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Patent GB-190805464-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Flexible Pipe Couplings.
Inventor: GRESHAM HARRY EDWARD
Filed: 1908-03-11
Granted: 1909-03-04
Abstract: 5464. Gresham, H. E. March 11. Check valves; lift valves; seats.-In disconnectible couplings for steam heating &c. pipes, the seat for the non-return valve or the packing-ring a for the joint is provided with separate or combined guard and retaining elements, the packing being pressed into and retained in annular grooves e within the recessed end of the coupling. In Figs. 1 and 3, b is the separate guard member, d being a spring ring which presses the packing a into the groove e. In Fig. 4 a split guard ring b is held by a zigzag spring h. In Fig. 2 a combined guard and retaining split ring is used, held in place by spring pieces c taking into a recess f in the coupling. In another form the guard and retaining element may be spring-like or may be expanded by a screw i, Fig. 8. In a further modification, Fig. 10, the expansive retaining-element is 'dispensed with, the guarding and packing being retained by a set-screw k passing through either the coupling or the guard-ring. Any of these means may be adapted to secure the tubular seating o of the ball valve of the coupling, or a spring ring p, Fig. 11, or skeleton ferrule p<1>, Fig. 12, may be used, The ferrule p<1> may be retained by a cap q or by a split pin or cotter (not shown). According to the Provisional Specification, the packing-ring may have projections entering grooves in the recess of the coupling, and the projections may be formed by the pressure of the steam forcing the packing into the grooves.
Patent GB-190808083-A (GB)
Title: Improved Fastenings for Spiral Springs
Inventor: GERISCH MAX
Filed: 1908-04-11
Granted: 1908-07-30
Abstract: 8083. Gerisch, M., and Gerisch, K. April 11. Saddles.-In an underframe for bicycle saddles a bolt c, Figs. 2 and 3, attached at its upper end to the saddle is at its lower end connected to the bottom of a conical or cylindrical helical spring a arranged in tension, the top of the spring being screwed on to claws f projecting internally from a casing b secured by a bolt g to the frame In a modification, Fig. 4, the spring is arranged in compression directly between the saddle and the casing b.
Patent GB-190811619-A (GB)
Title: Improved Sling for Ball Games.
Inventor: ABREU ARMAND D
Filed: 1908-05-28
Granted: 1909-04-15
Abstract: 11,619. Abreu, A. d'. May 28. Games played with balls and projectors; catching - appliances ; slings; tennis.-A sling adapted to replace the rackets used in tennis comprises a handle M to which is pivoted at P a ring A provided with a net F. A ring C, of diameter somewhat bigger than that of the ball, carries receivers D actuated to open by a cord N attached to shanks E, when the net is swung round above the arms B. The receivers comprise flexible tubes R attached to olive-shaped pieces of wood O, Fig. 5, and to metal pieces Q.
Patent GB-190818471-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lantern or like Screen Supports.
Inventor: PARKINSON WILLIAM LAURENCE
Filed: 1908-09-03
Granted: 1909-07-08
Abstract: 18,471. Parkinson, W. L. Sept. 3. Optical projection apparatus.-Relates to collapsible supports for optical lantern screens of the type in which detachable radial arms are supported on a tripod stand. Telescopic arms a radiate from a socketed boss b to which they are adjustably secured by split thimbles working in internallythreaded sockets b<1>. The sections of the arms are connected by junctions in plugs a'. Cords y attached to the edges of the screen z are passed through rings a<4> or pulleys on the free ends of the arms. In a modification, the adjustment of the arms is effected by a rotatable cam working in the boss. The frame is supported by a strut c, which is secured to the floor, while a tongue attached to its upper end is threaded on a screwed pin e carried by the boss b, so that by manipulating the nut the inclination of the frame can be adjusted.
Patent GB-190819586-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Propellers for Ships and the like.
Inventor: FOX CHARLES
Filed: 1908-09-17
Granted: 1909-07-15
Abstract: 19,586. Fox, C., and Hobbs, M. S. Sept. 17. Screw propellers. -The leading edge c is preferably straight, and the pitch of the blade decreases towards the trailing edge f. The driving face is made of gradually increasing concavity, reaching a maximum a t th e trailing edge or towards the centre of the screw. Holes g are provided in the blade near the boss to prevent cavitation. The outline of the blade periphery is determined by the intersection of lines q<0>, q<1>, q<2> spaced equidistantly around the cylindrical surface and planes s<1>, s<2>, s<3> passing at right-angles to the shaft through points which are determined by the intersection of the continuations of radii of the circle p, q equiangularly disposed and the line h, k. The propeller may be enclosed in a tube.
Patent GB-190820187-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: ULMER GOTTLOB
Filed: 1908-09-25
Granted: 1909-09-23
Abstract: 20,187. Ulmer, G. Sept. 25. No Patent granted (Sealingfee not paid). Gas and explosivevapour e n g i n e s.-The Figure shows a twostroke - cycle engine in which the cylinder and pump are in line, communication between the two being established through ports in a sleeve connected to the pistons. Explosive mixture enters the pump E through ports f<1>, after having traversed the passages formed between the cooling- sleeves H, J, at the end of the out-stroke of the piston F, and is afterwards forced into the working cylinder A when communication between the cylinders is established through the ports b, b<1> in the hollow pistonrod f. The products of combustion are expelled through ports a<1> by the incoming charge. Gauze screens may be provided in the interior of the pistun-rod f to filter the charge.
Patent GB-190822462-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Variable Speed Transmission Gear.
Inventor: HENRIOD CHARLES EDOUARD
Filed: 1908-10-22
Granted: 1909-10-21
Abstract: 22,462. Henriod, C. E. Feb. 15, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Motor road vehicles.-Relates to epicyclic changespeed and reversing gearing carried by a casing on the driving-shaft, as described in Specification No. 824, A.D. 1908, and suitable for motor-vehicles. An expanding and contracting brake k is employed, acting on concentric drums i, h. The casing a on the driving-shaft a<1> carries planet-gears d, c, f, g, secured together. The gear g constantly meshes with and drives a wheel g<1> fast on the driven shaft b. The gear d meshes constantly with a gear d' revolubly connected to the drum i. A sleeve c<11>, revolubly connected to the drum h, is slidable longitudinally so as to bring either of two gears c<1>, f<1> which it carries into mesh with the gears c, f respectively. The highest speed is a solid drive obtained by expanding against the drum h a clutch l carried by the drum i. The second speed is obtained by releasing the clutch l and applying the brake k to the drum h, when the gear d rolls on the gear d'. The lowest speed results when the brake k is expanded to clamp the drum i, and the gear c' is in a position to serve as a fulcrum for the gear c, as illustrated. Reversed driving is effected when the gear f<1> is slid into mesh with the gear f, the drum i being held by the brake k. In a modification suitable for a cycle hub, the arrangement of sliding gears for reversing is dispensed with.
Patent GB-190823002-A (GB)
Title: Improved Locking Hook for Trolleys or Collectors of Electric Tramcars
Inventor: CURRAN JOSEPH
Filed: 1908-10-29
Granted: 1909-04-29
Abstract: 23,002. Curran, J., and Kelly, E. Oct. 29. [Patent of Addition to No. 13,299, A.D. 1908.] Hooks.-Relates to an improved book for use with the trolly chain described in Specification No. 13,299, A.D. 1908, [Abridgment Class Railways &c.]. The pivoted piece E is kept in its closed position by a block F pivotally secured to the piece E at H. The block F is prevented from moving sideways by a U-shaped piece of steel wire G which can be turned through 180 degrees when it is required to open the hook.
Patent GB-190824246-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Controlling Devices for Lighting Systems.
Inventor: ANDERSON DAVID
Filed: 1908-11-11
Granted: 1909-11-11
Abstract: 24,246. Anderson, D. Nov. 11. [Cognate Application No. 10,706, A.D. 1909, dated May 5.] Lighting gas.-Relates to controlling-devices for lighting systems, comprising a driving-means and an arbor bearing tappets adjustable thereon and automatically adjustable with respect to each other, said tappets co-acting with corresponding projections upon the movable element of a gas cock, electric switch, &c. By means of an auxiliary gas cock, illuminant may be supplied when the controller is inoperative, as in the event of a fog, and by employing an extra tappet this auxiliary supply is interrupted when the main cock tappets reach the operative period. Specification No. 27,849, A.D. 1904, is referred to. On the main arbor a, Figs. 3 and 4, rotated by clock-work mechanism, are mounted tappets g, e connected through a train of gearing m, m<1> ..., an intermediate tappet f being adjustably mounted in a slot j of a disk i. The tappets are readily detachable from the arbor, and are arranged behind the dial plate, which is therefore unemcumbered by any mechanism. As the arbor rotates, a star-wheel n engages one or more pins v on one of the prongs of a forked member r pivoted to the casing, and is thereby rotated to the extent of one or more teeth. This daily adjustment of the wheel n is communicated to the tappets g, e. The action of the fork r on the wheel n is determined by the automatically-adjusted or hand-operated cam u. The tappets may act successively on the pins 7, Fig. 5, of a cam 4 which operates a slide valve 2 controlling the gas supply. A disk 8 is spring-pressed between the pins 7 so that the valve moves with a snap action. In a modification, the star-wheel is arranged to adjust the tappets through worm gearing, the star wheel contracting as it rotates with pins arranged in one or other of two concentric rows of holes in a fixed dial. The. gas cock may also be arranged to be actuated at certain longer intervals of time than are provided for by the tappets described above, for example to lower the lights earlier once a week.
Patent GB-190827131-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Machines for Finishing Boots and Shoes.
Filed: 1908-12-14
Granted: 1909-12-09
Abstract: 27,131. Bates, A., and British United Shoe Machinery Co. Dec. 14. Polishing. - Finishing - machines are provided with means whereby the wax or the like is supplied to the tool only when the work is presented to the tool. In combination with these means a number of receptacles for wax may be used to effect a rapid change in the character of the wax supplied to the tool. The invention is described as applied to a machine of the type described in Specification No. 14,994, A.D. 1907, [Abridgment Class Boots &c.]. A burnishing-tool B is arranged on a shaft B' journaled in a frame C, which is pivoted to the machine head at D. The tool shaft B<1> is allowed end play to an extent governed by an adjustable stop C<3>. Two or more wax reservoirs F, F<1> are arranged above the tool, on a vertical shaft E journaled in brackets G and provided with a handle E<1>. A spring-pressed pin on the machine head co-operates with recesses E<2> in a collar on the shaft E to fix the position of the reservoirs with relation to the tool when the handle E<1> is operated to change the wax supply. Each reservoir has a nozzle F<3> which may be constructed and arranged according to Specification No. 24,089, A.D. 1907, and contains a valve which is operated by upward pressure on the tool when the work is presented. As shown each valve is constituted by a ferrule F<7>, screwed into the nozzle, which normally co-operates with an opening F8 at the inner end of a longitudinally perforated plunger F<3> to cut off the supply of wax. A controlling-spring F<4> is seated between the inner end of the plunger F<3> and an abutment F<5> in the reservoir extension. The upper surface of the tool B is provided with an inclined or conical surface B', which acts as a cam to open the nozzle F<2> when the work is pressed against the tool. The reservoirs are preferably connected together so that one burner beneath the reservoir in action will serve to keep the other sufficiently warm for immediate use without wastage of wax.
Patent GB-190900339-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture and Production of Colouring Matters of the Anthracene Series.
Inventor: JOHNSON JAMES YATE
Filed: 1909-01-06
Granted: 1909-08-12
Abstract: 339. Johnson, J. Y., [Badische Anilin & Soda Fabrik]. Jan. 6. Indanthrene sulphonic acid (probably a monosulphonic acid) is obtained by treating indanthrene blue with a mild sulphonating-agent, such as sulphuric acid monohydrate or 95 per cent acid, preferably in the presence of boric acid. The product dyes animal fibre blue, and yields a blue vat with hydrosulphite. Specification 12,185/0@ is referred to.
Patent GB-190900834-A (GB)
Title: Improved Build of Cop or Bobbin or Winding of Filling on Filling Carriers for Weft Replenishing Looms.
Inventor: HOLLINGWORTH EDWARD
IPC: B65H75/10
Filed: 1909-01-13
Granted: 1909-12-31
Abstract: 834. Hollingworth, E., [Crompton & Knowles Loom Works]. Jan. 13. Cops.-In weft-replenishing looms, the first few turns of filling are wound on the filling carrier or bobbin 1 in the reverse direction to that of the remainder. When unwinding, the filling has a circular movement in a direction which is reversed when the reversed winding is reached, and this movement is utilized to operate a weft-replenishing mechanism, such, for instance, as is described in Specification 5033/09, [Class 142 (iii), Looms, Weft Supplying &c. in].
Patent GB-190901011-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Propeller-blade Centres and adaptable to al Classes of Propellers for Ocean-going Purposes
Inventor: IRELAND WILLIAM HENRY
IPC: B63H1/20
Filed: 1909-01-15
Granted: 1909-09-23
Abstract: 1011. Ireland, W. H. Jan. 15. Screw propellers. -The boss is constructed in flanged sections to which the blades are cast direct, the sections being adapted to engage one another so that each section is held in position. Both sides of the sections A are fitted with flanged parts a<3>, a<4> in such a manner that when the sections A are fitted together the flanged parts of one section interlock with the flanged portions of the adjacent section. Bolts D secure them in position. The radial joints a<5>, a<6> may be at right-angles, or they may be undercut. In some cases a liner is fitted around the shaft inside the boss. At the ends of the divided boss, flanged circular plates may be fitted, which secure the parts of the boss together and are attached to the end of the boss by studs.
Patent GB-190903140-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Speedometers.
Inventor: RUTHERFORD ALBERT ERNEST
IPC: G01P3/18
Filed: 1909-02-09
Granted: 1909-12-02
Abstract: 3140. Rutherford, A. E. Feb. 9. Counting infractions of speed limit. - In a centrifugal speed indicator, the number of infractions of the speed limit is totalled by means of counting-wheels 15, 17, 18. The counter is actuated by a spring pawl 13 pivoted to an arm 12 which is secured either to the pointer arbor 9 or to the transmission spindle 6. The maximum speed is shown by an index hand moved forwards by a lug on the speed-indicating pointer.
Patent GB-190905193-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Furrier's Tools.
Inventor: BUECHNER RUDOLF
IPC: C14B19/00
Filed: 1909-03-03
Granted: 1909-05-13
Abstract: 5193. B³chner, R. March 3. Furs and furriery.-Consists in a combination tool for furriers, comprising a knife, comb, and tracing-tool. The knife-blade a, Fig. 2, has a thickened portion b, and is pivoted at e to the tail-piece d of the comb c which forms part of the handle. The handle is bent over at f to form a groove, which is lined with soft material g so as to form a protection for the blade when the tool is closed, as shown in Fig. 1. The back of the handle is flanged at h to rest on the blade and keep the opened knife stiff, in conjunction with the pin i and hole k. The extension of the handle is provided with a blunt edge at l, which acts as a tracing-tool. In an alternative form, the comb is omitted.
Patent GB-190907309-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Manufacture of Pneumatic Tyre Covers.
Inventor: TAYLOR GEORGE CROSLAND
IPC: B29D30/52
Filed: 1909-03-26
Granted: 1909-11-25
Abstract: 7309. Taylor, G. C. March 26. Tread bands, projections, and surfaces.-Relates to tyre treads comprising material in which fabric on edge is embedded in rubber, such as are described in Specifications 14,760/04 and 12,319/08, and consists in forming the treads of two or more thin lavers of the material, Figs. 3 and 6, having the strips of fabric on edge obliquely disposed and oppositely arranged in the different layers. The treads may also comprise thin layers of material in which unwoven threads, embedded in rubber, present only their ends on the surfaces of the material, the rows of threads being arranged obliquely as above. The layers are preferably of different widths, and they are preferably pressed together to form the tread in the manner described in Specification 26,304/08, [Class 87, Moulding &c.), and pressed on the tyre body in the manner described in Specification 20,027/08, [Class 87, Moulding, &c.].
Patent GB-190907831-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of Salving.
Inventor: KEMP ALBERT JAMES
IPC: B63C11/44
Filed: 1909-04-01
Granted: 1909-08-12
Abstract: 7831. Kemp, A. J., and Randall, F. W. April 1. Sunken ships, raising; divers, air supply for.- For salving-operations, the air bags and the divers are supplied with air from a receiver in a submarine vessel sunk near the wreck, into which air is forced by means of a compressor on the submarine, the air being drawn through hose b connected to a buoy a fitted with a cowl c similar to that described . in Specification 27,913/08. T h e apparatus described in the Specification above referred to and in Specification 419/09, is preferably used for supplying and humidifying the air; the submarine is fitted with an inuring- chamber as described in the last-named Specification.
Patent GB-190908147-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Funnel.
IPC: B67C11/04
Filed: 1909-04-05
Granted: 1909-09-16
Abstract: 8147. Ziircher Verkehrsbank, and Klamer, J. April 5. Funnels.-A funnel, adapted to stop the flow of liquid when a vessel has been filled to the required height, has its stem b covered by a dome-shaped cover i with lateral ports. The funnel is also provided with a valve h adapted to be opened by the contact of a ring f with the mouth of the vessel to be filled, the ring being connected to the funnel by a U-shaped rod d. The ring f does not make a tight joint with the mouth of the vessel. When the vessel is full, the flow is stopped by air which gets trapped in the stem.
Patent GB-190910500-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Folding Table.
Inventor: SCHMIDTMANN FRITZ
IPC: A47B3/087
Filed: 1909-05-03
Granted: 1909-12-23
Abstract: 10,500. Schmidtmann, F. May 3. Folding and collapsible tables. Relates to a portable folding table of the kind in which the top is formed of two or more parts d, e, Fig. 1, hinged together and supported by legs formed partly of rectangular frames a hinged to the top near the middle thereof, and partly of struts c<1> hinged at their lower ends to the frames a and engaging under the table top, the frames and struts being held extended by stays between the legs. A single stay s, jointed at the centre, is so arranged that the parts of the stay can fold together upwards when the table is folded up. Cords b, connecting the upper ends of the legs, are provided to bring the struts readily into position for use. The top is made of layers of thin wood glued together, or an upper layer with narrow strips glued obliquely underneath. Extensible top parts f, g, Fig. 3, are provided to slide in guides l in the top parts d, e, and are connected to the struts c', so that, when the table is opened for use, the extension parts are moved outwards. The parts d, e, f, g are rabbeted, as shown, so that all the upper surfaces of them may lie in one plane, in which position the extensions f, g are supported by side projections resting on flexible supports i. Folding legs k are provided, and slide in the guides l when the table is folded.
Patent GB-190913257-A (GB)
Title: A Combined Duplicating and Copying Machine.
Inventor: JACK JOSEPH
IPC: B41L7/02
Filed: 1909-06-07
Granted: 1910-02-17
Abstract: 13,257. Jack, J. June 7. Roller copying- presses; stencilling- apparatus. - In a combined machine for copying and stencilduplicating having three superposed rollers, the middle one coacts with the upper one for copying, and with the lower one for stencil duplicating. In copying, the documents, with copying-paper, are fed from one of the tables q having guides q<1>, past the rollers to the other table. The spindle of the middle roller is carried in sliding bearings a<o>, to which are attached rods g connected to a yoke i raised by a central screw j pressing against the cross-bar d. In its upper position, the gear p<1> on the middle roller shaft gears with a handdriven gear in the casing s. The upper roller is carried in bearings depending from the cross-bar d, and behind the springs h. In stencilling, the middle roller is pressed by the springs h against a lower roller turned by the handle r, and inked by a pad in a removable box l. A small side roller, pressed by screws l<1> against the lower roller, removes excess of ink. The stencil is mounted on a porous band o wound on spools m connected by the driving- band n<1>. After the stencil has passed between the rollers for printing, the middle roller is raised by a lever w, and the band o is wound back by a handle on one of the spools, which are mounted on pivoted levers n held in the outward position by catches n<2>, but swung inwards for compactness when not in use.
Patent GB-190915291-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Aerial Machines.
Inventor: YOUNG EDWARD WILLIAM
IPC: B64C3/38
Filed: 1909-06-30
Granted: 1909-12-23
Abstract: 15,291. Young, E. W. June 30. Balancing automatically by planes tilting under the air pressure, against the action of springs. The supporting-planes of an aerial machine are pivoted directly to the frame of the machine at or near their forward ends, and are controlled by a spring connexion which yields according to the pressure of the wind. The curved planes a, bare pivoted at a', b<1>, and the rear edges are adapted to be moved upwards against the action of springs A, B. Stops s, s<1> limit the upward movement.
Patent GB-190917824-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electric Dry Batteries.
Inventor: FULLER DYSON
IPC: H01M6/38
Filed: 1909-07-31
Granted: 1910-01-27
Abstract: 17,824. Fuller, D. July 31. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Connexions to carbons; circulating clectrolytes. - To prevent corrosion of the carbon terminal in a cell of the type described in Specification 11,040/05, having a reservoir to contain the electrolyte, the carbon block 1 is formed with an upstanding post 5, extending centrally through the reservoir 4 a n d projecting above the cover 6, and the post 5 is encased in a tight sleeve 8 of celluloid, the terminal 7 being fixed upon the exposed top surface of the post. A zinc electrode 2, surrounding the carbon block, has an integral strip 9 of zinc passing between the reservoir 4 and the cell 3, the top of the strip being bent under the cover 6 and provided with a washer 10 entering a hole in the cover and carrying a terminal 11. In a modification, the post 5 may be arranged anywhere on the top of the block 1, or at its edge, the reservoir being provided with a corresponding duct.