 hold the trimmers against the wall during the working stroke whilst allowing them to yield during the rear stroke. A modified form is shown in Fig. 10, in which a spiral spring 31<1> tends to hold the trimmer in its working position.
Patent GB-191014393-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Drying Machines for Wool and other like Fibrous Materials.
Inventor: MCNAUGHT WILLIAM
IPC: D01B3/10
Filed: 1910-06-14
Granted: 1911-03-09
Abstract: 14,393. McNaught, W. June 14. Cleaners.-Apparatus for drying wool, mohair, alpaca, &c. of the kind described in Specification 7523/09, [Class 34(ii), Drying systems &c.], is provided with means whereby impurities may be removed and a stronger blast, with more efficient drying, employed. The Figure shows one of the drying-chambers in such an apparatus, in which, in addition to the perforated plate b previously used, a second plate c is employed. The " waste " is thus blown through the plate c, which also breaks the blast up so that the waste is retained between the plates. The inspection door is also made in two parts d, e, so that, by opening the part e, the waste may be removed without affecting the blast. Three or more plates b, c may be used. Separate chambers may be provided for the waste, connected with the drying-chambers and provided with perforated plates.
Patent GB-191014741-A (GB)
Title: Improved Machine for Printing and Checking Railway Tickets or the like.
Inventor: KELLER HEINRICH
Filed: 1910-06-18
Granted: 1911-03-02
Abstract: 14,741. Keller, H. Feb. 3, [Convention date]. Feeding webs. - In a machine for printing and checking railway and like tickets a rotaryprinting-cylinder provided with fixed type and also a sliding removable and interchangeable type - bar for the arrival station prints the ticket, which is rolled under it on a flat platen, and also two checking-strips. The ticket 14 is mounted on a spring - controlled slide carried by a sliding carriage 4 operated by a handle 11 and geared to the roller 3, and is passed beneath the roller 3 and printed. When the carriage 4 is near the end of its stroke, a cam portion 30 engaging a roller 29 lifts two impression rollers 25 against portions of two strips 17, one of which is enclosed in a casing, and check marks are thus printed on the strips by the type-bar. On the return travel of the cam 30 the roller 29 is moved to one side, and the rollers 25 do not lift, so that the strips 17 are not drawn backward. The slack in the strips is wound on a roller 21, turned by gearing driven through a ratchet by a periodically raised weight 23. Specifications 24,466/01, 11,393/03, and 27,130/06 are referred to.
Patent GB-191017925-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Weighing Machines.
Inventor: CLAYTON MELVILLE GRAHAM
IPC: G01G19/14
Filed: 1910-07-28
Granted: 1911-06-08
Abstract: 17,925. Clayton, M. G. July 28. Spring balances. -Relates to apparatus of the kind in which the strain produced in a metal body by a load is utilized to indicate the weight. As applied to suspended apparatus, two parallel steel bars b supported at the middle and fixed to the framework at the ends, have attached at some intermediate position a pair of arms f coupled to the load-supporting hook d by links g and a cross-head h. The bars b are thus placed under torsion by the load, and arms k on the arms f move outwards. The extremities of the arms k fit into sockets in a rack-carrying lever l, Fig. 5, which gears with a pinion o on the spindle of the weight-indicating pointer. The device may be adapted for use with platform or other machines.
Patent GB-191019561-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Driving Belts.
Inventor: POLLIN WILLIAM
IPC: F16G5/16
Filed: 1911-01-26
Granted: 1911-10-12
Abstract: 19,561. Pollin, W. Jan. 26, 1911. Belts.-A V-belt, such as is used on motorcycles, is provided on the top sides with rectangular metal washers to prevent the belt edges from curling. Hollow rivets C, which may serve to receive a fastener of the hook type, are employed for securing the washers E to the belt, and for securing the leather and canvas plies A, B and friction blocks D of the belt together. The washers E may have projections round the rivet - holes to engage the belt and prevent rotation of the washers. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specification 4559/04.
Patent GB-191021472-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Drier for Potatoes and Wet Food for Cattle, and for Chemical Products.
Inventor: WEISS CARL
IPC: F26B17/20
Filed: 1910-09-15
Granted: 1911-06-01
Abstract: 21,472. Weiss, C. Sept. 15. Agitators other than conveyers; screw and like conveyers.-Potatoes, cattle foods, and other materials forming a crust on drying are dried in an apparatus consisting of a perforated drum through which hot air is introduced, and carrying external stirring-blades, and a set of rotary blades passing between the stirring-blades and scraping the surface of the drum. The perforated drum b, into which hot air is introduced through the hollow trunnion b<1>, rotates in the trough k and carries blades c. The scrapers e are preferably made of a helical form to move the material from the inlet f towards the outlet g.
Patent GB-191021925-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Steering Automobile Vehicles.
Inventor: MALLET RICHARD
IPC: B62D1/00
Filed: 1910-09-21
Granted: 1910-10-13
Abstract: 21,925. Mallet, R. Sept. 22, 1909, [Convention date]. Steering-gear.-An auxiliary steering-appliance, fast with the main steering-apparatus, is so arranged that the driver can actuate it with one or both legs. A straight or curved bar or fork a<1>, Fig. 4, is hinged to the steering hand-wheel or column, and is held out of action when not required by a spring clip k or the like.
Patent GB-191022924-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Art of, and Apparatus for, Casting Fluid Metals.
Inventor: DOEHLER HERMAN HUGO
IPC: B22D17/26
Filed: 1910-10-04
Granted: 1911-06-15
Abstract: 22,924. Doehler, H. H. Oct. 4. Casting - machines; metal, pouring; moulds; clamping and guiding moulds. - A measured quantity of molten metal is poured from within an enclosed chamber into a metallic mould, and, while flowing thereto by gravity, it is followed up by compressed air, steam, &c. The charge is placed in a metal ladle q having a graphite or fireclay lining r retained by engaging recesses in the bowl. The ladle is placed between the halves e, e<1> of the chamber f, which are secured above the halves d, d<1> of the mould. The whole is then closed by a lever k and toggle j, and secured by a clamp l. The ladle is next inverted, and air under pressure admitted at g<1>, thus forcing the metal through the constricted passage n into the mould cavity. The back of the ladle deflects the air current to prevent the formation of air holes in the metal, and the handle, being tapered, is wedged into its socket, preventing leakage. When the mould is opened, the casting is ejected by operating the device m. If desired, the mould may be evacuated, before inverting the ladle, through passages p, p<2> so arranged as to prevent air from being caught in pockets of the mould cavity, and the mould &c. may be tilted by operating the screw c.
Patent GB-191023661-A (GB)
Title: Method of and Apparatus for Supervising the Feed of Oil Supplied by a Lubricating Pump.
IPC: F16N13/14
Filed: 1910-10-12
Granted: 1911-03-16
Abstract: 23,661. Bosch, R., [Firm of]. Dec. 6, 1909, [Convention date]. Single-acting multiple-suction pumps; indicators.-To render visible the stream of oil passing through the sight-glass of a lubricator, the stream is divided into sections having different optical properties, for example of different colours. For this purpose the forcing-pump of the lubricator draws oil alternately from two reservoirs O, O<1>, containing oils of different colours. A number of pumps b and their slide valves c are arranged around a central driving- shaft A, carrying cams S, s, which are so designed that each piston makes two strokes to one stroke of the corresponding valve c. Each valve c has a recess c<3>, which, in the extreme positions of the valve, puts the pump into communication with the reservoirs O, O<1> alternately through passages g, h. In the intermediate position of the valve, the oil is delivered through a groove c<1> to an outlet pipe i leading to the sight-tube l. Each piston b has a reduced portion forming part of the passage g, or the passage may be led around the piston.