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Patent GB-190720861-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tip Carts, Wagons and the like.
Inventor: PITT CHARLES
Filed: 1907-09-19
Granted: 1908-04-09
Abstract: 20,861. Pitt, C. Sept. 19. Tip-carts and tipwagons; carts and wagons. - Carts, wagons, &c. are provided with means for tipping. the vehicle into various positions; removable side and end rails are also described. The front of the vehicle has a curved perforated bar, which works in a socket e on the shaft bar d, and is retained in various positions by a pin g mounted on the end of a spring-pressed lever h. The lever h is pivoted to an extension, Fig. 6, of the socket e and is automatically moved into the locked position by a spring l, which preferably consists of two spiral springs, one within the other, placed round two pins o, p. For further security, the lever passes through a slide r, Fig. 8, fixed to the shaft by brackets s, a pin u placed in a central hole in the slide keeping the lever in its locked or released positions. When not in use, the pin u may be carried in an extension t of the slide r. Harvest ladders x, Fig. 10, having bottom boards z, are provided with pintles A, which fit into eyes on the floor of the cart and are arranged to fold down when not in use, in which position they cannot slip off. For carrying cattle, side rails having stirts which enter holes in the side raves are provided, and are fastened to the ladders by staples, pinners, &c. The ladder corners may be shod with iron It is stated in the Provisional Specification that the pin u also passes through the lever h.
Patent GB-190726409-A (GB)
Title: Improved Bearing-vehicle for use at Funerals.
Inventor: WIGGLESWORTH JOHN ANDREW
Filed: 1907-11-29
Granted: 1908-06-18
Abstract: 26,409. Wigglesworth, J. A. Nov. 29. Name plates and the like.-The sides of a bearing- vehicle for use at funerals are fitted with pairs of rails N which are grooved or otherwise adapted to receive removable letters for giving particulars of the interment.
Patent GB-190800729-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Explosion Engines.
Inventor: MAUD CHARLES EDWARD
Filed: 1908-01-11
Granted: 1908-06-25
Abstract: 729. Maud, C. E. Jan. 30, 1907, [date applied. for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Gas and explosive-vapour engines.-The piston of a two-stroke cycle engine is provided with a specially - shaped deflector for directing the scavenging - charge along the axis of the cylinder, while the explosion end of the cylinder is formed with an inwardly projecting conical surface, which deflects the charge to the cylinder walls for the return journey, and has the igniting - device situated at its apex. Fig. 2 shows a cylinder 1 having an inwardly projecting conical end 10 containing an igniting-device 11 at the apex. The piston may have a conical projection 12 formed on its end, and has a second hollow conical deflector 14 attached to it. A series of ports are formed between the deflector 14 and the piston proper, and in the position shown, register with the air ports 20 and admit a scavenging-charge to the interior of the deflector 14. The projections 12, 14 direct the scavenging-charge along the axis of the cylinder, and the projection 10 directs it to the walls for the return journey. The products of combustion are exhausted through ports 17, an annular passage 18, and an exhaust pipe 19. The igniting-device enters the deflector 14 towards the end of the stroke, so that the explosion takes place partially within the deflector and is thereby retarded. In some cases, the projection 12 may be omitted, the deflector 14 being then used alone.
Patent GB-190801841-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Cyanides and Cyanamides.
Inventor: JOHNSON JAMES YATE
Filed: 1908-01-27
Granted: 1908-11-05
Abstract: 1841. Johnson, J. Y., [Badische Anilin & Soda Fabrik]. Jan. 27. Cyanides and cyanamides of the alkali and alkaline-earth metals are produced by heating titanium nitrogen compounds, such as titanium nitrides and cyanonitride, with carbon and an oxide or salt of the alkali or alkaline-earth metal. The reaction may be carried out in presence of a flux, and instead of, or in addition to the carbon, gases capable of yielding it may be passed into the heated mass. Titanium nitride may be prepared by the action of ammonia on the tetrachloride. In examples, compounds of sodium, potassium, calcium, and barium are produced.
Patent GB-190807837-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Safety Devices for Shirt, Collar and Cuff Ironing Machines
Inventor: HAWES DAVID MARC ANDREW GRAHAM
Filed: 1908-04-08
Granted: 1909-02-04
Abstract: 7837. Hawes, D. M. A. G. April 8. Guards.-In an automatic safety device for ironing-machines of the reciprocating table type, a mutilated toothed or friction wheel d fixed to the shaft a is normally held from rotation, but when the guard m is moved the trip rod i is disengaged from the nose of the cam h and so releases the shaft a. The wheel d then engages the gear-wheel f and the consequent rotation of the shaft a cause s, by means of a cam p, the release of the latch lever q from the arm r connected to the strike bar t<1>, the result being that the belts are shifted and reversal effected. The arm r is loose on the treadle shaft v but the lever q is pivoted to a bracket u fixed to the shaft so that in normal operation the movements of the treadle are conveyed to the strike bar through the lever q and arm r. The springs q<x>, y' cause the automatic resetting of the parts when the guard m has been returned to its correct position.
Patent GB-190807920-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus, for Subjecting Ores, Shale, or other Substances, to the Action of Heat in a Continuous Manner
Inventor: PEAT JAMES BARCLAY
Filed: 1908-04-09
Granted: 1908-12-17
Abstract: 7920. Peat, J. B. April 9. Distillation, destructive; gas retorts.- A continuously-working apparatus for subjecting ores, shale, and other substances to the action of heat comprises an upper part 1 and a lower part 3 connected by tubes 2 passing through a combustion chamber 4, through which heating-gases pass in a spiral or volute direction to a central flue 6, which extends through the upper part and also through the charging-bunker. The heating may be effected by means of fire-grates in the combustion chamber 4, or by means of hot gases admitted to such chamber, which may be provided with deflectors to direct the hot gases on to the tubes 2. The tubes may be provided with spiral retarders and with externally and internally radiating ribs.
Patent GB-190808842-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of Steering an Aeroplane.
Inventor: SHADBOLT LIONEL PIERREPONT
Filed: 1908-04-23
Granted: 1908-07-30
Abstract: 8842. Shadbolt, L. P. April 23. Steering.-A vertical rudder for steering an aeroplane machine comprises two rods b c, d e, with stays f covered with fabric. The lower rod is secured to the vertical rod k of the tiller, while the upper rod is pivoted on a bracket o through which the rod k passes. Instead of the tiller rod, cords secured to the end of the rod d e may be used to operate the rudder. The outer ends of the rods are stayed by cords g, h provided with springs q, and the upper rod may have springs to hold it in a central position. When the rudder is operated for steering to the left or right, the lower rod d e moves while the upper rod remains practically stationary, so that the rudder presents a curved inclined surface to the stream of air. This causes the rear part of the aeroplane to be depressed while the front of the aeroplane is raised, and also causes the machine to tilt about a longitudinal axis with the lower side towards the centre of the curve in which the machine is travelling.
Patent GB-190816860-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: SILVER THOMAS
Filed: 1908-08-11
Granted: 1909-07-22
Abstract: 16,860. Silver, T., and Priest, W. Aug.,11. Gas or explosive-vapour engines.-In an engine suitable for motor-cycles, cam spindles 7 for the admission and exhaust valves are mounted on a detachable plate 6 forming one side of the crank casing. The spindles 7 are driven from the crankshaft by pinions 12 and an intermediate pinion 9. The magneto is mounted on a bracket 14 cast in one with the crank casing, and is driven by a pinion 15 gearing with one of the pinions 12. The side plate 6 is provided with an extension 16 to take in the pinion 15, and is recessed and provided with an outer cover-plate so as to form a dust-proof and oil-tight casing for the gearing.
Patent GB-190823710-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Acetylene Lamps for Motor Vehicles.
Inventor: LUCAS HARRY
Filed: 1908-11-05
Granted: 1909-06-24
Abstract: 23,710. Lucas, H., and Egginton, W. H. Nov. 5. Acetylene lamps.-Relates to means for securing the covering of the generating-chamber in an acetylene lamp. A clamping-bar c is pivoted at one end to the cover d of the generating-chamber a, and is attached at the other end to the lamp body by a pin or bolt e having a free movement through a limited range. When in place, the cover is secured by a pivoted lever g, the outer end of which is swung into a slot in the bar c and is provided, with a wing or other nut i for pressing the cover on to its seat.
Patent GB-190824223-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Inkstands.
Inventor: HAASE OTTO
Filed: 1908-11-11
Granted: 1909-04-01
Abstract: 24,223. Haase, O. Nov. 11. Inkstands. - An inkstand consists of a holder a fitted with a dipping-cup b and a reservoir d connected to the holder by a pipe c. A screw plug f carried by a rod e opens or closes the communication between the reservoir and the holder. The ink level in the holder a is constant and is determined by the position of the bottom end of the pipe c.
Patent GB-190825621-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coaster Hubs for Cycles and the like.
Inventor: COOPER STANLEY
Filed: 1908-11-27
Granted: 1909-04-01
Abstract: 25,621. Cooper, S. Nov. 27. Brakes ; driving- mechanism. - In coaster hubs for cycles &c. having a double-acting pawl for driving and for applying the brake, a floating pawl C, with a nose K for driving and a nose L for applying the brake, is mounted in a recess A<2> of the driving-sleeve A, a single spring or a pair of springs D, E being provided to retain the pawl in position. On commencing to drive, the movement of the nose L in relation to the stationary brake ratchet-ring H raises the pawl and brings its nose K into engagement with the ratchet teeth F. To prevent clicking during forward pedalling, the teeth F are undercut or made of a sufficient length and depth, so that, after the pawl is engaged with these teeth by the action of the part L upon the teeth H, the driving-pressure forces the pawl into full engagement, drawing the part L clear of the brake ratchet teeth. The pawl is free to rock laterally so that, in freewheeling, the part K can rise and fall as it clicks over the teeth F without the same movement being imparted to the part L. The spring D is used chiefly to hold the pawl back in its recess ; the spring E, preferably lighter than the other spring, tends normally to hold the pawl down at or about its centre. A single spring may, however, be employed. To prevent the pawl from being forced out of the recess when applying the brake, the recess may be undercut, and the diagonally-opposite corner is preferably similarly undercut, so that when the pawl tends to twist on the application of the brake, it is forced into the undercut corners and thus held. When the nose K is extended as shown, the edge of the recess has to be cut away at A<5>.
Patent GB-190905362-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Retorts for use in Carbonizing or otherwise Treating Minerals and the like, particularly adapted for use in the Recovery Gaseous, Volatile and other Products.
Inventor: HERRING WALTER RALPH
IPC: C10B1/04
Filed: 1909-03-05
Granted: 1910-03-07
Abstract: 5362. Herring, W. R. March 5. Moving-chamber apparatus.-Means for controlling the feed to the dry-closure apparatus of a retort for carbonizing minerals comprises a rotary drum L, Fig. 8, formed with pockets. The casing of the body of the drum, or the e n d s thereof, a r e tapered, and the drum is forced into its seat by springs so as automatically to compensate for wear.
Patent GB-190907610-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Wire Supports.
Inventor: GOULD CORNELIUS CLAUDE
IPC: H01B17/24
Filed: 1909-03-30
Granted: 1909-08-12
Abstract: 7610. Gould, C. C. March 30. Couplings.-Supports or holders for electric wires are made with a stem A secured to a support B and carrying a coil E of some resilient material, one end of which bears against the inner end C' of a socket C supported on the stem A. The conductor is wound between the convolutions of the coil, and its end is wound round the groove F at the end of the stem A, a cover G serving to protect the device and keep it clean. In the modification shown in Fig. 4, the conductor is wound upon the spirally grooved collar J and bent into the notches on the plate K.
Patent GB-190907749-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Rail Spikes and Keys therefor.
Inventor: EASTLING ELLERY LUCIUS
IPC: E01B9/12
Filed: 1909-03-31
Granted: 1909-08-05
Abstract: 7749. Eastling, E. L. May 4, 1908, [Convention date]. Nails and spikes.-A spike 3 having a head 6 with a lip 7 to engage a rail flange is prevented from being loosened or forced outwards by the rail by a tapered key 4 having retaining- teeth 13<a> and an enlarged triangular head 14, which is driven through an inclined slot 10 in the spike into the wooden tie. The slot 10 is wider on the inner side 11, and the heads of the spike 3 and the key 4 have projections 8, 17, which may be engaged by an extractor. The form of the head 14 prevents water from working into the tie and rotting it.
Patent GB-190909492-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Leathers or Sweatbands for Hats.
Inventor: ROYLE FREDERICK
IPC: A42C5/02
Filed: 1909-04-21
Granted: 1909-09-30
Abstract: 9492. Royle, F. April 21. Leathers or sweat-bands.-Between the sweatband and the hat is placed a ring of cloth or the like sewn so that it has a circumference less than that of the hat, and hence presses the sweat-band against the head. If, as in the process known as Brachering, there is a strip of cane B covered by cloth C, a margin of the cloth is left to project behind the sweat-band A, which is preferably bulged as shown. One or more rows of stitching E are sewn in the cloth in such a manner as to reduce its circumference somewhat; and cause the sweat-band to press against the head. A separate strip of material may be substituted, attached to the hat or the sweat-band, which may be suitably shaped to receive it, the ends of the cloth being preferably fastened together where the sweat-band is joined.
Patent GB-190912314-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for Controlling Gas Burners from a Distance.
Inventor: RENKEWITZ EMIL
Filed: 1909-05-25
Granted: 1909-09-30
Abstract: 12,314. Renkewitz, E. May 27, 1908, [Convention date]. Actuating valves for gas lighting. In apparatus for controlling gas burners from a distance by varying the gas pressure, in which the valve is actuated by means of two pivotally-supported communicating liquidcontaining vessels n, o, one of which is connected to the gas supply and the other exposed to the atmospheric pressure, the gas is supplied to the vessel n through the hollow spindle p forming the bearing of the oscillating s y s t e m. When the pressure is temporarily increased, the diaphragm valve d, Fig. 3, is forced back against the action of a spring g, and gas passes from the passage e, through the opening x and conduit f, Figs. 2 and 3, to the hollow spindle p, pipe m, and vessel n, Fig. 1. The liquid in the vessel n is forced through the pipes n<1>, o' into the vessel o, air escaping through the aperture z. The weight of the displaced liquid causes the system n, o to rock about its pivot p, thus actuating the distributing-valve a by means of an arm s, pawl t, and toothed rim a<2> of the valve. When the pressure falls to the normal, the valve d again closes and the gas in the vessel n slowly escapes through a perforation in a screw l, Fig. 3, connected to the passage f, the liquid in the vessel o thereupon returning to the vessel n with the result that the vessels n, o return to their original position. The gas is extinguished by moving the distributing-valve a a further step by another temporary increase in the gas pressure.
Patent GB-190916248-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Pipe Couplings and Joints.
Inventor: LAMONT JAMES HUNTER
IPC: F16L19/04
Filed: 1909-07-12
Granted: 1909-12-09
Abstract: 16,248. Lamont, J. H., and Smellie, A. R. July 12. Sleeve joints with longitudinal pressure and yielding outer pipes.-Relates to couplings for softmetal pipes in which the flared pipe ends are drawn on to and clamped against an internal ferrule, with conical ends, by external tapered ferrules drawn up by a screw cap. The present invention is restricted to pipes of unequal bore connected by a double-ended conical ferrule e, the ends of which are of different diameters.
Patent GB-190916998-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Incandescent Gas Burners.
IPC: F23D14/12
Filed: 1909-07-21
Granted: 1910-07-07
Abstract: 16,998. Block Light Co., and Webber, J. July 21. Incandescent gas burners. -In inverted incandescent gas burners, the airchamber d is provided with a tubular extension e upon which the bent arm of the burner rests, and a tube f is supported within and extends through the extension e and has a funnel-shaped end over the gas nipple b. An auxiliary air-conduit h may be formed around the mixing - tubes, air being drawn through the conduit from the chamber d by the gas mixture issuing from the tube f. The tube f is supported by a pin or by projections i stamped in the extension e of the chamber d, and may be plain or fluted ; or the tube f may be replaced by a number of tubes.
Patent GB-190925639-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Effecting Telephonic Communication Without Connecting Wires.
Inventor: MATTHEWS HARRY GRINDELL
IPC: H04B5/00
Filed: 1909-11-06
Granted: 1910-11-03
Abstract: 25,639. Matthews, H. G. Nov. 6. [Cognate Application, 13,299/10.] Converting alternating and direct currents.- In an apparatus for wireless telephonv, a converter utilizing a variable contact resistance is employed. The high-frequency interrupter consists of an aluminium disk c' rotating slowly with light contact beneath a steel shoe c<2>.
Patent GB-191002133-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Spirally-graduated Slide-rules.
Inventor: HAMMOND ROBERT WHITEHEAD
IPC: B43L13/02
Filed: 1910-01-27
Granted: 1911-01-26
Abstract: 2133. Hammond, R. W. Jan. 27. Slide-rules.-A spirally-graduated cylindrical rule has an outer cylinder O, either wholly or partly transparent, through which the graduations on the inner cylinder I may be observed. The inner cylinder I is adapted to move with an endlong and a helical motion; the helical motion is effected by means of a groove G on the central spindle C, and a spring catch S which grips the spindle C, as shown in Fig. 4. The spindle C is attached through a nut N to rods R<1> secured to the outer cylinder O; and the catch S is mounted on the top of the inner cylinder I rotated through the handle H. To adjust the relative positions of the two cylinders, the nut N is released, and the spindle C is rotated; this adjustment allows any additional scales that may be provided on the inner cylinder to appear between the graduations on the outer one. The whole apparatus may be rotated by the handle h, which has a rod engaging the spindle C. The inner surfaces of the two cylinders beneath the graduations may be silvered to ensure a correct reading of the graduations. An index or cursor 1 is adapted to slide along a rod 2 attached to the frame to enable the readings to be observed.
Patent GB-191003122-A (GB)
Title: Method of and Apparatus for Renovating Used Engine Cleaning and like Waste.
Inventor: KAUFFMANN JULIUS
IPC: D06F43/00
Filed: 1910-02-08
Granted: 1910-08-04
Abstract: 3122. Kauffmann, J. Feb. 8. Fats, extracting by solvents. Engine-cleaning and like waste is treated with solvent in a perforated receptacle 2, arranged in a flat closed vessel 1, and is agitated by air under pressure admitted by a perforated pipe 21. The solvent is then volatilized by the heat of a steam-coil 16. The non-volatile parts of the solvent and the separated oil &c. are led off through the valve 18. The waste is finally dried by blowing more air through.
Patent GB-191006031-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Mono-chlor-acetic Acid.
IPC: C07C51/363
Filed: 1910-03-10
Granted: 1910-11-03
Abstract: 6031. Horsley, G. F., and United Alkali Co. March 10. Drawings to Specification. Monochloracetic acid is produced by chlorinating glacial acetic acid in the presence of a small percentage of sulphur, and acetyl chloride, the latter body acting as an accelerating-agent, and being automatically produced during the process, no addition thereof being necessary. In an apparatus for carrying out the process, the first vessel of a series is heated, and a small quantity of sulphur added to the acetic acid contained therein. On passing chlorine into the heated vessel, monochloracetic acid, and a small quantity of acetyl chloride are formed, the latter passing into the second vessel of the series, which is at ordinary temperature. On the completion of the reaction in the heated vessel, sulphur is added to the second vessel which contains glacial acetic acid and the acetyl chloride absorbed and which is now heated. The second vessel thus becomes the first of the series, and the originally heated vessel becomes the last, the monochloracetic acid being replaced by a further quantity of acetic acid. The reaction then continues as before. Instead of only one, a number of vessels may be simultaneously heated, the said vessels, when the reaction is complete, being cooled and becoming the last of the series. According to the Provisional Specification acetic anhydride may also be employed as an accelerating-agent.
Patent GB-191013520-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electric Circuit Breakers.
IPC: H01H9/44
Filed: 1910-06-03
Granted: 1910-11-17
Abstract: 13,520. British Thomson-Houston Co., [General Electric Co.]. June 3. Magnetic blowouts; contacts. - In a magnetic blow - out switch h a v i n g abutting contacts, each of the contacts E, D comprises two portions extending towards each other and towards the central frame of the arc shoot, whereby current flowing through the contacts flows from both sides of the shoot towards the centre, or vice versa, and tends to keep the arc in the central plane of the shoot.
Patent GB-191021326-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Manufacture of Metal Filament Electric Lamps.
IPC: H01J9/32
Filed: 1910-09-13
Granted: 1910-12-08
Abstract: 21,326. Bergmann - Elektricitõts- Werke Akt.-Ges. Dec. 18, 1909, [Convention date]. L e a d i n g - i n wires; filaments, supports for.- The leading - in wires and a cent r a l glass supporting-rod for a metallic - filament lamp are sealed to the foot at one operation. The rod a is inserted in a slotted m e t a l holder f, shown in plan in Fig. 5, having grooves k in which the supporting - arms c rest. The leading- in wires m are inserted in two holes l in the holder f, so that the platinum junction-pieces lie close above the face of the holder. The glass foot n is then placed on the holder f, and the leading- in wires and support are sealed to it. Instead of the slot i, shown in Fig. 5, for facilitating the insertion of the rod a, the holder may be made in two or more parts.