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Patent GB-190813702-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Roll for Sugar-cane Mills.
Inventor: AITKEN HUGH WALLACE
Filed: 1908-06-29
Granted: 1909-02-04
Abstract: 13,702. Aitken, H. W. June 29. Sugar-cane mills. - A roll for a sugar-cane mill is formed on its surface with figures having three or more arms of triangular prismatic form radiating from a common centre and merging in one another at that centre. The figures may be so intercalated that their ray-like arms occupy the interstices between the ray-like arms of each other. Or the interstices may be filled by subordinate prism-like figures intercalated and merged. Or the figures may be partly intercalated and the unintercalated spaces may be filled by subordinate prismatic figures. In Fig. 1 the figures are of Y-like form, each having three arms A radiating from a common centre B. Fig. 3 shows figures composed of four arms C between which are intercalated subsidiary arms E of like prismatic form and the faces of which merge in the faces of the main arms C. In Fig. 5 the figures are octagonal and have eight prism-like arms H, the interstices being plane or having square pyramidal figures J. The apices of the prisms may be parallel or inclined to their bases, or they may be curved. The faces of the arms may be plane, convex, or concave, and the apices may be truncated. The outer ends of the prisms are preferably inclined, but they may be subdivided.
Patent GB-190814578-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gully Gratings
Inventor: ROGERS SIDNEY STEPHEN
Filed: 1908-07-09
Granted: 1909-03-04
Abstract: 14,578. Rogers, S. S. July 9. Gratings, pavements.-The frame a of the horizontal gutter grating c extends to the rear of the kerb line, and is provided with an overflow plate b the top of which is level with the kerb. Under the front edge of the plate b is fitted'an approximately vertical loose grating d with trunnions resting in slots e formed in the frame a or plate b. The bottom of the grating d is held in place against stops g on the frame a by the grating c.
Patent GB-190815965-A (GB)
Title: A Protector for the Heels of Boots, Shoes, and the like.
Inventor: PUGSLEY JAMES
Filed: 1908-07-27
Granted: 1909-03-11
Abstract: 15,965. Pugsley, J. July 27. Heel protectors.-The heels of boots, shoes, slippers, &c. are strengthened, particularly at the corners of the breast, by a plate or plates of metal &c. shaped to fit the edges of the heel. Fig. 1 shows a suitable blank, which is bent along the lines 1, 1 and 2, 2 to the shape shown in Fig 2. The tongues b lies between the top-lift and the body of the heel, being secured to the latter by nails &c. The wings a may also be pinned in position, and, at the breast of a Louis heel, may enclose the usual breast extension c, Fig. 4, of the sole. The protector may be made in one piece, instead of in two as shown, and the visible parts may be plain or ornamental as desired. The tongues b may be dispensed with, or may be made just to enter the heel, instead of being adapted to receive nails, and the wings a may be angular strips just sufficiently large to protect the corners.
Patent GB-190816048-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bottle Filling Apparatus.
Inventor: PFAFF RICHARD
Filed: 1908-07-28
Granted: 1908-10-29
Abstract: 16,048. Pfaff, R. July 28. Bottling.-Relates to apparatusfor filling bottles, of the type in which the bottle is pressed against the filling-head by a swinging bottle-holder, the pivotal axis of which lies above the axis of the filling cock. In the present invention, one or more springs are employed to facilitate moving the bottle-holder into either filling or open position, and in conjunction with suitable stops to retain it in either extreme position, the operator being only required to move the holder past the point of greatest extension of the spring. The springs are attached at one end to a support at a point above the pivotal axis of the bottle holder, and at the other end to the holder itself. Fig. 1 shows one form of the invention in open, and Fig. 3, in filling, position, the movement being limited in one direction by a rod 14 working through a slotted guide 12, and in the other direction by the bottleholder 10 abutting against the frame 1. The holder 10 is forked at 8, the arms of the fork being pivoted to a standard 4, an upward projection 9 of which carries hooks 5 on which springs 6 are hung, the lower ends of the springs being attached to hooks 7 on the arms 8. In the form shown in Fig. 5, a forked holder 27 is pivoted to a frame 24 carried by the filling-reservoir, only one spring 26 being used. The frame 24 is mounted on a support 23 carried by a cap 22 secured by a screwed bar 21 which passes through the filling-reservoir and also supports the filling-cock 20. The parts 23, 24 are locked by a pin to the reservoir to prevent them from rotating, and a set-screw 30 adapted to engage the support 24 and the holder 27 prevents unintentional operation of the spring 26.
Patent GB-190817040-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and appertaining to Apparatus for Punching and Delivering Tickets.
Inventor: CLIFFORD WALTER
Filed: 1908-08-13
Granted: 1909-08-12
Abstract: 17,040. Clifford, W. Aug. 13. Date and time printing stamps.-In a portable ticket-issuing apparatus for use on tramcars, in theatres &c., a strip of paper is perforated successively according to the number of fare units paid, is stamped with the date and time of issue and if desired with its serial number, and is severed for delivery. Means for registering the total receipts are also added. The paper strip, stored as a roll a, is led over a feed drum d<3>, which is actuated by ratchet mechanism and a rack c'. A plunger c is connected to this rack and to a lever c', which is pivoted at c<2> and carries a punch c<3>. The strip of paper is fed forwards a short distance at each actuation of the plunger and receives the number of perforations corresponding to the fare units, with the result that the length of the ticket delivered varies directly as its value. A counter e connected with the plunger serves to register the total receipts. A second plunger f<2> is attached to a lever f pivoted at c<2> and, when depressed, also actuates the rack c<4> and feed-drum d' so as to give a comparatively long travel to the strip. The lever f carries a cutter f and, when actuated, depresses the time stamps g<3>, g<7> and the date stamp f<4> upon the strip. The minute and hour stamps g<3>, g<7> are driven from the minute arbor g<1> of a clock g through extensible spindles g<2>, g<6>, and the date stamp is carried by a plate f <5>, which is detachable from the casing for the purpose of facilitating adjustment. An inking-ribbon h passes beneath the types and is attached to rollers which may be rotated by hand. When desired, several plungers, each representing units of different monetary denominations and capable of producing differently sized or shaped perforations may be employed together with signal bells adapted to emit different sounds.
Patent GB-190817753-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Sound Reproducing and Recording Instruments.
Inventor: WIEDER HENRY GEORGE
Filed: 1908-08-24
Granted: 1909-07-15
Abstract: 17,753. Wieder, H. G. Aug. 24. Gramophones.-A gramophone is mounted in a closed casing and is provided with three short trumpets c, d, e entirely within the casing and radiating from an enlargement b at the end of the tone-arm a. Each trumpet terminates in a doublewalled resonance-chamber f having openings leading to the outside. A lid o gives access to the turntable.
Patent GB-190824006-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Roller Skates
Inventor: PLIMPTON JAMES LEONARD
Filed: 1908-11-09
Granted: 1909-02-18
Abstract: 24,006. Plimpton, J. L. Nov. 9. Skates.-Relates to roller skates of the type described in Specification No. 2190, A.D. 1865, in which the front and rear rollers are mounted so that they may be moved out of parallelism to cause the skate to run in a curved path. The footstock consists of two parts 10, 11, Figs. 1 and 3, which support the front and rear rollers respectively. The part 10 is made of wood or any suitable material, and is provided with screws which may be adjusted under worn parts of the boot to ensure that the skater's foot rests firmly on the footstock. The skate is held to the boot by straps 13, 14, 15, the strap 15 being crossed behind the boot and secured in front by elastic or other suitable fastenings. The second member 11 of the footstock is secured at its front end to the upper member 10, and is separated from it at its rear end by soft rubber blocks 30. Screws 28 hold the members 10, 11 together but permit them to approach each other when the blocks 30 are compressed by the weight of the skater. A plate 31, rigidly secured to the underside of the member 11, has an inclined groove 32 in which rests the front part of a hanger 33, the rear end forming a journal 36 which extends through an opening in the plate. The hanger supports the axle for the rollers and is held in engagement with the plate by a screw 40, which extends through a hole in the plate and carties a resilient rubber block 41. When the footstock is canted to one side, the rubber block 41 allows the hanger to move relatively to the plate and the rollers are brought out of parallelism. The plate is preferably secured to the member 11 by means of screws 49, between which a spacing- member 50 is disposed. By adjusting the screws, the inclination of the groove 32 may be varied. The front rollers are supported in a similar manner by the member 10. The rear rollers are provided with a brake consisting of a curved metal plate 42, of which the inner end is secured to the hanger, and the outer end carries metal clips 44 forming the brake shoes. Blocks 45 mounted loosely on the axle of the rollers carry screw bolts 46 which extend through the brake plate 42. The plate can move on the bolts, but is normally forced outwards by coiled springs surrounding the bolts. The brake is operated by a triangular plate 47 mounted loosely on the bolts 46 which has its lower end bent inwards to engage the brake shoes 44. The upper end rests against the conical head of a bolt 48 screwed into the rear end of the member 10. When it is desired to apply the brake, the skater brings his weight to bear on the rear end of the skate so as to compress the rubber blocks 30 and force the bolt 48 downwards. The upper end of the plate 47 is forced outwards thus causing the lower end to move inwards and press the brake shoes against the rollers.
Patent GB-190824753-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Valve Gear for Explosion Motors.
Inventor: ROSE IVOR SAINTE CROIX
Filed: 1908-11-18
Granted: 1909-11-18
Abstract: 24,753. Rose, I. St. C. Nov. 18. Gas and like engines.-In engines using one or more intermittently or continuously rotating distributing- valves arranged concentrically with the cylinder axis, frictional contact between each piston and distributing-valve is prevented either by the insertion between them of a stationary liner or by mounting the valve on the exterior of the cylinder. As shown in Fig. 1, a single rotating sleeve B is inserted between a stationary liner a and a watercooled cylinder a'. The cylinder head a<2>, which screws into the liner a, is bolted to the cylinder at a<3>, a recess being formed in the bolted portions to receive the driving-teeth b<1> on the exterior of the sleeve B. A single distributing-port is provided at b, although others may be used, and supplementary exhaust ports at a<18>. Packing - rings may be variously arranged between the valve and its liner as shown in Figs. 1, 3, and 5. A modification is described in which the stationary liner is dispensed with, the valve being mounted on the exterior of a water - cooled cylinder. A further modification shows a shorter valve arranged around the upper part of the cylinder. According to the Provisional Specification, when using two distributing-sleeves one may remain stationary.
Patent GB-190825277-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Variable Speed Gearing especially applicable to Motor Vehicles.
Inventor: MASCORD GEORGE WILLIAM
Filed: 1908-11-24
Granted: 1910-01-24
Abstract: 25,277. Mascord, G. W. Nov. 24. Motor road vehicles.- Relates to variable-speed gearing, suitable for motor - vehicles, of the class in which power is transmitted through a main clutch and either directly through a second clutch or through reducing - gearing picked up automatically by a freewheel device. The motor - shaft a, second shaft b. and third shaft c are arranged in line. The main friction clutch d is normally kept in engagement by a spring f, so coupling the shaft b to the shaft a. Inside a casing l there is journaled a countershaft m carrying a wheel n meshing constantly with a pinion p fast on the shaft b. A pinion o fast upon the shaft m meshes constantly with a wheel q, loose upon the shaft c and connected thereto by a ratchet clutch q<1>. The second friction clutch j<2> between the shafts b, c is normally held in engagement for direct driving by a spring j<3>. When this clutch j<2> is disengaged by a pedal-lever g and link-work i, k, a reduced-speed drive through the countershaft m automatically comes into action. Further movement causes the lever g to strike a lever s upon a rock-shaft h and so to disconnect the clutch d. When the shaft c has been disconnected, its motion may be arrested by a conical brake-member r. The shaft may be coupled to a further change-speed &c. device t. Specification No. 727, A.D. 1904, [Abridgment Class Mechanism &c.], is referred to.
Patent GB-190900280-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or in connection with Index Card Holders.
Inventor: HELLEUR EDWARD MOREL
IPC: G09F3/00
Filed: 1909-01-05
Granted: 1909-05-27
Abstract: 280. Helleur, E. M. Jan. 5. Winding. - Relates to index-card apparatus for cloth rolls and the like in which the index card is retracted into a recess in the board on which the cloth is wound by a helical or coiled spring. The recess is covered by a cap-plate provided with a slot of sufficient width to permit the passage of the card, but not of a finger-bar attached to it. The front of the recess is closed by a cap-plate 8 having a slot through which the index card 6 can be drawn. One end of the card 6 is provided with a fingerpiece 7 and the other end is fixed in a bar 5, which is connected by a spiral spring 3 to an extension 2 of the frame 1 containing the device. In the form shown in Fig. 5, a yoke 9 carries a rod 10 rotated by a coil spring.
Patent GB-190900645-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Gas Lighting and Extinguishing Apparatus.
Inventor: BONNIKSEN BAHNE
IPC: F23Q21/00
Filed: 1909-01-11
Granted: 1909-12-31
Abstract: 645. Bonniksen, B., and Fletcher, H. Jan. 11. Pilot jets. - In apparatus in which the main burner is ignited from the pilot - jet A by means of an intermediate burner B, the latter burner B is provided with a screen G into which the pilot-jet A projects at right-angles to the burner B, the burner B and the pilot-jet being secured together by an angular bracket H. The burner B may be provided with a perforated cap E to reduce the velocity of the issuing gases ; and both the burner B and the pilot-jet A may be detachably connected to the supply pipes by stuffing-boxes. The pilot-jet A is preferably supplied as described in Specifications 4377/06 and 12,619/07, and the burner B is only supplied wi'h gas when the lighting and extinguishing mechanism, such as is described in Specification 20,348/08, operates.
Patent GB-190902985-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Hack Saws.
Inventor: SNOW ERNEST EDWARD
IPC: B23D49/12
Filed: 1909-02-08
Granted: 1910-02-03
Abstract: 2985. Snow, E. E. Feb. 8. Siws.-To enable broken blades of hack saws to be used, a metal clamp is secured to the broken end by a screw B. The clamp is provided with a hole for attachment to the frame in the usual way. Two clamps are used for a blade which is broken at both ends.
Patent GB-190903643-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Metal Receptacles for Holding Liquids, Powders, and the like.
Inventor: THOMPSON JOHN SAMUEL
IPC: B65D47/18
Filed: 1909-02-15
Granted: 1909-12-02
Abstract: 3643. Thompson, J. S. Feb. 15. Powder distributors.-In a metal receptacle of the screw-cap type, for liquids, powders, &c., in which the discharge of the contents is controlled by a closing-plug comprising a perforated top e, a shoulder e<1>, and a cylindrical portion g sprung into the neck of the receptacle, the sprinkling- perforation f is situated upon a raised portion e' of the plug top, so as to facilitate the making of a tight joint between the plug and the washer d. A gauze disk i, kept in place by friction, serves as a sieve and to prevent ignition of inflammable contents. When a small aperture f is used, the gauze is dispensed with.
Patent GB-190904125-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Receivers for Wireless Telegraphy.
IPC: H04B1/12
Filed: 1909-02-19
Granted: 1909-11-04
Abstract: 4125. Marconi, G., and Marconi's Wireless Telegraph Co. Feb. 19. Wireless telegraphy.-In a method of obviating disturbances in a wireless receiving-system, due to atmospheric electricity or to electrical waves to which the receiver is not tuned, two rectifying-detectors V, V<1> are connected in two oscillation circuits coupled to the antenna, one of which circuits is in resonance with the waves to be received while the natural period of the other is slightly different. The detectors are so connected that when capacities and couplings are properly adjusted, the currents that they supply to the same receiving-instrument D, due to the disturbing influences, oppose and neutralize one another.
Patent GB-190904259-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Brake Apparatus for Railway and like Vehicles.
Inventor: BOWLES GEORGE BARKER
IPC: F16D65/06
Filed: 1909-02-20
Granted: 1909-11-25
Abstract: 4259. Bowles, G. B. Feb 20. Blocks.-The ends of the brake block a for railway &c. vehicles are prevented from moving into contact with the wheel when the brake is in its inoperative position, by connecting one end of the block a to the supporting-link d by a bifurcated or slotted link b, which is provided with means such as a spring for clamping the links b, d together and holding the brake block in any position in which it is set.
Patent GB-190907415-A (GB)
Title: Automatic Apparatus for Stopping Trains at Signals, Independently of the Driver.
Inventor: DONALDSON JAMES LONGMORE MILLE
IPC: B61L3/10
Filed: 1909-03-27
Granted: 1909-10-21
Abstract: 7415. Donaldson, J. L. M., and Porter, C. I. March 27. Track apparatus for stopping trains.-The circuit through a detonator fixed on the train-pipe is closed when terminal brushes on the train contact with plates on the track forming the terminals of a part circuit including a battery and a switch operated by the signal lever. The explosion of a detonator l blows away a frangible cap m of lead or other soft metal and opens the train-pipe to apply the brakes.
Patent GB-190908072-A (GB)
Title: An Apparatus for Conveying Scrap Metal or the like from a Ship or Truck and Discharging same into Trams or other Receptacles.
Inventor: THOMAS DAVID
IPC: B65D90/62
Filed: 1909-04-05
Granted: 1910-04-05
Abstract: 8072. Thomas, D., and Thomas, O. W. April 5. Skips; gantries and elevated platforms with lowering - apparatus. - Apparatus for transferring scrap metal, minerals, &c. from a ship's hold or truck to carts, wagons, &c., comprises a skip with bottom - discharge flaps and an elevated staging for supporting the skip during discharge. The skip is slung from a crane by a cross-bar c connected at its ends by crossed chains b to the edges of the hinged doors a, which are held closed by the chains. It is discharged by lowering it until flanges or feet e are supported on an open rectangular frame g, beneath which the trucks to be loaded are run, the extent of the opening of the doors a being limited by stops f on the chains b. The crane chain is guided by an horizontal rail k, and the skip is swung into correct angular position by triangular plates m on the skip body engaging a vertical plate j. In a modification, the open frame g is movable vertically, and is balanced by a weighted lever.
Patent GB-190908291-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cover-controlled Driving Means for Centrifugal Liquid Extractors.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
IPC: F16P3/10
Filed: 1909-04-06
Granted: 1910-01-20
Abstract: 8291. Boult, A. J., [Troy Laundry Machinery Co.]. April 6. Interconnecting guard with starting-gear.- The cover of a centrifugal liquid extractor is connected with the driving-means so that raising the cover cuts off the power. This is effected by connecting the cover 27 to the beltforks 17 by links 25, 22 and a bell-crank lever 21. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specifications 24017/99, 14747/01, and 35921/01.
Patent GB-190909563-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fishing Reels.
Inventor: WADHAM PERCY FRANK
Filed: 1909-04-22
Granted: 1909-06-24
Abstract: 9563. Wadham, P. F. April 22. Reels, rod. -Relates to mechanism for starting and controlling the revolving drum of a fishing-reel, and comprises means for indicating the brake pressure. To start the drum, the trigger 2 is pulled sharply upwards into the position shown in full lines and held there. This causes the part 7 of the tripping-lever 4, as it is sprung out of engagement with the milled or plain hub 8, to set the drum in rapid motion. The drum is slowed up by releasing the trigger 2, whereupon, by the spring 5 pressing against the spur 6, the point 7 is brought to bear upon the hub. To apply the brake, the indicator 21 is turned by means of the milled groove 22 to the required amount in the direction of the arrow upon the thread 20<a> of the fork 20; this causes the fork 20 to push up the brake spring 19 so that stronger pressure is exerted upon the drum or upon the rim connected to the drum.
Patent GB-190912427-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Trimming the Heels of Boots and Shoes.
IPC: A43D87/00
Filed: 1909-05-26
Granted: 1910-05-19
Abstract: 12,427. Forbes, O. V., Roberts, W. T. B., and British United Shoe Machinery Co. May 26. Trimming.-A machine for trimming heels before attachment, chiefly for use with detachable heels, such as the " Forbec," comprises means for positioning and clamping a heel in relation to a rotary cutter in such a manner that, without being unclamped, the heel may be trimmed around both its margin and its breast portion. Each part of the heel is in turn held in a clamp comprising two members a, b carried in a bracket Àf, which is mounted to swing about a pivot f<1>. The member a is carried by a shaft a' and serves to force the heel against the member b, which is formed with a dovetail face adapted to interlock with the part of heel being operated upon ; the heel is further secured by a screw rod f<5> passing through the member band a drive shaft b<4>. The member b is furnished with a heel-shaped cam d, which is yieldingly held up to an adjustable roller d' mounted on the machine frame adjacent to a rotary cutter c. During the rotation of the shaft b<4>, the frame swings towards and away from the cutter, which trims the heel to the shape of the cam d. To vary the pitch or angle at which the heel is presented to the cutter, the bracket f is pivoted to a member g arranged to turn about a vertical axis g<1>. Movement about this axis is controlled by a cam e carried by a shaft b<3> and adapted to bear against a roller e<1> mounted on the machine frame. The shaft b<3> is driven through an idle shaft b<9> and spur gearing from the drive shaft b<4>.
Patent GB-190913716-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Apparatus for Cooling Air.
Inventor: WEBB WALTER HENRY
IPC: F28D7/02
Filed: 1909-06-11
Granted: 1910-06-13
Abstract: 13,716. Webb, W. H., Brettell, W. G., and Adamson, A. J. June 11. Coiled-tube apparatus.-In apparatus for cooling air, comprising chambers a, a<1>, a<2> containing coils b with a relatively small area of passage between the coils and the walls, the inlets h and the outlets i for cooling-medium are arranged at the top as shown in Fig. 2, the air passing up and down alternate chambers at a high speed. In a modification, the coils are arranged between concentric cylinders Specifications 378/80, 20,207/94, and 25,639/08, [all in Class 29, Cooling &c.], are referred to.