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Patent GB-190718817-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Ruler for Spacing and Ruling Money and other Columns.
Inventor: MACMICHAEL JOHN CECIL
Filed: 1907-08-21
Granted: 1907-10-03
Abstract: 18,817. Macmichael, J. C. Aug. 21. Rulers.-To facilitate the drawing of parallel lines with predetermined and it may be variable intervals, as in money columns, the ruler 1, Fig. 1, which is graduated, has attached to it a cross-piece, marked as shown, and carries a riding-bracket 3 part of which projects from the ruler. Upon the projecting-piece can be placed a gauge-plate 8 having marks on its surface, by which means the column may be started at any part of the sheet. This bracket may be clamped by a screw 4, Fig. 3, and may be made with a projection 5 to work in a groove 6 in the ruler. To use the ruler shown in Fig. 1, the d or penny line is placed over the edge of the paper and a line is drawn from the arrow. The s or shilling line is then brought over the line just drawn, another line is drawn from the arrow, and the process is continued,
Patent GB-190718857-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Drain Buckets for Conveyors and Elevators.
Inventor: RADFORD RICHARD HEBER
Filed: 1907-08-21
Granted: 1907-11-14
Abstract: 18,857. Radford, R. H., [Meguin & Co. Akt.-Ges., F.]. Aug. 21. Conveyers; elevators.-Relates to bucket conveyers or elevators for transporting and at the same time draining wet material, and consists in making the bottom, front, and back of the bucket of hinged perforated plates or grates, which engage with suitable rollers and become automatically distorted, thereby causing the contents of the buckets to be continuously disturbed during transit. The sides a of the bucket are of usual form and are carried by the travelling chain g. The ends and bottom are formed of perforated plates or grates hinged together by pins f which fit freely between the sides a. Eyes, straps, or links b, c connect the hinged plates to the hinge pins g<1> of the chain. A number of fixed pulleys e are arranged so that each bucket becomes distorted in turn as shown. In Fig. 2 the invention is shown applied to an elevator. The perforated plates or grates are carried by the bucket plates at band c, and the upper movable front piece is provided with one or more shoes d<1> which come in contact with the fixed rollers.
Patent GB-190719960-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Sheets
Inventor: WEBB JULIA
Filed: 1907-09-06
Granted: 1908-07-23
Abstract: 19,960. Webb, J. Sept. 6. Sheets.-The central portion b of a bed sheet a is strengthened in the manufacture by providing additional threads in weaving this portion. A portion of intermediate strength may sometimes be provided outside the inner portion b.
Patent GB-190726353-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means of Exterminating Insects and other Vermin.
Inventor: MULLER GUSTAV AUGUSTUS HENRY
Filed: 1907-11-28
Granted: 1908-04-09
Abstract: 26,353. Muller, G. A. H. Nov. 28. Animals, destroying; insects, destroying; traps.-Relates to the use of a cool luminous substance in connexion with means for catching and destroying insects such as mosquitoes, flies, beetles, &c., and rodents or other vermin. A cardboard apparatus, such as that shown in Fig. 1, is first coated with a luminous paint of any well-known kind, and the surface is then smeared over with a transparent and adhesive material, such as resin, castor oil, and some essential oil. In a modification, a hollow glass ball is coated on the inside with the luminant and on the outside with the sticky material. In another form, a hollow glass receptacle contains a poisonous liquid, and is coated on the outside with luminous material.
Patent GB-190804169-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Removable Wheel Rims
Inventor: COLE JOHN CLARENCE
Filed: 1908-02-24
Granted: 1908-05-28
Abstract: 4169. Cole, J. C. March 1, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Tyres, pneumatic; felloes or rims.-In detachable tyre-carrying rims which are held in place by means of a split ring secured to the felloe, the split retaining-ring s, Fig. 4, is formed with a cylindrical periphery engaging the internal periphery of the tyre-carrying rim c. The ring is bevelled and engages a corresponding surface on the felloe m, and is expanded by screwing-up nuts r on bolts q passing through apertures t in the ring formed with saw-cuts v. The ring is of less diameter than the felloe and contracts itself when the nuts are loosened. The felloe is formed with a central groove w and an inclined surface y leading to a narrow bearing-surface x for the rim and a stop-flange 3. The ring s may be formed with a similar flange. Any form of rim c may be used, and, as shown in Fig. 2, it must be deep enough to take the valve stem h, which is fitted with a cap 5 on which is a boss 6, adapted to take a turn-screw and accommodated in a groove 7 formed across the felloe.
Patent GB-190815518-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stair Rods.
Inventor: CRACKNELL JOHN GEORGE
Filed: 1908-07-22
Granted: 1909-06-17
Abstract: 15,518. Cracknell, J. G. July 22. Stair-rods are made of polished and decorated wood a with metal ends. The ends may be attached by means of screws c<2> as in Fig. 2, or screwed knob-like ends d, Fig. 3, may be used. The ends may be in the form of metal cups f, Fig. 5, attached by means of screws or punched into the wood as at f<2>. [Reference has been directed under Section 7 of Patents &c. Act, 1907, to Specification No. 821, A.D. 1891.]
Patent GB-190815535-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ornamental Metallic Belts for Personal Wear.
Inventor: MYATT WILLIAM JAMES
Filed: 1908-07-22
Granted: 1908-12-03
Abstract: 15,535. Myatt, W. J. July 22. Belts.-Ladies' belts are made up in metallic sections hinged together by a pin d, Fig. 2. To adjust the length of the belt, the requisite number of end sections are folded over, and the hook c<2> on the buckle c is engaged in an opening b<2> in the new end section.
Patent GB-190816718-A (GB)
Title: Dough Kneading Machine.
Inventor: PRICE EDWARD
Filed: 1908-08-08
Granted: 1909-05-13
Abstract: 16,718. Price, E. Ang. 8. Moving-beater apparatus.-Dough is kneaded by the kneading-trough, and reciprocated vertically by means of bars, of approximately the length of means of bell-crank levers. Two kneaders B are each composed of two parallel bars connected by distance-pieces S and suspended by rods C from bell-crank levers D. The levers are connected by rods E, and are actuated by connecting-rods H, pins G, disks F, and spur-gearing as shown. The kneaders are so arranged that they move alternately.
Patent GB-190816776-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Vacuum Cleaning Apparatus.
Inventor: WAECHTER-GERBER JACOB
Filed: 1908-08-10
Granted: 1909-02-25
Abstract: 16,776. Gerber, J. Waechter-. Sept. 2, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Vacuum cleaning-apparatus. - Suction is produced by means of an air nozzle e, Fig. 1, fixed to a reducing socket d on a casing containing a shell b carrying a series of tapering nozzles c, the end of the casing being attached to a dust collector or filter g. The end of the socket d is connected with a hose and a suction nozzle. The ejector nozzle e communicates with two independent footpumps attached to the operator's feet. Fig. 2 shows a pump formed with an elastic body portion to be secured by straps i to the feet and having an air inlet valve k with a rubber disk, and an outlet valve o leading to the nozzle e. Alternatively, bellows pumps may be used.
Patent GB-190820363-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Boats.
Inventor: MOTHERAL WILLIAM BLAIR
Filed: 1908-09-28
Granted: 1909-09-02
Abstract: 20,363. Motheral, W. B., and Happel, F. E. Sept. 28. Hulls; lubricating.-The hull is of wedge shape in plan, as shown in Fig. 1, the bottom being curved in crosssection, and substantially in the form of one side of a cone, the radius of curvature increasing regularly from the bow towards the stern. The bottom of the vessel is perforated along lines parallel with its sides, so that air may be supplied by pipes c<2> to the undersurface. Shields a<1> are fitted forward of the orifices and are of such shape that the water is deflected to each side of the opening forming a channel to receive the air. Air is supplied from a main C running the whole length of the vessel.
Patent GB-190826270-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Apparatus for Cleaning Floors, Ceilings, Walls and the like.
Inventor: BLUME WILHELM
Filed: 1908-12-04
Granted: 1909-11-25
Abstract: 26,270. Blume, W., and Schmidt, O. Dec. 4. Mops.-An appliance for cleaning floors, ceilings, walls, &c. consists of a frame or plate a to which an elastic mat b is attached, and a scouring-cloth which is passed around the mat and fastened by means of pins, clasps, &c. e on the top of the frame. A socket d for the handle is attached by means of a universal joint. [Reference has been directed under Section 7 of Patents &c. Act, 1907, to Specifications No. 7403, A.D. 1899, [Abridgment Class Washing &c.], No. 27,494, A.D. 1904, and No. 28,299, A.D. 1907.]
Patent GB-190826800-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Bedsteads.
Inventor: VAUGHAN HORACE WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1908-12-10
Granted: 1909-09-09
Abstract: 26,800. Vaughan, H. W. H. Dec. 10. Bedsteads.-End frames for bedsteads comprise pillars b, horizontal rails a, a<1> of wood, and vertical rods c of metal, which are secured in grooves a<2> in the rails a and are kept apart by distance-pieces d. In alternative constructions, the ends of the rods, provided if desired with ornamental terminals g, are fitted in fillets d which are secured in recesses a<2> in the rails a, a<1>; or the rails are provided with opposite pairs of holes e, one of which is extended so that a rod may be pushed up into it and then dropped into the other hole and secured by a pin f.
Patent GB-190902523-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Treatment of Gases, for Removing Carbon Mon-oxide therefrom and Replacing it by Hydrogen.
Inventor: JOHNSON GEORGE WILLIAM
IPC: C01B3/56
Filed: 1909-02-02
Granted: 1909-09-30
Abstract: 2523. Johnson, G. W., [Chemische Fabrik Griesheim-Elektron]. Feb. 2. Hydrogen is produced according to the reaction Ca(OH)2+CO=CaCO3+H2 by passing steam and gases containing carbon monoxide over calcium oxide or hydroxide heated to a temperature below that of the dissociation of calcium carbonate. The operation is accelerated by the addition of a metal, for example, 5 per cent of iron powder, to the oxide or hydroxide. In an example, water-gas containing 40 per cent of carbon monoxide and 50 per cent of hydrogen and heated to about 500‹ C. is passed with steam over calcium oxide or hydroxide in a retort having a stirring-apparatus. The monoxide is replaced by an equal volume of hydrogen. Extraneous heating is not required after the process is started, an excess of heat being produced; this excess is removed and may be used for evaporating the necessary water &c. The lime is regenerated. Reference is also made to: (1) removing carbon monoxide from water-gas by absorption with cuprous chloride and calcium carbide; (2) producing hydrogen by passing carbon monoxide over calcium hydroxide in the absence of steam; and (3) removing carbon dioxide from admixed hydrogen by absorption with lime. According to the Provisional Specification, the invention comprises the use of any oxides or hydroxides capable of forming carbonates, and also the second of the last-mentioned processes is carried out at between 400-500‹ C.
Patent GB-190903858-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Building of Concrete, Cement and like Walls.
Inventor: CALWAY WILLIAM
IPC: B28B7/18
Filed: 1909-02-16
Granted: 1909-07-29
Abstract: 3858. Calway, W. Feb. 16. Moulds for casting concrete building-blocks. The mould sides are provided with handles 30 and wheels or runners 29, the wheels running on a metal plate 31 provided with a recess 31<1>, in which aboard 32 covered with a metal plate, is placed to serve as the bottom of the mould. The mould sides 1, 2 are slidably mounted on an end plate 10 by means of bevelled surfaces 15, 16 on the sides engaging dovetailed surfaces 11, 12 on a strip 13 secured to the end plate. The sides are contracted towards, or expanded from, the end plate parallel to each other, by rotating screw-threaded shafts 5, which engage with nuts 4, 9 on the sides and the end plate respectively. A saddle-piece 17, provided with handles 18 and depending arms with inclined surfaces which engage inclined surfaces formed between ribs 21 on the sides, prevents the sides from opening out when the concrete is being rammed. A yoke 22, in addition to the saddlepiece, is placed across the sides, when they grip the block last moulded. Horizontal and vertical passages are formed in the blocks by means of one or more cores secured to the end piece 10, each core 25 having an end part 25<1> of less depth than the main body of the core. Removable plates 28 are attached to the sides and saddle-piece, or to the sides alone when quoins, angles, rebates, &c. are to be formed. An ornamental facing is given to the blocks by attaching to one of the sides a plate 24 of desired configuration. Spirit levels 27 are provided on the mould.
Patent GB-190913876-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Speaking Tubes.
Inventor: JACKSON FREDERICK THOMAS
IPC: G10K11/22
Filed: 1909-06-14
Granted: 1910-02-24
Abstract: 13,876. Jackson, F. T. June 14. Speaking-tubes. - The call-whistle 4 is fitted in a conical cap 3 fixed pivotally or detachably to the mouthpiece 2, so that the call given by squeezing the bulb 7 is inaudible except at the far end of the tube.
Patent GB-190914091-A (GB)
Title: Arrangement for Uniform and Rapid Electroplating of Articles of the Flat Sheet or Rod Type.
Filed: 1909-06-16
Granted: 1909-11-18
Abstract: 14,091. Langbein-Pfanhauser-Werke Akt.-Ges. June 22, 1908, [Convention date]. Roller-conveyer apparatus; electrolytes, circulating.-Sheets, rods, or other metal articles are plated by passing them between rotating anode rollers 1 covered with porous material, such as felt or flannel, and also between pairs of smaller rollers 3, 4, of which the lower rollers 4 form cathodes ; the anodes may be arranged for plating angle or double-angle iron bars, or corrugated sheets. The anodes maintain a uniform pressure on the articles by reason of their weight, or spring or screw pressure may be used. The electrolyte is circulated by a pump 8 from a lower tank 6 to an upper tank, from which it passes through troughs 9 to the anodes. Specification 25,360/96 is referred to. The Specification, in the original form, as open to inspection under Section 91 (3) (a), comprises also the use of longitudinal plates kept in motion, and porous stones as a covering for the anodes, which may be moved in the same, contrary, or transverse direction to that of the article; the speed of the article may be independent of the speed of the anodes. This subject-matter does not appear in the Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-190920771-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Micrometer Gauges.
Inventor: RUSSELL FREDERIC WILLIAM
IPC: G01B3/18
Filed: 1909-09-11
Granted: 1910-04-14
Abstract: 20,771. Russell, F. W. Sept. 11. Calculating-apparatus; transfer mechanism. - Micrometer gauges are adapted to g i v e readings in both English and metric measure. The micrometer screw 23 has two threads to the millimetre, and metricai readings are taken from the sleeve 25 and thimble 26 in the usual way. The English reading to thousanths of an inch is given on rings 18, 19, 20 bearing in a barrel 17 formed with the bow frame of the gauge and showing through an aperture 21. Each drum has two series of digits and two sets of transfer teeth 35, 36 and grooves 39, which engage every half revolution with long and short toothed pinion 41 to carry on to the next ring. The lowest ring is fitted with a key 33 and a retaining-spring 46 to press it into engagement with a spiral groove 29 made in the sliding jaw 15. The correct position of the units disk is maintained by a sleeve 47<a> pressed by a spring 48 held by a sleeve 47 screwed into the frame 17. The micrometer screw nut 22 is slit and has a nut 51 to take up backlash.
Patent GB-190923440-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Purification of Magnesium and Magnesium Alloys.
Inventor: JOHNSON GEORGE WILLIAM
IPC: C22B26/22
Filed: 1909-10-13
Granted: 1910-10-13
Abstract: 23,440. Johnson, G. W., [Chemische Fabrik Griesheim-Elektron]. Oct. 13. Dry processes of refining magnesium and magnesium alloys.-Magnesium and magnesium alloys are purified from chloride by means of hydrogen or other gases inert to magnesium. The gas is passed through the molten metal or alloy, which is maintained at a temperature somewhat above the melting-point of the chloride, at which temperature the last trace of chloride is carried off by the gas. The gas may be purified before use by passing through pure molten magnesium or magnesium alloy, or over incandescent shavings of pure magnesium.
Patent GB-190928841-A (GB)
Title: Automatic Machine for Manufacturing Leaden Seals.
Inventor: BRIGODE ARTHUR GUILLAUME
IPC: B22D17/28
Filed: 1909-12-09
Granted: 1911-01-09
Abstract: 28,841. Brigode, A. G. Dec. 9, 1908, [Convention date]. Seals are made as shown in Fig. 5 or with a central tenon.
Patent GB-191005712-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with the Coating of Surfaces with Metal, applicable also for Soldering or Uniting Metals and other Materials.
Inventor: SCHOOP MAX ULRICH
IPC: C23C4/08
Filed: 1910-03-07
Granted: 1911-01-26
Abstract: 5712. Schoop, M. U. April 27, 1909, [Convention date]. Ornamenting.-Consists in applying molten metal to metallic or non-metallic surfaces, in the form of spray mixed with steam or hot gas under pressure. The gas may be chemically indifferent to the coating metal, or may have oxidizing or reducing properties with respect thereto. A suitable flux may be added to the metal in the melting-pot, or may be added in the form of vapour to the spraying-agent; or a separate stream of vaporized flux may be directed against the surface to be coated.
Patent GB-191006132-A (GB)
Title: Improved Locking Device for Electric Lamp Holders.
Inventor: BROOKER HENRY
IPC: H01R33/97
Filed: 1910-03-11
Granted: 1910-12-22
Abstract: 6132. Brooker, H., and Hooper, W. A. March 11. Seals. - An electric lamp is secured in its holder by means of a band having detents A, A<1> to lock the pins on the lamp within the bayonet slots of the holder. The band is retained in position by catches B, B<1>, B<2> and is fastened by a tongue and slot C, which has to be torn before removal.
Patent GB-191017506-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Protection of Shafts from the Action of Water.
IPC: C09D5/08
Filed: 1910-07-23
Granted: 1911-08-23
Abstract: 17,506. Continental Tyre and Rubber Co., and Willenius, M. July 23. Propeller shafts, preventing corrosion of. - Propeller shafts are protected by first applying a coat of a substance capable of resisting salt water but soluble in benzine or the like for removal purposes, the substances preferred being paraffin wax, rubber or gutta-percha glue, or the like. A second covering to protect the first coating against mechanical damage comprises layers of rubber, gutta-percha, paints, asphalt, tar or the like, or a mixture of these. In an alternative method, layers of tape, strips or threads of cloth or textile, plaited, or other fabrics are used. This second coating can be readily torn off, and the first coating washed off, when the shaft is to be inspected.
Patent GB-191021012-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Operating Reversing Clutches.
IPC: F16H3/00
Filed: 1910-09-09
Granted: 1911-06-01
Abstract: 21,012. May, A., and Beardmore & Co., W. Sept. 9. Gearing for stopping and starting machinery. -Relates to means for operating the clutches or brakes employed in epicyclic or other reversing- gearing. A rotatable cam A is provided with a cam-slot B concentric at its ends I, J, and substantially spiral at its intermediate part K. The slot is engaged by the ends of operating- levers C, D in such a manner that both clutches &c. cannot be in engagement together,
Patent GB-191022997-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Crushing Coke, Coal and other Substances.
IPC: B02C4/08
Filed: 1910-10-05
Granted: 1911-05-18
Abstract: 22,997. Babcock & Wilcox, and Guest, G. Oct. 5. Roller mills. - Coal, coke, &c. is crushed between rollers composed of circular claw-plates mounted between sleeves and secured by locknuts, the claw - plates on one roller being arranged opposite to the sleeves of the other, and the distance between the rollers being adjustable. One roller shaft 7 passes through a slot 5 in the casing and is connected with the other shaft 6 through spur-wheels 11, 17 and idle wheels 12, 16. The wheel 12 is mounted on a pin 13, which is fixed on the casing and carries an arm 14, on which the wheel 16 is mounted. When suitably adjusted, the arm is clamped in position by a nut 18<a> on the pin 18 passing through a slot in the arm. Guides 23 direct the material to the rollers, which are driven directly or through sprocket-gearing. One end of the casing, and the collars on the shafts, are removable to allow renewal of the claw-plates.
Patent GB-191102396-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hoods for Motor Cars and other Purposes.
Inventor: FLEMING WILLIAM
IPC: B60J7/12
Filed: 1911-01-31
Granted: 1911-12-21
Abstract: 2396. Fleming, W., Lowder, W. H., Dallard, H. J., and Nutting, C. H., [trading as Fleming, Lowder, & Co.]. Jan. 31. Hoods.-A front extension framework for hoods of the Cape-cart type applicable to motorcars, boats, &c., which is adapted to be folded back without lifting any appreciable weight, comprises a hoop-stick D hinged to a rod C, which is also pivoted to the forwardly inclined hoop-stick A' of the rear portion and to a link B connected to the vertical hoop-stick A. A rod G connected to the peak stick F is pivoted to the hoop-sticks D and A<1> and is supported in the extended position by the abutting edge c' of an extension of the rod C. The upright H is pivoted to the rod G to turn up alongside this rod and is provided with a projection h adapted to engage the rear end f of the peak stick to keep the hood taut. The hood is collapsed, after detaching the lower ends of the uprights H from the body, by raising and pulling back the hoop - stick D. A strap K extends between the hoop - stick D and peak stick F for lifting back the peak stick. A spring holder for retaining the upright H in the folded position alongside the rod G, comprises a piece of flat steel m<1>, Fig. 4, bent as shown and riveted at one end to the rod G while the free end is provided with flanges p to embrace the upright H.
Patent GB-191103066-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Fire and like Alarms.
Inventor: HERZER JOHANN
Filed: 1911-02-07
Granted: 1911-11-09
Abstract: 3066. Herzer, J. Feb. 7. Alarms operated by fusible devices.-Relates to electric fire and temperature alarms for bearings, rooms, &c., of the type comprising a receptacle in which a fixed and a movable contact are normally held apart by a mass of fusible material. In the construction shown in Fig. 1, a closed receptacle a of heat-conducting, but electrically-insulating material, contains a mass b of stearine &c. supporting a cap h, which carries a contact-plate g adapted to contact with a contact-plate c on a post d when the mass b melts. The plate g is connected by a flexible wire to a lead f, and the post d is connected to the other lead e. An air vent m is provided in the cap h, which has also lateral grooves l to allow an easy displacement of the melted mass. In a modification, a metal plug rests upon a fusible plug, and is adapted to make contact with a plate at the bottom of the receptacle. In the construction shown in Fig. 7, a contact s is moved up to a fixed contact r by a spring t when the fusible mass melts.