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Patent GB-190824058-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Switches.
Inventor: LUNDBERG ANDREAS PETER
Filed: 1908-11-10
Granted: 1909-03-11
Abstract: 24,058. Lundberg, A. P., Lundberg, G. C., and Lundberg, P. A. Nov. 10. Switches.-A switch with actuating-levers, contact - carrying arms, and contacts arranged as described in Specification No. 18,020, A.D. 1907, and particularly intended for use in the starting-up of induction motors, has one of its contact-carrying arms 14 and its actuating-lever 16 constructed to operate in the ordinary tumbler fashion. The other contact-carrying arm 13 is attached by a spring 7 to an arm 2 integral with the switch bridge 3, and is adapted on actuation to insert an auxiliary starting-coil or resistance in the motor circuit; but when the operator removes the pressure from the actuating-knobs 15, 16, the arm 13 is automatically retracted to the position shown and the starting-resistance is removed from the circuit. An alternative method of actuating the switch knobs is shown in Fig. 7, in which a spring- retracted push-button 9 actuates an arm 19 to push both knobs 15, 16 into the 'on' position; when the push - button 9 is released, the projection 19<a> retracts the knob 15 to the 'off' position, and the knob 16 is left 'on,' to be moved off when necessary by the push-button 10.
Patent GB-190824497-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Belt Fasteners.
Inventor: JACKSON ISAAC
Filed: 1908-11-14
Granted: 1909-10-07
Abstract: 24,497. Jackson, I. Nov. 14. Belt-fastenings.- Metal - plate beltfasteners A of the type having teeth B and concavities D to receive the substance of the belt, are produced in sets, the plate being weakened, as by grooves C or by perforations, between each element. Each part may be provided with a marginal wall F. The inner faces of the teeth may be rounded, while the length of the teeth is such that they overlap slightly when clinched. The compound plate may comprise elements of different sizes, and the teeth may be disposed at various distances from their ends.
Patent GB-190824503-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Treatment of Ores.
Inventor: ROGERSON THOMAS BOND
Filed: 1908-11-14
Granted: 1909-06-24
Abstract: 24,503. Rogerson, T. B., and Donaldson, P. Nov. 14. Blowpipe burners.-In a rotary furnace heated by the combustion of blast - furnace gas and hot air from the blast pipe of the blast furnace; the hot air passes through a 'valved pipe v<1> and a pipe w<1> lined with refractory material, and is delivered to the rotary furnace through a water-cooled tuyere w<2>. Blastfurnace gas from a valved pipe u<1> passes through two branches u<3>, u<4> and is delivered to a chamber u<5> from which it passes to the furnace a through an annulus w<5> around the pipe w<1>.
Patent GB-190826169-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Self-contained Diving Apparatus.
Filed: 1908-12-03
Granted: 1909-12-02
Abstract: 26,169. Davis, R. H., Siebe, Gorman & Co., and Hall, S. S. Dec. 3. Diving.-A self-contained diving-dress, such as that described in Specification No. 12,962, A.D. 1907, is provided with inflating-means for the flexible chamber e. The diver may render himself buoyant by blowing into the mouth-piece g after opening the cock h, or by means of a pump operated by his head.
Patent GB-190900125-A (GB)
Title: Improved Spanner.
Inventor: WESTEBBE WILHELM
IPC: B25B13/08
Filed: 1909-01-02
Granted: 1909-11-04
Abstract: 125. Westebbe, W. Jan. 2. Pivoted-jaw wrenches.-In spanners of the type having one jaw pivoted to the other, and adapted to spring over the corners of the nut during the inoperative stroke of the wrench, the jaw 3 has lugs 4 pivoted to the fixed jaw 2 in such a manner that the line passing through the pivot, and the base of the nut gap when widest open is at right-angles to the handle axis, and a spring 6 is arranged in a recess in the pivoted jaw and bears against the end of the shank t to press the jaws towards one another. Shoulders 7 on the jaw 2 act in conjunction with the inner end of the side lugs 4 to limit the closing of the jaws. Jaws as described may be provided at one or both ends of the shank 1.
Patent GB-190902747-A (GB)
Title: An Appliance for Pressing Neck-ties and like Articles.
Inventor: EVERITT JAMES
IPC: A47G25/78
Filed: 1909-02-04
Granted: 1909-11-04
Abstract: 2747. Everitt, J. Feb. 4. Presses. - A press for neckties and similar articles comprises a bottom board a, with a fillet a<1> along each longitudinal edge, and a top with two pieces b, b joined by slotted metal strips d, d. The ends e, e of a metal rod f are passed through holes in the board a and through the slots d' in the metal strips; they are threaded to take the wing-nuts g. When not in use, the rod f may be secured to the bottom board a between the fillets a' by a hinged clamp. A frame h is fitted at one end of the bottom board or may be hinged thereto. Separate screws independently secured to the board a may be used instead of the ends e, e of the rod f.
Patent GB-190906598-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Toy Aerial Machines.
Inventor: RICHARDSON CHARLES EBENEZER
IPC: A63H29/18
Filed: 1909-03-19
Granted: 1910-01-20
Abstract: 6598. Richardson, C. E. March 19. Toy flying-machines; planes, construction and arrangement of.-Toy aerial machines are constructed with an horizontal triangular frame, or with a number of such frames arranged one above the other. A propeller F is operated by twisted strands of rubber R. The triangular frame is composed of three or more priucipal spars A, B, C, D, which may be supplemented by other spars, wires, or cords S, arranged as desired. These parts are preferably detachably connected together by metallic clips and pockets. A plane may be formed by pieces of fabric E connected to the frame, and a second set of planes G, H may be supported by a light framework I.
Patent GB-190909030-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Device or Apparatus for Sorting or Distributing Coins.
Inventor: DENTON GEORGE RICHARD
Filed: 1909-04-16
Granted: 1909-05-13
Abstract: 9030. Denton, G. R. April 16. Coins, separating .-For sorting coins into receptacles according to denomination, and especially for use in connexion with the cash till described in Specification 863/08, the coins are fed into a sorting-apparatus divided into three compartments for gold, silver, and copper coins respectively. Fig. 1 shows the receptacle for copper coins, the others being similar, the coins as shown being fed into the receptacle from the bar 15 of the till described in the above-mentioned Specification. The coins fall between plates 30, 31 spaced to allow only one coin abreast between them, the plate 30 being recessed for this purpose, the bottom of the recess being inclined and leading to a converging channel 35, down which all the coins pass. From this channel extend three channels 37, 38, 39 leading to boxes 40, 41, 42 for pence, halfpence, and farthings respectively; the entrances to the first two channels are governed by balanced gates 43 and toe-pieces 44; and the channel is provided opposite the entrances with projections 35<x>, 38<x> for directing the coins. The gate 43 of the channel 37 consists of a blade extending through a slot 43<x>, Figs. 2 and 3, in the plate 30, the blade having a projection 45 supported on pins 46 and adjustably balanced by a screw 47, so that the gate tilts under the weight of the lightest penny. The toe-piece 44 is fixed to an arm 48 of a twoarmed lever, the other arm 50 of which acts as a counter-weight and is controlled by an adjustable spring 52, so arranged as to offer increasing resistance to the movement in order to give a quick return to the toe-piece when the arm 48 is moved along the slot 51 in the plate 30. The passage 38 has a similar mechanism for the passage of half-pence. A penny passing down the channel 35 is diverted on to the gate and toepiece by the projection 35<x>. The gate and toepiece are thereby tripped to allow the coin to pass into the channel 37, the toe-piece 44 being released to spring back before the gate 43 can return. If a half-penny follows, it is kicked onwards by the toe-piece as shown in Fig. 2 to pass, down the channel 35 into the channel 38. Farthings similarly are passed on into the channel 39. The coins in their passage down the channels 37, 38, 39 may operate a starwheel in connexion with a counting-mechanism of the type, for instance, of the " Veeder " cyclometer, whereby the number of coins may be shown.
Patent GB-190910374-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Passenger Cars and like Vehicles.
Inventor: BUCKNAM EZRA SANGER
IPC: B61D25/00
Filed: 1909-05-01
Granted: 1909-08-12
Abstract: 10,374. Bucknam, E. S. Aug. 12, 1908, [Convention date]. [Addition to 10,373/09.] Vehicle windows. -Relates to the windows of cars or vehicles of the sem i-convertible type, as described in Specification 10,373/09. The upper sash 10 is provided on its outer face with metal strips 12 sliding between the guide strips 8, 13 on the stanchions; the lower sash 11 is wider than the upper sash and is guided between the strips 9, 13. The sashes may be moved independently of each other, and are provided with sliding bolts &c. for holding in various positions.
Patent GB-190914154-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Machines for Pulling-over and Lasting the Uppers of Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: MCFEELY RONALD FRANCIS
IPC: A43D21/12
Filed: 1908-05-23
Granted: 1909-08-19
Abstract: 14,154. McFeely, R. F. May 25, 1907, [Convention date]. [Addition to 11,222/08.] Drawings to Specification. Lasting.-The end-lasting mechanism described in Specification 11,222/08 is now described as applicable for use generally in lasting-machines, and as being particularly advantageous when applied to the combined pulling-over and lasting machine described in the above-mentioned Specification.
Patent GB-190918985-A (GB)
Title: Parlour Table Game.
Inventor: COOKE HENRY STANLEY CHARLES
IPC: A63F3/00
Filed: 1909-08-18
Granted: 1910-01-20
Abstract: 18,985. Cooke, H. S. C. Aug. 18. Board games.-A counter representing a football is moved according to the throw of a die upon a board marked out as shown. Numbers are arranged in sets 2, 4, 6 and 1, 3, 5 alteruately, one set being allotted to each player. A player continues to play as long as one of his numbers appears on the die.
Patent GB-190919694-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Production of Non-oxidizing Protective Gas for use in conjunction with Inflammable Liquids.
Filed: 1909-08-27
Granted: 1910-03-24
Abstract: 19,694. Maschinenbau - Ges. Martini & H³neke. Nov. 27, 1903, [Convention date]. [Addition to 10,948/06.] Fires, preventing in receptacles for inflammable liquids; fire-extinguishing by gases.- A gaseous mixture capable of complete combustion without additional oxygen, to form an inert protective gas, as described in the parent Specification, is produced and tested by means of an engine 10 which utilizes part of the mixture as its working charge. To test the mixture further, the flame at the burner 6 may heat an ignition tube extending into the combustion chamber 5.
Patent GB-190921575-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tobacco-pipes.
Inventor: SCHMIDT LEONHARD
IPC: A24F1/00
Filed: 1909-09-21
Granted: 1910-08-18
Abstract: 21,575. Schmidt, L. Sept. 21. Tobacco pipes.-A removable smoke tube g of absorbent material, such as cardboard, is fitted within the stem, an enlarged part l, Fig. 1, of the tube lying within a chambered part b of the heel of the bowl. An ash or like receptacle k, provided with an eccentric opening o for the entrance of ashes from the bowl, is resiliently mounted, by means of a spring piece n, on a cap m, by the turning of which the hole o can be made to coincide or not as desired with the bottom of the bowl. In the arrangements shown in Figs. 6 and 7, an open-topped ashreceptacle k<2> is employed, and, for closing the opening in the bowl, a grate-like piece u, p, is used. As shown in Fig. 6, the piece u is carried by a rod r fixed to the cap m<2>. As shown in Fig. 7, the grate-like piece may either be pressed upwards by a spring s and operated by a rod t, or be hinged on a rod r<2> and pressed upwards by a spring, (shown dotted). The invention is applicable to pipes with long or short stems d, Fig. 1, or to " shag " pipes, in which case the smoke tube g is formed with an elbow.
Patent GB-190926466-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rectifiers for High Tension Alternating Electric Current.
IPC: H02M1/20
Filed: 1909-11-15
Granted: 1910-03-31
Abstract: 26,466. Siemens Bros. & Co., [Siemens & Halske Akt.-Ges.] Nov. 15. Commutator switching - arrangements. - A rectifier for use in cable-testing, R÷ntgen-ray apparatus, &c. consists of three pairs of diametrically-opposite conducting-arcs c<1>, k<2>, q<1>, q<2>, k<1>, c<2>, between which rotate two pairs of wipers e<1>, e<2> and e<3>, e<4>. The wipers are arranged parallel to a shaft a in insulating-sleeves f. They are carried by arms d, which are relatively displaced 90 degrees, and fixed to the shaft a. The shaft is driven synchronously with the alternating current. As shown, a rotary converter M, fed with direct current, drives the rectifier and delivers alternating current through a transformer T to the rectifier. The apparatus may be run in oil, the rotating parts being formed as figures of revolution.
Patent GB-190927123-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Rabbit Trap.
Inventor: BARKER THOMAS PAYNE
IPC: A01M23/26
Filed: 1909-11-22
Granted: 1910-01-20
Abstract: 27,123. Barker, T. P. Nov. 22. Animal traps.-A spring-jaw trap for catching rabbits is so constructed that it allows dogs, foxes, small animals or birds, if caught, to escape without injury. The jaws a, a' are provided with suitable stops to prevent the jaws from coming in close contact with each other. A notch a<5> is formed in the part a<4> of the jaw a to engage the spring b'; this action allows the jaws to remain sufficiently open so as not to hold the leg of a dog or other animal. The lower part a<6> of the jaw a is wider than the part a' for the purpose of guiding the spring past the notch a<5> when the leg of a rabbit operates the trap. The lower edge a' of the notch a<5> is bevelled and the top edge is preferably slightly undercut, bevelled, or otherwise shaped to hold the spring in close engagement therewith.
Patent GB-191000982-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Locking Devices for the Doors or Covers of Carding Engine Cylinders.
IPC: D01G31/00
Filed: 1910-01-14
Granted: 1910-08-18
Abstract: 982. Lees & Co., A., and Bardsley, C. E. Jan. 14. Guards, controlling.-In a locking-device for the door of the main cylinder of a carding- engine, a rod g is connected at one end to the door e and at the other to a notched bar h, Figs. 1 and 2, which can slide in a bracket k, as the door is opened or closed. When the door is closed, the notch h<1> in the bar h is engaged by a metal piece m pivotally mounted on a stud adjustably carried by the bracket k. A bent arm n weighted at one end n<2> is mounted to move with the piece m. When the belt has been moved on to the loose pulley, the arm n can be pulled over, tilting the piece m and bringing a slot m<1> in it into such a position that the bar h can slide through it on the opening of the door. Thus, when the door is open, the piece m is locked, and the bent arm n is in such a position that it prevents the return of the belt on to the fast pulley.
Patent GB-191001278-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Flushing Water Closets.
Inventor: LEIGH ARTHUR GRAHAM
IPC: E03D11/10
Filed: 1910-01-18
Granted: 1910-03-17
Abstract: 1278. Leigh, A. G. Jan. 18. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Closets, flushing; closet basins and pans.- Inside the perforated spray pipe 4 is an openended pipe 5 which leads to a passage 7 opening into a chamber 3. Above the chamber is a hinged valve 1 having a hollow end 2. When the basin is flushed, part of the flush issues against the valve 1. The water in the trap rises and the valve, being buoyant, closes. If the valve is hinged at the front of the basin, the pipe 7 enters at the front. The discharge from the pipe 7 forces the contents of chamber 3 through the trap, which is replenished by an after-flush from the pipe 4.
Patent GB-191003276-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, or connected with, Machines Employed in the Manufacture of Railway and other Wheels.
Inventor: BECHE JEAN
IPC: B21H1/08
Filed: 1910-02-10
Granted: 1910-07-21
Abstract: 3276. BÛchÚ, J. Feb. 10. Regulating delivery by by-passes; relief devices.-In a mill for rolling a tyre on to its wheel an hydraulic pass adjustment is provided in which the pressure is generated by a pump forming part of the mill, a pressure gauge and safety-valve being provided. The upper roll 5 is mounted in a pivoted housing, and its pass is adjusted by a piston 15 acting through a ball joint 16. The hydraulic pressure is generated by a pump 18, a by-pass valve 26 of which is normally lifted by a weighted lever 28. The valve can be held down by a spring 31, the tension of which is adjusted by a flexible shaft operated by a handle 35. The pressure is indicated by a gauge 17; a safety-valve 36 is provided. Rollers 7 support the wheel.
Patent GB-191005253-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Heating Systems.
Inventor: HAYLOCK RALPH HILLS
IPC: F24D9/02
Filed: 1910-03-02
Granted: 1910-12-08
Abstract: 5253. Haylock, R. H., Fochin, F. H., and Pochin, H. S. March 2. Drawings to Specification. Heating buildings.-The medium used in a circulation system for heating is the condensate obtained from the steam-traps of a steam plant. After circulation, the water is used as feed for the steam-generator. The force of the discharge from the traps is utilized to promote circulation.
Patent GB-191005850-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Tyres.
Inventor: CLARK EDWARD JAMES
IPC: B60B9/22
Filed: 1910-03-08
Granted: 1910-11-03
Abstract: 5850. Clark, E. J. March 8. Tyre attachments to rims.-Soft rubber flaps 13, Fig. 1, are vulcanized to the edges of the flanged base 12 of a hard rubber tread 1 supported between plates upon a pneumatic cushion 2 of greater width. In addition, as shown in Fig. 3, similar flaps 14 may be secured to the edges of the plates by rings 15 and bear against the sides of the tread. The plates and flanged base may be formed with engaging corrugations 4, for example as described in Specification 3225/10.
Patent GB-191012884-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Supporting Plant Pots, Vases and the like
Inventor: BRUCE ALEXANDER PEEL
IPC: A47G7/04
Filed: 1910-05-27
Granted: 1911-02-02
Abstract: 12,884. Bruce, A. P. May 27. Flower-vases.-Consists in a collapsible stand for supporting plant and flower vases, comprising two frames adjustably connected together by chains. The frames a are made of wire &c., and are bent at the top to fit the vase c, and at the bottom to form inclined legs d, which may be connected by cross-bars e, or turned inwardly and connected by short tubes, or by twisting together. The adjusting chains i are connected to hooks, or to coils h at the ends of cross-bars g. The frames may be twisted or ornamental or filled in with scroll work.
Patent GB-191017117-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Machines for Cracking Nuts and Separating the Shells from the Kernels.
Inventor: GRAY THOMAS UNDERWOOD
IPC: A23N5/00
Filed: 1910-07-19
Granted: 1911-05-04
Abstract: 17,117. Gray, T. U. July 19. Cracking nuts; mills and apparatus.-In a nut-cracking machine, the nuts are fed one at a time from a hopper 12, Fig. 1, down a shoot 13 to a hopper 14 leading to a tube 4 which is provided with spring tongues 19, Fig. 3, to hold the nut until a plunger 5 descends and forces it past one or more wedge - shaped knives or cutters 3 arranged in a box 2. The shells and kernels pass down an inclined shoot 15 into a revolving grader 16, and are received in a water or like tank 17 and box 30, respectively. The adjustable cutters are secured in position by screws 18, and the tongues 19 may be pivoted and fitted with levers to adjust the cutters automatically according to the size of the nut to be cracked. Two spring-controlled bars 22 in the hopper 12 have serrated edges, and are oscillated alternately by cams 23 so as to cause the nuts to turn upon their axes until they fall between the bars and pass endways down the shoot 13. The plunger 5 is operated by rods 7 from a pin 8 on a wheel 9 on the driving-shaft 10, and carries a pin 28, which, when the plunger is near the top of its stroke, lifts a rod 26 and opens a spring-controlled gate 25 at the end of the shoot 13; simultaneously, a spring- controlled catch 29 presses down upon the following nut and holds it back until the rod 26 is released and the gate 25 closed. The machine may be arranged to be operated by hand.
Patent GB-191019314-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Circular Knitting Machines.
Inventor: WILDT HANS MARIA AUGUST CHARLE
IPC: D04B15/76
Filed: 1910-08-17
Granted: 1911-04-27
Abstract: 19,314. Wildt, H. M. A. C., and Davenport, F. Aug. 17. Circular machines.- For patterning purposes, the sliding latch needles 2 are raised in their tricks by sliders 7 carried in tricks 6 of pattern-wheels, disks, &c. 5 rotating at the same peripheral speed as the needle cylinder 1. Three kinds of sliders 7 differing in the shape of their butts 7<a>, 7<b>, 7<c>, are employed. At the place where the sliders enter the needle tricks, the butts 7<b>, 7<c> pass over a stationary cam 8 by which the corresponding needles are lifted to the tucking and knitting points respectively. The butts 7<a> are unaffected by the cam 8, and spots are shown in the corresponding portions of the fabric. The needles can be cleared independently by cams mounted on pivoted arms, one to each feed and pattern wheel. The wheels 5 are adjustably supported and are exchangeable for others of different diameters.
Patent GB-191019352-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Switches for Runways.
IPC: E01B25/26
Filed: 1910-08-17
Granted: 1911-08-03
Abstract: 19,352. Morris & Bastert, H., and Thorrington, E. W. Aug. 17. Elevated railways.-Switches for runways comprise rolled steel joists, channels, or angles, rotated about an horizontal axis to join one or more branch lines, the trollies running on the upper surface of the bottom flange of the joists &c. The end of the branch E is inclined to form a stop for the part B, stops being attached to the part A. The switch is retained in position by a counterweight l, and is operated by a chain n. In a modification, Fig. 5, links s, t and worm gearing q, r operated by an endless chain v are used.
Patent GB-191020764-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Spelter Condensers.
Inventor: LEHANE ARNOLD
IPC: C22B19/18
Filed: 1910-09-06
Granted: 1911-05-18
Abstract: 20,764. Lehane, A. Sept. 6. Distilling zinc. - A spelter condenser A is fitted with a nozzle C closed at its outer end D, and the fumes escape from a vent formed at the junction of the two parts, either by cutting a longitudinal slot E in the condenser, or by flattening a part of its surface.