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Patent GB-190805894-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Variable-speed Gearing.
Inventor: SLADE JAMES PARNELL TRUST
Filed: 1908-03-17
Granted: 1908-11-19
Abstract: 5894. Slade, J. P. T., and Burton, T. B. March 17. Variable-speed gearing.-In a variable-speed gear, the drive takes place from a central toothed wheel and any one of a number of pinions and sprockets to a single endless chain. The driving-shaft b carries this toothed wheel g inside a revoluble frame formed of two plates c, l secured together. This frame forms bearings for the spindles of a number of toothed pinions j, j<1>, j<2> constantly in mesh with the wheel g. Sprockets k, k<1>, k<2> are secured to the pinions j, j<1>, j<2>, respectively, and arranged in the same plane, so that as the frame is turned by a handle l<2> any one of them may be caused to engage and drive a chain m. The chain m is guided by passing through holes in a fixed gear box a. The box a has a cover a' to which the handle l<2> may be locked. The pinions and sprockets are arranged in different sizes to suit.
Patent GB-190808680-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Friction Clutch Couplings
Inventor: MARRIAGE ERNEST
Filed: 1908-04-21
Granted: 1909-02-04
Abstract: 8680. Marriage, E. April 21. Clutches.-In plate clutches, a corrugated member 2 secured to a shaft 1 is adapted to be gripped between a wood or like block 5 carried in a casing 4 sliding on the shaft 21, and a similar block 7 carried by a plate 6 sliding in the casing 4, a rubber sheet 8 being interposed to prevent shook. A spring 9 separates the parts 4, 6, and a spring 10 the parts 4, 2. The clutch is put into engagement by means of floating levers 13 pivoted on a sliding sleeve 12 and carrying rollers 14, which bear on the plate 6 and on a plate 11 secured to the casing 4. Motion of the levers 13 is limited by stops 16 carried by the casing. In the engaged position, there is no tendency for the clutch to disengage.
Patent GB-190811573-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Securing Detachable Rims to Vehicle Wheels.
Inventor: SMITH WILLIAM THOMAS
Filed: 1908-05-28
Granted: 1909-04-08
Abstract: 11,573. Smith, W. T. May 28. Felloes or rims.- Detachable tyre-carrying rims A are provided with segmental plates a, which enter recesses formed on the felloe. A side plate D, having recesses d corresponding to the plates on the rim, is fitted to the felloe and held in position by transverse bolts E, passing through the felloe and locked in position by nuts e entering the felloe. Slots in the side plate allow the latter to be moved circumferentially to bring the recesses d, either opposite the plates a, or to a position where the rim is locked. The side plate is moved either by toggle-levers E', or by a cam or eccentric E<2>, Fig. 3, the latter being pivoted either on the side plate or on the wheel felloe. The detachable tyre-carrying rim may be of any type, or of the type described in Specifications No. 15,499, A.D. 1907, and Nos. 11,101 and 11,206, A.D. 1908.
Patent GB-190812745-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Elastic Wheels
Inventor: MOUZIN SYLVAIN VINCART
Filed: 1908-06-13
Granted: 1909-04-22
Abstract: 12,745. Mouzin, S. V. June 13. Springs.-The outer rim 2 carries eyes 4 having doubly-coned apertures which engage the centres of transverse helical springs 6. The ends of the springs are riveted to hemispherical or spherical heads 7 engaging corresponding apertures in the sides of an inner U-section rim 5 ; the full length of each spring is thus utilized.
Patent GB-190814480-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Trolley-heads for Electric Traction.
Inventor: HOLMES GARNET BOWEN
Filed: 1908-07-08
Granted: 1908-10-22
Abstract: 14,480. Holmes, G. B., and Allen, A. D. Aug. 7, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Collectors for use on electric traction systems having overhead conductors. The collecting- wheel is carried in bearing blocks 7 slidably mounted in slots 5 in the trolly head. The blocks 7 are normally maintained in the upper portions of the slots by the springs 10, and the wheel is kept central by flat springs 13, Fig. 3, secured to the inner side of the blocks. The flanges 8 of the blocks are formed with the faces 18 'curved so as to enable the blocks and spindle to swing as a whole in the harp and permit the wheel to adjust itself to curves in the conductor.
Patent GB-190815948-A (GB)
Title: Weft-wire Stretching Mechanism for Wire Weaving Machines.
Inventor: EILHAUER OSKAR
Filed: 1908-07-27
Granted: 1908-12-17
Abstract: 15,948. Eilhauer, O. July 27. Looms, protecting selvedges in; weft tension, regulatin,q apart from shuttles, in shuttle-looms ; stopmotions.-In a loom for weaving wire fabrics, the lay h, Fig. 1, presses the weft into open-mouthed grippers b, c, which hold the weft until the shuttle has made a portion of its next pick, thus preventing the formation of loops in the weft, and consequent breakage thereof. The grippers b, c are arranged near the shuttle boxes at each side of the loom, and have attached to them guiding-wires d, e for the weft. In a modification, Fig. 4, the lower jaw of the grippers consist of a fixed bar k and the upper jaw consists of a lever n attached to a rod o, which supports a forked piece s t. When the weft enters the grippers, the rod o is depressed and allows the arm t of the forked piece to move out of the way of a projection w on the lay, which projection would otherwise push the piece s t forwards and stop the loom. When a thin weft is used, one of the grippers may be made flexible in the direction of the pull of the weft in order to prevent sudden jerks.
Patent GB-190821736-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Stoppers and Holders for Same for Sterilizing and Pasteurizing Bottles of Every Description.
Inventor: BRAUN ALFRED
Filed: 1908-10-14
Granted: 1908-12-03
Abstract: 21,736. Braun, A. Oct. 14. Stoppers, vacuum. closing.-A stopper for bottles for sterilizing or pasteurizing purposes consists of a hollow and comparatively thin cylinders a of soft rubber with a thick d o m e c base b. An undercui flange c, formed at the top of the cylinder, presses in the mouth of the bottle when the stopper is in position. During the sterilizing- operation, the stopper is held in the mouth of the bottle by a spring clip which presses on the flange. but after sterilization the pressure of the atmosphere forces the thin walls a into close contact with the neck of the bottle. At the same time, the pressure of the atmosphere on the base flattens it a little and presses its rim against the bottle neck.
Patent GB-190823770-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wheels for Vehicles.
Inventor: DEBLADIS GUSTAVE
Filed: 1907-11-06
Granted: 1909-03-11
Abstract: 23,770. Debladis, G. Nov. 6, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Spring wheels.-India-rubber blocks b, Fig. 1, are protected by metal shoes c connected by a form of ball-and-socket joint. The rounded head of a rod f is seated in the part d of the joint, which is semicylindrical, and passes through a slot in the other part. A cap d<1> closes the hollow part d. The inner end of the rod is secured by a nut with a rounded face seated in a block g carried by a pair of floating detachable rings h near the hub. In the form shown in Fig. 3, the nut is seated in a socket i fitted to the rim.
Patent GB-190825503-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means or Apparatus for use in Sterilizing Milk or other Liquids and for similar uses.
Filed: 1908-11-26
Granted: 1909-10-21
Abstract: 25,503. Waite, J., and Crompton & F. A. Fawkes. Nov. 26. Liquids, sterilizing; preserving milk.-In apparatus for sterilizing milk &c. and for similar purposes, in which an inner vessel B is surrounded by a water boiler A, this is provided at the bottom with circulating-tubes E, to accelerate heating, and the inner vessel B has a detachable handle G, so that it may be removed and cooled. The tubes E may traverse a recess K, and the handle G may comprise a bent lever which rests against a strap &c. H and engages the vessel B by a pin and slot. The vessel B is supported by feet C attached to a ring D. According to the Provisional Specification, hooks upon one vessel may engage an incomplete ring on the other.
Patent GB-190901388-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: GARDNER EDWARD
IPC: F01M13/04
Filed: 1909-01-20
Granted: 1909-05-06
Abstract: 1388. Gardner, E., and Gardner, T H. Jan. 20. Crank chambers. -Gases leaking to the crank casing past the piston, or accumulating through the heating of the lubricating - oil, are prevented from escaping to the atmosphere through the crankshaft bearings, by being drawn off by the piston at each suction stroke of the engine. As shown in the Figure, a communicating - passage between the cylinder and the crank chamber is provided at a, a gauze diaphragm or other retainer being inserted at d to arrest suspended fuel or oil passing to the cylinder.
Patent GB-190902998-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Portable Rooms or Cabins for Ships.
IPC: B63B3/68
Filed: 1909-02-08
Granted: 1910-02-03
Abstract: 2998. Chamberlain, A. N., and Hoskins & Son. Feb. 8. Bulkheads.-Relates to means for the temporary conversion of cargo or other space into a number of rooms or cabins and comprises the use of pivotal or latch-like clamping-members for securing the bulkhead or partition sections either to stanchions &c. employed therewith, or to each other. Fig. 1 is a sectional plan of a pair of cabins formed of three wood-frame bulkhead sections a at each side, one or more such sections b at each end, and a central partition c. At each of the four corners is an iron or steel stanchion d of right-angle section, and T-iron stanchions e are arranged with their webs between the edges of the sections a. The sections a are secured to the stanchions e by latches f, Fig. 3, of bell-crank form, each of which is pivoted to a plate g, and engages a stop or lug h when in the operative position. The latch is turned by means of a key engaging a flanged portion j. The central partition c is also secured by latches, which engage mortise-like apertures in the side sections, each of these apertures being covered by a slotted metal plate. Doors are provided at k.
Patent GB-190907300-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mowing Machines and similar Implements.
Inventor: LEONI ALFONSO MARIA
IPC: A01D34/03
Filed: 1909-03-26
Granted: 1909-08-19
Abstract: 7300. Leoni, A. M. March 26. Reaping, mowing, and harvesting machines.-In a mowing or like machine having an independ e n t motor for driving the cutting- mechanism, the clutch is automatically opened if the cutter meets an obstruction. The engine-shaft 7 drives, by means of gearing 13 and clutch 18, a shaft 35, which is capable of sliding in its bearings, and is coupled by a spring 43 to a shaft 23. This shaft is held in position by balls 25 running in the groove 24 and kept in place by screws 26, and drives the cutters by means of the disk-crank 27. If the cutters are obstructed, the additional s t r a i n on the spring 43 causes it to coil more closely and draw the disk 39 carried by the shaft 35 against a ball mounted in the head of a spring stud 64. The lever 61 is tilted and acts through the rod 59 on one arm of a bell-crank lever 58, the other arm projecting through a stirrup attached to a spring detent 48. When the detent is depressed, the spring 47 throws over the clutch lever 45, which is attached to the yoke 67 carrying pins which project into the groove 69, thus sliding the movable jaw of the clutch along the square part of the shaft 35. To operate by hand, the releasing-grip 70 is moved against the spring 76, depressing the detent by means of the shoe 74, a guide-sleeve 72 being provided.
Patent GB-190907394-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Shuttles used in Looms for Weaving.
IPC: D03J5/08
Filed: 1909-03-27
Granted: 1909-06-24
Abstract: 7394. Wilson Bros. Bobbin Co., and Greenwood, J. March 27. Shuttles. - T o hold the peg b in its true central position, the underside of the peg head c is grooved longitudinally and rests upon the convex upper surface of a plate h, which is fitted into a slideway a' in the shuttle body and is held in position by a crosspin i.
Patent GB-190907809-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Condenser Systems.
IPC: F28B1/02
Filed: 1909-04-01
Granted: 1910-03-24
Abstract: 7809. Wilians & Robinson, and Izod, E. G. April 1. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid) Condenser systems jet condensers.-In a system in which air and uncondensed vapours are withdrawn from a condenser by means of a steam jet n and a water-jet ejector m in series, an enlarged receiving-cbamber i is provided between the steam jet and the water-ejector. The ejector m is supplied with water of condensation by means of a pipe k communicating with the discharge pipe d of the water pump h. The system is applicable both to jet condensers, such as that shown in the Figure, and to surface condensers.
Patent GB-190914379-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Boxes made of Cardboard or similar Material.
Inventor: NEMEROVSKY JOSEPH MARKS
IPC: B65D5/64
Filed: 1909-06-19
Granted: 1910-04-07
Abstract: 14,379. Nemerovsky, J. M., Everett, L. C., and Nemerovsky, F. June 19. Lids and covers. -A box of cardboard &c. for holding incandescent gas mantles comprises a body A formed without projections on the inside of the upper edges, and a lid a hingedly connected to the rear side of the body and provided with a tuck-in flap a<3>. The lid is supported by a bridge-piece B of cardboard &c. having at its edges depending portions b<1>, which lie against the upper edges of the box sides.
Patent GB-190916344-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Advertising Signs.
Inventor: DICKSON WILLIAM KENNEDY-LAURIE
IPC: G09F13/04
Filed: 1909-07-13
Granted: 1910-04-28
Abstract: 16,344. Dickson, W. K.-L. July 13. Moving and changing apparatus.-An advertising - device comprises a double - surfaced reflector b, Fig. 2, of zigzag cross-section, fitted with lamps in the recesses on both sides, and contained in a case having advertising glass screens on opposite sides of it. The lamps may be of various colours, and they may be controlled by thermostatic switches to produce blinking or varying colour-effects. Each of the screens may be double, the outer and inner ones bearing the same or different advertisements, and being such that the outer advertisements are shown by external and the inner ones by internal illumination.
Patent GB-190919766-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of Solid Perfume.
Inventor: STAPLER ALEXANDER
Filed: 1909-08-28
Granted: 1910-06-16
Abstract: 19,766. Stapler, A. Aug. 28. Perfumery.-Relates to solid perfumes, and consists in dispensing with odourless bases such as talc, starch, &c., and in substituting therefor artificial musk. The perfume, which may be either liquid or solid, or a mixture of such, is warmed, and the musk gradually added, the proportions being such that the melting-point of the product does not fall below 50‹ C. In an example, 100 grains of artificial musk are mixed with 20 grains of rose oil, or with 50 grains of heliotropin or with a mixture of these two; and the resulting product is cast into moulds. A small quantity of calcium or magnesium carbonate may be added when necessary to prevent the separation of a volatile perfume.
Patent GB-190925403-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Felt and like Hats.
Inventor: ASHWORTH HAROLD
IPC: A42C3/00
Filed: 1909-11-04
Granted: 1910-09-15
Abstract: 25,403. Ashworth, H., and Hart, J. W. Nov. 4. Felt hats, materials for.-A felt hat, having a separate crown B<1> of larger diameter than the head opening in the brim, has a stiffening and supporting material intimately combined with the crown. The stiffening-lining C, which may be of paper, is placed within the crown, and pressed down by the ram or elastic bag of the press. The paper is faced with adhesive material.
Patent GB-191000726-A (GB)
Title: Animal Trap.
Inventor: HARMAN DAVID HENRY
IPC: A01M23/18
Filed: 1910-01-11
Granted: 1910-03-10
Abstract: 726. Harman, D. H., and Woods, F. E. Jan. 11. Animal traps.-In a trap of the tilting-platform type, the ends 9, Fig. 2, of the platforms 7 engage the sides of a bait receptacle 10. A semicircular superstructure 1 is fixed over the platforms on an adjustable supporting - frame comprising side members 24, Fig. 1, and end members 25. The side members 24 are fitted in clamps on the underside of the members 26, and are secured to roll portions 4 of the structure 1 by clamps 26. The platforms 7 having side flanges 11 are supported upon rods 5<a> forming part of a strengthening - member 5, which passes across the open ends of the structure 1 and also the roll portions 4. An aperture 19 communicating with the bait receptacle is closed by a sliding door 22. Apertures 14 are also provided.
Patent GB-191008759-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Apparatus for Superheating Steam.
Inventor: HAZELL ROBERT LUFKIN KEABLE
IPC: F22G7/10
Filed: 1910-04-11
Granted: 1911-04-11
Abstract: 8759. Hazell, R. L. K., and Paxman, W. April 11. Sinuous-tube superheaters; dampers for controlling superheaters. - In a locomotive boiler, the superheater is arranged in the upper part of the smoke-box above an horizontal partition, which has regulable apertures for controlling the furnace gases. Figs. 1 and 2 show the arrangement. The superheater is composed of sinuous tubes C opening into partitioned headers A, B. The partition D is situated above the top row of smoke tubes, and is fitted with hinged dampers f, g, which are so connected that when one is open the other is closed, thus allowing the gases to pass through or to be cut off from the superheater. The dampers may be operated by a hand-lever, or automatically by the pressure of the steam passing to the superheater acting on a piston m in a cylinder M. Baffles P are fitted among the superheating-tubes.
Patent GB-191015111-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Valvular Means for Discharging Water from Cisterns and the like.
Inventor: BARTHOLOMEW WILLIAM
IPC: F16K31/34
Filed: 1910-06-23
Granted: 1910-09-22
Abstract: 15,111. Bartholomew, W., and Barthotomew, S. L. June 23. [Addition to 8516/09.] Valve - discharge water-waste preventers. -In order to accelerate the rise of the outlet valve of the cistern described in the parent Specification, the cylinder f of the piston d is connected through a check valve 1 and passage g with a cylinder i containing a piston j. When the piston is drawn by the knob m, a rapid discharge takes place.
Patent GB-191015632-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wheels.
Inventor: PUETZ CARL
IPC: B60B23/08
Filed: 1910-06-29
Granted: 1911-06-29
Abstract: 15,632. P³tz, C. June 29. [Addition to 13,318/10.] Spokes, securing and adjusting.-In wheels as described in the parent Specification, the spoke blocks i are made conical, and the sleeves l are made correspondingly conical at their outer ends, and are radially movable on the threaded outer ends of the spokes. In the form shown in Fig. 3, the spoke blocks are made cylindrical, and the clamping-device comprises a strap m with a bell-crank lever p, acting on a piece n connected to the strap m by the pin-and-slot arrangement o.
Patent GB-191017952-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus relating to the Automatic Sale of Newspapers and the like.
Inventor: HARRIS HENRY KINGSFORD
IPC: G07F11/46
Filed: 1911-01-30
Granted: 1911-12-07
Abstract: 17,952. Harris, H. K. Jan. 30, 1911. Sale apparatus.-Newspapers, periodicals, &c. are carried by clips e pivoted to endless chains d, which pass over sprocket-wheels c. Delivery mechanism.-After prepayment the purchaser pulls out a slide f by means of a handle h, thereby withdrawing the next newspaper &c. from its clip by means of pawls n, the upper surfaces of the clips being cut away to permit the engagement of the newspapers by the pawls. During the return movement of the slide under the action of a weights, the chain d is rotated to bring the succeeding newspaper into the delivery position against a stop p, a pawl t on the slide rotating a ratchet v which drives the upper sprocket-wheel c through a band w. In a modification the pawls n are dispensed with, and the slide f is provided with hooked lateral arms adapted to embrace the projecting ends of the newspapers. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 3, the operator withdraws the newspaper from the clip by hand through an aperture 8, and when the slide 4 is moved down to uncover the aperture, a flap 5 working in a slot 7 covers up the succeeding newspapers; the newspaper is automatically raised into the horizontal position for delivery by the engagement of the tail 9 of the clip with a member 10. Coin action, weight.-The inserted coin falls into the pan 18 of a lever 15 and tilts that lever against the action of a weak spring 16 so as to remove the arm 19 from engagement with an aperture in the slide f. Coin-discharging mechanism.-As the slide is withdrawn an incline 20 tilts the lever 15 further, permitting the coin to escape.
Patent GB-191020041-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tunnel Kilns or Furnaces.
Inventor: RAMEN ARTHUR
IPC: C22B1/20
Filed: 1910-08-27
Granted: 1911-08-24
Abstract: 20,041. RamÚn, A. Aug. 27. Tunnel kilns.-To protect the sides of the movable hearth of a tunnel kiln, the upper side walls 3 overlap the hearth and are supported by a series of chambers 6 through which cooling gas or liquid is circulated. As shown in Fig. 3, the chambers 6, which are of dovetail section, may be provided with a partition 8 and with inlet and outlet pipes 9, 10 for the cooling- agent. At the hottest parts, additional cooling- chambers 7 may be arranged longitudinally and be provided with inlet and outlet pipes. In the modification shown in Fig. 5, cooling-chambers 16, 17 may be provided so as to lessen the quantity of air required to cool the frame and wheels of the hearth.
Patent GB-191024029-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Key Locks for Autopianos.
Filed: 1910-10-17
Granted: 1911-07-27
Abstract: 24,029. Marks, E. C. R., [Chase & Baker Co.]. Oct. 17. Player-pianos. - A key-locking.. device for automatic pianos comprises a bar H arranged transversely to and underneath the keys A, and provided with pins i passing through holes in the key-bed J. The pins i rest upon eccentrics k carried by a shaft K, which is mounted in bearings underneath the key-bed and is adapted to be rotated by a handle m. By rotating the shaft K, the locking-bar H may be raised to lock the keys, or lowered to release them. When the keys are locked, they are lifted from the balance-rail a. The piano abstracts bare pivoted to links c, extensions c<2> of which are operated by levers E.
Patent GB-191025608-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Apparatus for Dividing Fatty Material and the like from the Mass into Pieces.
Inventor: MACKENZIE HUGH WATSON
IPC: A01J23/00
Filed: 1910-11-04
Granted: 1911-08-31
Abstract: 25,608. Mackenzie, H. W., and Torrance, A. J. Nov. 4. Stream-cutting machines.-Apparatus for subdividing fatty material into pieces comprises a container A at the lower end of which are arranged two series of cutting-wires B, C, the wires B being arranged along the arc of a circle, and the wires C lying against or interlacing therewith. The material is severed transversely by a cutter D consisting of a fine wire or blade carried by pivoted arms E, which are oscillated by suitable gearing. A plunger G, operated by a rack H and pinion K driven by a ratchet L, forces the material through the wires; or the wires may be moved upwards against the material. The cutting-wires B, C may be slack, and one series may be replaced by blades. Instead of an arc of a circle, the wires B may be set along a catenary, in which case the cutter D is retained against a cam guide by a spring or weight.
Patent GB-191027323-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Appliances for Cleaning Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: ELLIN THOMAS RICHARDSON
IPC: A47L23/17
Filed: 1910-11-24
Granted: 1911-07-20
Abstract: 27,323. Ellin, T. R. Nov. 24. Boots and shoes, cleaning and polishing. -To polish boots &c. while on the feet, the foot is placed on a stand D, and a flexible strip B attached at each end to a wooden arm A is moved over the boot by pressing downward on each arm alternately.