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Patent GB-190715068-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Carpet Sweepers.
Filed: 1907-07-01
Granted: 1908-06-11
Abstract: 1 5, 0 6 8. Entwisle & Kenyon, and Kenyon, W. H. July 1. Carpet-sweepers.-The handle is made in two readily separable parts A, A<1>, which are normally held together in alinement hy the screwed coupling B. The screwed ends of the parts may be armoured as described in Specification No. 4457, A.D. 1906. According to the Provisional Specification, the contiguous ends of the parts may be linked together and a tapering sleeve slipped over them when alined. The coupling may itself be in two portions adapted to be screwed together. The handle parts may taper in the same direction and be held by a similarly-tapering sleeve.
Patent GB-190719248-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of Hinging Closet Seats, Seat Lids and the like.
Inventor: SCHEIBENHOF NICOLAUS VON
Filed: 1907-08-27
Granted: 1907-12-12
Abstract: 19,248. Scheibenhof, N. von. Aug. 27. Hinging, methods of, for closet seats and 1 i d s. Cylindrical pieces f are screwed alternately to the lid or seat b and the fixed part a, and are connected by sleeves h. To prevent accidental falling forward, the parts a, b are bevelled as shown at c, d, so that the moving part slopes backwards.
Patent GB-190723338-A (GB)
Title: Combined Pocket Knife and Receptacle for Small Objects.
Inventor: FISCHBACH RUDOLF
Filed: 1907-10-22
Granted: 1908-09-24
Abstract: 23,338. Fischbach, R. Oct. 22. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Cases combined with pocket-knives. -A tubular holder for needles, sticking - plaster, pastilles, &c. is arranged at the back of a pocketknife. The holder a may slide in the back of the knife, Fig. 1, or it may be hinged thereto and secured by a catch, or it may revolve about its axis for the purpose of opening and closing.
Patent GB-190724747-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Laced Boots.
Inventor: KESSLER JOHANN
Filed: 1907-11-08
Granted: 1908-01-16
Abstract: 24,747. Kessler, J. Nov. 8. Uppers.-The front part of the vamp of a laced boot is made in two parts a, c, which overlap and are fastened together by buckles and straps. The breadth of a boot so constructed can be adjusted to suit deformed feet.
Patent GB-190803300-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with the Cold Water Supply on Steam Ships.
Inventor: DEPREE ARTHUR OLIVER
Filed: 1908-02-14
Granted: 1908-09-10
Abstract: 3300. Depree, A. O., Pratt, G., Pratt, F. G., and Depree, S. B., [trading as Cox & King]. Feb. 14. Water supply.-The pipes C for conveying drinking or other water in the neighbourhood of the boilers &c. on ships &c. are kept cold by jacketing them with sea-water, which is pumped into the jacket A at its lowest point and leaves it at its highest point. The jacket is provided with an air relief J and with jointing-up chambers B provided with doors D, Fig. 2, so that the joints of the pipes C may be examined; or a two-part joint, Fig. 3, may be employed. The pipes C are fitted with nipples and unions E, Fig. 4, or with glands F, Fig. 5, where they pass through the ends of the jackets.
Patent GB-190803422-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Venetian Blinds.
Inventor: SHEPHERD ALFRED
Filed: 1908-02-15
Granted: 1909-02-11
Abstract: 3422. Shepherd, A. Feb. 15. Window blinds.-The suspending-tapes 1, 2 of a venetian blind are attached on both sides of a roller 4 on which the blind may be wound, the laths being made specially thin and narrow. The roller pivots are mounted in brackets 9 having horizontal slots 8, along which the roller may travel as the blind is rolled up to accommodate the increasing bulk. The roller may be rotated by a spring or by a cord 5, to guide which a roller 11 is provided. In order to incline the laths upwardly from the room outwards, the cord 5 is pulled slightly and secured by a cleat. In order to incline the laths in the opposite direction, a cord 14 is employed, which passes around the blind roller and is secured at one end to a coil spring 16 in a casing 17. When this cord is pulled the roller is turned slightly and the laths are inclined as shown in Fig. 5. The blind is formed with a lower section separate from the upper section and suspended from the lowest crosstapes 25 of the upper section by means of a lath 24. The tape 25 passes through openings 26 in the ladder tapes 22, 23 of the lower section, this opening being concealed by extensions of the tapes 1, 2, which embrace the tapes 22, 23 at 30, 31. The inclination of the lower section of the blind may be adjusted by pulling on the ladder tapes. The laths may be kept in alinement by cords 28 or by wire staples. Stops 29 are provided on the bottom lath to prevent the overwinding of the blind. In a modification, the cord 14 may pass around the roller in the opposite direction, adjustment being obtained by first pulling the cord and then allowing it to spring back. In the Provisional Specification, the cord 14 is described as being connected to a pulley on the blind roller and wound thereon when the blind is rolled up.
Patent GB-190811666-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Braces for Supporting Trousers, Knickerbockers, Stockings, Bandages and the like.
Inventor: HALL-WRIGHT JAMES
Filed: 1908-05-29
Granted: 1909-04-22
Abstract: 11,666. Wright, J. Hall-, and Edge, J. S. May 29. Hooks.-In a brace for supporting trousers and the like an upper member B is formed of sheet metal and secured to a wire loop b<1> on the brace A. The lower portion of the said member is bent to form a hook b<3>, in which the ring on the tab or lower portion of the brace is secured by a spring tongue b<5>, which may be formed in one with the upper member as shown in Figs. 1, 2, and 4, or which may be attached to it as shown in Fig. 7.
Patent GB-190814125-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Non-skid Devices for Pneumatic and other Tyres.
Inventor: SMITH ALBERT EDWARD JOHN
Filed: 1908-07-03
Granted: 1909-07-05
Abstract: 14,125. Smith, A. E. J. July 3. Tyres, pneumatic &c.-Non-skid devices for pneumatic or other tyres comprise strips a of cotton belting or other suitable material, provided with steel or other studs, which are placed transversely or obliquely across the tread of the tyre at intervals, preferably in recesses c, and secured by bolts d passing through their ends and through the felloe.
Patent GB-190818549-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fluid Pressure Motors.
Inventor: WILSON ALEXANDER
Filed: 1908-09-04
Granted: 1909-06-24
Abstract: 18,549. Wilson, A. Sept. 4. Compressed-air engines and other fluid-pressure engines for driving derrick cranes and hoists has three single-acting cylinders arranged radially and driving a single crank. Distribution is effected by a rotary valve N driven by a square end d' on the crank-shaft. The valve has two ports G, G<1> communicating with exhaust and inlet passages in a cock L, which is adjustable for reversing. In the position shown, admission takes place through the passages K, I', G<1>, and exhaust through the passages G, I, K<2>; when the cock L is reversed, admission takes place through the passages K, I, G, and exhaust through the passages G, I<1>, K<2>.
Patent GB-190819575-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Cotton Carding Engines.
Inventor: WADIA DOSSABHOY MANECKJI
Filed: 1908-09-17
Granted: 1909-09-16
Abstract: 19,575. Wadia, D. M. Sept. 17. Stop-motions.-Relates to means for stopping a cotton-carding engine when the sliver is broken or damaged. The sliver passes over a hinged plate s, Fig. 3, between the doffer z, Fig. 1, and the calender rolls t, t<1>, and through a funnel y, Fig. 5, on a balanced lever v over the coiler. On the breaking or thinning of the sliver the counterweight s<1> or a rod connected to the lever v falls into the path of vibrating arms on a rocking shaft g and stops it. The shaft g carries an arm f on which is mounted a cylinder c reciprocated by a wedge-ended rod b, a pin d in which engages a slot in the cylinder. A weighted lever p fixed to the shaft g maintains the pin d at the end of the slot. When the rod g is brought to rest, the cylinder c is held stationary and the wedge end of the rod b is brought into contact with a wedge h<1> which raises the foot h of a vertical rod i. By this means the catch is released and the bar n carrying the pinion o' is allowed to fall and the doffer z is stopped. The lever v is provided with an adjustable counterbalance weight w, and the funnel y is held down during piecing-up by a button x<1>.
Patent GB-190822446-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pneumatic Stackers for use in connection with Threshing and other Agricultural Machines.
Inventor: LAKE HAROLD WILLIAMSON
Filed: 1908-10-22
Granted: 1909-09-02
Abstract: 22,446. Lake, H. W., [Indiana Manufacturing Co.]. Oct 22. Fans.-In pneumatic stackers for use with thrashing, separating, corn-shredding, and like agricultural machines having a receiving-trough 11 extending across the machine with a discharge fan 14 arranged at one end, a second fan 15 is provided at the opposite end so as to produce a blast to carry the material from the trough to the main fan 14. The fan 15 may be driven from the fan 14 by means of the countershaft 22 arranged in any position ; or the two fans may be on a single shaft, or driven independently from the thrashing-machine. The fan 15 may be provided with a sliding door or other adjustable covering to regulate the blast, and may be protected by a wire casing.
Patent GB-190827229-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Apparatus for Vignetting Photographic Negatives in the Camera.
Inventor: GOOD ALEXANDER
Filed: 1908-12-15
Granted: 1909-10-28
Abstract: 27,229. Good, A. Dec. 15. Cameras ; vignetting.- For vignetting negatives in the camera, a vignet- .ting-screen is mounted in a triple frame on an extensible support on the front of the camera, and is adjustable towards and away from the camera, and also transversely, vertically, and angularly. Each adjustment is separately effected by Bowden wires, cord, or like means. The screen is carried by a frame i, Fig. 2, which pivots at j in the frame h. The frame h slides vertically in the frame d. The frame d slides transversely in the support b which is mounted in the end piece a, Fig. 4, of a telescopic rod k. The rod k slides in a tube l which is attached to the camera front. A thin tube m attached to the rod a encloses the tube k. For moving the screen towards or away from the lens, a Bowden wire n is fastened to the rod k at o, and passes over the rollers p on the tube l. The ends of the wire pass through the tube l through Bowden flexible casings, and are wound on the double-grooved drum q, Fig. 10. On rotating the drum in one direction, the screen is moved forwards, and on turning in the other direction it is moved towards the camera. For the vertical adjustment, wires n extending from the drum z through Bowden flexible casings through the rod a are attached to the ends of the rod u ; this rod slides through the rod a and is connected to the vertical slide h by the wire v, Fig. 2, or otherwise, so as to allow the transverse movement of the frame d. The transverse movement is obtained by wires from the drum t which pass through Bowden flexible casings to the ends of the slide d, and the angular adjustment of the screen by similar wires from a drum B, which extend through eyes F on the frame h to the ends of a short rod C through the frame i. The drums for the wires are mounted in a casing K, Fig. 10, on the camera, and the Bowden casings are fixed to the casing K. The drums z, t, B are mounted loosely on the axle r, and are turned by handles A, W, D. The double drum q is fixed to the axle and is turned by the wheel s.
Patent GB-190827941-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Automatic Vacuum or Compressed Air Brakes for Railway Trains.
Inventor: ARMSTRONG JOHN
Filed: 1908-12-23
Granted: 1909-12-23
Abstract: 27,941. Armstrong, J., and Russell, W. Dec. 23. Brakes.-In order to ensure that the brake pipes are properly coupled throughout a train, the usual plugs at the ends of vehicles fitted with vacuum brakes are either perforated to admit air to the train-pipe when the hose couplings are placed thereon, or are dispensed with, and the plug for closing the rear end of the train-pipe is carried by the tail lamp, which is placed on the coupling-hook of the vehicle in such a manner as to prevent other vehicles from being coupled to the train unless the lamp has first been moved and consequently the vacuum in the train-pipe destroyed. The device may be applied to compressed-air brakes, by the removal of the usual angle-cocks at the ends of the vehicles. A plug b<2>, Fig. 1, for closing the end of the train-pipe is attached or connected to the tail lamp c, which is connected to the coupling-hook d<1> by a link A. The link A is pivoted to the lamp c and is provided with three cross-bars c<3>, c<4>, c<5>, Fig. 5. The side c<6> of the link A is pivoted at c<7> so that the centre bar c' may be placed in the coupling-book, the bars c<3>, c' being placed respectively at the top and bottom of the coupling-hook. In cases where the cars are vestibuled, the bar c<5> of the link is placed through the slot c<6>, Fig. 3, of the draw-bar. The plug b' attached to the lamp is provided with a valve operated by a thumb-lever to admit air into the train-pipe so that the hosecoupling can be readily disconnected. On trains provided with slip-coaches, a special lamp, without the plug attached, is hung at the rear of the main part of the train, and the coupling-head of the brake pipe is connected to a part having a cock as at present used. This part is removed at the first stopping-place, and the attendant must substitute for the special lamp a lamp fitted with the plug stopper.
Patent GB-190828276-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electric Furnaces.
Inventor: VOELKER AUGUST
Filed: 1908-12-28
Granted: 1909-05-06
Abstract: 28,276. Voelker, A. Dec. 28. Resistances, carbon. An internal resistance for an electric furnace consists of a carbon rod connecting two carbon electrodes, one or both of which are movable longitudinally to vary the effective length of the resistance. As shown in Fig. 3, a vertical resistance r slides in a fixed upper electrode s and is formed in one with a movable lower electrode which normally closes the furnace. In operation, the resistance rod is lowered gradually by means of a hand-wheel z, ropes, pulleys, and weights. In another construction, adjustable horizontal electrodes with tubular ends receiving the ends of a resistance rod are introduced through carbon terminalslabs, contact being maintained by stuffing - boxes filled with granular or powdered carbon. In another form, the electrodes slide upon the resistance.
Patent GB-190902342-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Displaying Pictorial and other Cards, Advertisements, and the like.
Inventor: RHODES FRANCIS
IPC: G09F11/34
Filed: 1909-02-01
Granted: 1909-09-02
Abstract: 2342. Rhodes, F. Feb. 1. Fittings, internal; contents, delivering.-A number of advertising and other cards are displayed consecutively by means of a roller B, which drops each card through a slit f, Fig. 2, or f<1>, Fig. 3. A spring D, Fig. 2, presses the cards against the roller B. A device for replacing the cards in the upper compartment, other than by hand, consists of a rocking spindle H, Fig. 3, provided with two or more sets of wire arms h, h<1>, which receive the cards from the slot f<1>. Two vertical wires i<1> run through groove,s in the opposite of the case, and are provided at their lower extremities with an horizontal wire having wire projections. When the top bar i<4> of the wire frame is raised, these projections raise the cards from the frame h, h<1>, which is then in a vertical position, and the pad e is drawn back against the springs D by means of the button l, so as to allow the cards to pass through the opening K in the stage F. On liberating the button l, the cards are pressed against the roller B once more. The roller B may be operated by band, or by a spring or other motor and it may be coated with india-rubber &c. and may have a corrugated or serrated surface. The stage F may be made adjustable by means of screws &c. so as to compensate for the wearing away of the roller B.
Patent GB-190902566-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Guards for use with Presses and the like.
Inventor: MANDER NEVILLE HANBURY
IPC: F16P3/06
Filed: 1909-02-03
Granted: 1910-01-20
Abstract: 2566. Mander, N. H., and Shirley, A. Feb. 3. Guards, controlling.-A guard for a press or the like, of the kind that expands laterally in its own plane, comprises four links d, d<2>, Fig. 1, pivoted respectively to the moving and fixed parts of the press, and jointed together at points E. The descent of the press causes the lower extensions of the links d to pass sideways across the front of the tool. Suitable guards H may be attached to the links d. In a modified form, shown in Fig. 6, eight links are used; or two only may be employed, one pivoted tu the fixed and one to the moving part of the press.
Patent GB-190903573-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Alarm Fuses for Telephone Exchanges.
Filed: 1909-02-13
Granted: 1909-12-16
Abstract: 3573. Cooper, H., and British Insulated and Helsby Cables, Ltd. Feb. 13. Fusible cut-outs.-In alarm fuses for telephone exchanges, a revolving metal tube with a piece of the tube bent at right-angles is used to give a visible signal and close an a arm circuit. The metal tube f mounted on an insulating rod e, is held by a projection m under the tension of a spring f by means of the fuse wire h. When the fuse breaks the tube f makes half a revolution and brings a projection n into contact with the alarm bus-bar c, at the same time exposing the lower surface of the tube f<2>, which has a distinctive colour. The rod e is provided with a stop pin o which engages a slot p in the tube f to limit the movement of the tube.
Patent GB-190903873-A (GB)
Title: Improved Brake for Motor and other Vehicles.
Inventor: MCPHAIL JAMES GEORGE
IPC: B60T1/14
Filed: 1909-02-17
Granted: 1909-11-04
Abstract: 3873. McPhail, J. G. Feb. 17. Jacks and the like.-Motor and other vehicles are furnished with long metal or other skid-bars c oxtending from the front to the rear wheels and adapted to bear on the track. The bars c are suspended by radius rods b, b<1>, and when they are brought into contact with the ground, manually or automatically, the vehicle is both braked and raised from the ground. The skid-hars c are curved up and may have rollers secured at their front ends e.
Patent GB-190904541-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Stop Valves for Steam or other Fluids.
Inventor: ROBINSON JAMES
IPC: F16K3/18
Filed: 1909-02-24
Granted: 1909-07-01
Abstract: 4541. Robinson, J. Feb. 24. Sliding valves.-Fig. 1 shows a sliding valve in which the valve proper 10 is forced into fluid-tight contact with its seat when in the closed position. The lower end of the spindle 3 is provided with a slot 13 and passes through an opening in a case 7 adapted to slide between guides 8. The slot 13 of the spindle engages a pin 14 which projects through the sides of the cage 7 and engages between guides on the interior of the valve casing. To the pin 14 are pivoted links 15, pivoted respectively to the cage 7 at 16 and to the valve 10 at 17. When the spindle 3 is raised, the valve 10 is drawn inwards into the recess 11 in the cage 7. When the spindle is lowered, the valve remains in the recess 11 until the cage reaches the stops 9 ; further downward movement of the spindle then causes the links 15 to spread and thrust the valve 10 tightly to its seat.
Patent GB-190904647-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Flower or Plant Boxes.
Inventor: THOOLEN JOSEPHUS CORNELIS WILH
IPC: A47G7/04
Filed: 1909-02-25
Granted: 1909-10-07
Abstract: 4647. Thoolen, J. C. W. Feb. 25. Suspended holders for flower pots and boxes. -A flower or plant box, of the kind in which the earth-container is provided with drainage holes and stands on legs in a water-container, is adapted to be suspended, preferably in a wire frame. The earth-container d, having drainage holes e and legs c, is provided with handles so that it may be removed from the flat water-container b, which is carried by a frame a suspended by chains h. The earthcontainer is provided with openings i in which ordinary flower-pots may be placed.
Patent GB-190906938-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Fire Guard
Inventor: CLARK HENRY EDWARD
IPC: A47G5/04
Filed: 1909-03-23
Granted: 1909-06-03
Abstract: 6938. Clark, H. E., and Clark, C. J. March 23. Fire-guards.-A top b and side wings a are hinged to a rectagular front d so that the apparatus, when in position as shown, guards against access to the fire from any direction, and when not in use may be folded flat. Hooks and eyes or other fastenings may be used to secure the wings and top.
Patent GB-190909677-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Steam Engines.
Inventor: ASPINALL FRANK BOULTON
IPC: F01B31/08
Filed: 1909-04-23
Granted: 1910-04-21
Abstract: 9677. Aspinall, F. B. April 23. Valve chests and casings, - The cylinder, piston, and valve-chest of an engine are kept at a temperature equal to, or greater than, the temperature of the boiler water to prevent cylinder condensation and loss of heat, and to superheat the steam while expanding in the cylinder. The cylinder a and the valve-chest c are surrounded by a lagged jacket i, through which circulates a heating-liquid such as oil. The liquid is heated by an apparatus which consists of a double-bottomed tray k fitted with transverse open tubes l and supplied with steam from the main pipes m, n. When the engine is working, there is a natural circulation of steam through the heater, but, when the engine is standing, the steam is circulated by a pump p. The heating-liquid is circulated by a pump q, which takes the liquid at the bottom by means of a perforated ring r and delivers it through a pipe s, to a nozzle t overhanging the tray k, The temperature of the liquid is determined by means of thermometers w,
Patent GB-190913169-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Compression Chambers of Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: GRAETZ BERNHARD
IPC: F02B19/14
Filed: 1909-06-04
Granted: 1909-09-23
Abstract: 13,169. Grõtz, B. June 4. [Addition to 13,682/08.] Drawings to Specification. Cylinders receiving liquid fuel.-Engines having compression chambers as described in the parent Specification, are constructed with the chambers symmetrically arranged around the cylinder.
Patent GB-190919080-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Decoration of Pottery.
Inventor: DOULTON HENRY LEWIS
IPC: C04B41/45
Filed: 1909-08-19
Granted: 1910-08-11
Abstract: 19,080. Doulton, H. L., and Noke, C. J. Aug. 19. Pottery surfaces, ornamenting.-After the first firing, a mixture of " raising paste " and a binding- material, such as oil of turpentine, Canada balsam, tar, gum, sugar, or the like is applied, a design is impressed by a die, and the ware is again fired. The mixture preferably used is three pints of " raising paste " to one pint of fat oil of turpentine.
Patent GB-190926749-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Generation of Gas from Liquid Fuel for Motive Power Purposes.
Inventor: SOUTHEY ALFRED WILLIAM
IPC: F02M17/28
Filed: 1909-11-18
Granted: 1911-02-20
Abstract: 26,749. Southey, A. W. Nov. 18. [Cognate Application, 14,737/10.] Oil gas. - An apparatus for producing combustible gas for motive-power purposes from liquid fuel comprises a fuel container a, a wick or its equivalent b for subdividing the fuel and exposing it to heat so as vapourize the fuel so subdivided, and means for causing a stream of air to be admitted to the vapour so obtained to produce fixative combustion, the gas passing away by the outlet h. Paraffin or similar liquid fuel is fed to the wicks b through a constantlevel device c. An air-distributing tube e with a sliding cover k and rotatable perforated sleeve l delivers the air, which mixes with the ignited vapour and produces a mixture, which, in burning, effects the fixation of the rest of the vapour, the fixed gas and combustion products passing away through an exit f. A sparking-plug o may be provided to re-start gas generation after the engine throttle has been closed when descending ahill. A mixing-valve is supplied for regulating the proportion of air and gas, and a throttle valve to control the supply to the engine. Specification 4311/09 is referred to.