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Patent GB-190800060-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Bottle-closing Devices.
Filed: 1908-01-01
Granted: 1908-03-19
Abstract: 60. St÷lzle's S÷hne Akt. - Ges. fiir Glasfabrikation, C., and Hagel, J. Jan. 1. Capsule closures.-A cardboard or like closing. disk 5, Fig. 1, is weakened at 8 so that on removal it is broken and cannot be re-used. The weakening is produced by a tool &c. 6, either by grooving, as shown, or by a combination of grooving and ridging as at 8, 8<1>, Fig. 2, or in some similar manner. The disk may be weakened by cutting &c. before insertion in the bottle neck.
Patent GB-190802021-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Apparatus Employed for Filtering, Cooling, Heating and Humidifying the Air.
Filed: 1908-01-29
Granted: 1908-08-13
Abstract: 2021. Hall & Kay, Hall, D., and Kay, J. H. Jan. 29. Spray-producers.-Consists in a modi6cation of the water-distributing device in the apparatus for cooling, heating, and humidifying air described in Specification No. 13,945, A.D. 1897, [Abridgment Class Air and gases Compressing, &c.]. Branches are screwed into the supply pipe at the places previously occupied by the perforated branches described in the above Specification. The spreading-plug b, Fig. 2, is pressed upwards by a spring g, and a collar f on the plug spindle prevents the end piece d' from contacting with the piece d. Fig. 2 shows the plug with a conical-shaped end piece ; in Fig. 3 the end piece is convex, in Fig. 5 it is concave, and in Fig. 7 serrated. When the outlet is choked by solid substances, the plug is pulled down by a ring b<1>, and a flush of water clears the cutlet.
Patent GB-190808486-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ventilators.
Inventor: WISE STEPHEN GEORGE
Filed: 1908-04-16
Granted: 1908-06-04
Abstract: 8486. Wise, S. G. April 16. Window appliances.- In ventilators for window sashes, the lower rail 2 is apertured at 4, and the inner side is provided with a plate 1 to which is hinged a spring-returned shutter 5. A toothed arm 11 is pivoted at 12 to the plate, and the free end is controlled by a spring 15. The shutter is pressed back to engage with any one of the teeth on the arm, and may be set free to return to its closed position by pressing a finger 14 integral with the arm 11. The orifice 4 is inclined downwardly to drain off rain &c., and the outer side is covered by a screen 17 to prevent the entry of insects.
Patent GB-190808877-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for use with Taxameters, for Registering the Duration of Stoppages due to Break Downs or the like.
Inventor: HAMMER CONRAD
Filed: 1908-04-23
Granted: 1909-04-22
Abstract: 8877. Hammer, C. April 23. Fares, registering.-Apparatus in connexion with taxameters for registering the time occupied by breakdowns consists of a separate clock-work d secured to the taxameter casing a by internal screws e and operated by a bell-crank i situated within the taxameter casing. One arm of the lever projects through an opening k in the casing and moves a second bell-crank against a spring h to free the balance f of the auxiliary clock. The other arm of the lever i engages a slide c and moves it against a spring m to stop the taxameter clock. The levers g, i are so arranged that when the auxiliary clock is free the taxameter clock is stopped and vice versa. The lever i is actuated by a cam n, which may be operated from the flag-staff.
Patent GB-190812555-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for use in Drying the Hair of the Head.
Inventor: BERGAMINI HENRY
Filed: 1908-06-11
Granted: 1908-12-17
Abstract: 12,555. Bergamini, H. June 11. Hair and head, special drying-appliances for.- Relates to hot-air devices, and consists in making them collapsible, the sections a, b, c, d, Fig. 3, falling one within the other as shown in Fig. 4. The mouthpiece e fits over the telescoped sections, and the wheel is secured by the engagement of the hinged handle k with the lug n. The lamp f is inserted for use through a sliding door, and fits within a centrally-placed guide j. The Provisional Specification also states that the section e may contain a gauze diaphragm to prevent the passage of the flame, and that the handle k may carry a finger-guard against the heat of the section b.
Patent GB-190821622-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Weather Guards for Attachment to Motor and other Cycles
Inventor: WARD HERBERT CORNWELL
Filed: 1908-10-13
Granted: 1909-05-06
Abstract: 21,622. Ward, H. C. Oct. 13. Drawings to Specification. Screens, weather.-A weather screen of the kind consisting of a triangular piece of flexible material stretched between the handle-bar and the frontfork ends of a cycle or motor-cycle, and having a slot in the apex of the triangle to accommodate the wheel, is mounted on a spring roller rotatably supported within a slotted cylindrical casing secured to the handle-bar. The roller carries a ratchetwheel in engagement with a pivoted pawl, and a tbumb-piece is provided to move the pawl out of action when the screen is to be wound up.
Patent GB-190822077-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Feeding Mechanism for Rods, Bars and the like.
Filed: 1908-10-19
Granted: 1909-10-19
Abstract: 22,077. Marks, E. C. R., [Mather, W. P.]. Oct. 19. Feed -motions. - Bars are fed by a reciprocating gripper device released at the end of the stroke to permit a slight backward feed for gauging puposes. A sleeve 53, Fig. 4, with a head 54 is rotatably mounted in a support 46 adjustably connected to a lever 85, Fig. 13, having its upper arm 86 pivoted on an extension of the lower arm and further connected to it by a breaking pin 87<a> passing through bushes in the arms. The head 54 carries pivoted jaws 59 normally held in engagement with the stock by springs 64 and a casing 56 sliding on the head and engaging reduced ends 61. The jaws pass through slots in a guide-tube 65, which is further slotted to receive detents engaged by spring-pressed pins in slots in the head 54. At the end of the feed-stroke, adjustably-mounted rollers 89 engage a flange on the head and release the jaws, allowing the stock to be pushed back as required by a gauge-rod 93 working in a receiving- sleeve 104. The gauge mechanism is described in Specification No. 19,711, A.D. 1909. Blank-transferring mechanism is described in Specification No. 19,712. A.D. 1909 ; and forging-dies, for producing balls from bars fed as above, are described in Specification No. 19,713, A.D. 1909.
Patent GB-190823884-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in String, Rope and like Cutters.
Inventor: FORBES WILLIAM YUILE
Filed: 1908-11-07
Granted: 1909-10-14
Abstract: 23,884. Forbes, W. Y., and Rothwell, W. H. Nov. 7. String holders.- A string or like cutter, comprising a fixed or movable blade A inclined at a small angle to a base-plate B or to a fixed blade on the plate, is combined with a string holder. The holder should be rigid, to withstand the pull of the string.
Patent GB-190825129-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Fastening Military and like Buttons to Hat Pins, Brooch Pins, Solitaire Backs and the like.
Inventor: GAUNT CHARLES FREDERICK
Filed: 1908-11-23
Granted: 1909-11-18
Abstract: 25,129. Gaunt, C. F. Nov. 23. Pins, dress and like.-A device for fastening military and like buttons to hat-pins, brooch-pins, solitaire-backs, &c. without the use of solder comprises an open flattened tubular socket 4 attached by suitable means to the hat-pin &c. 3, Fig. 1, the socket being adapted to receive the loop 2 of the button 1. The open end of the socket has a flange 7 which fits against the button back 6 or against an ornamental disk 8 of proper size to receive the button which is secured by squeezing at 10 the wider sides of the socket into the loop 2. For attachment to a brooch-pin the socket 4, Fig. 7, has a groove 13 to receive the brooch-pin 14 which is secured by soldering.
Patent GB-190904661-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Starting and Stopping Water-wheels for use in Driving Mechanical Musical Instruments.
Inventor: LAMPRECHT MAX
IPC: F03B15/04
Filed: 1909-02-25
Granted: 1909-12-09
Abstract: 4661. Lamprecht, M. Feb. 25. Regulating.-An automatic musical instrument is driven by means of a water turbine, which is adapted to be started by the completion of an electric circuit, for example, by the insertion of a coin, and to be stopped by an aperture in the tunesheet which controls a suitable bellows. When the circuit of the electro-magnet h is completed, the armature e is attracted, thereby releasing lever d, which moves about its pivot w under the action of a spring f to close the valve y<1> and permit the valve y<3> to open. The water which is supplied through the pipes 1, 4, 5 to the chamber p is thereby shut off, and this chamber is connected to exhaust through the pipes 5, 6. The pressure in the chamber n thereupon raises the double-diaphragm valve m and admits water through the pipe 3 to the turbine k. The diaphragm valve may be replaced by a piston. At the conclusion of the tune, the lever d is raised through the cord l by the operation of a bellows and the parts return to the position shown.
Patent GB-190909551-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Stops for Fender Curb.
Inventor: ADDICOTT BENJAMIN
IPC: F24B1/198
Filed: 1909-04-22
Granted: 1910-03-03
Abstract: 9551. Addicott, B., and Holland, G. April 22. Fenders.-Stops for fire-irons are detachably secured to fenders or curbs by hooks B on their ends, which are inserted into piercings a<2> on the inner face of the fender &c. A. The metal above the piercing is preferably bent inwards to form a spring tongue which bears against the hook when it is inserted, the piercing being recessed, where it is covered by the hook, to provide material for the tongue.
Patent GB-190911172-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electric Heating Devices.
IPC: H05B3/00
Filed: 1909-05-11
Granted: 1910-05-11
Abstract: 11,172. British Thomson-Houston Co., [General Electric Co.]. May 11. Resistances.-An electric heater has concentric rings of insulating-material on which a number of independent resistances are wound. In the form shown, two resistance ribbons are used, one being wound first on inner ring 11 and then on an outer ring 10, and the other being wound first on the outer ring and then on the inner ring, the windings being put in circuit, singly or in parallel, by means of plug contacts. A casing 18 has edges bent over to ietain the rings and a supporting-plate 23 in place, the medal being reduced at the bends either by cutting away its edge, or by forming a V-shaped groove. The outer ring has projections 20 engaging with the casing, and the inner ring has similar projections 22 which are engaged by bolts 21, brazed to the casing and connecting the heater with an insulating supporting-ring 19. The resistances are insulated from the casing by mica. Specification 26,940/07 is referred to,
Patent GB-190911224-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Self-loading Pistols.
Inventor: PAEGE OTTO
IPC: F41A17/56
Filed: 1909-05-12
Granted: 1909-12-23
Abstract: 11,224. Paege, O., and Becker, R. May 12. Breech actions, sliding breech-block.-Relates to automatic pistols of the kind having a forkshaped slide running the whole length of the pistol, and consists in loosely connecting the breech-block to the slide instead of forming it integral therewith. The other parts also of the pistol are specially designed for ease in disassembling. The forked slide 1, shown detached in Figs. 3 and 4, has hooks 5 at the front which engage a plunger 6 at the front of the recoilspring 8. To remove the slide, it is first pulled slightly backwards, into the position shown in Fig. 9, the plunger 6 is then held by a catch 9, and the slide is pushed forwards until the hooks 5 disengage the plunger 6. The slide can then be removed backwards. The catch 9 is normally held in its inoperative position by a spring. The main-spring 7 presses at the rear against an abutment 21, which is pivoted so that it can be turned down to allow the breech-block to be removed. The guidebolt 14 of the recoil-spring 8 is made in two disconnectible parts, so that it can be easily removed. The sear 17 is operated by a sliding rod 12, a pivoted catch 11 of which engages a projection at the top of the trigger. This catch 11 is turned to disengage the trigger when the plunger 6 is held back, as shown in Fig. 9, so that, when the slide 1 is being removed, there is no danger of the pistol being discharged by an accidental pull of the trigger. The pivot pins of the turning parts of the pistol can be pressed out when it is desired entirely to disassemble the weapon.
Patent GB-190911456-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brake Shoes.
Inventor: LAKE WILLIAM EDWARD
IPC: F16D65/06
Filed: 1908-12-29
Granted: 1909-10-14
Abstract: 11,456. Lake, W. E., [European Brake Shoe Co.]. Dec. 29, 1908. Blocks.-Relates to brake-blocks for railway vehicles and locomotives in which a reinforcing back-plate is embedded. In one form, the backplate C, Fig. 1, is stamped with diverging sidepieces connected by transverse pieces D, E at the middle and ends. The side-pieces are then drawn towards one another, forming the centre strip D, into a key lug. In another form, the blank A is cut as shown in Fig, 6, and the centre strip E is forced upwardly forming the key lug G, Fig. 8. The plate is cast into the back of the block L, Fig. 12, or is embedded in the block. For locomotive brake blocks, the plate A is cut,.as shown in Fig. 15, with openings b, c, d, and with projec. tions g, e<1>. The plate is then stamped so that the part D is curved to fit over the flange of the wheel, and the projections g, e' are formed into a flanged hook i, Fig. 16, and a lip f which take the end thrust of the brake head. The body of the shoe may have inserts of relatively hard and soft metal.
Patent GB-190916064-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Couplings for Railway Wagons.
Inventor: DUIJN PIETER VAN
IPC: B61G1/08
Filed: 1909-07-09
Granted: 1909-09-30
Abstract: 16,064. Duijn, P. van. July 9. [Addition to 22,013/07.] Couplings, automatic; combined buffer and draw gear. - Various parts of the coupling described in the parent Specification are improved. (1) The coupling-pawl 37 is balanced by a lug 60 and provided with two locking-steps on its upper side instead of one. (2) The locking- cap 42 is in one with the releasing - bar 40, and is inserted in the carrier through slits in the guide walls 22, 23 and locked by a filling- piece 61. The locking- cap may be placed out of operation by means of a slit in the guide wall 22. It may be provided with an antifriction roller on the underside. (3) The releasing- bar 40 is backed by a spring-pressed supporting-bar 66 to prevent the locking-cap from being turned back too far. (4) The coupling-member 50 is made in one piece with the carrier 3, the side members of which are slotted to engage gudgeons 73 on the sleeve 71 mounted on the draw-bar 4. The sleeve 71 is so shaped as to allow lateral swing of the carrier, while the gudgeons allow vertical play. (5) The walls of the carrier 3 are prolonged rearwards and carry a counterweight 77. whilst a spring 79 is arranged to return the coupling carrier to its original position when the tension of the buffer springs is released. (6) The horizontal motion of the carrier is controlled by a spring 80, Fig. 4, pivoted at 81 and having its limbs pressed against fixed stops 82. (7) A lateral widening 83 is made in the holes of the head beams so that the carrier may be placed out of action if desired. (8) The buffers may be dispensed with, and the buffer springs arranged to operate with the draw-bar, as shown in Fig. 10.
Patent GB-190922514-A (GB)
Title: A New Method of Revivifying Sulphuretted Oxide from Gas Works.
Inventor: WYLD WILFRID
IPC: C10K1/26
Filed: 1909-10-04
Granted: 1910-10-04
Abstract: 22,514. Wyld, W., and Green, H. E. Oct. 4. Chemical manufactures, furnaces for.- Sulphuretted oxide from gasworks is burnt on a travelling band D, and is cooled by meeting a current of air moving in the opposite direction. The furnace is arranged so that the heat is concentrated as much as possible on one small zone of the flue or chamber E, and to effect this more easily, the flue is carried round the walls of the furnace, as shown in Figs. 3 and 4.
Patent GB-190924271-A (GB)
Title: A New and Improved Draught and Dust Excluder.
Inventor: O'GRADY ALBERT HENRY
IPC: E06B7/20
Filed: 1909-10-22
Granted: 1910-08-04
Abstract: 24,271. O'Grady, A. H. Oct. 22. Draught - excluders.-Relates to draught - excluders in which a strip A, hinged at a<4> to the bottom of the door is raised by a spring when the door is open, and pressed down on the floor, when the door is closed, by the engagement of an arm E on the excluder with a plate G on the door jamb H. The invention consists in the special form of spring F, one end of which is secured to the door, the other end being fastened to the arm E.
Patent GB-190924395-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for Controlling and Recording the Speed of Vehicles.
Inventor: RECONDO ABEL RAIMOND ALEXANDRE
IPC: B60K31/12
Filed: 1909-10-23
Granted: 1910-11-23
Abstract: 24,395. Recondo, A. R. A. G. de. Oct. 26, 1908, [Convention date]. Centrifugal speed-indicators with signalling- apparatus. - An apparatus for automatically cutting off the power supply of motor-cars when exceeding the speed limit, and for registering the number of infractions, is arranged to work at a lower speed limit when passing through towns, by raising a flag or other signal. A governor q, coupled to the vehicle driving-gear operates through rack-andpinion gearing a pointer on a spindle p which indicates the speed. The spindle carries an arm a<1> which normally supports a notched disk b<1>, but when the arm a<1> and disk b are so moved that the notch c<1> registers with the arm, the disk falls, and, by means of a series of levers and links, and trip gear x<1>, y<1>, releases a plate to which a spring f<11> is attached. The disk b<1> is rotated by means of a pinion and rack f<1>, the rack being linked to a pendulum rod with a bevelled lower end d<1>, adapted to be operated by a crank f. This crank is coupled by a spring to a spindle c on which an indicating-flag e is mounted, so that when the flag is lowered, the rack f<1> is moved longitudinally. The degree to which the arm f can be lowered is regulated by a stepped plate g, which is adjusted by rack-and-pinion gearing from a pointer i<1> indicating the speed limit. When passing through towns, the flag is raised and the rack f<1> is drawn back by a spring, so as to reduce the speed limit to that enforced by the authorities. The raising and lowering of the flag operates a coloured signal moving laterally across a window. Controlling motors; counting infractions of speed limit.-The spring f<11>, which is slackened by the action of the trip gear, is connected by a wire to a lever operating a fuel cut-off device similar to that described in Specification 23,185/08. In addition to cutting off the fuel, this device registers the infractions of the speed limit up to a certain number, say five. After this the fuel supply can be regained and the recorder reset by means of a handle the control of which is left either to the driver or to an authorized person. The apparatus may be used for cutting off the supply of steam or electricity, or may open the ignition circuit. A suitable distance-indicator is mounted on the apparatus.
Patent GB-190924748-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Accumulator or Bye-pass Valves for Hydraulic Presses.
IPC: B30B15/16
Filed: 1909-10-28
Granted: 1910-10-27
Abstract: 24,748. Poate, F. W., and Fawcett, Preston, & Co. Oct. 28. Lift valves; actuating valves.-A lift valve f for use with hydraulic presses is opened by fluid pressure underneath it when a " pilot " valve d is opened to release the pressure above a piston e. The area of the valve f is approximately half that of the piston e. On the closing of the " pilot " valve, the valve b closes by the accumulation of pressure through the passage i as soon as the pressure below the valve falls. Specifications 1192/94 and 8179/95 are referred to.
Patent GB-191003571-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Purifying Air.
Inventor: HOTBLACK FREDERICK MILLS
IPC: B01D46/18
Filed: 1910-02-14
Granted: 1911-02-14
Abstract: 3571. Hotblack, F. M., Wiley, G., and Venner, L. Feb. 14. [Cognate Application, 12,994/10.] Impurities, separating from air.-Apparatus for purifying, sterilizing, disinfecting, deodorizing, or scenting air for use in hospitals, breweries, or other places, comprises a chamber divided into compartments by partitions with air openings g therein, each compartment containing an endless apron or screen i, which is carried and kept taut by rollers j, k, dips into a trough containing a suitable liquid, and is provided with an internal partition o to cause the air to traverse along the surface of the apron instead of passing through it. A solution of glycerine and formaldehyde or formalin forms a suitable sterilizing-liquid. The tanks may contain different liquids, or liquids of different degrees of concentration. The aprons may be of canvas, cloth, or other known suitable fabric; or of a fabric consisting of cotton, wool, or other absorbent threads crossed by horsehair or other non-absorbent threads; or the fabric may be provided upon its outer surface with wires, bristles, or fibrous material, and the air caused to pass through the interstices of the same. Thus the wires &c. may be made to fill practically the whole space between the screens, casing walls, and partitions. The aprons may also consist of india-rubber, linoleum, floorcloth, or like material, the surface of which contains grooves, corrugations, or cells, in which the air is broken up and imprisoned for a time in contact with the liquid. A backing of inextensible matting may also be provided to this type of apron if desired.
Patent GB-191005667-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Finishing Galvanized Sheet Metal.
Inventor: NIEDRINGHAUS ALEXANDER
IPC: C23C2/26
Filed: 1910-03-07
Granted: 1910-10-20
Abstract: 5667. Niedringhaus, A. March 11, 1909, [Convention date]. Drawings to Specification. Cleaning.-Flux spots, blemishes, or defects are removed from the surfaces of plates that have been galvanized in a lead and spelter bath by a burnishing-brush, wire brush, or the like applied locally after the plate has cooled sufficiently for the metal coating to solidify.
Patent GB-191007843-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Combined Superheater and Boiler Arrangements.
IPC: F22G7/06
Filed: 1910-03-31
Granted: 1910-11-10
Abstract: 7843. Schmidt's Superheating Co., [Thomsen & Elnser]. March 31. Plates, securing tubes to.-The tubes a of a steam-superheater are connected to the headers by bridge-pieces bearing upon flanges formed on the tubes and secured to the collectors by bolts h.
Patent GB-191009760-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Taking and Projecting Superposed Views Giving Stereoscopic Effect.
Inventor: TOUPILLIER AUGUSTE JULES
IPC: G03B35/00
Filed: 1910-04-21
Granted: 1911-03-02
Abstract: 9760. Toupillier, A. J. May 8,1909, [Convention date]. Cameras, stereoscopic.-In apparatus for taking and super-posing stereoscopic pictures for kinematography as described in Specification 26,135/09, prisms B, B' are employed which give images inverted vertically but not laterally.
Patent GB-191010397-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in the Construction of Chimney Pots and Ventilating Terminals.
Inventor: TODD JOHN
IPC: F23L17/02
Filed: 1910-04-28
Granted: 1911-02-23
Abstract: 10,397. Todd, J. April 28. Chimney and ventilating - shaft tops. - The walls of the sections of the spiral-louver tops described in Specifications 5404/96 and 27,563/06 are bulged outwards, as shown, thus forming a well - marked spiral groove adapted to impart a spiral course to the outflowing smoke &c.
Patent GB-191016185-A (GB)
Title: A Composition for the Stiffening of Silk and Cotton Crinoline Hats and similar Goods.
Inventor: COOPER SIDNEY CHARLES
IPC: A42C1/08
Filed: 1910-07-06
Granted: 1910-09-22
Abstract: 16,185. Cooper, S. C. July 6. Stiffening.-A composition for stiffening silk and cotton crinoline hats and similar hats is made by mixing together methylated spirits, acetic acid, formaldehyde, gelatine, and myrbane or lemon-grass. The gelatine is dissolved by steam and added to the methylated spirits and acetic acid heated to 100‹ F.