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Patent GB-190714455-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sleepers of Reinforced Cement Beton for Railways and the like.
Inventor: LIEBEAUX GASTON
Filed: 1907-06-22
Granted: 1907-09-26
Abstract: 14,455. Liebeaux, G., and Hennebique, F. March 19, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Sleepers; rails, securing to sleepers.-Relates to reinforced cement beton sleepers for railways &c. which have recesses in their ends adapted to receive wood blocks for supporting the rails, and consists in means whereby these blocks can be renewed without disturbing the rails or sleepers. Figs. 3 and 4 show sectional side view and plan of an arrangement particularly intended for sleepers used with "Vignole" rails. The recess' in the sleeper is made sufficiently large to admit also a cement block or key g which assists in maintaining the wood block c in position. The blocks are secured by transverse keys or spikes d, which may be combined with, or replaced by, wedges such as described in Specification No. 14,453, A.D. 1907. To renew the wood block, the block g is first removed and the block c is then slipped into its position and similarly removed. A flange h, Fig. 7, may be formed on one or more of the faces of the recess to support the wood blocks. Fig. 9 shows an arrangement intended for use when chairs are employed. Two recesses are here formed in the end of the sleeper, the wood block c<1> in each recess carrying one end of the chair. When two chairs are used on each sleeper, as at rail joints, two wood blocks are used in each recess as shown in Fig. 12. Direct contact of the rail and sleeper is avoided by allowing the wood block c to project above the sleeper, or a sheet of felt may be interposed. The rail can be given a suitable inclination by casting a bed of cement on the sleeper when laid. On tramways, the end portions of the sleepers are used with the removable wood blocks.
Patent GB-190715253-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Leather Substitutes
Inventor: WEEBER RUDOLF
Filed: 1907-07-02
Granted: 1908-04-23
Abstract: 15,253. Weeber, R. July 2. Compound fabrics.-A leather substitute is produced by treating vegetable, animal, and other fibres in the form of ` fleeces' or locks' with a solution of balata, gutta-percha, or caoutchouc, and subsequently treating with reagents which precipitate the binding - materials. The precipitant may, however, be added first and then the solution of rubber &c. The product obtained is pressed and dried. To increase the strength and uniformity, the product may be mercerized, preferably by a caustic-soda solution, in addition to which it may be vulcanized. If a coloured final product is desired, dyes may be added to the solutions. The finished product may also be treated on one or both sides with rubber, celluloid, nitro-cellulose, viscose, albumen, &c. Suitable so!vents are benzine, carbon bisulphide, carbon tetrachloride, and benzol, and suitable precipitants are acetone, alcohol, and methyl alcohol.
Patent GB-190718394-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Engines.
Inventor: AUGUSTINE BENJAMIN FRANKLIN
Filed: 1907-08-14
Granted: 1908-08-13
Abstract: 18,394. Augustine, B. F. Aug. 14. Fixed-abutment type.-A rotary engine having outwardly-sliding vanes D moving in a rotary carrier C is provided with a cylindrical abutment-piece a<1>, which is bored eccentrically with its outer surface, and which has end extensions a<2> surrounding flanges c upon the carrier. Cut-off rings L, sliding over the admission ports G in the flanges c, are arranged between the carrier and the ends of the casing, and are rotated by the centrifugal action of the weights M. The rings are held in annular recesses in plates c' attached to the ends of the carrier, and the weights are pivoted to the faces of the plates. The engine is provided with supplementary admission and exhaust ports N, N', which communicate with the passages of a reversing-valve P connected to the supply pipe H. Each of the vanes is provided with a counterbalance weight F, which is arranged on the opposite side of the axis of the carrier to its vane and between the two opposite vanes.
Patent GB-190718837-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Egg-poachers
Inventor: BROWN JOSEPH WILLIAM
Filed: 1907-08-21
Granted: 1908-01-09
Abstract: 18,837. Brown, J. W. Aug. 21. Egg - poachers.-An egg-poacher comprises a number of bottomless cups 2 rigidly mounted on a plate which is provided with holes registering with the bottoms of the cups, and is slidably mounted on a plate 5 provided with slotted flanges. The plate 5 is perforated and has a transverse flange 10 to which the handle 9 is attached. The flange 10 also serves as a stop to the sliding plate, to which is attached a handle 13 for the purpose of sliding the plate 3 and cups 2 off the plate 5 after the eggs have been cooked in the water vessel 1. A rivet 16, attached to the plate 3, moves in a central longitudinal slot in the plate 5, and can be drawn through an enlargement at the end of the slot in order to allow the plate to be detached from the plate 5.
Patent GB-190719452-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Milling Machines and the like.
Inventor: HAILWOOD ERNEST ARTHUR
Filed: 1908-02-28
Granted: 1908-11-19
Abstract: 19,452. Hailwood, E. A. Feb. 28, 1908. Milling.-A milling-machine having one or more chucks mounted on a platform intermittently rotated by the reciprocations of such platform is provided with improved rotating and locking means, and with a knock-off motion, and with a telescopic drive for the reciprocating platform. The chuck E is mounted on the reciprocating platform B and is fixed to two ratchet-wheels D D<1> one above the other as the platform reciprocates, a spring-pressed pawl G gives an intermittent rotation to the chuck, and the chuck is looked in the forward position of the platform by a cam J<1> engaging a pawl J which locks the ratchet-wheel D. A ratchet-wheel Q<1> is actuated by a pawl R on the platform and carries a wiper Q, which engages a trip-rod p<2> and thus frees through trip-levers the spring-pressed arm N which puts out the driving-clutch M. Electro-magnetic means may be used to operate the knock-off means, the wiper Q being replaced by a contact-piece on an insulated wheel. The connecting-rod K, K<1> for reciprocating the platform is made telescopic, a spring bolt T' fixing the two parts. By this means, the platform can be moved farther back for fixing the work. The reciprocations of the platform may be performed by hand.
Patent GB-190721389-A (GB)
Title: Sparking Plug for Explosion Engines.
Inventor: BENOIST HENRI
Filed: 1907-09-26
Granted: 1908-03-05
Abstract: 21,389. Benoist, H. Sept. 29, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Gas and like engines.- A sparking-plug for explosion engines is provided with a replaceable portion carrying the electrodes. A metal sleeve, made in two pieces A, B, is attached to the engine by a screwed end a, and contains a removable metal tube F carrying one set of electrodes h. The other electrode consists of a rod H, passing through a porcelain tube G cemented in the tube F, and held by a nut g<1> against a porcelain cap I of the same diameter as the tube F. The rod H makes contact, by means of a spring h<2>, with the head e of a rod E passing through pieces of porcelain C, D and held in place by a nut e<1>. The rod E is 'connected by an insulated wire to the source of electricity. The tube F is held in place by screws engaging with a groove therein.
Patent GB-190728701-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Uterine Curettes.
Inventor: MOORMEISTER FRANK JOSEPH MAX
Filed: 1907-12-31
Granted: 1908-11-19
Abstract: 28,701. Moormeister, F. J. M Dec. 31. Curettes.-A uterine curette consists of a tube 1 and a handle 2 within which a rod 4 is adapted to slide. The rod is provided at its outer end with a flexible scraper 3 of loop - form, which may be integral with the rod or detachably fastened thereto. The rod passes through a guide 5 in the handle, and is attached at its end to a slide 6 capable of limited movement in guides 7. The rod is actuated by pressure on a button 9, acting through toggle-links 8, the spring loop 3, automatically returning it to position when the pressure is released.
Patent GB-190802161-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with Apparatus for Measuring and Indicating the Superficial Area of Hides, Skins and other Surfaces.
Inventor: CONNOLLY SAMUEL FREDERICK
Filed: 1908-01-30
Granted: 1909-01-21
Abstract: 2161. Connolly, S. F., and Osborne, V. Jan. 30. Calculating-apparatus.- Planimeters for hides, skins, and other surfaces, of the type described in Specification No. 5168, A.D. 1904, are provided with lifting- arrangemeans whereby the whole apparatus may be raised from the article measured. Fig. 3 shows a planimeter which has a circular track 6 upon which the integrating-wheel 2 always moves, and is fitted with a weight 5 and a balancing-arm 1 therefor, and with a cord 7 attached by a swivel joint to the centre 4 of the track frame, about which these arms can turn. The cord passes over pulleys 8, which may either be provided with non- reversing clutches or may be of the usual type. in which case a weight 9 is attached to the cord.
Patent GB-190804002-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Targets whereby an Indicator is Shown and Electric Bells are Set Ringing
Inventor: HADLEY WILLIAM
Filed: 1908-02-22
Granted: 1909-02-22
Abstract: 4002. Hadley, W. Feb. 22. Targets.-A pellet or shot, on passing through a bull's-eye aperture 5 in a target plate 6, forces back a sliding stud or plunger 4 from the position shown in Fig. 3 until the head 17 of a spring retaining-bolt 18 is clear of a cross bar or bridge 12 of the casing 1 ; a spring 20 then forces a sliding-bar 13 downwards into the position shown in Fig. 4 and completes an electric circuit through terminals 22, 23, 24 and an electric bell. The lower part 26 of the bar 13 projects below the casing and forms an indicator visible at the firing point. The sliding bar is moved back against guide-stops, so as to be ready for action again, by pressing back the indicator end 26, or by a lever. The target plate 6 is carried by four studs 8 on the front plate 3 of the case, and rubber or other cushions 7 are interposed between the plates to prevent vibration.
Patent GB-190804642-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Distribution of Steam in Steam Engines.
Inventor: BOLLINCKX ARTHUR
Filed: 1908-02-29
Granted: 1908-04-30
Abstract: 4642. Bollinckx, A. Feb. 29. Valves, distrib u t in g.-Steam is admitted through lift valves a and exhausts through piston valves b, the valves being arranged vertically in the cylinder covers or ends.
Patent GB-190805195-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Piano Players.
Inventor: MCHARDY RUDOLPH HERMANN
Filed: 1908-03-07
Granted: 1908-08-27
Abstract: 5195. McHardy, R. H. March 7. Automatic instruments. - In automaticallyoperated pianofortes of the horizontal grand type, the bellows a carry an air reservoir near the top and are arranged to cover the spaces in the lyre that are normally open. Treadles c are attached to the bottom of the lyre by pivoted levers e, which are also attached to the bellows. The treadles c are hinged to floor rests d and the latter are also hinged to the lyre. When the treadles c are depressed more than the normal amount, spring- pressed pins g depress the links e, disengaging their outer ends from notches so that they are free to slide along slots in the treadles c. The treadles c may then be folded up and secured in position by spring-pressed bolts i or other suitable means. In folding up, the links e ultimately pass the spring- pressed pins and fall over on the normally upper side of the treadles. Suitable bolts with thumb or butterfly nuts may be provided, so that the whole of the lyre and piano-player operating-mechanism may be removed.
Patent GB-190812160-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of and Apparatus for Embarking, Transporting and Discharging Submarines and other Vessels.
Filed: 1908-06-04
Granted: 1909-05-13
Abstract: 12,160. Vickers, Sons, & Maxim, and Boolds, J. H. June 4. 1'ransporting vessels, for.- Comprises method of and means for transporting submarine vessels, in which a carrier vessel is utilized. This vessel is provided with a considerable clear deck space, with large hatches which may extend from end to end of the hold, or removable decks, and with a partially removable bulwark. The submarine is floated over the bold of the carrier vessel, which has been submerged to. the required extent, and then lowered into the hold by ballasting the submarine or by pumping the water out of the ship until the superstructure is beneath the deck beams. The decks are then replaced and the remainder of the water is pumped out of the ship. The reverse process is adopted for discharging the submarines. When more than one submarine is to be stowed, guides or battens are provided on the ship to indicate the limits of the open deck space and to ensure correct seating of the submarines in the hold during transport.
Patent GB-190819841-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Ratchet Gearing particularly applicable for Driving Tube-cleaning Apparatus.
Inventor: MORRISON ALEXANDER
Filed: 1908-09-22
Granted: 1909-05-27
Abstract: 19,841. Morrison, A. Sept. 22. Ratchet gearing.-In tube-cleaning apparatus ratchet gearing, driven through links from an oscillating handle, is employed to rotate cranks'or eccentrics on which a frame, which drives the scrapers, is mounted. The frame D is carried by two or more eccentrics or cranks E mounted on spindles F, which are rotated in bushes, fixed in two or more of the tubes, by means of an oscillating handle 0, lever M, and links L operating the pawls I and ratchet-wheels H, which are encased, the motion being limited by pins. Motion is conveyed from the frame to the scrapers A by pins C fixed to the frame. Backward motion of the frame may be prevented by retaining-pawls operating on ratchetwheels fixed to the spindles F and having teeth in the opposite direction to those on the wheels H.
Patent GB-190821754-A (GB)
Title: Propeller
Inventor: GROSCLAUDE DANIEL ALEXIS LEOPO
Filed: 1907-10-15
Granted: 1909-05-13
Abstract: 21,754. Grosclaude, D. A. L. Oct. 15, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Propelling.-The propelling - device comprises tapering helical blades mounted on a conical bnss and is fitted at the forward end of an aerial vessel, acting as a tractor. The larger end of the boss fits the front of the vessel so as to avoid fluid friction at the junction. The driving-axle c is fixed in the boss and receives its rotary motion from a co-axial motor.
Patent GB-190821973-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Detachable Rubber Soles for Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: BINNIE THOMAS
Filed: 1908-10-17
Granted: 1909-09-09
Abstract: 21,973. Binnie, T. Oct. 17. Soles. - Detachable rubber soles are attached by means of hinged grips a, or by a combination of these with single grips b. The extremities of the grips are bent so as to grip the edge of the boot sole. Strips of sheet metal, preferably having perforations a<2> with ragged edges, are hinged at a<1> and inserted between two plies of rubber to be cemented together. The sole may be moulded around them ; or, the grips may be secured to the surface of the rubber, or let into the sides. The grips are so arranged that the stretch of the rubber causes them to operate.
Patent GB-190822657-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cycle, Carriage and like Lamps.
Inventor: BAXTER CHARLES ERNEST
Filed: 1908-10-26
Granted: 1909-08-05
Abstract: 22,657. Baxter, C. E. Oct. 26. Velocipede, carriage, &c. lamps; wind-guards.- - In cycle carriage, and like ,lamps, the outer head casing 1<a> is provided with concentric sleeves 1, 2, the annular channel formed thereby being open to -the atmosphere through perforations, in the sleeve 1 and the casing 1<a>. Inflowing-air is directed downwardly by a shoulder 3, which also acts as a baffle for air currents entering through slots 4 in the outer sleeve.
Patent GB-190825114-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Garment Shields.
Inventor: GUINZBURG VICTOR
Filed: 1908-11-21
Granted: 1909-01-14
Abstract: 25,114. Guinzburg, V. Nov. 21. Dress-shields.-One side of a garment shield a is cut so that in front it reaches to the top of the shoulder of the wearer. The shield is secured to pieces c, d fastened by laces e at the back and tapes d' in front. Short straps f carry safety-pins g to attach to the corset. An elastic strap h is attached to the front of the shield and at the back to the piece c.
Patent GB-190827648-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Safety Razors.
Inventor: ECHTER PAUL
Filed: 1908-12-19
Granted: 1909-06-24
Abstract: 27,648. Echter, P. Dec. 19. Razors, safety. The blade c of a safety razor is held between a guard plate b and a back-plate a having down-turned ends a<1>, b<1> respectively with corresponding pressed grooves or ribs a<2>, b<2>, which fit together, and open-ended slots a<3>, b<3> leading to corresponding holes a<4>, b<4>, the guard fitting inside the backplate. The blade, having projections or notches which engage with the grooves or ribs on the back-plate, is secured in position by a cross-head d fixed to a handle and having recessed ends containing studs with two diameters, the smaller diameter d<6> fitting the slot, and the larger diameter d<5> fitting the hole in the down-turned ends of the guard and back-plate. Springs d<3> press the studs outwards and, when the parts of the razor are being connected, the studs are pressed inwards against the springs by heads d<7>, and the smaller parts of the studs are passed through the slots in the guard and back-plate to the holes a<4>, b<4>, whereupon the springs are allowed to press the larger parts of these studs into these holes. The studs are arranged eccentrically in the cross-bead, which has longitudinal flats d<9>, d<10>, d<11>, so that, when the back-plate is at right-angles to the handle, there is not much pressure between the parts, but, when it is in either of the angular positions, Fig. 4, the eccentricity of the studs together with the spring action of the back-plate, which has a depression a*, causes the parts to be securely held together. In a modification, the depression in the back-plate is dispensed with, and the guard is provided with spring tongues ; the down-turned ends of the guard may have holes only, in which the larger parts d<5> of the studs are mounted so that the guard-plate and cross-head are inseparable ; or the down-turned ends may be dispensed with, and projections similar to those on the blade may be formed on the guard to engage with the grooves in the back-plate. The razor has a telescopic handle, an extension e<1> having threads e<3>, e<4> which engage threads e<3> on the fixed part e of the handle in the closed and extended positions respectively. According to the Provisional Specification, the guard - plate and back-plate may be curved in transverse section.
Patent GB-190827767-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Separating Crushed Ore Products or other Comminuted Solid Matter from Liquid.
Inventor: ARBUCKLE ALEXANDER JOHN
Filed: 1908-12-21
Granted: 1909-12-02
Abstract: 27,767. Arbuckle, A. J., and Osborne, A. Dec. 21. Conveyers ; elevators.- An inclined or horizontal conveyer is formed by threading plates 31 on a shaft in such a manner that projections 33, one or more of which are provided on each of the plates, constitute intermittent helices. The plates are spaced apart by projections 34 or by separate distance-pieces on the shaft.
Patent GB-190905832-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Submarine Boats.
Inventor: FRASER JAMES
IPC: B63G8/40
Filed: 1909-03-11
Granted: 1909-11-04
Abstract: 5832. Fraser, J. March 11. Submarine escape chambers.- Relates to means of escape from submarine boats of the kind in which the submarine is provided with a watertight chamber having entry and exit doors. This chamber B is arranged forward of the hold, and is approached by a water - tight door D. An exit port E is closed by a valve F having a spindle F<1> which terminates in a guided disk G. The person making the escape closes the door D behind him and signals to the crew to operate a handle P which lowers a screw T supporting the disk G. The valve F does not fall until a set-screw T taking into the disk G is released. After the escape has been effected the crew raise the valve F and pump the flood water out of the chamber.
Patent GB-190910379-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Venetian Blinds.
Inventor: SOLLITT GEORGE
IPC: E06B9/304
Filed: 1909-05-01
Granted: 1910-03-10
Abstract: 10,379. Sollitt, G. May 1. Window blinds.- A venetian blind, of the kind that is raised and lowered by means of a spring roller 12 is provided with metal tapes 8 passing through slots in the laths and attached to the bottom lath, a n d winding on pulleys 11 attached to the spring roller. The metal tapes 8 are guided between rollers 10, 10<a> mounted in brackets 5<a>, and pass between loops of tape 4<a>, 4<b>, carried by pulleys 5, 6 on the same brackets and supporting the laths. The inclination of the laths is adjusted by means of a cord 14 passing over a pulley 13 on the top lath and a pulley 15 on the spindle of a rotatable knob 16, which is adjustable vertically on a rack 19 by means of projections 16<c> held in engagement with the rack by a spring 16<b>.
Patent GB-190912428-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lifting Apparatus for use on Overhead Runways.
Inventor: MORRIS HERBERT
IPC: B66C23/20
Filed: 1909-05-26
Granted: 1910-03-17
Abstract: 12,428. Morris, H., and Bastert, F. May 26. Jib cranes.- Comprises a supporting-device for a jib crane suspended from a runway for transport, when unloaded, so that loads can be handled at some distance to the side of the runway. Figs. 1 and 2 show the crane in elevation and plan respectively. An upright A, suspended from a trolly B on a runway, carries a jib crane D, which may be of the type described in Specification 815/08, or of any ordinary construction. Two sets of rods F, G are pivoted to the upright A, and the rods of each set are connected together at their outer ends where an adjustable foot K is carried. The jib of the crane used may be movable in either a vertical or horizontal plane, the former case being shown in Figs. 1 and 2. In a modification, the rods F are pivoted at their centres so that the rods F, G and the crane jib may be folded up close to the upright A for convenience in travelling
Patent GB-190918021-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Braiding Machine.
Inventor: EBELING MORITZ
IPC: D04C3/00
Filed: 1909-08-04
Granted: 1910-02-17
Abstract: 18,021. Ebeling, M., and Herzog, J. Aug. 4. Braiding - machines.- The race-ways are so arranged as to render possible simultaneous or successive production, in a continuous piece of fabric, of the following effects, namely, plain selvedged or tubular braid, lace, striped or soutache braid, appliquÚ, and looped effects. The main track is composed of groups of three large disks 1, spaced by smaller disks 2 provided with switches. Side tracks 10 are provided at intervals of five disks for obtaining the appliquÚ effects. The return tracks 7 give the looped effects. The striped effects are obtained by means of the intersecting tracks 4. The switches are controlled by the jacquard to give the required combination of effects.
Patent GB-190920658-A (GB)
Title: Acetylene Generator.
Inventor: SURMONT FABIEN
IPC: C10H5/00
Filed: 1909-09-09
Granted: 1910-08-18
Abstract: 20,658. Surmont, F. Sept. 9. Check - valve in liquid supply; solid in separate charges in generator; removal of generator Cover closes water and gas valves. - Relates to detail improvements in the acetylene generator described i n Specification 11,111/03. A single stop - cock 9 controls both the water-supply pipe 8 and the gasoutlet pipe 11 connected to the generator 1, the plug of the cock having an extension 17 fitting over a projection on the cover of the generator so that, when the cover is removed, both pipes are shut off. The central perforated tubes 4 in the carbide trays 2 are provided with conical or spherical movable funnels 35 to deliver descending water clear of the overflow pipes 5. The gas - holder 12 is provided with a safety escape pipe 31 and a water-gauge 32.